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Core Viewpoint - Minsheng Education (01569) expects a significant decrease in net profit for the six months ending June 30, 2025, projecting a reduction of approximately 56.4% compared to the net profit of about RMB 113 million for the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The anticipated net profit decline is primarily attributed to increased operational investments in schools within China, leading to a substantial rise in related costs compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - Additionally, the online education segment under the group has been adversely affected by market conditions, resulting in a significant drop in net profit compared to the six months ending June 30, 2024 [1]

Employment Market Overview - The employment rate for individuals aged 16-64 in the UK rose to 75.1% from February to April 2025, indicating a positive aspect of the job market [1] - However, the number of salaried employees decreased by 55,000 (0.2%) in March-April 2025 and by 115,000 (0.4%) from April 2024 to April 2025, suggesting a cautious hiring strategy among UK businesses [1][3] Public vs. Private Sector Employment - Public sector employment remained stable at 6.15 million in March 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 0.6%, while private sector employment growth faced different challenges [3] - This disparity provides insights for investors, indicating that stable public sector-related industries may offer defensive investment opportunities, while emerging sectors in the private sector also hold potential [3] Unemployment and Economic Inactivity - The unemployment rate for individuals aged 16 and above reached 4.6% from February to April 2025, showing an increase both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter, which raises concerns about economic growth [3] - The economic inactivity rate for those aged 16-64 decreased to 21.3%, but a significant portion is attributed to long-term illness and students, highlighting structural issues in the labor market [3] Wage Growth and Job Vacancies - Average wage growth for employees was notable, with regular wages increasing by 5.2% and total wages by 5.3% from February to April 2025, leading to improved consumer purchasing power [4] - Job vacancies fell to 736,000 from March to May 2025, marking a continuous decline over 35 quarters, indicating weakened labor demand and cautious investment in labor-intensive sectors [4] Consumer Sector Opportunities - With rising wages, the consumer sector is expected to experience growth, particularly in mid-to-high-end consumption areas such as premium retail, quality dining, and personalized travel services [5] - UK high-end fashion brands may benefit from increased disposable income, leading to higher sales, while specialty tourism projects and luxury hotels are also likely to gain from the consumption upgrade trend [5] Healthcare Sector Investment Potential - The high proportion of long-term illness in the economically inactive population underscores pressure on the UK healthcare system, presenting investment opportunities in medical device development and biopharmaceuticals focused on chronic disease treatment [6] Education and Training Sector Growth - The shortage of skilled labor in the UK is driving demand for education and training, particularly in vocational skills training and online education platforms, which are poised for significant growth [7] Human Resources Services Demand - Despite an overall decline in job vacancies, there remains a strong demand for high-end and specialized talent recruitment, suggesting that human resources service firms focusing on high-end talent acquisition may thrive [8]

Group 1: Economic Growth in Guangzhou - Guangzhou's modern service industry has accelerated, achieving a revenue of 846.975 billion yuan from January to May, with a year-on-year growth of 7.9%, marking a continuous increase in growth rate for two months [1] - The internet software industry in Guangzhou has seen a revenue of 211.385 billion yuan from January to May, with a year-on-year growth of 8.7%, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technology [2] - The sports industry in Guangzhou has experienced a robust growth of 16.7% in revenue from January to May, attributed to the upcoming "Fifteenth Games" and the integration of sports with cultural and commercial sectors [4] Group 2: Sector-Specific Performance - The scientific research and technical service industry in Guangzhou generated a revenue of 58.886 billion yuan from January to May, with a year-on-year growth of 4.6%, supported by the demand for engineering and technical services [3] - Traditional sectors such as gaming, digital music, and online education have shown strong performance, with digital content services and internet life service platforms growing by 23.3% and 24.5% respectively [2] - Emerging sectors like intelligent manufacturing and green finance are gaining momentum, with information system integration services and IoT technology services growing by 24.0% and 15.0% respectively [2]

Group 1: Military Industry Insights - The military industry is experiencing accelerated domestic prosperity and an opening international market, with a historical win rate of 70%-80% in July-August over the past decade [1][2] - The current military industry is at a critical juncture with the transition of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the preparation for the "15th Five-Year Plan," which is expected to release pent-up downstream demand significantly [3][4] - Major events such as military parades serve as important catalysts for the military sector, with historical data showing substantial returns leading up to such events [4] Group 2: Global Military Spending Trends - Global military spending is on the rise, with Japan planning to invest 43 trillion yen (approximately 290 billion USD) from FY2023 to FY2027, marking a 63.5% increase compared to previous years [9] - South Korea's defense budget is set to increase to 80 trillion won (approximately 60 billion USD) by 2028, reflecting a 7% annual growth rate [9] - The European Union is mobilizing 800 billion euros for defense investments, while the U.S. defense budget is projected to exceed 1 trillion USD for the first time in FY2026 [9] Group 3: Technology Sector Analysis - The AI technology sector is currently positioned low in terms of market valuation, with potential for further recovery and expansion [12][18] - The TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) sector has shown signs of recovery, becoming a prominent market driver [12] - Significant profit upgrades have been observed in various AI sub-sectors, particularly in upstream computing power and downstream applications such as financial technology and drones [18][19]

Core Viewpoint - Service consumption is becoming a crucial engine for driving domestic demand and promoting high-quality economic development in China, with a notable increase in its share of overall consumption [1][2]. Group 1: Service Consumption Trends - Service consumption is a key indicator of residents' quality of life and a window into the internal vitality of the economy, encompassing various sectors such as dining, accommodation, home services, elderly care, entertainment, education, and healthcare [2]. - The shift from survival-oriented to development-oriented and enjoyment-oriented consumption is accelerating, indicating a growing demand for diverse and higher-quality services [2][3]. - In 2022, China's service retail sales grew by 6.2% year-on-year, outpacing goods retail sales by 3 percentage points, highlighting the increasing importance of service consumption in driving domestic demand [3]. Group 2: Opportunities and Challenges - With China's per capita GDP exceeding $13,000, the country is entering a rapid growth phase for service consumption, with significant potential for expansion compared to developed nations where service industry value added to GDP has consistently remained above 60% [3]. - The existing consumer rights protection system is more focused on goods consumption, leading to challenges in adapting regulatory frameworks to the evolving service consumption landscape [3][4]. - The characteristics of service consumption, such as simultaneous supply and demand, difficulty in quantifying service outcomes, and irreversible service processes, complicate consumer rights protection and regulatory oversight [4]. Group 3: Recommendations for Improvement - To build a "service-friendly" rights protection system, it is essential to consider the unique characteristics of service consumption, closely monitor new trends, and anticipate potential consumer risks [4]. - Encouraging innovation while optimizing regulation can help elevate service consumption to be more diverse, high-quality, and standardized, ultimately better meeting the consumption needs of the populace [4].

Core Viewpoint - The technology sector has recently shown signs of recovery from its bottom position, remaining in a high cost-performance range, with overseas uncertainties easing and risk appetite improving, leading to significant gains in the overseas technology market, which will reflect on the A-share technology growth sector [1][7]. Group 1: Current Position and Cost-Performance of the Technology Growth Sector - The technology growth sector is expected to shift back towards technology growth as the main market line in June, with signs of recovery from the bottom observed [1]. - Various indicators such as crowding degree, rolling return difference, trading volume proportion, and calendar effect suggest that the technology sector has risen from its bottom position and remains in a high cost-performance range [1][3][6]. - The crowding degree indicates that while some technology sub-sectors are beginning to recover from their bottom levels, most remain at relatively low levels [1]. - The rolling return difference between TMT and the overall A-share market has quickly repaired to below 0%, still far below the 10% historical peak, indicating further recovery potential as the technology growth trend solidifies [3]. - Trading volume proportion for TMT has rebounded to around 30%, up from historical lows of 22%-23%, but still significantly below the 40%-50% levels seen during previous TMT market peaks [6]. Group 2: Focus Areas in the Technology Sector - The AI industry chain is highlighted as a key focus area, with attention on upstream self-controlled computing power and downstream application innovation [14][17]. - Upstream areas to watch include GPU, optical modules, PCB, and IDC (computing power leasing), while midstream focuses on AI agents, SASS, industry application software, and basic/general software [14][17]. - Downstream sectors include humanoid robots, online education, fintech, virtual reality, and digital marketing, which are expected to see significant growth [14][20]. - The upstream computing power sector is identified as having strong certainty in its prosperity, benefiting from the current AI industry trend, while downstream application innovations are expected to drive demand growth for upstream computing power [17][20]. Group 3: Calendar Effects and Upcoming Events - Historical calendar effects indicate that June typically sees a relatively high success rate for the technology sector, with significant industry catalysts expected to drive performance [8]. - Key upcoming events in June include the release of new gaming consoles, AI conferences, and major tech company developer conferences, which are anticipated to provide further momentum for the sector [13].

Group 1 - The most valuable Chinese company listed on US exchanges is Alibaba, which is also one of the largest IPOs of the century, with a market cap of $285 billion, having increased 13 times since its IPO [2][3] - Pinduoduo ranks second, valued at approximately half of Alibaba, and is an online retailer that started in the agricultural sector [2] - NetEase, the oldest among the top 30 US-listed Chinese companies, was established in 2000 and is the largest email service provider in China, expanding into gaming, music streaming, and online education [2][3] Group 2 - There has been a resurgence of Chinese IPOs in the US after a two-year lull due to geopolitical tensions and security concerns, with 48 new Chinese companies listed since January 2024, most of which are small with an average IPO size of $50 million [3] - The top 30 Chinese companies listed in the US have a combined market cap of $873 billion, which is less than half of Apple's market cap [4]