Core Insights - The 2025 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong showcased cutting-edge vehicles and technologies, highlighting the future of transportation [2] - Horizon Robotics, a leading smart driving technology company, presented its Horizon SuperDrive (HSD) and Journey 6 series, receiving the 2025 China Automotive Supply Chain Innovation Achievement Award [2] - The company emphasizes its commitment to technological innovation and aims to provide optimal, flexible, and upgradable smart driving solutions for global customers [2] Company Developments - Horizon Robotics introduced the "User Trust in Smart Driving" formula, focusing on safety, professionalism, and intimacy to enhance user experience in urban driving [3] - The HSD system features an end-to-end architecture that ensures seamless operation from photon input to trajectory output, providing a human-like driving experience [3] - The system incorporates end-to-end reinforcement learning and a digital twin world to continuously improve driving capabilities [3] Product Offerings - HSD offers various configurations to meet diverse user needs, including HSD 300 for general urban driving, HSD 600 for high-performance L2 urban driving, and HSD 1200 for all-scenario driving [4] - The modular design of the Horizon Cell "magazine system" allows for easy upgrades of the onboard computing platform, similar to upgrading a personal computer [3][4] Market Collaborations - Horizon Robotics has partnered with Chery Group for the mass production of HSD, which will debut in the "Falcon" model under the Exeed brand, expected to launch in Q3 2025 [5] - The company has established close collaborations with leading Tier-1 companies such as Bosch, Denso, and ZF, with over 8 million units of its pre-installed solutions shipped to date [5] - Currently, one in three smart vehicles in the market is equipped with Horizon's driving assistance solutions [5]

Core Viewpoint - The 2025 International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo in Hong Kong showcased Horizon's advanced driving technology, highlighting its innovative contributions to the automotive industry and its commitment to smart driving solutions [1][3][5]. Group 1: Event Overview - The expo served as a platform for showcasing new ideas, technologies, and products in the automotive industry, emphasizing the global trends of vehicle intelligence and electrification [3]. - Horizon's products, including the Horizon SuperDrive™ (HSD) and the Journey® 6 series, were prominently featured, demonstrating the company's full-stack technology capabilities [1][3]. Group 2: Product Highlights - Horizon's HSD system received the 2025 China Automotive Supply Chain Innovation Achievement Award for its human-like driving experience and reliable technology [6]. - The HSD is the first fully integrated urban driving assistance system developed in China, utilizing the Journey 6P computing solution to provide a seamless driving experience [6][8]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations - Horizon has established comprehensive cooperation with Chery Group for the mass production of HSD, which will debut in the global market under the Starway brand in 2025 [10]. - The company has formed partnerships with over 40 automotive brands, resulting in more than 310 vehicle models equipped with its driving assistance solutions [13]. Group 4: Market Position and Future Outlook - Horizon has achieved significant market penetration, with over 8 million units of its driving assistance solutions shipped, indicating that one in three smart vehicles in the market is equipped with Horizon's technology [13]. - The company aims to lead the innovation in the smart driving sector by promoting the widespread adoption of its technology and enhancing the safety and intelligence of vehicles [15].

Group 1 - The "H+A" policy allows eligible Hong Kong-listed companies to issue depositary receipts on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, specifically targeting companies registered in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [1] - Currently, only 23 Hong Kong-listed companies meet the criteria of being registered in mainland China and located in the Greater Bay Area, indicating a limited number of potential candidates for this policy [1][2] - Among the 23 eligible companies, notable ones include Sunshine Insurance (6963.HK), UBTECH (9880.HK), and Wanwu Cloud (2602.HK), with market capitalizations of 38.76 billion HKD, 36.23 billion HKD, and 24.84 billion HKD respectively [2][3] Group 2 - The industries represented by these companies primarily include real estate and finance, with specific examples such as Guangzhou Rural Commercial Bank (1551.HK) and Wanwu Cloud (2602.HK) [3] - The return of these companies to the A-share market faces challenges, particularly in the finance and real estate sectors, where recent attempts to list have stalled [3][4] - In contrast, technology companies like UBTECH (9880.HK) and others in the AI and semiconductor sectors are seen as having more potential for successful listings [3][6] Group 3 - The three highlighted technology companies are currently operating at a loss, with UBTECH projected to generate 1.305 billion RMB in revenue but incurring a loss of 1.16 billion RMB in 2024 [4] - The "H+A" policy is expected to enhance the quality of listed companies on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange and attract long-term investment by narrowing the valuation gap between H-shares and A-shares [6] - Challenges remain in the implementation of the "H+A" policy, including the need for clearer regulations, addressing valuation discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with dual disclosure standards [6]

Investment Rating - The report recommends key global lidar leaders such as SUTENG and Hesai in the context of the accelerating release of non-automotive lidar applications [4] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that lidar is not only the "eye of intelligent driving" but also a "next-generation universal sensor" that is expected to cover all broad robotic scenarios in the future [5] - The intelligent lawn mower market is witnessing significant orders, and the robovan market is rapidly scaling from 1 to 10, validating the report's logic [5] - The report highlights that the automotive lidar market is accelerating upward due to cost reduction and policy catalysis, with L3/L4 advanced intelligent driving expected to create a "value inflation engine" for vehicles [5] Summary by Sections Automotive Market - The new AEBS regulations are expected to promote the standardization of lidar in vehicles, leading to both down-market and high-end growth [7] - For L2 and below models, the AEBS regulations may push for lidar to become standard in M1 and N1 vehicle types [11] - For L3 models, high-performance lidar and multi-lidar setups are becoming essential for domestic L3 vehicles [5][24] - The L4 market is seeing significant breakthroughs with major manufacturers deploying 7-10 lidar units in their fleets [5][31] Lawn Mower Market - The trend towards 3D perception is clear, with lidar becoming a necessary sensing solution for smart lawn mowers [5] - The report estimates that the total addressable market (TAM) for lawn mower lidar could reach 6.4 billion yuan [5] - Leading lidar manufacturers are signing contracts with smart lawn mower clients, with order volumes exceeding one million units [5][7] Robovan Market - The report identifies robovans as a new market for ADAS lidar, with significant cost reductions in logistics [5] - The TAM for robovan lidar is projected to reach 40 billion yuan, indicating a substantial market opportunity [5] - Major lidar manufacturers are forming partnerships with leading robovan manufacturers, focusing on cost control and compliance with automotive-grade standards [5][31]

Core Viewpoint - Tianzhun Technology has achieved mass production and delivery of its intelligent driving domain controller based on the Horizon J6 platform in the commercial vehicle sector [1] Group 1 - The intelligent driving domain controller is specifically designed for commercial vehicles [1] - The product is based on the Horizon J6 platform, indicating a partnership or technology integration with Horizon [1]

Group 1 - The issuance of the policy allows companies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to also list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, creating a new "H+A" listing channel for high-quality enterprises [1] - The policy is expected to improve the valuation of quality technology companies in the A-share market, addressing the valuation discount caused by liquidity issues in the Hong Kong market [1] - The example of CATL's record IPO of HKD 41 billion demonstrates the financing value of the Hong Kong market for mainland technology companies, while Shenzhen is positioned as a leader in technological innovation [1] Group 2 - Companies like Youjia Innovation, Sutech, and UBTECH, if they list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, will not only broaden their financing channels but also potentially enhance their valuations, alleviating financial pressure from R&D investments [2] - A report from Guozheng International highlights Youjia Innovation as one of the few companies capable of fully self-developing intelligent driving solutions, with a target price of HKD 31.4, indicating a 20% upside potential [2] - The return of these companies to the Shenzhen market will inject fresh blood into the A-share market, promoting further alignment with international standards [2] Group 3 - The ability to leverage the AEB mandatory assembly policy and capitalize on the capital opportunities presented by "H+A" will test the effectiveness of the current policies aimed at integrating technology, industry, and finance [3]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 31.4, indicating a potential upside of 20% from the current price of HKD 26.3 [4][2]. Core Insights - The company, Youjia Innovation, is a pioneer in progressive autonomous driving technology in China, focusing on a gradual development strategy from basic ADAS functions to full-stack self-developed autonomous driving solutions ranging from L0 to L4 [1][11]. - Youjia aims to become a global leader in the autonomous driving intelligent solutions industry, leveraging its expertise in algorithm development, software engineering, and hardware design [2][11]. - The company has established a strong customer base, including major automotive manufacturers such as SAIC, Chery, Dongfeng, Geely, Changan, and BYD, and has achieved significant milestones in production and certification [1][12]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Youjia Innovation, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, has set up data and research centers in multiple cities and is recognized as one of the few companies in China capable of full-stack self-developed autonomous driving solutions [1][11]. - The company has been awarded the "2023 Supplier Innovation Award" by ZF Group and is among the first to help vehicle manufacturers obtain EU DDAW certification for driver monitoring systems [1][11]. Business Lines - Youjia has strategically developed three main business lines: intelligent driving solutions, intelligent cockpit solutions, and vehicle-road collaboration [2][22]. - By the end of 2024, Youjia's intelligent driving solutions are expected to be in mass production for 67 models across 22 manufacturers, with sales exceeding 900,000 units [2][12]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for Youjia indicate significant growth, with expected revenues of RMB 1.025 billion in 2025, RMB 1.501 billion in 2026, and RMB 2.095 billion in 2027, reflecting year-on-year growth rates of 56.6%, 46.4%, and 40.0% respectively [2][39]. - The company is projected to achieve a net profit of RMB 0.9 billion by 2027, marking a turnaround from previous losses [2][39]. Industry Context - The autonomous driving solutions market in China is expected to grow significantly, with a projected market size of RMB 4.312 trillion by 2028, driven by increasing consumer demand for intelligent features and stable automotive sales growth [42][50]. - The global market for intelligent driving solutions is also on the rise, with a forecasted growth from RMB 589.9 billion in 2023 to RMB 1.3303 trillion by 2028, indicating a compound annual growth rate of 17.7% [42][50].

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company with a target price of HKD 31.4, indicating a potential upside of 20% from the current price of HKD 26.3 [4]. Core Insights - The company, Youjia Innovation, is a pioneer in progressive autonomous driving technology in China, focusing on a gradual development strategy from basic ADAS functions to full-stack self-developed autonomous driving solutions ranging from L0 to L4 [1][2]. - Youjia aims to become a global leader in the autonomous driving intelligent solutions industry, leveraging its expertise in algorithm development, software engineering, and hardware design [2]. - The company has established a strong customer base, including major automotive manufacturers such as SAIC, Chery, Dongfeng, Geely, Changan, and BYD, and has achieved significant milestones in production and certification [1][12]. Summary by Sections Company Overview - Youjia Innovation, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shenzhen, has set up data and research centers in multiple cities across China. The company has developed a comprehensive product matrix covering L0 to L4 autonomous driving solutions [1][11]. - In 2023, Youjia ranked fourth among emerging technology companies in China based on revenue from L0 to L2+ solutions [1][22]. Business Lines - The company has strategically developed three main business lines: intelligent driving solutions, intelligent cockpit solutions, and vehicle-road collaboration [2][22]. - By the end of 2024, Youjia's intelligent driving solutions are expected to be in mass production for 67 models across 22 automotive manufacturers, with sales exceeding 900,000 units [2][12]. Financial Projections - Revenue projections for Youjia from 2025 to 2027 are estimated at RMB 1.03 billion, RMB 1.5 billion, and RMB 2.1 billion, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 56.6%, 46.4%, and 40.0% [2][39]. - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of RMB 0.9 billion by 2027, indicating a turnaround from previous losses [2][39]. Industry Context - The autonomous driving solutions market in China is projected to grow significantly, with a market size of RMB 1.75 trillion in 2023, expected to reach RMB 4.31 trillion by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8% [42]. - The global market for intelligent driving solutions is also expanding, with a projected growth from RMB 589.9 billion in 2023 to RMB 1.33 trillion by 2028, at a CAGR of 17.7% [42].

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has raised the target price for SOTON Juchuang to HKD 28.6, maintaining a neutral rating, reflecting a slightly positive outlook on the company's fundamentals driven by significant growth in the robotics segment and improved gross margins [1] Group 1: Business Performance - The robotics segment of SOTON Juchuang has shown substantial growth, contributing positively to the overall business outlook [1] - There is optimism regarding the penetration rate of ADAS LiDAR in China, with even low-cost vehicles gradually adopting it as a standard feature [1] Group 2: Financial Projections - Morgan Stanley forecasts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35% for SOTON Juchuang's sales from 2024 to 2027 [1] - The company is expected to achieve a net profit of RMB 109 million in 2026, with a break-even point anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2025 [1] Group 3: Market Dynamics - Despite the positive outlook, there are concerns about uncertain market share dynamics and a decline in the average selling price of mixed sales, which may slow down the revenue growth of ADAS LiDAR [1]

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating for stocks, indicating an expected relative return of over 20% within six months [33] Core Insights - Southbound funds continue to flow into Hong Kong stocks, with a net purchase of 13.681 billion yuan during the week, totaling 624.42 billion yuan year-to-date, which is 83.92% of the total net purchase for 2024 [1] - Major internet companies are currently at relatively low valuations, with projected P/E ratios for 2025 as follows: Xiaomi (27), Tencent (16), Alibaba (12), Meituan (17), Baidu (9), Pinduoduo (10), JD.com (7), and Kuaishou (11) [1] - Kuaishou's AI product, Keling AI, has achieved an annualized revenue run rate exceeding 100 million USD within ten months of launch, with a user base surpassing 22 million globally [1] Summary by Sections Southbound Funds - Southbound funds have shown a strong inflow, with Meituan receiving the highest net purchase of 8.613 billion yuan [28] - The overall trend indicates a growing interest in Hong Kong stocks, particularly in the IP economy and consumer recovery sectors [2] AI and Technology - The report highlights the upcoming launch of advanced driving technologies from companies like Tesla and Xiaopeng, with a focus on laser radar and chip suppliers [2] - Kuaishou's AI product is noted for its rapid revenue growth and user acquisition, indicating strong commercial potential in AI applications [1] Consumer and IP Economy - The report emphasizes the high growth potential in the IP economy, with companies like Pop Mart and Blukoo being highlighted for their strong market positions and product offerings [2] - The upcoming IPOs and seasonal consumption trends are expected to drive market expectations higher [2] Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index closed at 23,792.54 points, reflecting a weekly increase of approximately 2.16% [14] - The report suggests that the current market conditions are favorable for investment in high-growth sectors, particularly in consumer and technology [2]