Market Performance - The Hang Seng Index (HSI) closed at 26,545, with a year-to-date increase of 32.3%[2] - The HSCEI recorded a closing value of 9,472, reflecting a 29.9% increase year-to-date[2] - The MSCI China index showed a year-to-date growth of 35.9%[2] Commodity Prices - Brent Crude oil is priced at US$67 per barrel, down 7.3% year-to-date[3] - Gold prices have surged to US$3,690 per ounce, marking a 40.6% increase year-to-date[3] - Copper prices are at US$9,989 per ton, with a year-to-date increase of 13.9%[3] Economic Indicators - The Markit US Composite PMI is reported at 54.6, indicating expansion in the economy[4] - The US Nominal Account Balance shows a deficit of US$450.2 billion[4] - Southbound trading in Hong Kong has seen a net inflow of RMB1,022.2 billion year-to-date, up 129.7% year-on-year[7] Corporate Developments - NIO's all-new ES8 is priced between RMB406,800 and RMB446,800, with deliveries starting on September 21, 2025[16] - NIO aims to produce over 40,000 units of the new ES8 this year, projecting monthly sales to exceed 10,000 units[17]

Group 1: Robotics - The robotics market is experiencing rapid growth, with 4.2816 million operational robots globally in 2023, highlighting significant penetration in industrial sectors [8] - China is the largest market for industrial robots, with a projected sales volume of 302,000 units in 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest industrial robot market for 12 consecutive years [8][9] - The production capacity of industrial robots in China increased from 33,000 units in 2015 to 556,000 units in 2024, with service robots showing a 34.3% year-on-year growth [8][9] Group 2: Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses - The AR glasses market is growing rapidly, with projected sales of 286,000 units in China for 2024, driven by technological advancements and increased brand competition [17] - Major players in the global AR glasses market include tech giants like Microsoft and Meta, while Chinese brands like Xreal and Rokid dominate the consumer segment [18] - The integration of AI with AR technology is enhancing functionality, enabling features like real-time translation and scene recognition [19] Group 3: Foldable Screens - The foldable screen market is witnessing explosive growth, with an expected global shipment of approximately 19.83 million foldable smartphones by 2025, reflecting a 6% year-on-year increase [24] - China has become the largest market for foldable smartphones, with a market share expected to remain above 40% over the next five years [24] - Innovations in materials, such as ultra-thin flexible glass, are improving durability and user experience, with penetration rates projected to rise from 65% in 2024 to 85% in 2025 [25] Group 4: Servers - The global server market is experiencing significant growth, with a record revenue of $77.3 billion in Q4 2024, representing a 91% year-on-year increase [30] - China's server market is also expanding, with a projected shipment of approximately 4.55 million units in 2024, reflecting a 22% year-on-year growth [30] - The rise of cloud computing is reshaping server applications, leading to increased demand for server clusters and customized solutions [31]