Core Viewpoint - The company, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), reported significant growth in its financial performance for the first half of 2025, with revenue reaching $4.46 billion, a 22% increase year-over-year, driven by increased wafer sales and improved average selling prices [2][3][4]. Company Overview and Financial Indicators - SMIC is a leading integrated circuit foundry in China, providing 8-inch and 12-inch wafer foundry services and technology solutions globally [3][4]. - Key financial metrics for the first half of 2025 include: - Revenue: $4,456.3 million, up 22.0% from $3,651.5 million in the same period of 2024 - Profit before tax: $509.7 million, a 95.0% increase from $261.4 million - Net profit attributable to shareholders: $320.5 million, a 35.6% increase from $236.4 million - EBITDA: $2,421.2 million, up 24.6% from $1,942.6 million [2][3][4]. Industry Context - The semiconductor foundry industry is experiencing a shift towards localized supply chains, with increased demand for domestic wafer foundry services in China due to geopolitical factors and trade policies [3][4]. - The market is driven by advancements in generative AI, smart terminal chips, and automotive electronics, contributing to a robust demand for integrated circuits [3][4]. - SMIC ranks second globally among pure-play foundries and first in mainland China, highlighting its competitive position in the industry [3][4]. Competitive Advantages - The company has established a comprehensive integrated circuit foundry technology system, enabling rapid product validation and stable mass production for clients [3][4]. - SMIC's R&D investment as a percentage of revenue decreased to 7.4% from 10.1%, reflecting a strategic focus on efficiency while maintaining innovation capabilities [3][4]. - The company has accumulated a significant number of patents, with a total of 14,215 authorized patents, including 12,342 invention patents, enhancing its technological edge [3][4]. Future Outlook - The company aims to strengthen its core competencies and market influence by focusing on operational excellence, product iteration, and collaborative innovation with industry partners [3][4]. - The outlook for the second half of 2025 includes monitoring geopolitical uncertainties and emerging market demands, with a commitment to achieving growth targets and enhancing competitive capabilities [3][4].

Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index opened 96 points higher and closed 78 points or 0.3% up at 25,077 points, with a daily trading volume of HK$335.601 billion. The H-share Index rose 30 points or 0.35% to 8,947 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index climbed 30 points or 0.5% to 5,674 points [1]. - A-share major indices advanced, with the ChiNext performing strongly, rising over 2%. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,857 points, up 14 points or 0.4%, with a trading volume of RMB 1.22 trillion. The Shenzhen Component Index ended at 12,696 points, up 124 points or 1%, with a turnover of RMB 1.58 trillion. The ChiNext Index finished at 2,890 points, up 62 points or 2.2%, with a trading volume of RMB 763.8 billion [1]. - US stocks fell on Friday as investors took profits ahead of the US Labor Day long - weekend. The S&P 500 Index dropped 41 points or 0.6% to 6,460 points, the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 249 points or 1.2% to 21,455 points, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 92 points or 0.2% lower at 45,544 points [2]. Macroeconomic Data - The PBOC conducted 782.9 billion yuan of seven - day reverse repurchase operations on the 29th, with an unchanged operating rate of 1.4%. With 361.2 billion yuan of reverse repurchases maturing, the net injection for the day was 421.7 billion yuan. The central parity rate of the RMB against the US dollar was raised by 33 points to 7.1030, and the PBOC raised the RMB central parity rate by 0.65% in August, the largest increase since September last year [1]. - Japan's S&P Manufacturing PMI final value for August was revised down to 49.7, slightly lower than the initial value of 49.9 but better than July's 48.9 [2]. - The US Washington, D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 7 - 4 that the reciprocal tariffs and multiple tariffs against China, Canada, and Mexico introduced by US President Trump in April were illegal [2]. - China's manufacturing PMI in August rose to 49.4, up 0.1 percentage point month - on - month, slightly lower than the market expectation of 49.5, and remained in the contraction zone for five consecutive months [3]. - In August, the average price of new homes in 100 cities was RMB 16,910 per square meter, up 0.20% month - on - month and 2.73% year - on - year. The average price of second - hand homes in 100 cities was RMB 13,481 per square meter, down 0.76% month - on - month and 7.34% year - on - year [3]. Company News Acquisition and Business Expansion - Huahong Semiconductor (01347.HK) plans to acquire the remaining 97.4988% equity of Shanghai Huali Microelectronics' 12 - inch integrated circuit wafer foundry service business from Huahong Group, Shanghai Integrated Circuit Fund, National Integrated Circuit Industry Fund II, and Guotou Leading Fund to achieve full ownership. The consideration includes cash and the issuance of consideration shares at an issue price of RMB 43.34, a 44.79% discount to the pre - suspension closing price of A - shares [3]. - SMIC (00981.HK) is planning to acquire a 49% stake in its subsidiary SMIC North through the issuance of A - shares. The company's A - shares will be suspended from trading starting September 1, 2025, with an expected suspension period of no more than 10 trading days [6]. Financial Results - Giant Group Legend (06683.HK) reported a six - month interim revenue of RMB 355 million for the period ended June, a 33% year - on - year increase. New consumer business revenue was RMB 211 million, up 91.5%. Gross profit was RMB 156 million, up 16.3%. Net profit was RMB 10.27 million, down 58.9% mainly due to a fair - value loss of RMB 19.5 million on Hong Kong - listed equity securities investments [4]. - Agricultural Bank of China (01288.HK) reported a net profit of RMB 139.51 billion for the six - month period ended June, a 2.7% year - on - year increase. Earnings per share were 0.37 yuan, and an interim dividend of 0.1195 yuan per share was declared [4]. - CR Beverage (02460.HK) reported a six - month revenue of RMB 6.206 billion for the period ended June, a 18.5% year - on - year decrease. Gross profit was RMB 2.896 billion, down 22.8%. Net profit was RMB 805 million, down 28.6%. Earnings per share were 0.34 yuan, and an interim dividend of 0.118 yuan per share was declared [4]. - China Shenhua (01088.HK) reported a six - month revenue of RMB 138.109 billion for the period ended June, an 18.3% year - on - year decrease mainly due to a decline in coal sales volume and average selling price, achieving 43.2% of the annual target. Net profit was RMB 26.706 billion, down 14.8%. Earnings per share were 1.344 yuan, and an interim dividend of 0.98 yuan per share was declared [5]. - Midea Group (00300.HK) reported a six - month revenue of RMB 252.331 billion for the period ended June, a 15.7% year - on - year increase. Net profit was RMB 26.014 billion, up 25%. Earnings per share were 3.41 yuan, and an interim dividend of RMB 5 per 10 shares was declared [6]. - BYD Co., Ltd. (01211.HK) reported a six - month turnover of RMB 371.281 billion for the period ended June, a 23.3% year - on - year increase, mainly benefiting from the growth of the new - energy vehicle business. Net profit was RMB 15.511 billion, up 13.8%. Earnings per share were 1.71 yuan, and no dividend was declared [6]. - China Railway Construction Corporation Limited (01186.HK) reported a turnover of RMB 489.199 billion for the six - month period ended June, a 5.2% year - on - year decrease. Net profit was RMB 10.701 billion, down 10.1%. Earnings per share were 0.7 yuan, and no dividend was declared [6]. - Alibaba - W (09988.HK) (BABA.US) reported a first - quarter revenue of RMB 247.652 billion for the period ended June 30, 2025, a 1.8% year - on - year increase. Excluding the disposed businesses of Sun Art Retail Group (06808.HK) and Intime, the revenue on a comparable basis increased 10% year - on - year [7]. - Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (01398.HK) reported a net profit of RMB 168.103 billion for the six - month period ended June, a 1.4% year - on - year decrease. Earnings per share were 0.46 yuan, and a dividend of RMB 1.414 per 10 shares was declared, a 1.4% decrease compared to last year's interim dividend of RMB 1.434 per 10 shares [7]. Policy Impact - The US Trump administration announced the revocation of the technology - use exemptions for Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Intel's subsidiaries in China, which will significantly weaken their manufacturing capabilities in China and may disrupt the global supply chain [2][3].