1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Year - end allocation of ultra - long bonds is weak. The problem of insufficient ultra - long bond underwriting has intensified this week, driving up the 30Y Treasury bond rate. Although some institutions have increased their allocation, funds still have weak buying power due to redemption pressure [1][10]. - Banks' willingness to allocate ultra - long bonds in the secondary market has decreased due to primary underwriting and IRRBB assessment pressure. Insurance funds continue the trend of stock - bond rebalancing and focus on local bonds and long - term credit bonds [1]. - There are feasible paths to solve the ultra - long bond underwriting problem, such as controlling the duration of new government bonds, central bank's purchase of ultra - long Treasury bonds, guiding non - bank funds to participate in subscriptions, and reducing the pressure on banks' book interest rate risk indicators [2]. - The central bank maintains a supportive attitude. The carry trade strategy is dominant, and investors can moderately participate in band trading after adjustments [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Review Summary and Bond Market Outlook - This week, the bond market sentiment was weak, with the 10Y and 30Y Treasury bond rates rising by 1bp and 7bp respectively. The market showed different trends on different days due to factors such as PMI data, stock market performance, and policy expectations [9]. - The allocation of ultra - long bonds at the year - end is weak. Banks' willingness to allocate ultra - long bonds in the secondary market has decreased, and insurance funds focus on local bonds and long - term credit bonds [1][10]. - There are feasible paths to solve the ultra - long bond underwriting problem, and the central bank's supportive attitude remains unchanged. The carry trade strategy is dominant, and investors can moderately participate in band trading [2][24]. 3.2 Bond Market Review 3.2.1 Funding Situation - The central bank conducted a net withdrawal, and funding rates declined. From December 1st to 5th, the central bank's net withdrawal was 8480 billion yuan. R007 and DR007 decreased by 3bp compared to November 28th [28][29]. 3.2.2 Secondary Market Trends - Yields first rose and then fell this week. Except for the 1Y and 3Y Treasury bonds, the rates of other key - term Treasury bonds increased. The 10Y and 30Y Treasury bond yields rose by 1bp and 7bp respectively compared to November 28th [37]. 3.2.3 Bond Market Sentiment - The 30Y - 10Y Treasury bond term spread widened significantly, and the duration of bond funds decreased. The 30Y Treasury bond weekly turnover rate continued to rise to 35%, and the inter - bank leverage ratio rose to 107.3% [43]. 3.2.4 Bond Supply - This week, the net financing of interest - rate bonds decreased compared to last week. The net financing of Treasury bonds increased, while that of local government bonds and policy - bank bonds decreased. The net financing of inter - bank certificates of deposit turned positive, and the average issuance rate increased [57][63]. 3.3 Economic Data - Since December, movie consumption has been significantly stronger than seasonal trends, and the freight rate index has weakened. Real estate, consumption, export, and industrial production show different trends [69]. - Infrastructure and price high - frequency data show that the mill operation rate has rebounded, inventory indicators have continued to decline marginally, and most price indicators have increased [72]. 3.4 Overseas Bond Market - US consumer confidence slightly increased in December, and the expectation of the Fed's interest rate cut has risen. US bonds, Japanese and Korean bond markets declined. The 10Y - 2Y US Treasury bond spread widened, and the Sino - US 10Y Treasury bond spread widened [77][78][81]. 3.5 Major Asset Classes - The Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 index rebounded this week. Shanghai copper rose significantly, and the Nanhua live - hog index weakened. The performance of major asset classes is: Shanghai copper > rebar > Shanghai - Shenzhen 300 > Shanghai gold > CSI 1000 > Chinese - funded US dollar bonds > crude oil > Chinese bonds > convertible bonds > US dollar > live hogs [82]. 3.6 Policy Review - On December 5th, relevant policies such as the adjustment of insurance company risk factors, the management method of financial leasing company business, and articles on capital market development were released. On December 4th, an article on the construction of the monetary policy system was published. On December 1st, the list of infrastructure REITs project industries was released [86][90][91].

Core Viewpoint - The strong performance of insurance stocks is driven by multiple factors, including improvements in fundamentals, supportive policies, and favorable funding conditions [1][3][9]. Group 1: Performance Metrics - As of July 23, the A-share insurance sector saw a 2.25% increase, with New China Life leading at 2.73% [2]. - From April 1 to the present, major A-share insurance stocks have experienced gains ranging from nearly 50% to over 120%, with New China Life doubling its stock price [1][3]. - Over the past year, New China Life's stock has risen by 116.15%, while China Life and China Pacific Insurance have also shown significant increases of 59.16% and 48.51%, respectively [3]. Group 2: Fundamental Drivers - The improvement in the insurance sector's fundamentals is supported by a recovery in liabilities and assets, alongside a series of policies aimed at reducing costs and enhancing market access for insurance funds [1][9]. - Analysts predict that the insurance sector is at the beginning of a long-term upward trend, with all listed insurance companies showing investment value [1][10]. Group 3: Valuation and Investment Trends - The insurance sector is characterized by low valuations and stable dividend yields, attracting attention from public funds [3][4]. - As of the end of Q2 2025, public funds increased their holdings in insurance stocks, with the sector's valuation ranging from 0.60 to 0.93 times P/EV, indicating it remains at historical lows [4][6]. - The total dividends from five listed insurance companies for 2024 are projected to reach 907.89 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.21% [4]. Group 4: Regulatory Impact - Recent regulatory measures have aimed to mitigate "interest spread loss" risks, which have historically pressured valuations in the insurance sector [6][7]. - The lowering of the maximum guaranteed interest rates for various insurance products is expected to alleviate investment pressures on insurance companies [7][8]. Group 5: Future Outlook - Analysts anticipate continued improvement in the insurance sector's fundamentals, driven by a combination of favorable policies and market conditions [9][12]. - The upcoming financial reports for listed insurance companies are expected to reflect sustained growth in new business value and improved profitability in various insurance segments [11][12].

Core Viewpoint - In 2024, Xinhua Insurance achieved a record net profit of 26.229 billion yuan, marking a year-on-year increase of 201.1%, driven by a comprehensive development strategy and confidence in the Chinese economy [1][2] Financial Performance - Xinhua Insurance reported total premium income of 170.511 billion yuan, a 2.8% increase year-on-year, and a new business value of 6.253 billion yuan, up 106.8% [1] - The first-year premium value rate improved to 14.6%, an increase of 7.9 percentage points from 6.7% in 2023 [1] - The company’s investment scale exceeded 1.6 trillion yuan, growing by 21%, with total investment returns at 5.8% and comprehensive investment returns at 8.5%, both showing significant year-on-year growth [2] Strategic Focus - The company is prioritizing the transformation towards participating insurance products, aiming for at least 30% of new contracts to be in this category by 2025 [1][2] - Xinhua Insurance is balancing traditional and floating yield products to mitigate interest rate risk, focusing on products that require less reliance on interest rate spreads [2] - The company is enhancing its sales force's skills to ensure alignment with customer needs during the transition to participating insurance [3] Distribution Channels - The bancassurance channel contributed over 65% to the company's value, with a 12% year-on-year growth in premium income [4] - The company is committed to maintaining a stable and sustainable approach to its bancassurance channel, focusing on both scale and value [4] Investment Strategy - Xinhua Insurance has actively engaged in strategic investments, including acquiring stakes in various companies, which has positively impacted its investment operations [4][5] - The company emphasizes long-term and value-based investment strategies, aiming to enhance asset-liability management and ensure precise investment actions [5][6] - The 500 billion yuan pilot fund initiated with China Life has shown positive financial performance, enhancing capital efficiency and supporting the capital market [5][6]