Market Performance Review - The liquor sector underperformed compared to the overall food and beverage sector and the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 2.82% during the week from May 19 to May 23 [1][2] - Other beverage categories, such as beer and soft drinks, showed positive growth, with increases of 0.98% and 1.97% respectively [1][3] Regulatory Impact - The newly revised "Regulations on Strict Economy and Opposition to Waste in Party and Government Organs" specifies that alcoholic beverages are not allowed during work meals, which has limited impact on the liquor sector as the proportion of government consumption in overall liquor sales is already low [1][2] Young Consumer Strategy - Major liquor companies like Moutai, Fenjiu, and Luzhou Laojiao are focusing on strategies to attract younger consumers, which is seen as a short-term demand growth direction and a long-term measure to prevent a consumption gap in the liquor market [1][2] Shareholder Confidence - Guizhou Moutai held a shareholder meeting emphasizing confidence in the company's quality, culture, innovation capabilities, and service awareness, reflecting the leadership's determination [2] Upcoming Catalysts - With the Dragon Boat Festival approaching, attention is drawn to indicators such as payment collection and price performance from liquor companies that could act as catalysts for the sector [1][2] Valuation Insights - The current price-to-earnings ratio (PE-TTM) for the Shenwan liquor index is 19.52X, which is considered relatively low at 11.85% compared to the past decade, suggesting potential for valuation recovery with the introduction of consumer stimulus policies [2] Other Food and Beverage Trends - The pre-processed food sector showed positive performance, with specific stocks like Haitian Flavor Industry benefiting from H-share issuance, indicating a favorable outlook [4] - The beverage sector is expected to improve as warmer weather approaches and consumer promotion policies are implemented, which may enhance demand in the restaurant and nightlife sectors [3]