近日，中国电信在香港公布2025年中期业绩。上半年，中国电信全面拥抱人工智能，推动企业战略 由"云改数转"向"云改数转智惠"升级，持续推进企业高质量发展：经营收入为2715亿元，同比增长 1.3％，其中服务收入为2491亿元，同比增长1.2％；EBITDA为806亿元，同比增长4.9％；净利润为230 亿元，同比增长5.5％，每股基本净利润为0.25元。资本开支为342亿元。自由现金流为131亿元，同比增 长13.9％。 上半年，中国电信基础业务稳健增长，战略新兴业务快速发展：移动通信服务收入达1066亿元，同比增 长1.3％；固网及智慧家庭服务收入达641亿元，同比增长0.2％；移动用户4.33亿户，宽带用户达1.99亿 户，移动用户ARPU达46.0元，宽带综合ARPU达48.3元。产业数字化收入达749亿元，AIDC收入同比增 长7.4％。战新重点产品收入保持较快增长，天翼云收入达到573亿元；智能收入达到63亿元，同比增长 89.4％；安全收入达到91亿元，同比增长18.2％；视联网收入同比增长46.2％，卫星收入同比增长 20.5％，量子收入同比增长171.1％。 中国电信高度重视股东回报，不断强化 ...

Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, China Mobile reported operating revenue of 543.769 billion yuan, a decrease of 0.5% year-on-year, and a net profit of 84.235 billion yuan, an increase of 5.0% [1] - China Telecom achieved operating revenue of 269.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, and a net profit of 23 billion yuan, up 5.5% [1] - China Unicom's operating revenue was 200.202 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.5%, with a net profit of 6.349 billion yuan, an increase of 5.1% [1] Group 2: Dividend Distribution - China Mobile plans to distribute an interim dividend of 59.432 billion Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to approximately 54.199 billion yuan [1] - China Telecom intends to distribute a cash dividend of 0.1812 yuan per share, totaling around 16.581 billion yuan [1] - China Unicom plans to distribute approximately 3.477 billion yuan in dividends to shareholders [1] Group 3: AI Development - China Mobile's AI-related revenue reached several billion yuan, marking a significant growth phase since last year [2] - China Telecom reported intelligent revenue of 6.3 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 89.4% [2] - China Unicom is accelerating AI applications to enhance user experience and operational efficiency [2][3] Group 4: Capital Expenditure - China Mobile's capital expenditure for the first half of the year was 58.4 billion yuan, with a focus on computing power investments [4] - China Telecom completed capital expenditure of 34.2 billion yuan, with significant investments in mobile networks and digital industry [4] - China Unicom's capital expenditure was 20.2 billion yuan, a decrease of 15% year-on-year, with future investments expected to stabilize [5]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [1][43] Core Insights - The report highlights a continuous growth trend in the market, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 3.54% in July 2025, while the communication sector increased by 10.7% and the computer sector by 3.86% [5][12] - The AI industry is experiencing significant growth, with the scale of China's AI industry expected to exceed 700 billion yuan in 2024, maintaining a growth rate of over 20% [23] - The demand for AI computing power is surging, driven by the widespread adoption of AI applications, which is expected to sustain high market activity in China's AI computing sector [5][12] Summary by Sections Market Review - From July 1 to July 31, 2025, the communication sector saw a notable increase, with Nvidia receiving U.S. government approval to resume sales of its "special version" H20 chips to China [5][12] - The report indicates that the top ten domestic telecom server manufacturers include ZTE, Inspur, and others, with ZTE holding a market share of 20.51% [37][40] Communication Industry - The domestic telecom business revenue reached 162.95 billion yuan in June 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 4.86% [15][17] - The three major telecom operators are enhancing their AI capabilities, with significant investments in AI models and intelligent agents [6][23][29] Computer Industry - The domestic software industry reported revenues of 1,479.6 billion yuan in June 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 13.53% [30] - The report notes that the domestic server market is expected to grow rapidly over the next three years, driven by increasing demand for domestic servers and technological innovation [7][40]

Core Insights - The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) was recently held in Shanghai, where China Telecom AI Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. launched the world's first fully integrated self-developed Star Model-based smart wearable device, "Tianyi AI Smart Glasses" [1] - The product leverages China Telecom's cloud-network integration infrastructure and Star Model technology, creating a new paradigm for first-person intelligent interaction [1] - Tianyi AI Smart Glasses achieve full-stack empowerment of the Star Model in the smart wearable device sector, featuring capabilities such as 0.8-second instant capture and multimodal real-time translation [1] Product Features - The device includes a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and seven AI imaging algorithms, enabling 1440P HD vision synchronization [1] - It is equipped with a five-microphone array combined with the Star Voice Model for precise voice wake-up [1] - The glasses offer food recognition capabilities to analyze ingredients, calories, and nutrition, as well as a cultural tourism guide function that connects with multiple museum databases for professional exhibit explanations [1] Strategic Direction - China Telecom AI will continue to utilize the Star Model as an engine to deepen its "Artificial Intelligence +" strategy, promoting the deep integration of AI with various industries [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "Tianyi Cloud Xirang Cup" AI competition aims to promote innovation in artificial intelligence and cultivate young talent, with significant participation from universities across China [1][3]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition attracted over 3,800 teams nationwide since its launch in September 2024, culminating in 60 elite teams reaching the finals [1]. - The event is co-hosted by major organizations including China Telecom, Huawei, and various academic societies, highlighting its importance in the AI sector [1][3]. Group 2: Strategic Importance - China Telecom emphasizes the need for self-reliance in key technologies and aims to build a strong digital infrastructure, positioning Tianyi Cloud as a national cloud framework [3]. - The competition serves as a platform for collaboration between academia and industry, fostering talent development and innovation in AI [3][5]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - Tianyi Cloud has developed the "Xingchen" model, a trillion-parameter AI model based on domestically produced technology, and the Xirang integrated intelligent computing service platform [3][5]. - The competition demands high computing power and stable technology platforms, which Tianyi Cloud's Xirang platform is designed to meet [5]. Group 4: Future Prospects - The AI competition is seen as a "nurturing ground" for practical AI talents and an "accelerator" for building a domestic AI ecosystem, contributing to the development of China's AI industry [5].

Core Insights - Inner Mongolia is leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources and the "East Data West Computing" initiative to develop a comprehensive green computing industry chain, achieving a green electricity usage rate of 84.57% in its data centers [1][2] - By 2024, Inner Mongolia's cumulative installed capacity of renewable energy is expected to exceed 135 million kilowatts, surpassing that of coal-fired power, maintaining its leading position in multiple metrics such as total installed capacity and power generation [1][2] - The region is implementing policies to promote green computing, including the elimination of high-energy-consuming data centers and strict control over new data center energy consumption [2] Renewable Energy and Computing - Inner Mongolia's data centers are utilizing green electricity, with over 80% of their power sourced from renewable energy, significantly reducing electricity costs [1] - The region's computing power has reached 126,000 P, with intelligent computing accounting for 116,000 P, making it the largest in the country [2] - The use of advanced cooling technologies, such as the ultra-liquid cooling servers, has improved energy efficiency, reducing data center energy consumption [2] Artificial Intelligence and Innovation - Inner Mongolia is focusing on artificial intelligence innovation, training large models with parameters exceeding one trillion, and deploying AI applications across various sectors [3] - The integration of AI in agriculture, such as using the "Xingchen Model" for livestock counting, has significantly improved production efficiency [3] - The "green electricity + computing power + industry" model is accelerating the implementation of data storage and training scenarios, enhancing the region's economic development [3]

Core Insights - The China National Energy Group has launched the world's first trillion-level power generation model, "Qingyuan," which integrates 15 business domains and 75 key application scenarios in the power generation industry [1] - "Qingyuan" aims to address long-standing issues in the power generation sector, such as high safety risks, complex multi-energy coordination, and passive equipment maintenance [1] - The model has already been successfully applied in 13 scenarios and deployed 41 intelligent agents, showcasing its effectiveness in real-time decision-making [1] Group 1 - "Qingyuan" covers a comprehensive intelligent decision-making system that includes safety and environmental protection, electricity trading, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance [1] - The model demonstrated its predictive capabilities by forecasting a heavy rainfall event seven days in advance, allowing for timely flood management decisions [1] - Central enterprises are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence, with trillion-level models emerging across various industries [1] Group 2 - In December of last year, the State Grid released the "Guangming" multi-modal industry model, which serves the entire power industry chain [2] - In May, China Petroleum introduced the "Kunlun" model with 300 billion parameters, applicable across the oil and gas industry chain [2] - As of late March this year, central enterprises have deployed artificial intelligence in over 500 scenarios across key industries such as industrial manufacturing and energy power [2]

Core Viewpoint - The launch of the new Maigang 40 smartphone by China Telecom marks a significant advancement in AI capabilities, communication features, and overall user experience, positioning it as a strong contender in the budget smartphone market [1][15]. AI Capabilities - The Maigang 40 is equipped with the self-developed Xingchen large model by China Telecom, showcasing top-tier performance in the SuperCLUE benchmark, indicating a qualitative leap in AI smart experience [3][5]. - The AI features include an AI call assistant with fraud prevention, real-time subtitles, and summaries; an AI life assistant for tasks like document restoration and ID scanning; and an AI office assistant that transcribes meetings and generates summaries [5][9]. Communication Features - A standout feature is the dual-direction Tiantong satellite communication capability, allowing users to send messages and make calls in areas without ground network signals, providing reliable communication for outdoor adventurers and remote workers [9][11]. Design and Durability - The Maigang 40 features a lightweight and durable design, passing a 2-meter drop test and supporting a maximum weight of 65 kg, with certifications for its drop resistance and IP64 water resistance [11][13]. - The aesthetic design includes a unique camera module and three stylish color options, enhancing its visual appeal [15]. Battery and Charging - The smartphone houses a 6100mAh battery, offering extended usage times even in extreme temperatures, with capabilities for 38.7 hours of continuous calls and 18.5 hours of video playback [13]. - It supports 40W fast charging, allowing for significant battery recovery in just 15 minutes [13]. Market Positioning - The Maigang 40 is positioned as a versatile smartphone with a starting price of 1999 yuan, available for pre-order and set to officially launch on July 2 [15].

Core Viewpoint - The He Lin Ge Er New District in Hohhot is a key hub for the national "East Data West Computing" project, with over 80% of its data centers powered by green electricity, showcasing a commitment to sustainable energy in the digital economy [1][3]. Group 1: Data Center Development - The He Lin Ge Er New District hosts 46 data center projects with a total computing power of 91,000 P, of which 86,000 P is intelligent computing power [1][3]. - The district utilizes an integrated clean energy supply method combining wind, solar, and storage to provide green electricity, achieving over 80% usage in data centers [1][3]. - The local government aims for the green computing and AI industry to exceed 100 billion RMB by 2027, with a total computing power target of over 800,000 P [3][4]. Group 2: Artificial Intelligence Initiatives - The district is actively promoting AI industry development supported by green computing, with applications in various sectors such as industrial production, education, and agriculture [5][6]. - The Inner Mongolia Data Trading Center is accelerating the aggregation of regional industry data to build a cross-provincial data market [6]. Group 3: Business Environment and Infrastructure - The district has implemented innovative service systems to create a world-class business environment, including "zero-run" services for enterprises and expedited project approvals [8][9]. - Infrastructure improvements include the completion of a main road network and a 400G optical network connecting to major cities, enhancing interconnectivity for computing resources [9].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" investment rating for the communication industry [1] Core Insights - The 2025 World Mobile Communication Conference (MWC) focused on key themes such as 5G integration, AI, and satellite communication, highlighting significant advancements in the industry [15][49] - The communication sector has shown resilience, outperforming major indices like the CSI 300 and the ChiNext Index in both weekly and year-to-date performance [8][9] - Key companies to watch include China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom, with specific recommendations for various segments such as AI applications, satellite communication, and optical components [49][51] Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The communication industry consists of 124 listed companies with a total market capitalization of approximately 484.33 billion [3] - The sector's performance has been robust, with a 1.58% increase in the past week, outperforming the CSI 300 by 2.04 percentage points [8][9] MWC Highlights - Major announcements included the release of the "Agentic AI for Telco" white paper by China Mobile and several partners, outlining a framework for AI collaboration in telecommunications [15][16] - China Mobile introduced a series of AIoT products, emphasizing the integration of AI with IoT and satellite communications [21][22] - China Telecom showcased its cloud-network integration strategy, focusing on AI-driven applications across various sectors [25][27] Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include: - Telecom Operators: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom [51] - Optical Components: New Yisheng, Tianfu Communication, Zhongji Xuchuang [51] - Satellite Communication: Haige Communication, Shanghai Hanhua, Qiyi Er [51] - Equipment Manufacturers: Gongjin Co., Unisoc, ZTE, Ruijie Networks [51] - IoT Modules: Guanghetong, with a focus on AI applications [51]