Macro Policy Updates - The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's fifth plenary session will be held from January 12 to 14, 2026[2] - The National People's Congress will convene its fourth session on March 5, 2026[2] Fiscal Policy - The national fiscal work conference on December 27 emphasized expanding fiscal spending and optimizing government bond tools[3] - New special bond quotas will be allocated to regions with high investment efficiency and project readiness[3] - The Ministry of Finance will enforce strict accountability for local government debt and prohibit the creation of new hidden debts[3] Monetary and Capital Markets - The People's Bank of China suggested integrating incremental and stock policies to enhance financial support for key sectors[4] - The 2025 Financial Stability Report aims to improve the investment scale and proportion of long-term funds in A-shares[4] Industrial Development - The National Development and Reform Commission is focusing on optimizing traditional industries and regulating competition in emerging sectors[5] - The industrial and information technology conference highlighted the need for technological innovation and the development of new industries[5] Risk Management - There is a risk of delayed policy updates affecting economic stability[5]

External Environment - The US economy is expected to remain in an expansion phase in 2026, with a growth rate around 2.5%, exceeding its potential growth rate[2] - Inflation is a key concern for US voters, and trade relations with China are expected to stabilize temporarily before mid-term elections[2] - The Federal Reserve may lower interest rates once but could also raise rates depending on economic conditions[12] China Policy - China's macro policy will focus on quality and efficiency, avoiding large-scale stimulus while leaving room for future risks[3] - The broad fiscal deficit is projected to expand slightly to around 12.5 trillion yuan, with a deficit rate of 8.5%-9%[3] - Interest rates are expected to decrease by approximately 20 basis points, with reserve requirement ratios lowered by 25-50 basis points[3] China Economic Scenarios - **Optimistic Scenario**: Stable US-China trade relations lead to a GDP growth of over 5% and nominal growth above 4%[4] - **Neutral Scenario**: GDP growth is projected at 4.5%-5% with nominal growth around 4%, driven by a net export contribution of 1% to GDP[4] - **Cautious Scenario**: GDP growth may drop to around 4% with nominal growth at 3%, as net export contribution declines to 0.5%[4] Risks - Potential risks include lower-than-expected fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness, challenges in stabilizing the real estate market, and increased geopolitical tensions[4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report - The recent adjustment in the bond market is likely to be more of a short - term phenomenon, mainly influenced by policy expectations, sentiment, and supply - demand factors in the short term. In the long run, the bond market logic will return to the fundamentals and the capital situation. - In 2026, the core operating range of the 10 - year Treasury bond yield may be between 1.7% - 1.9%, and it may maintain low - level fluctuations. Credit spreads may continue to narrow slightly, but the contraction amplitude may be limited [5][22][24]. 3. Summary by Directory Market Performance - **Interest - rate bonds**: Since November, the yield curve has become steeper, with the adjustment pressure concentrated on the long - end. The 10 - year and 30 - year Treasury bond yields have fluctuated upward, with the 30 - year yield rising more significantly. The 1 - year yield has been relatively stable. The amplitude of 1 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year Treasury bonds since November has been 6bp, 8bp, and 14bp respectively, and the key term spreads have expanded [5][8]. - **Credit bonds**: The adjustment of credit bonds has been relatively lagging, and credit spreads have slightly widened passively. The credit bond yields first fluctuated upward, with medium - and high - grade yields rising more, and then all grades of yields declined to varying degrees. Credit bonds have recovered faster. As of December 22, the AA - grade bond yield has decreased by 9bp compared to early November, and the interest rates of higher - grade 3 - year medium - and short - term notes are similar to those at the beginning of November. Most credit spreads have widened passively, and they are still at historically low levels [5][11]. Adjustment Reasons - **Weak sentiment**: Before important policy meetings, the market entered an observation period, and there was uncertainty about policies such as next year's fiscal strength. The central bank's insufficient liquidity injection and the real - estate enterprise credit event also disturbed market sentiment [5][14]. - **Cautious institutional behavior**: Near the end of the year, under external constraints such as assessment pressure and regulatory policies, institutions' redemption and profit - taking intentions increased, and the willingness to buy was insufficient. The expectation of public - fund fee reform also led to bond - fund position adjustment and selling [5][16]. - **Supply - demand imbalance**: The supply of long - term bonds has increased while the demand has decreased. The supply of medium - and long - term Treasury bonds has increased, especially the supply of ultra - long - term Treasury bonds, while the ability of banks, insurance companies, and other institutions to absorb them is limited, and the demand from funds and other trading players has declined [5][18]. - **Insensitive to economic data**: The market has been insensitive to weak economic data, and the fundamentals have not dominated the recent interest - rate trend. The economic data has continued to show weak recovery, but the market has anticipated it in advance, and the inflation rebound has also suppressed sentiment [5][20]. Future Outlook - **Interest - rate bonds**: In 2026, the macro - policy will maintain a supportive tone of "loose money + loose finance". The weak economic recovery and abundant liquidity environment do not support a significant upward trend in bond yields. The 10 - year Treasury bond yield may operate in the range of 1.7% - 1.9%, but it may fluctuate due to challenges in demand and institutional behavior. Uncertain factors such as continued weakening of the fundamentals, intensified geopolitical evolution, and the implementation of fund - fee reform need to be vigilant [22][23][24]. - **Credit bonds**: Under the moderately loose monetary policy and the "asset shortage" situation, credit spreads may continue to narrow slightly, but considering that they are already at historically low levels, the contraction amplitude may be limited [25].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report 2. Report's Core View - In 2026, the economy may continue the weak recovery trend, with the old and new driving forces differentiating more significantly under the overall pressure. Infrastructure and real estate may continue to drag down the economy. The central bank will increase counter - cyclical and cross - cyclical adjustment, and the monetary policy will remain moderately loose, promoting the social comprehensive financing cost to run at a low level and promoting a reasonable recovery of prices. The probability of making long positions in the bond market is high, and the bond market in 2026 may perform better than expected [2][75]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Macro News - In November, the total bond custody scale increased by 1.48 trillion yuan month - on - month to 178.2 trillion yuan. The increase was mainly due to the growth of the custody scale of national bonds and local government bonds, with commercial banks being the main buyers. Generalized funds mainly increased their holdings of financial bonds [2][8]. - The fourth - quarter regular meeting of the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee in 2025 emphasized increasing counter - cyclical and cross - cyclical adjustment, promoting a reasonable recovery of prices, and promoting the social comprehensive financing cost to run at a low level. The meeting removed the content related to small and micro - enterprise financing and real - estate market support [19]. - In November, the profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size decreased significantly year - on - year. From January to November, the total profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size reached 6.6 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.1%. The profits of the mining industry decreased by 27.2%, the manufacturing industry increased by 5.0%, and the production and supply of electricity, heat, gas, and water increased by 8.4% [23]. - At the end of the third quarter of 2025, the total assets of China's financial institutions were 531.76 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 8.7%. The total assets of the banking, securities, and insurance industries increased by 7.9%, 16.5%, and 15.4% respectively [26]. 3.2 Medium - term High - frequency Data 3.2.1 Consumption - As of December 21, the daily average retail volume of passenger cars decreased by 11.4% year - on - year, and the daily average wholesale volume decreased by 9.0% year - on - year. As of December 26, the total box office revenue in the past 7 days increased by 90.1% year - on - year. As of December 19, the total retail volume of three major household appliances decreased by 35.7% year - on - year, and the total retail sales decreased by 49.7% year - on - year [29][32]. 3.2.2 Transportation - As of December 21, the container throughput of ports increased by 6.6% year - on - year. As of December 26, the average subway passenger volume in first - tier cities increased by 3.2% year - on - year. The postal express collection volume increased by 0.1% year - on - year, the delivery volume increased by 1.7% year - on - year, the railway freight volume decreased by 2.0% year - on - year, and the highway truck traffic volume decreased by 0.6% year - on - year [35][39]. 3.2.3 Industrial Operating Rate - As of December 24, the blast furnace operating rate of major steel enterprises decreased by 0.1 percentage points year - on - year. As of December 25, the average asphalt operating rate decreased by 1.0 percentage points year - on - year. The soda ash operating rate increased by 2.3 percentage points year - on - year, and the PVC operating rate decreased by 1.8 percentage points year - on - year [42][44]. 3.2.4 Real Estate - As of December 26, the total commercial housing transaction area in 30 large - and medium - sized cities in the past 7 days decreased by 23.0% year - on - year. As of December 19, the second - hand housing transaction area in 9 sample cities decreased by 27.1% year - on - year [47][50]. 3.2.5 Prices - As of December 26, the average wholesale price of pork decreased by 22.2% year - on - year, the average wholesale price of vegetables increased by 13.6% year - on - year, and the average wholesale price of 6 key fruits increased by 8.4% year - on - year. The average price of thermal coal at northern ports decreased by 8.2% year - on - year, and the average spot price of WTI crude oil decreased by 16.9% year - on - year. The average spot price of rebar decreased by 3.5% year - on - year, the average spot price of iron ore increased by 2.2% year - on - year, and the average spot price of glass decreased by 20.3% year - on - year [54][58]. 3.3 Bond and Foreign Exchange Markets - On December 26, most money - market interest rates showed a downward trend. Most government bond yields also decreased. The yields of 1 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year government bonds were 1.29%, 1.59%, 1.84%, and 2.22% respectively, down 7.0BP, 0.8BP, up 0.8BP, and down 0.3BP respectively compared with December 19. The yields of 1 - year, 5 - year, 10 - year, and 30 - year China Development Bank bonds were 1.52%, 1.79%, 1.98%, and 2.39% respectively, down 6.0BP, 0.6BP, up 1.1BP, and down 0.4BP respectively compared with December 19. The yields of 1 - year, 5 - year, and 10 - year local government bonds were 1.48%, 1.76%, and 2.04% respectively, down 5.2BP, 1.9BP, and 0.5BP respectively compared with December 19. The yields of 1 - month and 1 - year AAA and AA+ inter - bank certificates of deposit increased to varying degrees. As of December 23, the 10 - year government bond yields of the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, and Germany were 4.18%, 2.04%, 4.51%, and 2.96% respectively, up 2BP, 2BP, 1BP, and down 2BP respectively compared with December 19. On December 26, the central parity rate and spot exchange rate of the US dollar against the RMB were 7.04 and 7.01 respectively, down 192 and 325 pips respectively compared with December 19 [61][65][70]. 3.4 Investment Suggestions - In 2026, the bond market may perform better than expected. It is expected that the policy interest rate will be cut by about 20BP in 2026, and a 10BP cut may occur in the first quarter. Currently, it is recommended to focus on the allocation value of 5 - year bank capital bonds and ultra - long - term interest - rate bonds [75][78].

Core Viewpoint - The bond market experienced significant weakness on December 29, driven by expectations of supply pressure under a proactive fiscal policy, leading to a decline in government bond futures and an increase in interbank bond yields [1][2]. Market Performance - Government bond futures closed lower across the board, with the 30-year main contract down 0.91% to 111.82, the 10-year main contract down 0.28% to 107.975, and the 5-year main contract down 0.18% to 105.84 [2]. - Interbank bond yields generally rose, with the 30-year government bond yield increasing by 3.65 basis points to 2.255%, and the 10-year government bond yield rising by 2.45 basis points to 1.86% [2]. Funding Conditions - The central bank conducted a reverse repurchase operation of 4,823 billion yuan with a fixed rate of 1.40%, resulting in a net injection of 4,150 billion yuan for the day [6]. - Short-term Shibor rates mostly increased, with the overnight rate down 1.0 basis point to 1.248%, while the 7-day rate rose by 11.0 basis points to 1.558% [6]. Fiscal Policy Insights - The national fiscal work conference emphasized the continuation of a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, focusing on expanding fiscal spending and optimizing government bond tools [8]. - Key tasks for 2026 include boosting domestic demand, increasing investment in new productive forces, and enhancing basic social safety nets [8]. Institutional Perspectives - Huatai Fixed Income noted that the bond market is likely to remain in a volatile state in the first quarter, with a neutral monetary policy expected and potential for reserve requirement ratio cuts [9]. - CITIC Securities highlighted increased volatility in long-term bond yields and suggested that despite pressures, long-term bonds still offer relative value for allocation [9].

Group 1: Monetary Policy and Market Liquidity - The central bank's net injection of liquidity was 35.7 billion yuan on December 19, followed by a net withdrawal of 183.6 billion yuan on December 22, indicating a fluctuating liquidity environment [2][15] - The central bank conducted a 400 billion yuan one-year MLF operation on December 15, with a net injection of 100 billion yuan due to 300 billion yuan of MLF maturing this month [16] - Interbank liquidity remained loose, with overnight funding rates stable and minor fluctuations in repo rates observed throughout the week [2][15] Group 2: International Monetary Policy Insights - European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel stated that interest rates are unlikely to rise in the foreseeable future unless unexpected events occur, which has led investors to increase bets on future rate hikes [3][16] - The Bank of Japan's recent meeting minutes indicated a consensus on the potential for future rate hikes, contingent on economic and price forecasts, while also expressing caution due to signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market [3][16] Group 3: Domestic Bond Market Trends - The total custody volume of China Central Depository & Clearing Co., Ltd. increased by 1.1 trillion yuan to 128.16 trillion yuan in November, with major institutions, excluding foreign entities and brokerages, increasing their bond holdings [4][17] - Commercial banks have resumed their role as primary bond holders, driven by high loan-to-deposit ratios, while the sentiment in the bond market has been weak, with brokerages and foreign institutions reducing their bond positions [4][17] - The demand for bond allocation is showing signs of marginal recovery, with potential increases in bank deposit growth if corporate foreign exchange settlement demand is released [4][17] Group 4: Investment Opportunities in National Development ETF - The National Development ETF (159650) focuses on interbank market national development bonds, characterized by high credit ratings, large volumes, and good liquidity, making them attractive investment targets [5][18] - The ETF offers features such as good liquidity, low credit risk, and reasonable risk-return ratios, making it a suitable tool for short-duration allocations [5][18]

Group 1 - The international gold price is currently trading around $4,471, with a latest quote of $4,514.76 per ounce, reflecting a decline of 0.39% [1] - The highest price reached today was $4,548.92 per ounce, while the lowest was $4,471.99 per ounce, indicating a short-term oscillating trend for gold [1] - The market is expected to focus on the upcoming U.S. November pending home sales data, although its impact may be limited due to low liquidity [2] Group 2 - The Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point cut in the federal funds rate to a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, with a cumulative expected reduction of 75 basis points throughout 2025 [2] - The labor market is cooling and inflation pressures are easing, leading to expectations of at least two rate cuts in 2026, which may exert medium-term pressure on the U.S. dollar [2] - Recent comments from Trump regarding the next Fed chair maintaining low rates during good market performance have sparked discussions about the independence of the central bank, potentially undermining the credibility of U.S. dollar policies [2] Group 3 - Gold opened high today but faced resistance at $4,550, with a minimum price hitting the support level at $4,472, which was emphasized as a key support level last week [3] - The 20-period moving average remains unchanged at the resistance level of $4,520, and the volume has slightly contracted, suggesting limited rebound strength [3] - The bullish arrangement of the hourly moving average system indicates that prices may continue to rise after adjustments, with key levels at $4,500; a drop below this level would extend the consolidation period for gold [3]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market," indicating an expected performance that exceeds the CSI 300 Index by more than 5% within the next six months [31]. Core Insights - The People's Bank of China (PBOC) released the "China Financial Stability Report (2025)," showcasing the achievements of financial work in 2024, emphasizing precise counter-cyclical adjustments and the dual promotion of support for the real economy and risk mitigation, confirming that financial risks are generally controllable [2][8]. - The Financial Regulatory Authority issued the "Implementation Plan for High-Quality Development of Digital Finance in the Banking and Insurance Industries," which outlines 33 tasks aimed at promoting digital transformation and enhancing financial service quality and competitiveness [2][9]. - The PBOC's Monetary Policy Committee held its fourth-quarter meeting for 2025, maintaining a supportive monetary policy stance for 2026, with a shift in focus from "promoting a decline in social financing costs" to "maintaining low social financing costs," indicating a strategic adjustment in financing cost control [2][10]. Summary by Sections Financial Stability Report - The report indicates steady growth in the banking sector's asset-liability scale and an optimized credit structure, with a focus on supporting major strategies and weak links in the economy [8]. - The insurance sector shows stable operations, with increased insurance density and depth, and a decrease in the surrender rate, indicating robust risk compensation capabilities [8]. - The banking sector's capital adequacy remains stable, with ongoing reforms and improvements in risk management and asset quality [8]. Digital Finance Development Plan - The plan emphasizes the importance of top-level design for digital finance, aiming for significant progress in digital transformation over the next five years [9]. - It includes tasks for enhancing digital financial governance, supporting technological innovation, and improving financial service quality in key areas such as technology, green finance, and inclusive finance [9]. Monetary Policy Committee Meeting - The meeting highlighted the need for a moderately loose monetary policy, with an emphasis on counter-cyclical adjustments and the integration of various monetary policy tools to support economic stability and reasonable price recovery [10]. - It also stressed the importance of large banks in serving the real economy and the need for small and medium-sized banks to focus on their core responsibilities [10]. Industry Data - The banking, securities, insurance, and fintech indices experienced changes of -1.01%, +1.58%, +2.97%, and +2.71% respectively, with the CSI 300 Index rising by 1.95% [11]. - Weekly average trading volume for stock funds reached 24.12 trillion yuan, reflecting an 8.6% increase from the previous week [20][24].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the content 2. Report Core Views - **Stock Index**: The Chinese Ministry of Finance will continue to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, expanding fiscal expenditure and supporting the replacement of consumer goods. In November, the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size decreased by 13.1% year - on - year. The market's main line rotates quickly, and attention should be paid to the resistance level of 4000 points. Whether the trading volume can continue to expand is crucial. The stock index may fluctuate [9]. - **Treasury Bonds**: The current bond market lacks significant positive or negative factors, and its trend is mainly dominated by institutional behavior. Without unexpected events in the last few trading days of the year, the market may remain dull. In the short term, if both short - and long - term yields enter a sideways consolidation, there is a risk of yields rising again to test the upper limit of the range since November [10]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Financial Futures Strategy Suggestions Stock Index Strategy Suggestions - **Trend Review**: The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.10% to 3963.68 points. Non - ferrous metals, steel, and power equipment sectors led the gains, while electronics, comprehensive, and light manufacturing sectors led the losses [9]. - **Technical Analysis**: The MACD indicator shows that the market index may fluctuate with a slight upward bias [9]. - **Strategy Outlook**: The stock index is expected to move in a range [9]. Treasury Bond Strategy Suggestions - **Trend Review**: The 30 - year main contract rose 0.36% to 112.960 yuan, the 10 - year main contract rose 0.10% to 108.300 yuan, the 5 - year main contract rose 0.05% to 106.050 yuan, and the 2 - year main contract rose 0.03% to 102.548 yuan [10]. - **Technical Analysis**: The MACD indicator shows that the T main contract may fluctuate with a slight upward bias [10]. - **Strategy Outlook**: The bond market is expected to move in a fluctuating manner [10]. Key Data Tracking PMI - In November, the manufacturing PMI rebounded from a low to 49.2%, still below the boom - bust line and lower than Bloomberg's consensus forecast of 49.4%. The rebound was driven by a pulse - like strengthening of external demand. However, the rebound was weak as the business climate of large enterprises declined. The price index of purchased raw materials reached a 5 - year high, indicating an expected rise in PPI month - on - month growth. The rebound was still weak in three aspects: the reading was significantly lower than the same period in previous years, the pressure of contraction was still spreading, and the downturn had lasted for a long time [17]. CPI - In November, the year - on - year CPI strengthened, and the month - on - month PPI remained positive, due to seasonal factors, the low - base effect, and "anti - involution". The year - on - year CPI has fluctuated below 1% for 33 consecutive months, and the year - on - year PPI has been negative for 38 consecutive months, indicating weak domestic demand. At the end of the year and during the Spring Festival, the year - on - year CPI is expected to continue to rise, and the year - on - year PPI is also expected to rebound [20]. Import and Export - In November, China's exports were $3303.5 billion, imports were $2186.7 billion, and the trade surplus was $1116.8 billion. Labor - intensive products, mechanical and electrical products, and high - tech products respectively drove the overall export growth in November by - 1.33%, 5.81%, and 2.01%, with the driving rates increasing by 1.03pp, 5.06pp, and 1.55pp respectively compared with the previous month. Exports to the EU, Africa, and Latin America strengthened, but since November 9, the year - on - year growth rates of global, US imports, and China's container bookings to the US have continued to decline, indicating a high probability of pressure on December exports [22][23]. Industrial Added Value - In November, the year - on - year growth rate of industrial added value dropped to 4.8%, and the service production index dropped to 4.2%. The reasons for the weakening of industrial added value are the suppression of "anti - involution" on the output of key industries and the high base established by strong production after policy implementation in September 2024 [24][27]. Fixed - Asset Investment - From January to November, the year - on - year fixed - asset investment (FAI) fell 2.6%. It is estimated that the year - on - year FAI in November was - 11.1%, a slight increase from October. Private investment growth rebounded to - 12.9%, while public investment growth continued to decline to - 8.9%. In terms of expenditure directions, the year - on - year growth of construction and installation projects/equipment and tools purchase in November decreased to - 16.1% and 6.3% respectively, and the growth of other expenses slightly rebounded to - 13.8%. Infrastructure and real estate investment growth continued to decline, while manufacturing investment showed a slight increase [30]. Social Retail - In November, the year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales (SRS) dropped to 1.3%, lower than market expectations and the weakest since 2023. The reasons for the weakening of SRS are the weakening of durable - goods consumption after the reduction of national subsidies, the weak performance of the "Double 11" sales, and the continued weak performance of post - real - estate cycle consumption [33]. Social Financing - In November, the new social financing was 2.5 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 0.2 trillion yuan. Corporate bonds and non - standard financing were the main supports, while government bonds and credit were the main drags. Bills continued to be used for volume - boosting, and medium - and long - term loans for residents and enterprises continued to increase less year - on - year. The year - on - year growth rate of social financing remained at 8.5%, and the growth rate of credit in the social financing scale remained at 6.3%. The growth rates of M1 and M2 declined, and attention should be paid to the process of deposit currentization in the future [36].

Core Viewpoint - The bond market in 2026 is expected to maintain a "bullish stock + non-bearish bond" pattern, with overall low volatility and certain investment value, despite lacking trend opportunities [2][6][7]. Group 1: 2026 Bond Market Outlook - Long-term interest rates are anticipated to experience wide fluctuations, with potential upward risks due to supply pressures and inflation expectations [8][12]. - The central economic work conference in December indicated that monetary policy will remain moderately loose, benefiting short-term assets [12]. - The bond market is expected to show structural opportunities, particularly in medium to short-term high-grade credit bonds, convertible bonds, and Chinese dim sum bonds [11][12][13]. Group 2: Investment Opportunities - Three key investment opportunities for 2026 include: 1. Medium to short-term high-grade credit bonds, which serve as a stabilizing component in portfolios [12]. 2. Structural opportunities in the convertible bond market, which exhibit strong fundamental support [13]. 3. Chinese dim sum bonds, benefiting from potential capital gains and currency appreciation [12][15]. Group 3: 2025 Market Review - The bond market in 2025 experienced a bearish trend, correcting from previous overpricing due to premature interest rate cut expectations [4][5]. - Factors such as the central bank's restrained liquidity release and unexpected policy changes contributed to the market's volatility [5][6]. - The overall performance of the bond market in 2025 aligned with initial expectations, although the degree of volatility and credit bond differentiation was greater than anticipated [4][5]. Group 4: Strategies for Enhancing Returns - In a low-interest environment, strategies to enhance fixed-income returns include active participation in wave trading and refining trading strategies [16][17]. - Utilizing various derivative tools to amplify capital gains while managing overall portfolio risk is recommended [17][19]. - Emphasis on multi-asset allocation and strategy optimization is crucial, particularly in convertible bonds and REITs [16][19].