Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [5] Core Views - The cement industry is accelerating its overseas expansion, particularly in Africa, which is seen as a significant investment opportunity due to its rapid population growth and urbanization [3][20] - The recent performance of the construction materials sector shows a positive trend, with the CITIC construction materials index rising by 2.63% [12] - The report highlights the importance of monetary policy in supporting economic recovery, emphasizing a coordinated approach between monetary and fiscal policies [2][14] Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index increased by 1.95%, while the construction materials sector rose by 2.63% [12] - Notable stock performances include Saitex New Materials (+27.0%) and Guotong Shares (+14.2%) [12] Cement Industry Expansion - Recent data shows a decline in property sales in major cities, with a year-on-year decrease of 10.14% [2][15] - Companies like Western Cement and Huaxin Cement are making significant moves in Africa, with Western Cement planning to sell assets in Xinjiang to support its expansion [3][20] - Huaxin Cement's new project in Zambia has successfully increased production capacity, indicating a trend of overseas investment in the cement sector [3] Key Recommendations - The report recommends a focus on companies such as China National Materials, Honghe Technology, Western Cement, Huaxin Cement, and others, which are expected to benefit from the ongoing market dynamics [20][4] - The report suggests that traditional building materials are nearing a cyclical bottom, while new materials are expected to continue their growth trajectory [21]