1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views of the Report - The domestic economy is expected to be high in the first half and low in the second half. Policy support is in place, but domestic demand remains weak. The GDP growth target of around 5% for 2025 is expected to be achieved with relative ease [9][10]. - Fiscal policy will mainly rely on existing measures with limited incremental input, while monetary policy will continue with reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts. Additional fiscal policies may be launched under special circumstances [2]. - There are three major external disturbances in the second half of the year: tariff negotiations, the OBBB Act, and the timing of the Fed's interest rate cuts [2]. - The outlook for major asset classes varies. Stocks are expected to have a bottom - line support with small - cap stocks outperforming; bond yields are expected to reach new lows; the RMB exchange rate is expected to appreciate following the US dollar index; and commodities' performance will depend on event and policy rhythms [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Domestic Economy: Policy Support, Weak Domestic Demand - **Economic Overall Trend**: The economy is expected to be high in the first half and low in the second half. To counter the impact of exports, policies are targeted at consumption, infrastructure, and manufacturing. In the first half, with pre - emptive policy implementation, consumption, infrastructure, and manufacturing showed good growth, and the GDP growth rate in Q1 was 5.4%, with Q2 expected to be above 5%. In the second half, exports are likely to decline, and the probability of additional policies is low [9][10]. - **Consumption**: The increase in social retail sales is mainly supported by policies. After excluding the impact of the "trade - in" policy, the overall consumption has not improved significantly compared to 2024. Income expectations remain poor, and employment expectations are lower than income expectations. The consumption in Q3 is expected to maintain relatively high - speed growth, while there will be significant downward pressure in Q4 [11][16][17]. - **Real Estate**: The real estate market has basically reached the bottom, and the probability of a further sharp decline in the second half is low. However, the driving force for recovery is insufficient, and it is expected to continue to operate at the bottom, with a slight upward trend under optimistic expectations [19][21]. - **Infrastructure**: Infrastructure is expected to remain at a high level. The main sources of funds are two - fold policy funds and local government special bonds. In Q3, infrastructure will still have strong support, and it may decline in Q4 but remain at a high level overall. The new policy - based financial instruments may be introduced in September or October [34][35]. - **Exports**: Exports were high in the first half but are likely to decline in the second half due to factors such as over - drawn demand and the downward risk of the US economy [37][38]. - **Manufacturing**: Manufacturing is highly dependent on policy support. With the implementation of the equipment renewal policy, most of the funds have been allocated, and manufacturing is expected to remain at a high level at least in Q3 [40]. 3.2 Policy: Limited Fiscal Policy, Increased Monetary Policy - **Fiscal Policy**: The fiscal policy will mainly rely on existing measures with limited incremental input. The probability of introducing incremental fiscal policies is low unless there is a significant external shock. Key meetings in the second half of the year need to be monitored [42][43]. - **Monetary Policy**: Monetary policy will continue with reserve requirement ratio cuts and interest rate cuts. Based on historical experience and the current high real - interest - rate level, it is reasonable to expect an interest rate cut of 20bp this year [44][46]. 3.3 Three Major External Disturbances in the Second Half of the Year - **Tariff Negotiation Disturbance**: The outcomes of the US tariff negotiations on July 9 and the China - US tariff negotiations on August 12 will basically determine the export trend in the second half of the year [48]. - **OBBB Act Disturbance**: The OBBB Act will have an impact on the US economy and indirectly affect the domestic economy. The Senate version of the bill will increase the US debt, and if temporary measures are made permanent, the debt increase will be even greater. The bill may lead to a steeper yield curve and higher 10 - year US Treasury yields [49][51]. - **Fed Policy Rate Changes**: The first interest rate cut is expected to occur in September or later. The number of expected interest rate cuts within the year may be slightly overestimated considering the US economic resilience and Powell's style [54]. 3.4 Outlook for Major Asset Classes in the Second Half of the Year - **Stocks**: Stocks have a bottom - line support. Although they will face fundamental pressure, the Fed's interest rate cuts and domestic monetary policy will provide support. Small - cap stocks are expected to outperform [55]. - **Bonds**: Bond yields are expected to reach new lows. The bond market will be supported by the economic trend, and with lower supply pressure and a high probability of interest rate cuts, bond yields are expected to decline [58]. - **RMB Exchange Rate**: The US dollar index is expected to decline, and the RMB will appreciate following the US dollar index, which will help ease the pressure on export enterprises [60]. - **Commodities**: The performance of commodities will depend on event and policy rhythms. External tariff negotiations and domestic policy implementation schedules will affect commodity prices. Gold is expected to strengthen with support from the US debt issue and the approaching Fed interest rate cuts [63][64].

Group 1 - The recent overseas economy can be understood as a combination of "fiscal expansion dividends" and "de-globalization costs," leading to a relatively mild global economic "slowdown zone" in the short term, with limited risks of rapid changes in growth trends [1][6][30] - The optimal strategy for the Chinese economy is to focus on internal growth dynamics to enhance risk resistance, with broad-based growth characteristics improving macroeconomic stability and asset price stability [2][8][37] - The effectiveness of domestic policies initiated in the last quarter of the previous year peaked in the first half of this year, with signs of economic slowdown emerging by the end of the second quarter [3][9][10] Group 2 - Infrastructure construction rates are a key variable to observe, with recent performance in materials like asphalt and cement indicating weaker financing compared to narrow infrastructure growth, suggesting a need for local government investment to accelerate [4][11][12] - The necessity to optimize supply has significantly increased due to slowing exports, with "anti-involution" policies expected to improve supply-demand ratios in key industries [5][13][14] - The framework suggests that during periods of actual growth in the "slowdown zone," it is advisable to reduce configurations based on win rates and increase those based on odds, focusing on high dividend, low volatility sectors [6][15][16] Group 3 - The supply-demand ratio is crucial for determining whether the fundamentals can improve, with recent years showing a trend of imbalance leading to lower price centers and higher real interest rates [7][16][17] - Improving the supply-demand ratio requires achieving rebalancing across three sectors: local government investment normalization, rationalization of incremental investments through anti-involution, and stabilizing household balance sheets [8][18][56] - The global competition hinges on who can provide growth certainty, with the U.S. focusing on permanent tariffs and tax cuts, while China leverages its strong supply chain and large market space [9][19][20] Group 4 - The mid-term impact on major asset classes includes the regionalization of global supply chains and the weakening of U.S. dollar credit, affecting commodities, gold, and alternative assets [21][22] - The framework may overlook risks such as uncertainties in external trade relations and geopolitical issues, which could complicate the impact on major asset classes [22][22]

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry Overview - The conference call discusses the **construction industry** in China, focusing on the performance of listed companies and various segments within the industry [1][2][3]. Key Points and Arguments Overall Performance - In Q1 2025, the construction sector experienced a decline in revenue and profit, with 164 listed companies reporting a **6.27% decrease in revenue** and an **8.53% decrease in net profit** year-on-year [2][3]. - Despite the overall downturn, specific segments such as **specialized engineering, international engineering, and chemical engineering** saw a **more than 20% increase in net profit** [2]. Segment Performance - The **decoration and renovation sector** showed signs of recovery after a prolonged downturn, with leading companies like **Jin Tanglang, Yasha, and Jianghe Group** indicating a rebound in performance [3]. - The **infrastructure sector**, primarily driven by state-owned enterprises, faced a smaller decline compared to other segments, benefiting from global infrastructure demand along the Belt and Road Initiative [3][4]. Financial Challenges - Construction companies are under financial pressure due to difficulties in local government payments, wage obligations to migrant workers, and debts owed to small businesses, leading to constrained operating cash flow [5]. Urban Renewal Initiatives - The central government is actively promoting **urban renewal actions**, expanding the initiative to **35 cities** and providing funding through budget investments, special bonds, and the potential restart of the PSL (Pledged Supplementary Lending) [6]. Real Estate Market Trends - The real estate market continues to face investment and sales pressures, with a **10.7% decline in investment** and a **22.8% drop in new construction** from January to May 2025. However, the decline in sales has narrowed, and the top 100 real estate companies increased land acquisition by **28.8%** year-on-year [7][8]. Water Conservancy Projects - Investment in water conservancy construction is growing rapidly, with a **30.7% increase** in investment year-on-year. Major projects like the **Three Gorges Waterway** are expected to provide significant opportunities for related companies [9]. Global Infrastructure Development - The global shift in industry has historically boosted infrastructure development in recipient countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, which is expected to continue benefiting from the Belt and Road Initiative [11][12]. Policy and Regulatory Environment - The government is encouraging **dividends and mergers & acquisitions** among state-owned enterprises, with a focus on improving market capitalization management [16][18]. - The construction sector's valuation remains low, with **34 companies** having a PE ratio below 10, indicating a high safety margin for investors [17][40]. Investment Opportunities - Significant investment opportunities are identified in **western region infrastructure projects**, including the **Tibet Railway** and **Yarlung Tsangpo River hydropower projects**, with expected investments reaching **1.3 trillion yuan** [42]. - Companies such as **China Electric Power Construction, China Energy Engineering**, and various regional construction firms are recommended for investment [42][44]. Emerging Sectors - The **nuclear power sector** is projected to grow, with expectations of increasing its share of total electricity generation from **4.86%** to **10%** by 2035 [29]. - The **low-altitude economy** is also highlighted as a promising area for development, with significant investments anticipated in related infrastructure [30]. Additional Important Content - The construction industry is experiencing a trend towards increased concentration, with the market share of the top eight construction state-owned enterprises rising from **24.38% in 2013** to **47.43% in 2024** [36]. - The introduction of advanced technologies such as **welding robots** and **cleanroom engineering** is enhancing operational efficiency within the construction sector [35][32]. This summary encapsulates the critical insights and data from the conference call, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of the construction industry in China.

Group 1: Real Estate and Construction - The real estate market continues to show weakness, with a 13.2% year-on-year decline in transaction area for commercial housing in 30 major cities, including a 9.0% drop in first-tier cities, 1.9% in second-tier cities, and a significant 42.8% in third-tier cities [2] - Construction demand is being dragged down by weak real estate performance, although there is a slight recovery in rebar demand and steel prices [3] Group 2: Consumer Goods and Durables - Passenger car sales have seen a year-on-year increase of 30.0%, indicating a positive trend in durable goods consumption supported by subsidy policies [2] - Air conditioning production for July is projected to decline by 1.9% year-on-year, with domestic production up by 8.1% and export production down by 16.3% [2] Group 3: Manufacturing and Resource Prices - Manufacturing activity shows a mixed performance, with an increase in the operating rate of petroleum asphalt facilities, suggesting some resilience in construction demand [3] - The price of thermal coal has rebounded slightly due to increased daily consumption by power plants and tight supply conditions [3] Group 4: Transportation and Logistics - There has been a noticeable increase in passenger transport demand, with metro passenger volume up by 4.4% year-on-year and domestic flight operations increasing by 1.0% [4] - However, sea freight prices have declined, and postal express collection and delivery volumes have decreased [4]

1. Report's Industry Investment Rating - No information about the industry investment rating is provided in the report. 2. Core View of the Report - The real - demand for steel is weak, and steel prices are still in the process of finding a bottom [1][3] 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Total Quantity Contradictions - Macro Policy - The 2025 government work report's GDP target is about 5%, the deficit is 4%, the inflation target is 2%, the local government special bond scale is 4.4 trillion, and the ultra - long - term special sovereign bond scale is 1.3 trillion. The Politburo meeting on April 28th did not issue any unexpected policies, and China will enter a policy window period. In May, the M1 - M2 scissors gap was - 5.6, and the decline continued to narrow [7] 3.2 Total Quantity Contradictions - Capital Supply - In March 2025, the ultra - long - term special sovereign bond scale was 1.3 trillion. On May 20th, the loan market quotation rate (LPR) was lowered for the first time this year. On May 15th, the deposit reserve ratio of financial institutions was lowered by 0.5 percentage points [11] 3.3 Total Quantity Contradictions - Capital Demand - Relevant data on new social financing scale, resident medium - and long - term loans, new RMB loans, and enterprise medium - and long - term loans are presented, but no specific conclusions are drawn from the data [13][14][15][16] 3.4 Real Estate 3.4.1 Sales - Housing prices show signs of stabilizing, and the decline in new home sales has narrowed. Rigid demand is related to population growth, urbanization rate, and resident leverage ratio. Investment demand is related to housing prices. Housing prices lead to second - hand housing sales, and second - hand housing sales lead to new home sales [17][20][22] 3.4.2 New Construction and Land Transactions - Land acquisition leads new construction by 6 months [24] 3.5 Infrastructure 3.5.1 Funds - Traditional funds include public fiscal expenditure, government - funded expenditure, and special bonds. Emerging funds involve quasi - fiscal policies, such as 700 billion yuan of the 1 - trillion - yuan ultra - long - term special treasury bonds in 2024 being used for "two major" construction projects, and a 1.3 - trillion - yuan ultra - long - term special sovereign bond in March 2025 [26][27][30][31] 3.5.2 Projects - Data on the construction industry PMI and the start - up investment amount of major projects are presented [33] 3.6 Manufacturing 3.6.1 General Situation - Supported by new factors, the production and sales of major industrial products maintain high growth, but exports face shocks [34] 3.6.2 Production and Sales of Major Industrial Products - The production and sales of automobiles, white goods, excavators, and other products are presented, with specific production data and year - on - year growth rates [39][40] 3.6.3 Production Enterprises' Orders and Sales - The planned and actual production of household appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and washing machines, as well as their domestic sales data, are presented [43] 3.6.4 Automobile Production and Sales - The automobile industry operates on a production - based - on - sales model, with structural contradictions in production and sales by variety. Leading indicators include enterprise orders [57] 3.6.5 Machinery Production and Sales - The machinery industry operates on a production - based - on - sales model, and the export proportion of sub - varieties is increasing year by year. Leading indicators include enterprise orders [65] 3.6.6 Ship Production and Sales - Shipbuilding is driven by economic growth, manufacturing capacity changes, supply - demand patterns, renewal cycles, and transportation efficiency in different periods. Currently, shipyards have sufficient orders on hand, and new orders continue to grow at a high rate [70] 3.7 Steel Direct Exports - Steel exports are adjusting passively by trading price for volume. Vietnam's anti - dumping tax has a great impact on China's steel exports to Vietnam, and the traditional price - for - volume model is affected [71][74] 3.8 Steel Demand - Steel demand is gradually peaking, and negative feedback should be vigilant. Data on spot transactions and variety price difference structures are presented [83][89][91]

Group 1: Economic Trends - Retail sales of passenger cars increased by 24.8% year-on-year as of June 22, compared to 13.3% in May[1] - The Markit Manufacturing PMI for major overseas economies averaged 51.1 in June, up from 50.9 in May, with contributions mainly from Japan, India, and the UK[1] - The land premium rate rebounded to 7.3% in the week of June 22, with a three-week average of 3.2% compared to 4.93% in May[1] Group 2: Consumer Behavior - Subway ridership in 27 cities averaged 77.42 million daily, up 0.5% year-on-year, while domestic flight numbers were 12,700, up 0.7% year-on-year[2] - The sales area of commercial residential properties in 67 cities decreased by 16% year-on-year as of June 27, compared to a 13% decline in May[2] Group 3: Financial Indicators - As of June 30, 2025, new special bonds issued reached 2.16 trillion, accounting for 49.1% of the annual issuance plan, faster than last year's 37.8%[3] - The DR001 rate was 1.3683%, DR007 was 1.6968%, and R007 was 1.9201% as of June 27, with changes of -0.59bps, +20.27bps, and +32.91bps respectively[3]

Core Insights - The overall number of stocks hitting the daily limit rose to 54, with 9 stocks in consecutive limit-up status, a significant decrease in the advancement rate of consecutive limit-up stocks to 19.04% from the previous day [1] Group 1: Market Performance - The market saw over 3,300 stocks rise, but short-term sentiment continued to cool down, leading to a substantial drop in the advancement rate of consecutive limit-up stocks [1] - Notable stocks such as Quan Oil and New Tonglian experienced significant declines, impacting overall market sentiment [1] Group 2: Sector Trends - Recent popular sectors showed a pattern of rising and then falling, with significant losses for those who blindly chased high prices [1] - Specific sectors like solid-state batteries and stablecoins faced notable declines, with stocks such as Pulu Tong and Cangzhou Mingzhu dropping after initial surges [1] Group 3: Emerging Trends - Afternoon trading saw a resurgence in interest for stocks related to zodiac themes, with several stocks featuring the character "马" (horse) hitting the daily limit [1]

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The macroeconomic data for May 2025 in China shows structural differentiation, with consumption outperforming expectations while investment and exports weaken, leading to a steady slowdown in industrial production [2][11] - The automotive industry remains resilient due to improved consumer spending, despite a decline in retail sales growth [4][6] Core Insights and Arguments Industrial Production - In May 2025, the industrial added value growth rate was 5.8%, a slight decline from the previous month, influenced by a slowdown in exports [3] - Labor-intensive manufacturing saw a decrease in growth rate by 0.2 percentage points to 6.9% [3] - Traditional infrastructure and real estate-related sectors, such as black metals and non-metallic mineral products, experienced weakened production [3] Consumption Data - Retail sales of consumer goods grew by 6.4% year-on-year in May, exceeding market expectations and marking a new high for the year [5] - Categories such as home appliances and communication equipment showed significant growth, reflecting the release of policy dividends [5] - The automotive retail growth rate was only 1.1%, indicating a price contraction despite a sales growth of 11.13% [6] Fixed Asset Investment - Fixed asset investment growth continued to decline to 3.7%, with manufacturing, infrastructure, and real estate investments all weakening [7] - Real estate investment saw a cumulative year-on-year decline of 11.1%, significantly dragging down overall investment performance [7] Real Estate Market - The real estate market showed slight recovery on the supply side, but demand remained weak, with both sales area and sales revenue declining year-on-year [8] - The price index for second-hand residential properties continued to show negative growth, although the rate of decline has narrowed [8] Price Levels and Inflation Risks - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained flat, while the Producer Price Index (PPI) continued to decline, indicating a widening gap between the two [9] - The PPI for production materials saw an expanded decline, raising concerns about deflation risks and the impact of price levels on corporate profitability [9] Other Important Insights - The financial data indicates that while social financing growth remains resilient, credit expansion has not significantly started [12] - Government fiscal data shows a decline in both revenue and expenditure growth, with a notable increase in the fiscal deficit scale, reaching a six-year high [14][15] - The government’s reliance on non-tax revenue has decreased, with non-tax revenue turning negative for the first time since 2024 [14] - The employment market showed marginal improvement, with the urban unemployment rate slightly decreasing to 5.0% [9] Conclusion - The macroeconomic landscape in May 2025 reflects a complex interplay of strong consumer demand against a backdrop of weakening investment and export performance, with significant implications for future economic policy and investment strategies [17]

Logistics Industry - The logistics sector has seen a year-to-date increase of 6.2% as of June 13, 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 by 8.0% [1] - The shift from external to internal demand is contributing to excess returns in the logistics industry, with direct-operated express companies like SF Express and JD Logistics performing better than franchise-based counterparts [1] - The competitive intensity in the logistics sector is expected to be controllable due to effective regulatory constraints, despite a stronger demand for market share among leading companies [1] Shipping Industry - The shipping sector has experienced a year-to-date increase of 0.8%, with an excess return of 2.6% compared to the CSI 300 as of June 13, 2025 [2] - The easing of tariffs between China and the U.S. is expected to maintain strong export levels until mid-July, coupled with temporary capacity tightness, which may lead to further price increases in the shipping sector [2] - In the medium term, the supply of oil tankers, particularly VLCCs, remains tight, and a recovery in demand may lead to rising freight rates [2] Infrastructure Sector - As of June 13, 2025, the highway, railway, and port sectors have underperformed the market by 0.74, 4.23, and 0.73 percentage points, respectively [3] - The growth in passenger traffic on highways is driven by an increase in vehicle ownership and sustained short-distance travel demand, with the summer peak season expected to boost high-speed rail travel [3] - The recovery in domestic demand is anticipated to positively impact the freight transport sector, with the easing of U.S. tariff policies likely to sustain high levels of export trade in the short term [3]

Macro Insights - The report indicates a weak export performance, with port container throughput showing a month-on-month decline, suggesting a slowdown in external demand [2][3] - Domestic economic data for May shows a mixed picture, with industrial production slowing and real estate cycles weakening, while consumption growth was boosted by one-off factors [2][3] - The report highlights that some cities are increasing support for the real estate sector, such as Guangzhou's plan to lift purchase restrictions [2] Strategy Insights - The report suggests that short-term risk appetite may not improve, recommending a cautious approach to positions [3] - It notes that high consumer demand is difficult to sustain, with pressures from real estate adjustments and slowing exports becoming more evident [3] - The report emphasizes a focus on large financial sectors and suggests gradual accumulation in sectors with potential for acceleration, such as innovative pharmaceuticals and AI [3] Fixed Income Insights - The report discusses the necessity and limitations of interest rate policies, indicating that while there is a need for rate cuts, the space for such actions is limited [9] - It suggests that the bond market is currently biased towards a bullish direction, but with limited room for significant gains [9] - The report recommends focusing on specific opportunities in medium to long-term bonds and high-quality credit bonds [9] Real Estate Insights - The report tracks the implementation of the stock housing storage policy, noting that while there have been some positive developments, the actual scale of implementation remains limited [11] - It highlights that local governments are gaining more autonomy in the acquisition process, which could enhance the effectiveness of the policy [11] - The report anticipates that continued policy optimization could contribute significantly to stabilizing the real estate sector [11] Power Equipment and New Energy Insights - The report states that inverter exports reached 5.97 billion yuan in May, with a month-on-month increase of 2.7%, indicating strong demand from Southeast Asia [13] - It emphasizes that long-term demand for inverters is expected to remain robust due to factors such as rising electricity prices and increased installations of wind and solar power [13] - The report recommends specific companies in the sector, including DeYue Co., GuDeWei, and SunPower, as having strong performance support [13] Company-Specific Insights - The report initiates coverage on YunDa Co. with a target price of 13.05 yuan, highlighting its strong growth potential driven by domestic and overseas wind power projects [16] - It also covers YaXiang Integration, giving it a target price of 38.40 yuan, citing its competitive position in the cleanroom engineering services market [17] - The report highlights Changjiang Infrastructure as a buy with a target price of 64.73 HKD, noting its strong cash flow and consistent dividend growth [18]