Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the content. 2. Core View of the Report The report focuses on the differentiation in the upstream sectors of energy and non - ferrous metals, and provides an overview of mid - view events and the industry situation [1][2]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Mid - view Event Overview - **Production Industry**: By the end of 2025, over 100,000 high - quality data sets were built in China. By March 2026, the daily average Token call volume exceeded 140 trillion, a more than 1000 - fold increase from the beginning of 2024 and a 40% increase from the end of 2025 [1]. - **Service Industry**: The Medium - term Lending Facility (MLF) has been increased and renewed for 13 consecutive months. On March 25, 2026, a 500 - billion - yuan MLF operation with a 1 - year term will be carried out. Chengdu and Wuhan have introduced housing - related policies, including increasing the maximum loan amount and soliciting opinions on the implementation rules for off - site personal housing loans [1]. Industry Overview - **Upstream**: Copper, aluminum, and nickel prices in the non - ferrous sector, natural rubber prices in the agricultural sector, and crude oil prices in the energy sector have declined, while natural gas prices in the energy sector have risen [2]. - **Midstream**: The PX operating rate in the chemical sector has declined, the PTA operating rate has increased, power plant coal consumption in the energy sector has decreased, and the operating rate of pig products in the agricultural sector has increased [3]. - **Downstream**: The sales of commercial housing in first - and second - tier cities have seasonally declined, and the number of domestic and international flights is at a high level compared to the same period [3].

Core Insights - The public cloud market in China is increasingly competitive, with a focus on token usage and AI capabilities rather than just market share [1][2] - The IDC report indicates that by mid-2025, the token usage in China's public cloud will reach 536.7 trillion, with the Volcano Engine's MaaS platform experiencing a 3.98-fold increase in usage and capturing 49.2% market share [1] - Omdia's report forecasts that the AI cloud market in China will reach 22.3 billion yuan by mid-2025, with Volcano Engine holding a 14.8% share [1] Group 1 - The Volcano Engine's MaaS platform has seen significant growth, with a market share increase from 46.4% in 2024 to 49.2% in the first half of 2025 [1] - The emphasis on token usage reflects a shift in how cloud service providers are evaluated, with customers prioritizing actual service experience over traditional metrics [2] - The "flywheel effect" of increased token usage leads to faster model iteration and improved user experience, solidifying Volcano Engine's competitive advantage [2][3] Group 2 - The national data bureau reported that as of June, over 400PB of high-quality datasets have been built in China, with daily token consumption exceeding 30 trillion, marking a 300-fold increase in 18 months [3] - Performance metrics, such as response time and availability, show that the Volcano Engine's MaaS platform outperforms competitors, particularly with the DeepSeek model [3] - The ongoing market restructuring driven by AI capabilities is expected to enhance technological progress and service upgrades in the cloud industry [3]