Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the optimistic outlook for China's economy and A-share market in 2026, highlighting the potential for high-quality development and the importance of sectors such as technology, cyclical industries, and manufacturing [3][5][11]. Economic Outlook - Multiple institutions predict that China's economy will maintain resilience and enter a new phase of high-quality development in 2026, marking the beginning of the "15th Five-Year Plan" [5]. - Macro policies are expected to shift from extraordinary counter-cyclical adjustments to a more normalized approach, focusing on technological self-reliance and the cultivation of new productive forces [5]. - External demand is anticipated to remain robust, while internal demand will rely on fiscal efforts to stimulate investment in human capital and consumer supply [5]. A-share Market Trends - The A-share market has been on a rising trend since 2025, with active trading observed. There are differing opinions on whether this upward trend will continue in 2026, with some institutions expecting a comprehensive market rally while others foresee a slowdown in growth [7][8]. - By mid-2026, it is expected that the "policy bottom, market bottom, and economic bottom" will successively appear, potentially triggering a comprehensive market rally [8]. - The overall sentiment is that the A-share market's upward momentum is far from over, with expectations that it may challenge levels not seen in the past decade [8]. Sector Focus - Key sectors to watch in 2026 include technology, cyclical industries, and manufacturing, with specific attention to areas such as AI, robotics, energy storage, photovoltaics, pharmaceuticals, and military industries [11]. - Institutions suggest that resource products may emerge as a new mainline direction following technology, driven by global monetary easing, supply-demand gaps, and domestic inventory replenishment [11]. - The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) and advanced manufacturing sectors are expected to remain central to market dynamics, with potential for significant growth [11]. Capital Flow Insights - Residents are identified as the most significant source of funds in the A-share market, with current trends resembling those seen in 2015. High-risk preference funds have entered the market rapidly, while medium-risk preference funds may represent the next incremental growth phase [9].