Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the **China Basic Materials** sector, particularly the **metals** industry, highlighting a tight year for metals [2][4]. Core Insights and Arguments - **Cement Production**: Expected output in December 2025 is projected at **144 million tons**, reflecting a **6.6% YoY decline**. The total output for 2025 is estimated at **1,693 million tons**, down **6.9% YoY** [6][6]. - **Finished Steel**: Anticipated output for December 2025 is **115 million tons**, with a **3.8% YoY decrease**. The total for 2025 is **1,446 million tons**, showing a **3.1% YoY increase** [6][6]. - **Crude Steel**: Projected output for December 2025 is **68 million tons**, down **10.3% YoY**, with a total of **961 million tons** for 2025, a **4.4% YoY decline** [6][6]. - **Aluminum Production**: December 2025 output is expected to be **4 million tons**, a **3.0% YoY increase**, with a total of **45 million tons** for 2025, reflecting a **2.4% YoY increase** [6][6]. - **Copper Production**: December 2025 output is projected at **440,000 tons**, down **21.4% YoY**, with a total of **5,320,000 tons** for 2025, a **6% YoY decline** [6][6]. - **Automobile Production**: December 2025 output is expected to be **3 million units**, down **2.8% YoY**, while total production for 2025 is projected at **35 million units**, up **9.8% YoY** [6][6]. - **Electricity Generation**: Expected to reach **859 billion KWh** in December 2025, with a **0.1% YoY increase** and a total of **9,716 billion KWh** for 2025, reflecting a **2.2% YoY increase** [6][6]. Policy Changes - The **2026 Trade-in Subsidy Policy** for automobiles will see a reduction in the first tranche of fund allocation from **Rmb 81 billion** in 2025 to **Rmb 62.5 billion** in 2026 [8][8]. - Subsidies for **New Energy Vehicles (NEVs)** will shift from a fixed amount to a percentage of the vehicle price, capped at **Rmb 20,000** [8][8]. Real Estate Market Insights - **Residential Sales Value**: Expected to decline to **Rmb 11,662 billion** in 2023, down **6.5% YoY**, with a recovery projected to **Rmb 14,997 billion** in 2025 [10][10]. - **New Residential Starts**: Anticipated to decrease to **1,989 million sqm** in 2024, with a further decline to **954 million sqm** in 2025 [10][10]. - **Average Selling Price**: Expected to stabilize around **Rmb 10,442 per sqm** in 2025, reflecting a **0.7% YoY increase** [10][10]. Additional Insights - The **mining sector** is projected to see a **5.4% YoY increase** in added value, while the **ferrous metals** sector is expected to grow by **0.7% YoY** [6][6]. - The **non-ferrous metals** sector is anticipated to grow by **4.8% YoY** [6][6]. - **Investment in Property**: Expected to decline significantly, with a total of **Rmb 420 billion** in 2025, down **36.8% YoY** [6][6]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights and projections from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future expectations of the metals and real estate sectors in China.