Market Overview - The Hang Seng Index is expected to rise to 24,300 points due to the easing of trade tensions between China and the US, with tariffs on Chinese imports reduced from 145% to 30% and on US imports from 125% to 10% for a period of 90 days [2] - The Chinese government is implementing a series of financial policies to stabilize the market, including interest rate cuts and structural monetary policy tools, which are expected to boost investor confidence in the mainland economy [2] Company Performance - Kuaishou (1024) reported a 11% year-on-year revenue increase in Q1, with adjusted profit rising 4%, driven by the commercialization of its AI technology, contributing 150 million RMB in revenue for the quarter [4][10] - Xiaomi (1810) saw a 47.4% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1, with adjusted net profit reaching 10.676 billion RMB, exceeding market expectations [4][10] - Alibaba (9988) is reportedly in talks with investment banks regarding the sale of its stake in ZTO Express (2057) [4][10] - Tencent Music (1698) is acquiring approximately 9% of SM Entertainment for 1.4 billion RMB [4] Economic Indicators - The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, citing increased uncertainty in the economic outlook, with expectations of two rate cuts totaling 0.5% this year [4] - China's industrial profits grew by 3% year-on-year in April, marking the fastest growth rate of the year, with total profits reaching 2.117 trillion RMB [8] - The automotive industry in China reported a revenue increase of 7% in the first four months of 2025, but profits declined by 5.1%, indicating rising cost pressures [8][10] Industry Trends - The pharmaceutical sector is benefiting from renewed COVID-19 outbreaks and ongoing cooperation between Chinese and American pharmaceutical companies [7] - New consumption sectors are showing resilience, particularly in low-priced and emotional consumption-related demands [7] - The automotive industry is facing challenges with profitability, as major manufacturers are under pressure to control costs while maintaining quality [10]