Core Points - The China Air Transport Association (CATA) has officially released the "Self-Discipline Convention for Air Passenger Transport" aimed at enhancing industry self-regulation and maintaining market order [1][2] - The convention emphasizes adherence to market rules, strengthening anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition measures, and promoting operational efficiency among airlines [1] - It encourages airlines to provide high-value services and to engage in multi-channel public education regarding industry rules and characteristics [1] Summary by Sections - **Self-Discipline and Market Order**: The convention outlines self-discipline clauses focusing on aviation safety, service quality, and market order, urging airlines to avoid malicious competition practices such as predatory pricing and false advertising [1] - **Supervision of Sales Platforms**: It mandates increased supervision of airline sales network operators and agents to ensure compliance with published fare levels, conditions of use, and rules for ticket changes and refunds [2] - **Long-term Industry Transformation**: The CATA states that the implementation of the convention will not only curb market irregularities in the short term but also drive industry transformation and upgrade through regulatory innovation, ultimately creating a virtuous cycle of high-quality service and high-trust experiences [2]

Core Viewpoint - The China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association has released a draft initiative aimed at maintaining fair competition and promoting healthy development in the energy storage industry, with participation from 149 companies [1] Group 1: Participation and Industry Coverage - The initiative has seen participation from a wide range of companies across the energy storage supply chain, including lithium-ion batteries, flow batteries, sodium-ion batteries, compressed air storage, flywheel storage, supercapacitors, thermal storage, PCS, BMS, energy storage system integrators, smart equipment, temperature control systems, fire protection systems, design planning, and construction installation [1] - Among the top ten lithium-ion battery manufacturers, nine companies actively participated in the initiative, while eight out of the top ten energy storage system integrators also joined [1] - The strong response and support from industry players indicate a potential for forming industry consensus and self-regulation [1]

Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided Core Viewpoints - Supply is increasing as some polysilicon enterprises that previously cut production or shut down due to losses or equipment maintenance are resuming production with improved market sentiment and "anti - involution" policies. Meanwhile, demand is weakening as downstream battery enterprises have different acceptance levels for silicon wafer price hikes, the overall operating rate of the silicon wafer industry has slightly decreased, and component enterprises are more cautious in purchasing polysilicon to control costs. It is expected that the polysilicon market will continue to adjust this week, with prices likely to show a volatile trend as the upside is limited by downstream acceptance, and there will be no significant short - term decline [2]. Summary by Related Catalogs Futures Market - The closing price of the main contract for polysilicon is 51,290 yuan/ton, down 510 yuan; the main contract position is 132,463 lots, down 3,592 lots; the 11 - 12 spread of polysilicon is - 2,355 yuan, up 550 yuan; the spread between polysilicon and industrial silicon is 42,690 yuan/ton, down 270 yuan [2]. Spot Market - The spot price of polysilicon is 47,000 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of polysilicon is - 4,290 yuan/ton, up 510 yuan; the weekly average price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 4.94 US dollars/kg, unchanged; the average prices of cauliflower - type, dense - type, and re - feeding type polysilicon are 30 yuan/kg, 36 yuan/kg, and 34.8 yuan/kg respectively, all unchanged [2]. Upstream Situation - The closing price of the main contract for industrial silicon is 8,600 yuan/ton, down 240 yuan; the spot price is 9,400 yuan/ton, unchanged; the monthly export volume of industrial silicon is 52,919.65 tons, down 12,197.89 tons; the monthly import volume is 2,211.36 tons, up 71.51 tons; the monthly output is 305,200 tons, up 5,500 tons; the total social inventory is 552,000 tons, up 10,000 tons [2]. Industry Situation - The monthly output of polysilicon is 95,000 tons, down 1,000 tons; the monthly import volume is 1,113 tons, up 320 tons; the weekly spot price of imported polysilicon in China is 6.3 US dollars/kg, unchanged; the monthly average import price is 2.19 US dollars/ton, down 0.14 US dollars/ton [2]. Downstream Situation - The monthly output of solar cells is 67,386,000 kilowatts, down 3,183,000 kilowatts; the average price of solar cells is 0.82 RMB/W, up 0.01 RMB/W; the monthly export volume of photovoltaic modules is 88,975,860 pieces, down 14,424,120 pieces; the monthly import volume is 11,095,900 pieces, down 1,002,590 pieces; the monthly average import price is 0.31 US dollars/piece, down 0.01 US dollars/piece; the photovoltaic industry comprehensive price index (SPI) for polysilicon is 27.86, unchanged [2]. Industry News - On August 12, the Lithium Industry Branch of the China Non - Ferrous Metals Industry Association issued an initiative to lithium industry chain enterprises to strengthen upstream - downstream cooperation, adhere to the principle of fair market competition, and resist disorderly competition, market monopoly, and false publicity. In the polysilicon sector, some enterprises that previously cut production or shut down are resuming production as market sentiment improves and "anti - involution" policies are advanced [2]. Key Views - Supply is increasing as some polysilicon enterprises resume production, while demand is weakening as downstream battery enterprises have different acceptance levels for silicon wafer price hikes, the silicon wafer industry's operating rate decreases, and component enterprises are more cautious in purchasing polysilicon. The polysilicon market is expected to continue to adjust this week, with prices likely to be volatile [2].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints - The short - term fundamentals of industrial silicon are expected to improve, but the long - term futures price is still not attractive enough. It is recommended to consider medium - to - long - term long positions on dips if the price later falls below 8,000 yuan [3][4]. - The total demand for industrial silicon from its three major downstream industries remains flat [3]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Market Data - **Futures Market**: The closing price of the main contract is 8,600 yuan/ton, down 240 yuan; the position of the main contract is 284,500 lots, an increase of 5,640 lots; the net position of the top 20 is - 94,567 lots, a decrease of 4,841 lots; the warehouse receipts of GZEE are 50,658 lots; the price difference between September and October industrial silicon is - 20 yuan, an increase of 10 yuan [3]. - **Spot Market**: The average price of oxygen - passing 553 silicon is 9,400 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of 421 silicon is 9,750 yuan/ton, unchanged; the basis of the Si main contract is 800 yuan/ton, an increase of 240 yuan; the DMC spot price is 12,000 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. - **Upstream Situation**: The average price of silica is 410 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of petroleum coke is 1,810 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of clean coal is 1,850 yuan/ton, unchanged; the average price of wood chips is 490 yuan/ton; the ex - factory price of graphite electrodes (400mm) is 12,250 yuan/ton, unchanged [3]. - **Industry Situation**: The monthly output of industrial silicon is 305,200 tons, an increase of 5,500 tons; the weekly social inventory of industrial silicon is 552,000 tons, an increase of 10,000 tons; the monthly import volume of industrial silicon is 2,211.36 tons, an increase of 71.51 tons; the monthly export volume of industrial silicon is 52,919.65 tons, a decrease of 12,197.89 tons [3]. - **Downstream Situation**: The weekly output of organic silicon DMC is 44,900 tons, an increase of 700 tons; the average price of aluminum alloy ADC12 in the Yangtze River spot is 20,300 yuan/ton, an increase of 100 yuan; the overseas market price of photovoltaic - grade polysilicon is 15.75 US dollars/kg, unchanged; the monthly export volume of unforged aluminum alloy is 25,770.18 tons, an increase of 1,590.89 tons; the weekly operating rate of organic silicon DMC is 74.84%, an increase of 4.76 percentage points; the monthly output of aluminum alloy is 1.669 million tons, an increase of 24,000 tons; the monthly export volume of aluminum alloy is 20,187.85 tons, a decrease of 337.93 tons [3]. 3.2 Industry News - On August 12, the Lithium Industry Branch of the China Non - Ferrous Metals Industry Association issued an initiative to relevant enterprises in the lithium industry chain to strengthen upstream - downstream cooperation and maintain industrial security, and resist disorderly competition, market monopoly, and false publicity [3]. - The China Photovoltaic Industry Association is soliciting opinions on the "Draft Amendment to the Price Law (Exposure Draft)" [3]. 3.3 Supply and Demand Analysis - **Supply Side**: In Southwest China, with the deepening of the wet season, the electricity price advantage is more prominent, stimulating the resumption of production in silicon plants. The number of newly opened furnaces in Sichuan and Yunnan continues to increase, and the output in Southwest China is expected to increase next week. In Xinjiang, although some large factories maintain a stable production rhythm, some small and medium - sized silicon plants have low enthusiasm for resuming production due to thin profits, and the overall output remains relatively stable [3]. - **Demand Side**: - **Organic Silicon**: The market demand for organic silicon has recovered and grown, and the operating rate has increased slightly, which drives the demand for industrial silicon to some extent [3]. - **Polysilicon**: The operating rate of the polysilicon industry remains at a high level. With the continuous favorable policies for the photovoltaic industry, the downstream installation demand is still expected, which strongly supports the rigid demand for industrial silicon. However, the polysilicon price has shown a slight downward trend recently, and enterprises under cost pressure have a demand to lower the purchase price of industrial silicon [3]. - **Aluminum Alloy**: Enterprises mainly replenish inventory as needed. The inventory continues to increase, the price drops, and it is in a passive inventory reduction stage, which is difficult to drive the demand for industrial silicon [3].

Group 1 - The lithium carbonate futures market showed strong performance, with the main contract reaching 88,800 yuan/ton, a rise of 9.77%, and closing with a 2% increase [1] - The immediate trigger for this price movement was the news of the shutdown of mining operations at the Jiangxiawo mining area by CATL, effective from August 10, with no immediate plans for resumption [1] - The LC2508 contract exhibited even more significant gains, closing up 10.89% [1] Group 2 - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's lithium branch issued a call to resist "involutionary" competition and to strengthen upstream and downstream collaboration, which is interpreted as an enhancement of industry self-discipline [3] - This initiative is seen as providing policy support for the rising lithium prices [3] Group 3 - The shutdown at the Jiangxiawo mining area directly impacted the supply of lithium carbonate, reducing monthly supply by approximately 8,300 tons, which is about 8% of domestic monthly supply [4] - The average price of battery-grade lithium carbonate rose to 78,000 yuan/ton on August 11, an increase of 8,000 yuan, and continued to rise to 79,500 yuan/ton on August 12, reflecting strong market reactions to supply contraction expectations [4] - Other lithium mines in Yichun, Jiangxi, are also facing compliance review pressures, potentially affecting an additional 200,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent annual production [4] Group 4 - The initiative from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association emphasizes the importance of industry chain collaboration and fair competition, aiming to stabilize market supply and promote optimized layouts [5] - The timing of this initiative is critical, as it seeks to regulate market order amid rising lithium carbonate prices, reflecting a commitment to maintaining a healthy development environment for the industry [5] - Similar self-regulatory behavior is observed in the dry-process lithium battery separator sector, where eight leading manufacturers reached consensus on price discipline and capacity management [5]

Investment Insights - The equity market showed an increase in risk appetite in August 2025, with significant gains in various fund indices, while the bond market experienced volatility and slight declines [2][6][7] - The performance of convertible bonds was strong, with a fund index increase of 3.22%, driven by the positive sentiment in the equity market [7] Equity Fund Strategy - The market is entering a policy vacuum and mid-year report disclosure period, necessitating a wait for guidance on the "14th Five-Year Plan" and specific industry plans to clarify long-term supply-demand relationships [12] - There is a potential for investment opportunities in high-consensus stocks and low-position sectors, as the market may continue to favor these areas amidst short-term capital efficiency pursuits [12] Fixed Income Fund Strategy - The overall bond market is expected to remain in a challenging environment until new policies are implemented or macro data shows significant reversal [3][18] - Attention should be paid to the funding situation and the "stock-bond seesaw" effect, as well as the progress of fundamental recovery to seize trading opportunities in a volatile market [3][18] Fund Performance Review - In July 2025, the equity market was buoyed by favorable policies and events, with notable performances in the healthcare and technology sectors, where the healthcare sector rose by 15.88% and technology by 8.02% [9][10] - The small-cap funds outperformed large-cap funds, with small-cap indices rising by 8.61% compared to 3.63% for large-cap indices [8] Fund Index Construction - The active equity fund selection index has shown a cumulative net value increase of 1.1889 since its inception, outperforming the active stock fund index by 15% [16] - The short-term pure bond fund index has a cumulative net value of 1.0413, with a slight outperformance over its benchmark [20] Sector Focus - The "anti-involution" policy aims to stabilize market expectations and improve resource allocation efficiency, focusing on sectors like new energy vehicles and photovoltaics [11] - The market sentiment is shifting towards a more guided and regulatory approach, which may lead to a broader market style beyond just cyclical sectors [11]

Core Viewpoint - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Lithium Branch has issued an initiative to strengthen industry self-discipline, prevent "involution" and unhealthy competition, and promote the healthy and orderly development of the lithium industry [1] Group 1: Industry Collaboration and Safety - The initiative emphasizes the importance of strengthening upstream and downstream collaboration to maintain industry safety [1] - It advocates for a community of shared interests within the industry, adhering to fair competition principles and resisting disordered competition, market monopolization, and false advertising [1] - The association encourages companies to actively assess market trends and rationally plan new capacity [1] Group 2: Strategic Cooperation and Transparency - The initiative calls for enhancing the level of strategic cooperation and collaborative development across the industry chain, as well as increasing information transparency to reduce communication barriers [1] - Companies are encouraged to stabilize market supply through long-term cooperation agreements and optimize layout and collaboration within the industry chain [1] - The goal is to ensure smooth circulation of the industry chain and supply chain, maintaining a favorable development environment for the industry [1] Group 3: High-Quality Development - The association urges all stakeholders to work together to actively implement the initiative, resisting "involution" and fostering a fair, just, and orderly market environment [1] - The aim is to drive the lithium industry towards a new stage of high-end, intelligent, and sustainable high-quality development [1]

Group 1 - Recent price increases in various chemical and industrial products have raised market concerns about the drivers behind this surge, its sustainability, and the potential for performance recovery among upstream and downstream companies in the industry [1] - On August 12, lithium carbonate futures saw a significant increase, with the main contract (LC2511) opening up 9.81% and reaching a new high of 88,840 yuan/ton, closing with a 4.52% gain [1] - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association's lithium division issued a statement advocating for industry self-discipline to prevent "involution" and promote healthy development within the lithium industry [1][2] Group 2 - The lithium division emphasized the importance of enhancing upstream and downstream collaboration, maintaining market safety, and resisting disorderly competition and market monopolization [2] - The division called for increased R&D investment and innovation to avoid homogenized competition, focusing on product variety, quality, and brand creation [2] - The division also highlighted the need for adherence to statistical systems and self-discipline, ensuring accurate reporting of production and sales data [3] Group 3 - On August 9, CATL's mining operations at the Jiangxiawo mine were suspended, with no immediate plans for resumption, although the company stated that the impact on overall operations would be minimal [4]

Core Viewpoint - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Lithium Branch has issued an initiative to promote the healthy development of the lithium industry, emphasizing the need for industry self-discipline and collaboration to prevent unhealthy competition and ensure supply chain security [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Self-Discipline - The initiative calls for strict adherence to laws and regulations, promoting a culture of integrity and standardized operations within companies [2]. - Companies are encouraged to actively participate in the social credit system and enhance their public credibility [2]. Group 2: Collaboration and Market Stability - The initiative stresses the importance of upstream and downstream collaboration to maintain industry safety, advocating for fair competition and resistance against chaotic competition, market monopolization, and false advertising [1][2]. - Companies should analyze market trends and strategically plan new capacity, enhancing cooperation levels and information transparency within the industry [1][2]. Group 3: Innovation and Sustainable Development - The initiative encourages increased investment in research and development to foster innovation and sustainable practices in production [1][2]. - Companies are urged to comply with statistical regulations and participate in standard-setting to improve international competitiveness [1][2].

Core Viewpoint - The China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Lithium Branch has issued a proposal to promote healthy and orderly development in the lithium industry, emphasizing the importance of industry self-discipline and collaboration to prevent "involution" and ensure supply chain security [1][2][3]. Group 1: Industry Self-Discipline and Collaboration - The proposal calls for strengthening upstream and downstream collaboration to maintain industry safety, adhering to the principle of fair market competition, and resisting disorderly competition, market monopolies, and false advertising [2][3]. - Companies are encouraged to actively assess market trends and rationally plan new production capacities while enhancing strategic cooperation and information transparency within the industry [2][3]. Group 2: Innovation and Sustainable Development - The initiative emphasizes increasing research and development investments to foster innovation, improve product quality, and avoid homogenized competition through technological, managerial, and model innovations [3]. - It advocates for green production practices, promoting sustainable development by optimizing mining and refining processes to reduce pollution and carbon emissions [3]. Group 3: Compliance and Standardization - Companies are urged to comply with statistical regulations, ensuring accurate reporting of production and sales data, and to establish a self-regulatory supervision mechanism within the industry [3]. - The proposal encourages participation in the formulation of international and national standards to enhance the international competitiveness and influence of the lithium industry [3].