Core Viewpoint - The recent exemption of certain electronic products from "reciprocal tariffs" by the U.S. government is expected to benefit the Apple supply chain and related companies in the A-share market, leading to a potential recovery in stock valuations [4][5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The A-share Apple supply chain index saw an increase of over 4% in early trading, later settling at a 1.61% gain [2]. - Individual stocks such as ChaoYang Technology surged by 9.99%, while major players like GoerTek, Luxshare Precision, and Lens Technology initially rose but later experienced pullbacks [3]. Tariff Exemption Impact - The U.S. government announced exemptions for smartphones, laptops, and chips from reciprocal tariffs, which includes brands like Apple and Samsung [4]. - Analysts believe that the previous significant declines in Apple supply chain stocks may present a recovery opportunity due to the tariff exemption [5]. Supply Chain Dynamics - Apple has been preparing inventory for the U.S. market since the Lunar New Year, resulting in over two months of stock, which may mitigate the impact of tariffs on sales in Q2 2025 [6]. - The transition period between old and new iPhone models may see a more pronounced decline in shipments due to preemptive stockpiling [6]. - Apple suppliers have indicated that they do not bear the cost of tariffs, and many have shifted production to Southeast Asia, establishing a robust supply chain to meet U.S. export demands [6]. Long-term Outlook - The overall supply chain structure for Apple in China is expected to remain unchanged in the short term, despite the recent tariff developments [7].

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of "reciprocal tariffs" by Trump has significantly impacted the U.S. technology sector, particularly affecting Apple and its supply chain companies, leading to substantial stock declines across the board [1][2]. Group 1: Stock Performance - U.S. tech stocks experienced a pre-market decline, with Apple falling over 6%, AMD over 5%, and other major companies like Amazon, Nvidia, and Tesla dropping more than 4% [1]. - In the Hong Kong market, Apple-related stocks such as GoerTek, East Japan Group, and AAC Technologies saw declines exceeding 10%, while BYD Electronics dropped over 8% [1]. - In the A-share market, Lixun Precision fell to its daily limit, with a market cap exceeding 250 billion yuan, and other Apple-related stocks like GoerTek and East Mountain Precision also hit their daily limits [1]. Group 2: Company-Specific Insights - Lixun Precision has been deeply integrated with Apple since 2011, with Apple accounting for over 75% of its revenue in 2023, amounting to approximately 174.5 billion yuan [3]. - GoerTek entered Apple's supply chain in 2010, providing audio products, and by 2019, it captured 30% of the AirPods manufacturing share. However, its revenue from Apple has also posed risks, with Apple contributing 42.49% to its total revenue in 2021 [4]. - Lens Technology became a core supplier for Apple's glass covers in 2006, with revenue growing from 6 billion yuan in 2011 to 69.8 billion yuan in 2024, indicating strong reliance on Apple [5]. - Lens Technology's financials show that from 2022 to 2024, sales to its largest customer (likely Apple) accounted for 71.0%, 57.8%, and 49.5% of total revenue, respectively, highlighting continued dependence on Apple [6].