Economic Overview - June export data exceeded expectations, with a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, surpassing the forecast of 3.6% and the previous value of 4.8%[10] - June financial data also outperformed expectations, with new loans of 22,400 billion CNY against an expected 18,447 billion CNY, and total social financing of 41,993 billion CNY compared to the forecast of 37,051 billion CNY[15] - The GDP growth for the first half of the year reached 5.3%, indicating that the annual target is likely to be met[9] Market Dynamics - The market saw a significant increase in trading volume, with an average transaction amount of 15,463 billion CNY, up by 501 billion CNY from the previous week[9] - The bond market experienced a slight decline in yields, with the 10-year government bond yield down by 0.3 basis points, reflecting a mixed sentiment in the market[9] - The central bank's liquidity operations included a net injection of 12,011 billion CNY, which helped alleviate liquidity concerns[9] Sector Performance - Industrial value-added growth in June was 6.8%, exceeding the expected 5.5% and the previous value of 5.8%[24] - Fixed asset investment for the first half of the year grew by 2.8%, below the expected 3.7%[24] - Real estate development investment in June saw a decline of 11.2%, with new housing sales down by 3.5%[24] Consumer Behavior - Retail sales in June grew by 4.8%, lower than the expected 5.6% and the previous value of 6.4%[24] - The consumer market showed signs of weakness, with significant declines in certain categories such as home appliances and communication equipment[27]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the telecommunications industry [2] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that the long-standing trade friction between China and the U.S. may ease, leading to potential benefits for the Chinese industry [10][11] - It highlights that Chinese manufacturers are becoming indispensable in the international supply chain, particularly in the IoT module market and AI hardware supply [11] - The report anticipates adjustments in AI chip export restrictions, which could alter the competitive landscape in the AI sector [12][13] Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - **U.S.-China Trade Relations**: The report indicates that U.S.-China negotiations may begin, with expectations of tariff reductions, particularly on the current 145% tariffs imposed by the U.S. [10] - **Chinese Industry Benefits**: It notes that Chinese firms dominate the global IoT module market, holding over 50% market share among the top three manufacturers [11] - **AI Chip Export Regulations**: The report discusses potential relaxations in AI chip export restrictions by the U.S., which could significantly impact American companies, especially in the context of the growing Chinese AI market projected to reach $50 billion [12][13] Industry News - **Low-altitude Economy in Wuhan**: Wuhan plans to establish 1,000 low-altitude takeoff and landing sites, aiming for a 20% increase in the low-altitude economy [14] - **Alibaba's ZeroSearch**: Alibaba has open-sourced the ZeroSearch model, significantly reducing costs by over 87% while enhancing search capabilities [15] - **Starlink in India**: Starlink has received approval to provide satellite communication services in India, which may accelerate satellite internet development globally [16] - **Shenzhen's 5G Network**: Shenzhen is constructing a comprehensive "5G + millimeter wave + satellite" network, aiming for full coverage and improved infrastructure [17] Weekly Review and Focus - **Market Performance**: The telecommunications sector saw a slight increase of 0.02%, underperforming compared to major indices, with notable gains in optical modules and low-altitude economy sectors [18][21] - **Investment Recommendations**: The report suggests focusing on companies involved in the overseas supply chain, such as Yiyuan Communication and Industrial Fulian, as well as long-term attention on major telecom operators and infrastructure providers [22]