Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of temporary restrictions on certain industries, highlighting that these sectors often experience significant revenue and profit growth after initial market panic subsides. The underlying reason for this recovery is the competitive advantage of domestic companies, particularly due to the abundance of engineering graduates in China [2][4]. Group 1: Market Reactions and Recovery - When temporary restrictions are imposed, stock prices in affected sectors tend to fluctuate more than the overall market [2]. - After the market panic dissipates, industries that faced restrictions have shown substantial year-on-year growth in revenue and profits since 2023-2024 [2]. - Historically, industries that have been restricted by the U.S. have eventually seen a resurgence in their fundamentals [2]. Group 2: Competitive Advantages - The restrictions often arise because domestic companies possess competitive advantages, commonly referred to as the "engineer dividend" [2]. - China has the largest number of engineering graduates globally, providing a cost advantage in sectors requiring a large number of engineers [2][3]. - For instance, in the innovative pharmaceutical sector, an engineer in China earns about one-third of the salary of a comparable engineer in Europe or the U.S., enhancing competitive positioning [3]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The engineer dividend is expected to persist for a considerable time, with the number of high school graduates projected to peak around 2035, sustaining this advantage until approximately 2045 [4]. - While Western tech companies excel in initial innovation, Chinese firms are adept at scaling innovations efficiently, creating distinct competitive advantages in the global market [4]. Group 4: Investment Implications - Market reactions are often driven by investor sentiment in the short term, but over time, stock prices align with fundamental performance [5]. - The best investment opportunities arise during periods of market panic when stock prices are undervalued, leading to potential gains as fundamentals recover and stock prices rise [5].