Core Viewpoint - The foreign exchange management authority indicates a net inflow of foreign capital into domestic stocks and a positive trend in foreign investment in Chinese assets, reflecting resilience in China's foreign trade and overall economic stability [1][2]. Group 1: Foreign Capital Inflows - In April, foreign capital investment in domestic stocks turned into net buying, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [1]. - Non-bank sectors, including enterprises and individuals, experienced a net inflow of $17.3 billion in cross-border funds in April [1]. - Foreign investment in domestic bonds increased by $10.9 billion in April, maintaining a high level of interest in Chinese assets [1]. Group 2: Foreign Trade and Economic Indicators - China's foreign trade showed resilience, with a net inflow of $64.9 billion in goods trade, sustaining a high scale [1]. - The foreign exchange market demonstrated stability, with bank settlements and sales increasing by 12.8% and 13.9% month-on-month, respectively [2]. - The settlement rate for foreign exchange rose to 64.4%, up 6.9 percentage points, while the purchase rate increased to 65.4%, up 1.0 percentage point [2]. Group 3: Policy and Market Confidence - Recent policies aimed at expanding domestic demand and supporting the economy are expected to bolster market confidence and stabilize the foreign exchange market [2]. - The central government's measures, including interest rate cuts and reserve requirement ratio reductions, are designed to enhance support for the real economy [2]. - Progress in high-level economic talks between China and the U.S. is anticipated to contribute to a healthier and more stable bilateral trade relationship [2].

Core Viewpoint - The manufacturing sector in China shows signs of recovery with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 49.7% in June, marking the highest level in three months and indicating a broadening of manufacturing activity [1][3]. Group 1: Manufacturing Activity - In June, 11 out of 21 surveyed industries are in the expansion zone, an increase of 4 from the previous month, reflecting strong internal economic momentum [1]. - The production index reached 51.0%, and the new orders index rose to 50.2%, indicating a significant acceleration in manufacturing activities and improved market demand [3]. - The procurement index surged to 50.2%, up 2.6 percentage points from the previous month, suggesting enhanced purchasing willingness among enterprises [3]. Group 2: Sector Performance - The equipment manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors all recorded PMIs above 50%, indicating continuous expansion for two consecutive months [4]. - The equipment manufacturing sector led with a PMI of 51.4%, while high-tech manufacturing and consumer goods sectors had PMIs of 50.9% and 50.4%, respectively, showcasing robust growth in production and new orders [4]. - The high-energy consumption sector's PMI improved to 47.8%, up 0.8 percentage points, reflecting ongoing structural adjustments and a shift towards greener practices [5]. Group 3: Enterprise Size Impact - Large enterprises reported a PMI of 51.2%, up 0.5 percentage points, indicating improved operational efficiency [6]. - Medium-sized enterprises saw a notable recovery with a PMI of 48.6%, increasing by 1.1 percentage points after two months of weak performance [6]. - The overall business activity index for the non-manufacturing sector was 50.5%, indicating a general acceleration in production and operational activities [6].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market indices opened significantly higher, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 1.38% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 2.15% [1] - The consumer sector showed strong performance, with the CSI Hong Kong Stock Connect Consumer Theme Index opening up by 1.66% [1] - The Hong Kong Consumer ETF (159735) opened higher and was up by 1.47% at the time of reporting, with notable gains in constituent stocks such as Techtronic Industries (over 5% increase) and Haier Smart Home, Geely Automobile, and others (over 3% increase) [1] Group 2 - The People's Bank of China announced a new policy to establish a service consumption and elderly care relending program, with a total quota of 500 billion RMB and an interest rate of 1.5% [2] - China Galaxy Securities indicated that as the impact of U.S. tariff policies diminishes, investor risk appetite is gradually recovering, and the implementation of more proactive macro policies is expected to support stable earnings growth in the Hong Kong stock market [2] - Current valuations in the Hong Kong stock market are at historically low levels, suggesting that there is still significant investment value in the medium to long term [2]