Group 1 - In July, national general public budget revenue showed a significant recovery, with a year-on-year growth of 2.6%, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year [1] - For the first seven months, the total general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1%, indicating a positive turnaround compared to the previous period [1] - Tax revenue in July increased by 5%, the highest growth rate of the year, contributing to a significant narrowing of the revenue decline in the first seven months [2] Group 2 - The corporate income tax decreased by 0.4% in the first seven months, but the decline was significantly narrowed by 1.5 percentage points compared to the first half of the year, which was a key factor in the growth of tax revenue in July [2] - The growth in tax revenue in July was supported by a narrowing decline in the Producer Price Index (PPI), highlighting the strong correlation between price factors and tax revenue [2] - The securities transaction stamp duty saw a remarkable year-on-year growth of 62.5% in the first seven months, reflecting a recovery in market confidence [2] Group 3 - The equipment manufacturing and modern service industries showed strong tax revenue performance, with specific sectors like railway, shipbuilding, and aerospace equipment seeing tax revenue growth of 33% [3] - General public budget expenditure for the first seven months reached 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, maintaining a focus on social welfare spending [3] - Expenditure in social security and employment grew by 9.8%, indicating a continued emphasis on improving public welfare [3] Group 4 - Local government special bonds and other financial instruments contributed to a government fund budget expenditure growth of 31.7% in the first seven months, amounting to 2.89 trillion yuan [4] - With the reduction of disruptions from extreme weather, infrastructure investment growth is expected to rebound in the second half of the year due to sufficient project and funding support [4]

Group 1 - In July, national general public budget revenue showed a significant recovery, with a year-on-year growth of 2.6%, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year [1] - For the first seven months, national general public budget revenue reached 135,839 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.1%, indicating a positive turnaround compared to the first half of the year [1] - Tax revenue in July increased by 5%, the highest this year, contributing to a significant narrowing of the revenue decline in the first seven months [2] Group 2 - The corporate income tax decreased by 0.4% in the first seven months, but the decline was significantly reduced by 1.5 percentage points compared to the first half, contributing to the growth of tax revenue in July [2] - The securities transaction stamp tax saw a year-on-year increase of 62.5%, reflecting a recovery in market confidence [2] Group 3 - The equipment manufacturing and modern service industries showed strong tax revenue performance, with specific sectors like railway, shipbuilding, and aerospace equipment seeing tax revenue growth of 33% [3] - General public budget expenditure for the first seven months reached 160,737 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 3.4%, maintaining a focus on social welfare spending [3] Group 4 - Local government special bonds and other financial instruments contributed to a government fund budget expenditure growth of 31.7%, with 2.89 trillion yuan spent in the first seven months [4] - Infrastructure investment growth is expected to rebound in the second half of the year due to sufficient project and funding support [4]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recovery of tax revenue in July, highlighting a 4% year-on-year increase, while non-tax revenue continues to decline, indicating a reduced reliance on non-tax income by the government [1][5]. Revenue Analysis - In the first seven months, general public budget revenue increased by 0.1% year-on-year, meeting the initial budget target, with tax revenue showing a cumulative decline of 0.3%, leaving room for improvement towards the annual target of 3.7% [1][5]. - The four major tax categories performed strongly, with personal income tax rising by 13.9% year-on-year, significantly exceeding seasonal levels, attributed to factors such as a strong equity market and improved tax collection management [10][11]. - Corporate income tax showed a cumulative decline of 0.4% year-on-year, reflecting low corporate profitability amid low PPI levels, although July saw a monthly increase of 6.4% [10][11]. - Domestic consumption tax increased by 5.4% year-on-year, influenced by previous adjustments in consumption tax policies for automobiles [10][11]. - Stamp duty on securities transactions surged by 58% year-on-year in July, marking a significant increase [10][11]. Expenditure Analysis - In July, general public budget expenditure rose by 3.0% year-on-year, driven primarily by social security, health care, and debt servicing, while infrastructure spending declined by 3.6% [2][12]. - Cumulative expenditure from January to July increased by 3.4% year-on-year, slightly below the budget target of 4.4%, indicating a slower spending pace compared to the previous year [2][12]. - The increase in fiscal deposits is attributed to the front-loaded issuance of government bonds, which has allowed for smoother expenditure patterns and potential recovery in fiscal spending growth in the coming months [2][12]. Land Revenue and Market Trends - Land transfer revenue in July grew by 7.2% year-on-year, although cumulative growth for the year narrowed to -4.6% [3][18]. - High-frequency data indicates a 31.5% year-on-year decline in land transfer revenue for residential land in 300 cities in the first half of August, primarily influenced by first- and second-tier cities [3][18]. - The government is expected to implement strong measures to stabilize the real estate market, which may impact future fiscal policies and land revenue [3][18]. Infrastructure Investment Insights - Weak infrastructure investment in June and July is identified as a macroeconomic characteristic, potentially leading to looser narrow liquidity conditions [4][21]. - The government has emphasized the need to accelerate effective investment and the disbursement of new policy financial tools, which is likely to support construction activity in the latter half of the year [4][21].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Finance plans to issue 30-year fixed-rate special government bonds with a total competitive bidding amount of 83 billion yuan on August 22, completing the issuance plan for August [1] - The total issuance scale of special government bonds in August will reach 235 billion yuan, making it the second highest monthly issuance this year, following May's 242 billion yuan [1] - The overall issuance plan for special government bonds this year is 1.3 trillion yuan, an increase of 300 billion yuan from last year, with 996 billion yuan already issued, achieving a progress rate of 76.6% [1] Group 2 - Of the 1.3 trillion yuan special government bonds to be issued this year, 800 billion yuan will support "two major" projects, and 500 billion yuan will be allocated for "two new" policies [2] - As of August 13, 188 billion yuan in investment subsidy funds for equipment updates has been allocated, supporting approximately 8,400 projects across various sectors, driving total investment exceeding 1 trillion yuan [2] - The issuance and utilization of special government bonds are seen as having multiple positive implications for stabilizing growth, adjusting structure, and benefiting people's livelihoods [2] Group 3 - From January to July, infrastructure investment grew by 3.2% year-on-year, contributing 43% to overall investment growth, which is 1.6 percentage points higher than the total investment growth rate [3] - Special government bonds play a crucial role in accelerating project progress and promoting industrial upgrades, providing solid financial support for infrastructure investment [3] - The injection of funds from special government bonds can leverage social capital, attracting more investment into the infrastructure sector and further promoting economic growth and employment [3]

Core Viewpoint - Daiwa's report indicates that Changjiang Infrastructure Group's net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of the year is HKD 4.348 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 1% [1] - The company has confirmed the completion of the sale of its UK Rails assets, with performance and merger progress aligning with expectations [1] Financial Performance - The interim dividend per share is HKD 0.73, an increase of HKD 0.01 year-on-year [1] - The forecast for the second half indicates a slight slowdown in profit growth from the UK business [1] Strategic Moves - The company is not expected to declare a special dividend from the sale of the UK Rails assets [1] - There are rumors regarding the company's withdrawal from bidding for the UK National Grid's LNG project, which will be closely monitored [1] Analyst Rating - The target price has been raised from HKD 59 to HKD 63.5, with a reiterated "Buy" rating [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" indicating a positive outlook for the sector compared to the overall market performance [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights a weak overall investment environment, with infrastructure investment under pressure. However, regional investments may gain flexibility as national strategic layouts deepen [2][3]. - Key statistics show that from January to July 2025, national fixed asset investment increased by 1.6% year-on-year, while manufacturing investment rose by 6.2%. In contrast, real estate investment decreased by 12.0% [10][12]. - Infrastructure investment (including all categories) grew by 7.3% year-on-year, although this represents a slowdown compared to previous months [10][12]. Summary by Sections 1. Market Performance - The construction industry experienced a weekly decline of 0.51%, underperforming against major indices such as the Shanghai Composite Index (+1.70%) and the Shenzhen Component Index (+4.55%) [3][5]. - The best-performing sub-industries included international engineering (+4.36%), private infrastructure (+1.83%), and professional engineering (+0.81%) [5][8]. 2. Key Company Developments - China Power Construction signed a contract for the South Africa Mokolo-Crocodile River (West) water supply expansion project, valued at approximately 6.994 billion yuan, representing 1.10% of its 2024 revenue [13]. - China Metallurgical Group reported new contracts worth 611.34 billion yuan from January to July 2025, a decrease of 18.5% year-on-year, while overseas contracts increased by 38.0% [13][14]. 3. Investment Analysis - The report recommends low-valuation state-owned enterprises such as China Chemical, China Railway, and China Railway Construction, while also highlighting private companies like Zhi Te New Materials and Honglu Steel Structure as potential investment opportunities [2][12]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring new contract signings by key companies to gauge future performance [14].

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [5] Core Viewpoints - The construction sector is expected to benefit from rising resource prices, particularly in the "construction + mining" sector, with a focus on the revaluation of mineral resources [2][13] - Recent inflation data in the US is favorable for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts, which has elevated the valuation of the non-ferrous metals sector, indicating a potentially strong copper price trend [2][13] - The construction companies with rich mineral resources, such as China Metallurgical Group and China Railway Group, are highlighted for their growth potential in the mining sector [2][13] Summary by Sections Resource Price Expectations - There is an ongoing expectation of rising prices for resource commodities, which is likely to enhance the performance of construction companies involved in resource business [2][13] - The report emphasizes the importance of companies like Northern International and Shanghai Construction in the coal and gold sectors, respectively, as they are positioned to benefit from price elasticity and profit improvements [2][13] Market Performance Review - The construction index fell by 0.44% during the week, underperforming the CSI 300 index, which rose by 1.69%, resulting in a 2.12 percentage point lag [4][22] - Notable stock performances included Meichen Technology (+27%), Hongrun Construction (+23%), and Sentai Co. (+23%) [4][22] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the recovery of infrastructure investments and the "anti-involution" investment theme, particularly in regions with high demand such as Sichuan, Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangsu [28][29] - Key recommendations include companies like Sichuan Road and Bridge, Zhejiang Communications, and major state-owned enterprises like China Communications Construction and China Railway Group, which are expected to benefit from strategic projects in the western regions [28][29] - The report also highlights the importance of nuclear power investments and emerging business directions in the construction sector, recommending companies like Libat and China Nuclear Engineering [30][31]

Investment Rating - Industry rating is maintained at "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Viewpoints - Infrastructure investment in July showed a high increase in railway and water electricity fuel investment, while overall infrastructure investment is experiencing marginal slowdown, particularly in the central and western regions [1][2] - Real estate development investment from January to July decreased by 12%, with a significant drop of 17.1% in July alone, indicating a continued weakness in the real estate sector [2] - The issuance of special bonds has accelerated, with a total of 27,775.89 billion yuan issued from January to July, representing a year-on-year increase of 56.5%, which is expected to support infrastructure investment growth in the second half of the year [1] - Cement demand is anticipated to gradually recover, with a focus on investment opportunities at relatively low points in the market, despite a 4.5% year-on-year decline in cement production from January to July [3] - The flat glass market is showing signs of improvement, with a slight increase in prices and a reduction in inventory levels, suggesting a potential recovery in demand [4] Summary by Sections Infrastructure Investment - In July, infrastructure investment growth was supported by a 21.5% year-on-year increase in water electricity fuel investment, while transportation and storage investment saw a 3.9% increase [2] - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on major engineering projects and infrastructure investments in the central and western regions [1] Real Estate Sector - The real estate sector continues to show weakness, with significant declines in sales, new construction, and completion areas from January to July [2] - The report highlights the need for monitoring policy changes that could impact the real estate market [4] Cement and Glass Markets - Cement production decreased by 4.5% year-on-year, with a notable drop in July, but there are expectations for demand recovery as the market enters a peak season [3] - The flat glass market is experiencing a slight recovery, with improved trading conditions and reduced inventory levels [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [2][25]. Core Viewpoints - Fixed asset investment continued to weaken in the first seven months of 2025, with a cumulative year-on-year increase of 1.6%, a decrease of 1.2 percentage points compared to the first half of the year. Manufacturing investment year-on-year increased by 6.2%, down 1.3 percentage points from the previous period [4][12]. - Infrastructure investment is under pressure, with transportation, water conservancy, and public utility investments showing declining growth rates. Total infrastructure investment (including all sectors) increased by 7.3% year-on-year, down 1.6 percentage points from the first half of the year. Infrastructure investment (excluding electricity) increased by 3.2%, down 1.4 percentage points [5][6]. - Real estate investment remained low, with a year-on-year decrease of 12.0% in the first seven months of 2025, a decline of 0.8 percentage points compared to the previous period. The number of new starts decreased by 18.3% year-on-year, while completions worsened with a decrease of 16.5% [12][18]. Summary by Sections Fixed Asset Investment - In the first seven months of 2025, fixed asset investment showed a cumulative year-on-year increase of 1.6%, with manufacturing investment increasing by 6.2%, indicating a synchronized decline in growth rates [4][6]. Infrastructure Investment - Infrastructure investment faced pressure, with transportation, water conservancy, and public utility sectors experiencing declining growth rates. The year-on-year increase for total infrastructure investment was 7.3%, while investment excluding electricity was 3.2% [5][6]. Real Estate Investment - Real estate investment remained at a low level, with a year-on-year decrease of 12.0% in the first seven months of 2025. The decline in new starts was 18.3%, and completions decreased by 16.5% [12][18]. Investment Analysis Recommendations - The current industry total is weak, but regional investments may gain elasticity as national strategic layouts deepen. Recommended low-valuation state-owned enterprises include China Chemical, China Energy Construction, China Railway, and China Railway Construction. Attention is also drawn to China Power Construction, China Communications Construction, and China Metallurgical Group [18].

国家统计局最新数据显示，前7个月全国固定资产投资增速出现放缓态势。这一变化引发市场对经济增长动力的关注。在投资结构中，基础设施建设投资表 现相对稳健，其"稳定器"功能正在经济下行压力下凸显重要价值。 投资增速放缓态势明显 前7个月投资数据呈现分化格局。房地产开发投资延续下滑趋势，制造业投资增长动力有所减弱。相比之下，基础设施投资保持了相对稳定的增长水平。这 种结构性变化反映出当前经济运行中的复杂因素。 投资增速的放缓与多重因素相关。房地产市场调整持续深化，开发商投资意愿明显不足。制造业领域受到外部需求波动和产能过剩压力影响，企业扩产积极 性有所下降。同时，民间投资活力仍待进一步激发，这对整体投资增长形成制约。 基建投资"稳定器"作用凸显 在投资结构调整过程中，基础设施建设展现出逆周期调节的重要功能。各地重大工程项目加速推进，为稳定投资增长提供了有力支撑。交通、水利、能源等 领域的建设项目成为拉动投资的关键力量。 政府主导的基建投资具有明显的政策导向性。在经济下行压力加大的背景下，基建投资承担着托底经济的重要使命。专项债券发行为基建项目提供了充足的 资金保障，确保了重点工程的顺利实施。 基建投资的乘数效应正在显 ...