Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the emphasis on the pragmatic cooperation and mutual benefits between China and South Korea, highlighted by the recent business forum attended by around 400 political and business representatives [1] - Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1992, China has been South Korea's largest trading partner for 21 consecutive years, with trade volumes consistently exceeding $300 billion [1] - In the first 11 months of 2025, the trade volume between China and South Korea reached $298.895 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.8% [1] Group 2 - The economic cooperation between China and South Korea is undergoing structural adjustments, with a focus on industrial innovation and stable supply chains to achieve complementary advantages [2] - There is a consensus among Chinese entrepreneurs that both countries should explore cooperation potential in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and green industries, while solidifying traditional areas of collaboration [2] Group 3 - Personnel exchanges are fundamental to bilateral cooperation, with significant increases in mutual visits due to visa facilitation measures implemented in November 2024 and September 2025 [3] - Currently, there are over 1,000 regular flights per week between the two countries, fostering vibrant youth exchanges and cultural experiences [3] - The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade expresses its commitment to providing a high-quality platform for cooperation between Chinese and South Korean businesses, aiming for a healthy and stable economic relationship [3]

Core Viewpoint - China is committed to high-level opening up and sharing opportunities, which will inject confidence and momentum into global economic recovery and long-term development as it moves towards 2026 [2] Group 1: Institutional Innovation - The depth of institutional innovation contributes to the height of openness [3] - Policy implementation and process optimization benefit enterprises, enhancing trade facilitation and integrating innovative systems [5] - Continuous deepening of institutional reforms solidifies the foundation for high-level openness [6] Group 2: Industrial Upgrading - High-quality supply is achieved through a dual empowerment of "bringing in" and "going out" [6] - The integration of technology and manufacturing enhances the capabilities of the technology sector [6] - The cultural, tourism, and health industries are being integrated to strengthen the core of the industry [7] Group 3: Platform Construction - Building global element connection platforms enhances the vitality of the open ecosystem [7] - The "buy global" to "sell global" strategy is being implemented through platforms like the Hongqiao International Economic Forum, which has gathered over 6,000 brands from 120 countries with a projected transaction volume of 30 billion yuan in 2024 [8] - The construction of platforms is expanding new dimensions of openness [8] Group 4: Overall Strategy - The "three-wheel drive" of institutions, industries, and platforms continuously promotes the Chinese open economy towards higher quality, efficiency, fairness, and sustainability [9]

Core Insights - The HSBC India Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicates a significant slowdown in economic activity in India as of December 2025, with the composite PMI final value revised down to 57.8 from an initial 58.9, marking the lowest level since 2025 [1] - Both manufacturing and services sectors are experiencing a simultaneous slowdown, contributing to the overall reduction in momentum [1] - New orders have seen their slowest growth in 25 months, with weakened growth dynamics in both goods producers and service providers [1] Economic Activity - The composite employment creation has stagnated, with weak hiring activity in manufacturing and a slight decrease in service sector employment [1] - Input costs and output charges have continued to rise modestly, with inflation rates remaining below long-term averages [1][2] Business Confidence - Despite maintaining an optimistic outlook for future business activities, the confidence index has dropped to a 41-month low, indicating a cautious sentiment among market participants [1] - The service sector PMI final value was revised down to 58.0 from an initial 59.1, below market expectations of 59.3 and the November final value of 59.8, representing the weakest expansion since January 2025 [1] Sector Performance - New business and output growth in the service sector have slowed to an 11-month low, although new export orders have increased at a significant pace, outpacing November's growth [1] - Employment in the service sector has seen its first decline since May 2025, albeit marginal, with most companies reporting no change in employee numbers since November [1][2] Price Pressure - Service sector input cost inflation has accelerated compared to November but remains within the most moderate range seen in over five years, with sales prices experiencing only a slight increase, marking one of the weakest rises in nearly two years [2] - Business confidence has weakened to its lowest level in nearly three and a half years, reflecting the challenges faced by the economy [2]

Group 1 - The core market index, the Shanghai Composite Index, has surpassed the peak reached on November 14, 2025, marking a new high not seen since late July 2015 [1] - The CSI 500 index, which focuses on quality mid-cap companies in the A-share market, has shown strong performance, with the CSI 500 ETF from E Fund (510580) rising by 2.2% today and a total increase of 4.83% over the first two trading days of 2026 [1] - The CSI 500 index represents a balanced mix of traditional and emerging sectors, covering cyclical industries like energy and materials, as well as core tracks in new productivity such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, electric equipment, and computers, aligning with the theme of economic transformation and upgrading [1] Group 2 - The CSI 500 ETF from E Fund (510580) is highlighted as an efficient tool for investors to diversify their investments in quality mid-cap stocks in the A-share market [1] - Goldman Sachs released a macro report on January 5, 2026, titled "China 2026 Outlook: Exploring New Momentum," recommending an overweight position in Chinese stocks for the year [1]

Group 1: Misconceptions about Equipment Investment Growth - Equipment investment growth is not primarily driven by the "Juga Cycle" but rather by strong infrastructure and service sector investments, with construction industry growth at 65.5% and narrow infrastructure at 46.1% in 2024, contributing an additional 8.2 percentage points to overall equipment investment[2] - The perception that equipment investment is strongly influenced by the "Two New" policies is misleading, as significant increases in manufacturing investment and equipment purchases occurred as early as February 2024, before the policies were intensified[2] - Manufacturing equipment investment growth was only 6.5% in 2024, significantly lower than the overall equipment investment growth of 15.7%[3] Group 2: Drivers of Equipment Investment Growth - The establishment of a modern industrial system has strengthened digital infrastructure, with software industry growth at 53% and computer services at 35%, contributing to overall equipment investment[4] - Public utility equipment investment has surged since the "dual carbon" policy was intensified in 2021, with electricity and heat equipment investment growing at 17.6%[4] - Service sector equipment investment has outpaced construction investment since 2023, with growth rates of 13.9% compared to 2.8% for construction investment[5] Group 3: Sustainability of Equipment Investment Growth - Equipment investment is expected to continue high growth in 2026, supported by a rebound in narrow infrastructure, particularly in digital infrastructure and hub-related investments[6] - The "dual carbon" policy is expected to further drive investment in equipment for carbon reduction, including high-energy-consuming industries and renewable energy investments[7] - Policies focused on "investing in people" are anticipated to boost service sector equipment investment, with a recovery gap of 2-3 trillion yuan in consumer-related service investments[7] Group 4: External Demand and Investment Resilience - Equipment investment related to external demand is expected to remain resilient, particularly in sectors supporting industrialization in emerging economies, with strong export growth to ASEAN countries driven by improved internal demand[8] - The inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) into emerging economies is likely to accelerate, supporting industrialization and urbanization, which will further bolster equipment investment[8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information about the report industry investment rating is provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - Due to the lack of some high - frequency data during the festival, there is no forecast value for the current Guosheng fundamental high - frequency index. The long - short signal of interest - rate bonds is下调, with the signal factor at 3.1% (previous value was 3.2%) [1][9]. - In terms of production, the industrial production high - frequency index is 127.9, with a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point compared to the previous value of 127.8, and the year - on - year increase remains unchanged at 4.9 points [1][9]. - In terms of total demand, the high - frequency index of commercial housing sales is 40.5, a week - on - week decrease of 0.2 points compared to the previous value of 40.7, and the year - on - year decrease remains unchanged at 6.5 points; the high - frequency index of infrastructure investment is 121.9, a week - on - week decrease of 0.1 point compared to the previous value of 122.0, and the year - on - year increase narrows; the high - frequency index of exports is 143.7, remaining the same as the previous value, and the year - on - year increase narrows; the high - frequency index of consumption is 121.2, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point compared to the previous value of 121.1, and the year - on - year increase remains unchanged at 3.3 points [1][9]. - In terms of prices, the month - on - month forecast of CPI is 0.0% (previous value was 0.0%); the month - on - month forecast of PPI is 0.0% (previous value was 0.1%) [1][9]. - The high - frequency inventory index is 163.8, a week - on - week increase of 0.1 point compared to the previous value of 163.7, and the year - on - year increase remains unchanged at 7.4 points [1][10]. - The high - frequency financing index is 246.5, a week - on - week increase of 0.6 points compared to the previous value of 245.9, and the year - on - year increase rises [2][10]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Total Index: Fundamental High - Frequency Index is Stable - Based on the report "Fundamental High - Frequency Data - An Effective Tool for Bond Market Investment" published on September 5, 2023, Guosheng Securities constructed a high - frequency data system covering overall, production, demand, prices, financing, etc., and built the Guosheng fixed - income fundamental high - frequency index and its sub - indices [8]. - From December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, due to the lack of some high - frequency data during the festival, there is no forecast value for the current Guosheng fundamental high - frequency index. The long - short signal of interest - rate bonds is下调, with the signal factor at 3.1% (previous value was 3.2%) [1][9]. 3.2 Production: Overall Decline in Operating Rates During the Festival - The polyester operating rate is 86.0%, down from the previous value of 87.8%; the semi - tire operating rate is 69.4%, down from the previous value of 72.1%; the full - tire operating rate is 59.6%, down from the previous value of 62.0%; the PX operating rate is 88.4%, down from the previous value of 88.6%; the coal dispatch at Qinhuangdao Port is 50.6 tons, up from the previous value of 47.0 tons [17]. 3.3 Real Estate Sales: Slight Decline in Commercial Housing Transaction Area - The commercial housing transaction area in 30 large - and medium - sized cities in the current week is 390,000 square meters, down from the previous value of 420,000 square meters; the premium rate of land transactions in 100 large - and medium - sized cities is 2.1%, up from the previous value of 1.2% [30]. 3.4 Infrastructure Investment: High - Frequency Index of Infrastructure Investment Remains Stable - The high - frequency index of infrastructure investment in the current week is 121.9, down from the previous value of 122.0; the operating rate of petroleum asphalt is 27.4%, down from the previous value of 31.3% [39]. 3.5 Exports: Slight Decline in RJ/CRB Index - The high - frequency export index in the current week is 143.7, the same as the previous value; the RJ/CRB index is 299.9 points, down from the previous value of 300.6 points [46]. 3.6 Consumption: Increase in Average Daily Box Office of Movies - The average daily box office of movies is 166.12 million yuan, up from the previous value of 108.11 million yuan [58]. 3.7 CPI: Slight Increase in Pork Prices - The latest average wholesale price of pork is 17.7 yuan per kilogram, up from the previous value of 17.5 yuan per kilogram; the latest average wholesale price of 28 key - monitored vegetables is 5.6 yuan per kilogram, down from the previous value of 5.8 yuan per kilogram; the latest average wholesale price of 7 key - monitored fruits is 7.8 yuan per kilogram, the same as the previous value; the latest average wholesale price of white - striped chickens is 17.7 yuan per kilogram, down from the previous value of 17.9 yuan per kilogram [65]. 3.8 PPI: Continued Increase in Spot Price of Copper - The closing price of steam coal (produced in Shanxi) at Qinhuangdao Port is 673 yuan per ton, down from the previous value of 682 yuan per ton; the futures settlement price of Brent crude oil is 61 US dollars per barrel, down from the previous value of 62 US dollars per barrel; the spot settlement price of LME copper is 12,473 US dollars per ton, up from the previous value of 12,088 US dollars per ton; the spot settlement price of LME aluminum is 2,953 US dollars per ton, up from the previous value of 2,916 US dollars per ton [73]. 3.9 Transportation: Increase in the Number of Executed Flights - The passenger flow of the subway in first - tier cities in the current week is 38.97 million person - times, down from the previous value of 39.96 million person - times; the number of domestic executed flights is 12,548, up from the previous value of 12,353 [81]. 3.10 Inventory: Continuous Decline in Soda Ash Inventory - The soda ash inventory is 1.407 million tons, down from the previous value of 1.469 million tons [89]. 3.11 Financing: Credit Bond Financing Turns from Positive to Negative - The net financing of local government bonds in the week is 17.4 billion yuan, up from the previous value of - 3.2 billion yuan; the net financing of credit bonds is - 61.7 billion yuan, down from the previous value of 40.8 billion yuan; the 6M national - share bank acceptance bill transfer discount rate is 0.88%, down from the previous value of 0.93%; the average value of the bill rate - certificate of deposit rate is - 0.75%, down from the previous value of - 0.70% [100].

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Group 1 - The core point of the article is that the U.S. manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for December 2025 is reported at 47.9, indicating a decline from 48.2 in November 2025 [1] Group 2 - The PMI value of 47.9 suggests that the manufacturing sector is contracting, as a PMI below 50 typically indicates a decrease in manufacturing activity [1] - The decrease from November to December reflects ongoing challenges within the manufacturing industry, which may impact economic growth [1]

Core Viewpoint - The narrative of "China Shock 2.0" is a politically constructed discourse that misrepresents China's rapid development as a threat, while ignoring the benefits and opportunities it brings to the global economy [1][5]. Group 1: Economic Performance and Innovation - China's high-tech manufacturing profits increased by 10% year-on-year from January to November 2025, outpacing the average growth of all industrial sectors by 9.9 percentage points [2]. - The growth in China's high-tech sector is attributed to a mature innovation ecosystem, a complete industrial chain, and a large pool of R&D personnel, rather than "unfair competition" [2]. Group 2: Contribution to Global Sustainability - China has become a core player in global clean energy deployment, with renewable energy capacity leading the world and contributing significantly to climate crisis mitigation [3]. - By providing affordable solar panels and batteries, China is helping developing countries reduce reliance on fossil fuels, establishing itself as a reliable source of clean technology products [3]. Group 3: Open Market and Foreign Investment - China is committed to high-level openness, expanding access in sectors like telecommunications and healthcare, and has seen significant foreign investment in high-tech industries, amounting to 221.26 billion RMB in the first 11 months of 2025 [4]. - The Belt and Road Initiative and international capacity cooperation are enhancing infrastructure in developing countries, reducing global logistics and transaction costs [4]. Group 4: Global Economic Relations - In response to the U.S. imposing tariffs on Chinese products, China has taken decisive countermeasures while also engaging in dialogue to maintain communication channels between the two largest economies [4]. - The narrative of "China Shock 2.0" reflects anxieties in some Western circles about their declining competitiveness, which leads to a misallocation of blame towards China instead of addressing internal economic issues [5].