Core Viewpoint - The logistics industry in China shows signs of steady demand and expansion despite adverse weather conditions, with the logistics prosperity index at 50.5% for July 2025, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month [1] Logistics Demand and Performance - The overall logistics demand remains strong, with the business volume index at 50.5%, indicating expansion but a slowdown in growth [3] - The business volume index varies by region, with the central and western regions outperforming the national average at 50.9% and 52.3%, respectively, while the eastern region stands at 50.3% [3] - Key sectors such as rail, road, air transport, warehousing, and express delivery maintain business volume indices above 50%, supporting stable industry operations [3] Sector-Specific Insights - E-commerce and express delivery sectors are particularly vibrant, with the e-commerce express delivery business volume index at 69.3%, indicating high prosperity [4] - Air transport shows a recovery with a business volume index of 52.8%, up 0.8 percentage points, driven by seasonal demand for fresh produce [4] - Road and rail transport indices are at 54.6% and 51.7%, respectively, both showing slight increases [4] New Orders and Financial Stability - The new orders index has risen to 52.5%, reflecting an increase in new demand [5] - Regional performance shows eastern and western regions at 51.2% and 52.8% for new orders, while the central region decreased by 0.3 percentage points [5] - The logistics service price index has increased by 0.2 percentage points, indicating stable pricing amidst expanding business volumes [5] Investment and Market Outlook - Fixed asset investment in logistics is on the rise, with an index of 54.9%, marking a 0.4 percentage point increase [6] - The business activity expectation index is at 55.6%, suggesting positive outlooks for sectors like air transport and express delivery [6] - The logistics demand remains stable, supported by government policies and consumer trends, although there are concerns about demand slowdown and industry competition [7]

Core Viewpoint - In July, China's logistics industry maintained an expansion trend despite adverse weather conditions, with the logistics prosperity index at 50.5%, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points month-on-month [1]. Group 1: Industry Performance - The logistics industry demonstrated strong resilience in July, with the overall business volume index remaining above 50, indicating expansion [3]. - The e-commerce express delivery sector showed significant performance, with a business volume index of 69.3%, consistently in a high prosperity range [3]. - The air logistics sector benefited from the seasonal peak of fresh food and fruits, with a business volume index of 52.8%, an increase of 0.8 percentage points month-on-month [3]. - Road and rail transportation sectors operated steadily, with their business volume indices also showing a rebound [3]. Group 2: Demand and Investment - The new orders index increased compared to the previous month, indicating a rise in demand [3]. - The eastern and western regions experienced a month-on-month increase in the new orders index, while the central region saw a decline due to severe weather [3]. - With the gradual implementation of major project investments, the progress of logistics infrastructure construction accelerated, and the fixed asset investment completion index continued to rise [3]. - Companies showed sustained confidence in investing in air transportation, high-end industrial logistics, and cross-border logistics sectors [3].

Core Viewpoint - The China Logistics and Purchasing Federation announced that the logistics industry prosperity index for June is 50.8%, reflecting a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month [1] Investment Situation - In June, logistics infrastructure investment maintained steady growth, with the fixed asset investment completion index rising to 54.5%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points month-on-month [1] - Since February, the fixed asset investment completion index has shown a continuous upward trend month by month [1] - All sectors, except for warehousing, have shown recovery, with key projects in transportation logistics hubs progressing smoothly [1] Sector Performance - Fixed asset investment completion index for water transport, air transport, and postal express industries increased by 0.5, 0.4, and 0.3 percentage points respectively [1] - The business activity expectation index has remained above 55% for four consecutive months, indicating a high prosperity level [1] - The business activity expectation indices for railway transport, air transport, and postal express are 55.3%, 58.7%, and 57.4% respectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The logistics industry in China is experiencing an upward trend in business volume and overall prosperity, with the logistics prosperity index reaching 50.8% in June, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month [1] Industry Performance - The total business volume index has remained in the expansion zone for four consecutive months this year [1] - The central and western regions of China have business volume indices that exceed the national average [1] - Various sectors, including road transport, rail transport, air transport, and postal express, are all showing indices within the expansion range [1] Specific Sector Insights - The postal express and air transport sectors have particularly strong performance, with business volume indices of 69.3% and 52% respectively, driven by online shopping and seasonal demand for fresh cold chain products [1] - Seasonal characteristics are evident in logistics development for June, with increased coal transport demand due to summer peak seasons, and a rise in orders for home appliances and 3C products driven by trade-in programs [1] - The summer travel season is boosting demand in tourism, e-commerce, and outdoor products, with data indicating a recovery in demand across rail transport, road transport, and e-commerce express sectors [1]

Core Insights - The China Logistics and Purchasing Federation reported that the logistics industry prosperity index for May is 50.6%, indicating continued expansion in the sector [1] - There is a notable increase in consumer logistics demand driven by various factors such as trade-in programs, holiday consumption, and inter-regional travel [1][2] - The logistics sector is experiencing a recovery in business activity, with significant growth in specific regions and industries [1][2] Regional Performance - The central and western regions have business volume indices above the national average, with strong demand in equipment manufacturing, automotive parts, coal logistics, and chemical products logistics [1] - E-commerce platforms reported a year-on-year increase of 10%-15% in logistics order volume for home appliances and communication products in May [1] Industry Activity - The postal and express delivery industry business volume index reached 69.4%, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.8 percentage points [1] - The road transport industry maintained an expansion trend with a business volume index of 51.3%, while the railway transport industry index was at 54.2%, indicating stable demand for bulk transportation [1] Business Operations - The operating vitality of logistics companies is improving, with the enterprise fund turnover rate index remaining above 50% for nine consecutive months [2] - In May, the fund turnover rate index increased by 0.3 percentage points, and the inventory turnover index rose by 0.2 percentage points [2] - Small and micro enterprises showed better improvement in main business profit indices compared to larger enterprises [2] Investment Trends - Fixed asset investment in the logistics sector continues to recover, with indices for road transport, postal and express delivery, air transport, and water transport all showing month-on-month increases [2] - The logistics industry is expected to maintain a positive outlook due to accelerated infrastructure development and investment progress, with business activity expectation indices remaining above 55% for three consecutive months [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that China's logistics industry continues to show signs of expansion, with the logistics prosperity index for May standing at 50.6% [1] Group 2 - The logistics prosperity index remains in the expansion zone, indicating positive growth in the sector [1] - There is a noticeable increase in consumer logistics demand during May [1]

Group 1: Live Streaming and E-commerce - The new live streaming account "All Parents' Happy Home" led by Li Jiaqi's assistant has over 200 brand collaborations [1][3] - The live streaming session on May 6 attracted over 2.4 million viewers and featured more than 130 products, targeting middle-aged and elderly consumers [3] - The live streaming schedule is set for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, focusing on "beautiful clothing, delicious food, and a beautiful life" [3] Group 2: Legal Issues and Consumer Protection - "Lu Ge Ge" Lin Jiang issued a statement demanding the cessation of unauthorized use of his likeness for marketing purposes [4][5] - The statement warns consumers against purchasing products from unofficial channels, as the company cannot guarantee quality or after-sales service for such products [5][6] Group 3: Industry Insights - On May 7, the China Logistics and Purchasing Federation reported that the logistics industry prosperity index for April 2025 was 51.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points from March [13] - The overall logistics business demand remains in an expansion phase, with key indices such as total business volume and new orders staying above 50% [13] - Regional analysis shows a slowdown in logistics growth in the eastern coastal areas, while the western region experienced a notable increase of 2.3 percentage points in business volume index [13] Group 4: Sales Performance - On May 8, Douyin's live streaming sales leaderboard showed stable overall sales, with top sellers "Xinjiang Hetian Jade Lao Zheng," "Si Huo Jie Jie," and "Yu Hui Tong Xing" each achieving sales between 25 million to 50 million yuan [14]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints of the Report - In April, the sales of new energy vehicles increased. The estimated wholesale sales of new energy passenger vehicles by manufacturers nationwide in April were 1.14 million, a year - on - year increase of 42% and a month - on - month increase of 1%. The cumulative wholesale from January to April this year was estimated to be 4 million, a year - on - year increase of 42 [1]. - In the first quarter, under the support of a series of policies to expand domestic demand and promote consumption, large - scale light industrial enterprises achieved an operating income of 5.4 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.8%, and a profit of over 300 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.4% [1]. - In April, the China Logistics Prosperity Index was 51.1%. The overall demand for logistics services maintained an expansion trend, with a significant recovery in the western region. The fixed - asset investment completion index reached a three - year high, and both railway and waterway investments maintained rapid growth [1]. - During the "May Day" holiday, consumption demand was strong. The sales revenue of national consumption - related industries increased by 15.2% year - on - year. Driven by the "trade - in" policy, the sales revenue of household appliances and audio - visual equipment increased by 167.5% year - on - year, communication equipment increased by 118% year - on - year, and furniture increased by 1.7 times year - on - year [1]. - The credit spreads of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries have recently declined slightly [3]. Summary According to Related Catalogs Industry Overview Upstream - Energy: International oil prices continued to fluctuate due to tariffs [2]. - Non - ferrous metals: The prices of copper, zinc, and nickel fluctuated due to tariffs [2]. - Building materials: The prices of cement and building materials continued to decline [2]. - Chemical industry: The prices of PTA and soda ash declined compared to the same period last week [2]. Midstream - Chemical industry: The operating rate of PTA recovered; the operating rate of PX declined recently; the operating rates of polyester and urea were at this year's high [2]. - Infrastructure: The operating rate of asphalt reached a three - year low [2]. Downstream - Real estate: The sales of commercial housing in first - and second - tier cities were the same as the same period last year, at a three - year low [2]. - Services: The number of international flights increased, while the number of domestic flights decreased compared to the same period [2]. Market Pricing - The credit spreads of the pharmaceutical and chemical industries have recently declined slightly [3]. Industry Credit Spread Tracking | Industry | Last Year's Same Period | One Quarter Ago | One Month Ago | Last Week | This Week | Quantile | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery | 69.91 | 82.75 | 79.77 | 76.10 | 77.76 | 9.80 | | Mining | 37.70 | 48.62 | 46.09 | 46.92 | 47.91 | 26.10 | | Chemical Industry | 68.63 | 69.46 | 66.11 | 62.01 | 63.09 | 3.30 | | Steel | 45.28 | 58.70 | 55.06 | 55.91 | 55.99 | 17.10 | | Non - ferrous Metals | 49.62 | 57.51 | 54.99 | 57.70 | 58.77 | 30.20 | | Electronics | 59.65 | 79.88 | 71.75 | 70.84 | 77.65 | 51.60 | | Automobile | 65.91 | 77.15 | 48.35 | 51.29 | 51.29 | 2.50 | | Household Appliances | 46.53 | 54.97 | 47.18 | 51.64 | 53.02 | 17.80 | | Food and Beverage | 44.33 | 44.75 | 44.82 | 45.90 | 45.51 | 14.70 | | Textile and Apparel | 51.60 | 63.87 | 52.58 | 54.15 | 55.00 | 12.90 | | Light Industry Manufacturing | 80.48 | 191.11 | 199.42 | 167.39 | 165.50 | 9.10 | | Pharmaceutical and Biological | 59.52 | 67.28 | 69.00 | 72.61 | 73.82 | 33.80 | | Public Utilities | 27.75 | 33.02 | 33.01 | 33.96 | 33.99 | 28.80 | | Transportation | 35.15 | 37.54 | 36.21 | 37.50 | 38.14 | 16.80 | | Real Estate | 417.18 | 333.93 | 158.87 | 126.02 | 125.70 | 8.70 | | Commerce and Trade | 51.18 | 53.14 | 49.64 | 51.14 | 51.36 | 15.20 | | Leisure Services | 70.79 | 103.17 | 111.30 | 124.07 | 127.15 | 100.00 | | Banking | 28.82 | 22.57 | 26.31 | 20.39 | 19.75 | 6.80 | | Non - banking Finance | 34.34 | 35.93 | 34.43 | 35.19 | 35.76 | 19.10 | | Comprehensive | 67.08 | 52.21 | 47.75 | 50.35 | 51.02 | 7.70 | | Building Materials | 38.98 | 47.52 | 45.49 | 46.85 | 47.38 | 25.60 | | Building Decoration | 47.99 | 57.41 | 54.00 | 55.04 | 56.84 | 19.00 | | Electrical Equipment | 60.42 | 85.96 | 82.28 | 80.41 | 83.45 | 48.10 | | Machinery and Equipment | 38.80 | 45.15 | 42.70 | 45.46 | 48.31 | 37.00 | | Computer | 72.69 | 73.92 | 64.40 | 62.63 | 62.98 | 2.00 | | Media | 229.75 | 46.00 | 46.89 | 46.31 | 46.41 | 4.60 | | Communication | 232.58 | 39.43 | 32.45 | 29.14 | 28.75 | 3.60 | [46] Key Industry Price Index Tracking | Industry Name | Index Name | Frequency | Unit | Update Time | Current Value | Year - on - Year | Past 5 - day Trend | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Agriculture | Spot price of corn | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 2282.9 | 1.33% | | | | Spot price of eggs | Daily | Yuan/kg | 5/7 | 6.6 | 2.22% | | | | Spot price of palm oil | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 8584.0 | - 2.01% | | | | Spot price of cotton | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 14124.3 | - 1.04% | | | | Average wholesale price of pork | Daily | Yuan/kg | 5/7 | 21.0 | 2.09% | | | | Spot price of copper | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 78520.0 | 0.46% | | | | Spot price of zinc | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 22758.0 | - 1.85% | | | Non - ferrous Metals | Spot price of aluminum | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 19630.0 | 2.26% | | | | Spot price of nickel | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 125683.3 | 0.52% | | | | Spot price of aluminum | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 16637.5 | - 1.41% | | | | Spot price of rebar | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 3177.2 | 0.81% | | | Ferrous Metals | Spot price of iron ore | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 781.4 | - 0.23% | | | | Spot price of wire rod | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 3377.5 | 1.43% | | | | Spot price of glass | Daily | Yuan/square meter | 5/7 | 15.2 | 2.57% | | | Non - metals | Spot price of natural rubber | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 14578.3 | 0.76% | | | | China Plastic City Price Index | Daily | - | 5/7 | 833.0 | - 0.86% | | | | Spot price of WTI crude oil | Daily | US dollars/barrel | 5/7 | 59.1 | 2.20% | | | | Spot price of Brent crude oil | Daily | US dollars/barrel | 5/7 | 62.2 | - 1.79% | | | Energy | Spot price of liquefied natural gas | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 4282.0 | 0.23% | | | | Coal price: coal | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 788.0 | - 0.38% | | | | Spot price of PTA | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 4552.8 | 1.38% | | | Chemical Industry | Spot price of polyethylene | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 7500.0 | - 0.88% | | | | Spot price of urea | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 1906.7 | 1.60% | | | | Spot price of soda ash | Daily | Yuan/ton | 5/7 | 1462.5 | - 2.66% | | | | National cement price index | Daily | - | 5/7 | 144.9 | - 2.24% | | | Real Estate | Building materials composite index | Daily | - | 5/7 | 116.1 | - 0.96% | | | | National concrete price index | Daily | Point | 5/7 | 100.3 | 0.00% | | [47]

Group 1 - A comprehensive financial policy package has been released by three departments to stabilize the market and expectations [5] - In the first quarter, large-scale light industry enterprises achieved revenue of 5.4 trillion yuan [8] - The logistics industry in China continued to expand, as indicated by the logistics prosperity index for April [10] - During the "May Day" holiday, the national consumption industry saw a year-on-year sales revenue increase of 15.2% [11] Group 2 - The largest "light-hydrogen storage integrated" offshore photovoltaic project in the country has been fully operational [14]

Core Insights - The China Logistics and Purchasing Federation reported that the logistics industry maintained an overall expansion trend in April, with supply chain activities showing recovery [1] Group 1: Logistics Industry Performance - The logistics industry prosperity index for April was 51.1%, a decrease of 0.4 percentage points month-on-month, but still within the expansion range [2] - Sub-indices such as business volume index, new orders index, and inventory turnover index remained above 50%, indicating continued expansion [2] Group 2: Regional Performance - The eastern coastal regions experienced a slowdown in logistics business growth due to factors like reduced demand in the bulk market and a decline in international trade export effects, with business volume indices at 50.2% and 51.8% for the eastern and central regions respectively, both showing month-on-month declines [4] - In contrast, the western region saw a significant recovery, with a business volume index increase of 2.3 percentage points [4] Group 3: Investment and Employment - Fixed asset investment and employment conditions in the logistics sector were reported to be favorable, with a fixed asset investment completion index of 53.6% in April, marking a 1.2 percentage point increase and the highest in nearly three years [6] - The average fixed asset investment completion index from January to April was 51.6%, up 1.9 percentage points compared to the same period last year [6] Group 4: Growth Expectations - The business activity expectation index for April was 56.4%, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 1.2 percentage points, with an average of 55% for the first four months of the year, up 0.7 percentage points year-on-year [10] - The logistics workforce index also showed a month-on-month increase of 0.2 percentage points, indicating a stable upward trend in job demand within the logistics sector [11]