Core Insights - The report highlights that the expectation of "anti-involution" policies continues to drive up the prices of cyclical resource products such as steel, float glass, coal, and non-ferrous metals [1][7][9] - The real estate sales remain under pressure, affecting construction demand, with a notable decline in rebar apparent consumption and a continued decrease in cement prices [7][8] - The demand for durable goods shows a mixed performance, with air conditioning exports declining while domestic sales maintain rapid growth, influenced by high temperatures [7][8] Industry Trends Downstream Consumption - Real estate sales are still struggling, with a 23.1% year-on-year decline in transaction area for commercial housing in 30 major cities, and second-hand housing transactions in key cities down by 7.7% [8][11] - National retail sales of passenger cars increased by 11.0% year-on-year, while air conditioning domestic sales rose by 16.5%, but exports fell by 12.7% due to a retreat from "export grabbing" effects and tariff constraints [8][12] - Service consumption shows seasonal improvement, with a 35.0% increase in movie box office revenue week-on-week, although the year-on-year decline has widened, indicating a need for stronger consumer confidence [8][20] Midstream Manufacturing - The expectation of "anti-involution" policies has strengthened, leading to a rebound in steel prices, while cement prices remain under pressure due to weak construction demand [9][24] - Manufacturing activity shows a mixed picture, with automotive tire production rates improving, while overall hiring intentions have decreased slightly [9][34] - Resource prices are rising, with thermal coal prices increasing due to higher electricity consumption amid summer heat, and industrial metal prices benefiting from improved downstream demand expectations [9][43][46] Logistics and Transportation - Passenger transport demand has slightly decreased, but long-distance migration demand continues to grow, with a 4.8% increase in the migration scale index [10][51] - Freight transport remains robust, with highway truck traffic and railway freight volumes increasing by 0.7% and 1.1% respectively, while postal express collection and delivery volumes have seen a slight decline [10][53]

Industry Insights - The Chinese equipment manufacturing industry is expected to benefit significantly from the rural road upgrade and renovation, which could create a market worth trillions of yuan [2][4]. - The newly implemented Rural Road Regulations emphasize improving road network quality and promoting integrated urban-rural transportation development [2]. Market Potential - As of the end of 2024, China's rural road total mileage is projected to be 4.64 million kilometers, accounting for approximately 85% of the national road total [4]. - It is estimated that 9% of rural roads (around 410,000 kilometers) may require upgrades over the next decade, with upgrade costs ranging from 30 million to 50 million yuan per kilometer, leading to potential annual expenditures of 1.2 trillion to 2 trillion yuan [4]. Beneficiaries - Companies such as SANY Heavy Industry, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, Hengli Hydraulic, Weichai Power, and China National Heavy Duty Truck are expected to benefit from the rural road upgrades, acting as catalysts for the engineering machinery and heavy truck sectors [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core View of the Report - The primary market issuance of Chinese offshore bonds last week was mainly dominated by sovereign bonds and the urban investment sector, while the secondary market showed a slight increase. The US Treasury yields fluctuated, and there were various macroeconomic events and data changes both in the US and China [1][4] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Primary Market - Last week, 17 Chinese offshore bonds were issued in the primary market, with a total scale of approximately $2.61 billion, mainly from sovereign bonds and the urban investment industry [1][6] - The Ministry of Finance of China issued 3 senior bonds totaling 6 billion RMB, which was the largest issuance scale last week [1][8] - Chengdu Tianfu Dagang Group issued a $200 million senior unsecured guaranteed bond with a coupon rate of 7%, which was the newly issued bond with the highest pricing last week [8] - Due to strong market demand, Swire Properties issued 3 green bonds totaling 3.5 billion RMB, with coupon rates of 2.60%, 2.85%, and 3.45%, and the final subscription was over 6 times [8] 3.2 Secondary Market 3.2.1 Performance of Chinese US Dollar Bond Index - Last week, the Chinese US dollar bond index (Bloomberg Barclays) rose 0.23% week - on - week, while the emerging market US dollar bond index fell 0.04%. The investment - grade index of Chinese US dollar bonds was at 195.7587, with a weekly increase of 0.23%; the high - yield index was at 161.005, with a weekly increase of 0.2% [10] - The Chinese US dollar bond return index (Markit iBoxx) rose 0.22% week - on - week. The investment - grade return index was at 237.1, with a weekly increase of 0.21%; the high - yield return index was at 240.0892, with a weekly increase of 0.31% [4] 3.2.2 Performance of Different Industries of Chinese US Dollar Bonds - In terms of industries, the healthcare and communication sectors led the gains, while the real estate and essential consumer sectors led the losses. The healthcare sector's yield decreased by 414.4 bps, and the communication sector's yield decreased by 30.9 bps. The real estate sector's yield increased by 1.3 Mbps, and the essential consumer sector's yield increased by 11.3 bps [19] 3.2.3 Performance of Different Ratings of Chinese US Dollar Bonds - According to Bloomberg's comprehensive rating, investment - grade names all rose, with the weekly yield of A - rated names decreasing by 5.7 bps and that of BBB - rated names decreasing by 4.1 bps. Most high - yield names fell, with the yield of BB - rated names decreasing by 5.7 bps, the yield of DD+ to NR - rated names increasing by about 120.1 bps, and the yield of unrated names increasing by 346.0 bps [21] 3.2.4 Hot Events in the Bond Market Last Week - Zhengrong Real Estate Holding Co., Ltd. failed to repay the principal of RMB 647 million and bond interest of RMB 13 million of the due debt [22] - China Fortune Land Development Co., Ltd. announced that as of June 30, 2025, the cumulative amount of debt restructuring of financial debts in its "Debt Restructuring Plan" through signing and other means was approximately RMB 192.669 billion [23] - Shanghai Shimao Co., Ltd. announced that 149,902,564 shares held by its shareholder, Tibet Shimao Enterprise Development Co., Ltd., accounting for 3.9962% of the company's total share capital, were frozen [24] 3.2.5 Subject Rating Adjustments Last Week - Zhejiang Seaport Group's long - term issuer rating was A, and the rating outlook was stable. The reason was that its IDR and outlook were consistent with Fitch's internal assessment of the credit status of the Zhejiang provincial government [26] - Everbright Bank's long - term domestic and foreign currency deposit rating was Baa2, and the rating outlook was stable. Moody's expected the bank to maintain stable asset quality, capitalization, profitability, and liquidity in the next 12 - 18 months [26] - FWD Group's issuer rating was upgraded from Baa2 to Baa1, and the rating outlook was stable. The upgrade reflected the improvement of its profitability and capital generation ability [26] 3.3 US Treasury Bond Quotes - The table shows the quotes of 30 US Treasury bonds with maturities over 6 months, sorted by yield to maturity from high to low [27] 3.4 Macro Data Tracking - As of July 18, the 1 - year US Treasury yield was 4.0633%, down 0.24 bps from last week; the 2 - year yield was 3.8691%, down 1.59 bps; the 5 - year yield was 3.9465%, down 2.62 bps; the 10 - year yield was 4.4155%, up 0.62 bps [32] 3.5 Macro News - In the US, the CPI in June increased by 2.7% year - on - year, in line with market expectations; the PPI in June was flat month - on - month, and the May data was revised up to a 0.3% increase; the number of initial jobless claims last week decreased by 7,000 to 221,000; retail sales in June increased by 0.6% month - on - month, higher than market expectations [29][30][33][34] - The US House of Representatives passed two cryptocurrency bills; President Trump said that drug tariffs might be introduced by the end of the month; the US Trade Representative's Office launched a 301 investigation against Brazil; the selection process for the next Fed Chairman has officially started [35][36][37][38] - Japan's exports to the US decreased year - on - year for the third consecutive month in June; in the first half of the year, China's GDP was 66.05 trillion RMB, a year - on - year increase of 5.3%; China's social financing scale increment in the first half of the year was 4.74 trillion RMB more than the same period last year; China's goods trade import and export value increased by 2.9% year - on - year in the first half of the year [40][41][42][43] - China's youth unemployment rate (excluding students) aged 16 - 24 in June dropped to 14.5%; Shanghai residents' per capita disposable income in the first half of the year reached 46,805 RMB, ranking first; the retail sales of the national passenger car market from July 1 - 13 increased by 7% year - on - year [44][45][47] - The housing prices in Chinese cities decreased month - on - month in June, and the year - on - year decline continued to narrow; the Dealer Association completed the registration of panda bonds worth 153.5 billion RMB in the first half of the year, a year - on - year increase of 165% [48][49]

Group 1: Key Insights on Macro Economy - The "urban renewal" is highlighted as a significant focus for future urban work, with infrastructure and real estate investment expected to be boosted [5][6] - The central urban work conference emphasized transitioning urbanization from rapid growth to stable development, focusing on quality and efficiency [5][6] - The meeting underscored the importance of "innovation" as a key theme, aiming to stimulate high-tech industry investment through urban renewal initiatives [7] Group 2: Insights on Intelligent Driving Industry - Intelligent driving is positioned as a leading application of physical AI, with the potential to drive investment opportunities across the industry chain [8][10] - The report identifies a shift in competitive focus among domestic automakers from merely increasing the number of operational cities to achieving nationwide functionality of intelligent driving features [9][10] - The technological paradigm shift towards data-driven and knowledge-driven approaches is enhancing the generalization performance of intelligent driving systems, paving the way for faster deployment of high-level intelligent driving [9] Group 3: Insights on Defense and Aerospace Industry - The company, 菲利华, is positioning its quartz fiber electronic cloth as a core material for M9 PCBs in the computing era, benefiting from the trend of domestic substitution [12][13] - The semiconductor and optical materials sectors are expected to gain from the increasing demand for high-purity, high-temperature resistant quartz products, with the global semiconductor quartz product market projected to grow from $3.226 billion in 2024 to $7.321 billion by 2031 [13] - 菲利华 is actively expanding its production capacity in the quartz fiber electronic cloth market, aiming to capture early advantages in this emerging sector [12][14]

Group 1 - The current market stage is characterized by "asymmetric upside potential and locked downside risk," indicating that while downside risks are contained, there is significant room for upside gains [1][2] - The People's Bank of China has provided assurances for sufficient re-lending support to financial institutions, which is expected to bolster market liquidity [1][2] - Large state-owned insurance companies are mandated to invest 30% of their new premiums in A-shares starting from 2025, suggesting a gradual increase in insurance capital allocation to the market [1][2] Group 2 - The recent performance of cyclical stocks may signal the onset of a mid-term bull market rally, as these stocks typically underperform in the early stages of a bull market but gain traction later [2][3] - Historical data from previous bull markets (2013-2015 and 2019-2021) shows that cyclical stocks lag in the early phases but become more active as the market matures, primarily due to valuation advantages [2][3] - The Shanghai Composite Index has surpassed the resistance level of 3450 points, indicating a positive feedback loop of incremental capital inflow into the market [3][4] Group 3 - The market is expected to maintain a slow upward trend, driven by fundamental improvements and liquidity dynamics, with a focus on sectors such as domestic consumption, technology independence, and resource stocks [3][4] - The upcoming Central Urban Work Conference is anticipated to address urban renewal and village renovation, which may influence market expectations regarding real estate policies [4]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry or Company Involved - The conference call discusses the behavior of northbound capital in the Chinese stock market, particularly focusing on the food and beverage, home appliance, telecommunications, non-ferrous metals, real estate, and construction materials industries. Core Insights and Arguments - In Q2 2025, northbound capital significantly reduced its holdings in the food and beverage sector, with a total reduction of 13.8 billion yuan, indicating a negative outlook on economic conditions [1][3] - The home appliance sector experienced a reduction of 17.9 billion yuan, marking it as the sector with the highest reduction in holdings [3] - Notable white horse stocks closely tied to the Chinese economy, such as Midea, were significantly sold off, reflecting a contrarian view on economic prosperity [1][3] - Conversely, northbound capital increased its investments in telecommunications and non-ferrous metals, driven by clear industry trends, interest rate cuts, and overall sector performance [1][3] - The real estate and construction materials sectors saw increased investments based on policy dynamics and supply-side clearing logic, despite weak demand indicators [1][3] - Among large-cap stocks (market capitalization over 10 billion yuan), Kweichow Moutai and Midea were the most sold, while Ningde Times and Heng Rui Pharmaceutical saw the most significant increases in holdings [1][3] - Zijin Mining also received notable net inflows, indicating a shift in investment focus [1][3] Other Important but Potentially Overlooked Content - The banking sector showed a mixed response from northbound capital, with some banks being sold off while others were accumulated. Overall, the banking sector saw a net inflow of 500 million yuan, which is negligible compared to the total northbound holdings exceeding 200 billion yuan [4][5] - The investment focus in new sectors primarily centered on innovative pharmaceuticals and telecommunications, which were key areas for increased investment in Q2 [6] - A notable trend was the shift from core assets to traditional sectors and from old tracks to new tracks, exemplified by the selling of Kweichow Moutai and the buying of Zijin Mining [2][6]

Business Outlook - The overall expectation for business conditions in Q3 2025 is less optimistic, with 10% of respondents anticipating better conditions compared to 18% expecting worse conditions, indicating a negative sentiment [1] - Compared to Q2 2025, the proportion of respondents expecting better business conditions in Q3 2025 has slightly increased from 9% to 10%, while the proportion expecting worse conditions remains stable at 18% [1] Industry Analysis - In several industries, respondents generally expect a decline in business/output volume for Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025, particularly in construction, transportation, warehousing and express services, import and export trade, accommodation and food services, and retail [2] Employment Expectations - Overall, respondents expect employment numbers to remain relatively unchanged in Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025. However, in the information and communications sector, more respondents anticipate a decline in employment numbers, while in the real estate sector, more expect an increase [3] Pricing Expectations - Most industries expect product prices/service charges to remain stable in Q3 2025 compared to Q2 2025. Notably, in the construction industry, a significant number of respondents expect a decrease in bidding prices [4] - A government spokesperson noted a slight improvement in the overall short-term business outlook for large enterprises compared to the previous quarter, with stable hiring intentions [4]

Core Viewpoint - The consumer market is experiencing a divergence in performance, with passenger car retail sales exceeding expectations, while tourism demand continues to rise, and movie box office revenues showing a decline. Manufacturing activity is improving, but construction demand remains weak, leading to price increases in steel and coal due to anti-involution expectations [1]. Group 1: Consumer Market - Passenger car retail sales showed a significant increase in June, with a year-on-year growth of 18.3%, surpassing previous expectations, although dealer inventory pressure is slightly rising, indicating uncertainty in the sustainability of this growth [2]. - Real estate sales are declining, with a 25.9% year-on-year decrease in transaction area across 30 major cities, and a more pronounced drop in first, second, and third-tier cities [2]. - Service consumption is mixed, with tourism demand increasing, reflected in a 1.6% month-on-month rise in the tourism consumption price index in Hainan, while movie box office revenues fell by 39.1% year-on-year, indicating a shift from positive to negative growth [2]. Group 2: Manufacturing Sector - The construction sector is facing weak demand, impacting building activity, while anti-involution policies are expected to enhance the exit of outdated capacities, leading to a rebound in steel prices despite weak demand [3]. - Manufacturing activity is improving, with increased operating rates in the automotive and chemical industries, and a rise in asphalt production, suggesting resilience in infrastructure construction demand [3]. - Resource prices are affected by seasonal temperature increases leading to higher coal consumption, with coal prices continuing to rise amid tightening supply expectations [3]. Group 3: Transportation and Logistics - Passenger transport demand is on the rise, with a 3.8% month-on-month increase in the migration scale index and a 1.6% increase in domestic flight operations week-on-week, indicating a recovery in travel activity [4]. - Freight logistics are also showing growth, with a 0.2% increase in highway truck traffic and a 1.5% increase in railway freight volume week-on-week, alongside a year-on-year growth of 15.9% in postal express collection [4]. - Maritime transport prices are recovering, with slight fluctuations in domestic port cargo and container throughput, indicating ongoing activity in the shipping sector [4].

Market Overview - The market experienced a typical washout structure with a rapid afternoon pullback followed by a quick rebound, closing down only 0.03% [1] - Trading volume shrank to 1.733 trillion, falling below 1.5 trillion again, with 8 stocks hitting the limit down while 3,277 stocks rose [1] Market Sentiment - Current market sentiment indicates a low probability of a significant rise, with major players like Huijin merely stabilizing the market until uncertainties around tariffs and interest rate cuts are resolved [3] - The market is characterized by a lack of profit effects, leading to widespread pessimism among investors [3] Sector Performance - The Hang Seng Medical Index has reached a new high, while the Hang Seng Technology Index has seen a rebound due to recovery in e-commerce and food delivery sectors [3] - Key sectors such as liquor, securities, banks, and real estate are expected to see slight upward movements without major surges [6] Future Outlook - The A-share market is anticipated to undergo a shift, with the Shanghai Composite Index likely to rise by over 0.5% soon, as the ChiNext has rebounded for several days [6] - The market is expected to continue its upward oscillation, with individual stocks experiencing rotation in performance [6] Market Dynamics - The current market is described as a slow bull, characterized by upward oscillation rather than a true bull market, with indices showing gains but individual stock performance varying widely [8] - The three major indices have rebounded by several points, but the overall sentiment does not reflect a genuine bull market experience [8]

Group 1: Economic Outlook - The Hong Kong government has not significantly increased taxes in recent years and has no plans for major tax hikes, focusing on expenditure reduction and revenue enhancement while maintaining a simple low tax system [1][2] - The projected real GDP growth for Hong Kong is 2.5% for 2024 and 3.1% for Q1 2025, which is notably higher than the average growth of 1.5% for the G7 countries in the same period [1] - The Hang Seng Index rose by 20% in the first half of the year, with an average daily trading volume of approximately HKD 240.2 billion, a 118% increase year-on-year [1] Group 2: Fiscal Policy - The 2025-2026 budget aims for fiscal consolidation primarily through expenditure control, with a goal to balance government accounts by that fiscal year and return to surplus by 2026-2027 [2] - The projected budget deficit for the current fiscal year is HKD 67 billion, with significant contributions from increased stamp duty revenue due to higher stock market activity [2] - The government plans to issue HKD 1.5 to 1.95 trillion in bonds over the next five years under sustainable and infrastructure bond programs, with an expected issuance of HKD 150 billion in the current fiscal year [2] Group 3: Support for Businesses - The Hong Kong government is actively supporting businesses, particularly SMEs, through various financing and development programs, including credit guarantees and funds for brand development and market expansion [3] - Hong Kong ranks third globally in competitiveness, with its tax policy ranked first, indicating a strong business environment [3] - The government is also introducing tax incentives for eligible commodity traders to boost the maritime services sector and plans to develop tax incentives for family offices and related wealth management [3] Group 4: Banking Sector Stability - The Hong Kong Monetary Authority reports that local banks maintain a total capital ratio of 24.2% and an average liquidity coverage ratio of 182.5%, both exceeding international standards [4] - Credit risk related to local real estate development is manageable, with banks having taken measures to mitigate risks associated with smaller developers and investors [4] - The overall asset quality in the banking sector is stable, with a credit provisioning coverage ratio of approximately 60%, increasing to about 145% when considering collateral values [4]