Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Views - The return of everyday dining and the rise of home-cooked meals are significant trends, with the market for casual dining exceeding 1.2 trillion RMB, emphasizing high cost-performance [5][58] - The creator economy, particularly in the music streaming sector, is experiencing stable growth, with platforms enhancing their bargaining power through non-music content [22][24] - The casual dining market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% from 2023 to 2028, reaching 55.87 billion RMB by 2028 [56][58] Summary by Sections 1. Trend in Casual Dining - The average spending on Chinese dining has decreased from 87.6 RMB in 2023 to 79.2 RMB in 2024, a decline of 9.6% [53][55] - The casual dining market is characterized by a shift towards high cost-performance and practicality, with a significant increase in home cooking frequency [53][56] - The market for affordable casual dining (under 100 RMB per meal) is the largest segment, accounting for 88.7% of the total dining market, with a current size of 36.18 billion RMB [56][58] 2. Creator Economy and Music Streaming - The global music streaming market is projected to reach over 20.4 billion USD in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 7.3% [27][30] - Subscription users in the music streaming sector are expected to grow to 263 million in 2024, reflecting an increase of 11% year-on-year [30] - Spotify's market penetration in emerging markets is driving user growth, with a CAGR of 35% from 2021 to 2025 [26][30] 3. Trends in Toy and Creator Economy - The online sales of trendy toys in June 2025 reached 1.348 billion RMB, with a year-on-year growth of 16% [12][14] - The sales of blind boxes and plush toys showed strong performance, with blind boxes growing by 109% year-on-year [12][13] - The creator economy is bolstered by the growth of non-music content, enhancing platforms' bargaining power [22][24] 4. Beauty and Personal Care Market - The skincare market on Tmall has seen a concentration increase, with the top 20 brands accounting for 46.2% of the total GMV [66] - Domestic brands have seen a decline in both quantity and market share, while international brands have experienced double-digit growth [66][67]

Group 1 - The report highlights a significant increase in instant retail orders, with Meituan's daily orders surpassing 120 million, driven by seasonal demand and substantial subsidies from platforms like Taobao [1][8][9] - Taobao Flash Sale has initiated a 50 billion yuan subsidy plan to stimulate consumer and merchant engagement, resulting in a remarkable increase in order volumes for participating brands [2][9] - The report notes that the baby and personal care product sectors have seen a strong response in a recent recruitment drive, with over 13,000 companies signing up, indicating robust interest from major industry players [3][11] Group 2 - The report provides insights into the performance of the Hong Kong stock market, with the Hang Seng Index declining by 1.52% and the Hang Seng Technology Index down by 2.34% during the week [15][18] - It mentions the performance of Chinese concept stocks in the US market, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index showing a slight increase of 0.17% [23][24] - The report discusses the ongoing trends in the restaurant and tourism sectors, highlighting the expansion of various brands and the impact of new financing initiatives on the hospitality industry [34][41]