Market Overview - The market experienced fluctuations with a total trading volume of 2.28 trillion yuan, an increase of 128.3 billion yuan compared to the previous trading day, with over 4600 stocks declining [1][2] - The insurance, brain-computer interface, digital currency, and electric motor sectors saw the highest gains, while military, CPO, copper foil, and lithium mine sectors faced the largest declines [1] Monetary Policy - The People's Bank of China announced a 500 billion yuan reverse repurchase operation to maintain liquidity in the banking system, with a term of six months [1] Industry Insights - The gaming sector is gaining attention, with Chinese gaming companies' self-developed games generating actual sales revenue of 9.501 billion USD in the first half of the year, marking an 11.07% year-on-year increase [2] - The gaming industry is transitioning from product output to ecosystem building, with technological innovation, cultural integration, and industry chain collaboration becoming key competitive factors [2] - Long-term prospects for the gaming sector remain positive, with expectations for valuation recovery and improvement in fundamentals due to stable policy expectations and the entry of new games [2] Analyst Perspectives - CICC's report suggests that the current market resembles an "enhanced version of 2013," with small-cap and growth styles prevailing, and overall performance expected to be better than in 2013 [1] - The report recommends focusing on sectors with high prosperity and verified performance, such as AI, computing power, innovative pharmaceuticals, military, and non-ferrous metals [1] - Long-term trends indicate a preference for heavyweight leading stocks, while mid-cap thematic stocks may see some recovery opportunities [2]

Core Insights - The China International Digital Entertainment Industry Conference (CDEC) was held in Shanghai on July 31, highlighting significant growth in the domestic gaming market in the first half of the year [1] Market Performance - The actual sales revenue of the domestic gaming market reached 168 billion yuan in the first half of the year, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.08% [1] - The gaming user base grew to nearly 679 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 0.72% [1] Self-Developed Games - The actual sales revenue from self-developed games in the domestic market was 140.45 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 19.29% [1] - The overseas revenue from self-developed games amounted to 9.501 billion USD, with a year-on-year growth of 11.07% [1] Key Overseas Markets - In the overseas market for self-developed mobile games, the United States accounted for 31.96%, Japan for 16.20%, and South Korea for 7.47%, collectively representing 55.63% of the total [1] - The combined market share of Germany, the UK, and France was 8.78%, indicating Europe remains an important region for Chinese game exports [1] Market Segmentation - Mobile games generated actual sales revenue that increased year-on-year, holding a dominant market share of 74.59% [1] - Client-based games also saw revenue growth, accounting for 21.07% of the market [1] - Web games represented a smaller share at 1.31% [1] - The actual sales revenue of the Chinese console game market reached 1.034 billion yuan, with a significant year-on-year increase of 29.78% [1]

Core Insights - The Chinese gaming market achieved actual sales revenue of 168 billion yuan in the first half of 2023, marking a year-on-year growth of 14.08%, setting a new record [1] - The user base for games reached approximately 679 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.72%, also a historical high [1] - The growth in market revenue and user base is attributed to several factors, including the successful launch of new games, the steady performance of established games, and the strong growth of esports and mini-program games [1] Revenue Breakdown - Actual sales revenue from self-developed games in the domestic market reached 140.45 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 19.29% [1] - The overseas market for self-developed games generated actual sales revenue of 9.501 billion USD, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 11.07% [1] - The distribution of overseas revenue from self-developed mobile games shows that the United States accounts for 31.96%, Japan for 16.2%, and South Korea for 7.47%, collectively representing 55.63% of the total [1] Market Segmentation - The mobile gaming market generated actual sales revenue of 125.31 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 16.55% [2] - The client game market achieved actual sales revenue of 35.40 billion yuan, growing by 4.86% year-on-year [2] - The console game market saw actual sales revenue of 1.03 billion yuan, with a significant year-on-year growth of 29.78% [2] - The web game market, however, experienced a decline, with actual sales revenue of 2.20 billion yuan, down by 5.87% [2] Esports and Mini-Programs - The esports gaming market reached actual sales revenue of 80.65 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.64% [2] - The two-dimensional mobile game market reported actual sales revenue of 14.58 billion yuan, showing a decline of 8% [2] - The mini-program gaming market achieved actual sales revenue of 23.28 billion yuan, with a remarkable year-on-year growth of 40.2% [2] - Within the mini-program market, in-app purchases generated 15.30 billion yuan, accounting for 65.7% of the revenue, while advertising revenue contributed 7.97 billion yuan, making up 34.3% [2]

Core Insights - The Chinese gaming market achieved a record actual sales revenue of 168 billion yuan in the first half of 2023, marking a year-on-year growth of 14.08% [1] - The number of gaming users reached approximately 679 million, reflecting a growth of 0.72% year-on-year, also a historical high [1] - The growth in market revenue and user base is attributed to several factors, including the successful launch of new games, the steady performance of established games, and the strong growth of esports and mini-program games [1] Market Segmentation - The actual sales revenue of the mobile gaming market in China was 125.31 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 16.55% [2] - The client game market generated 35.40 billion yuan, growing by 4.86% year-on-year, while the console game market saw a significant increase of 29.78%, reaching 1.03 billion yuan [2] - The web game market, however, experienced a decline, with actual sales revenue of 2.20 billion yuan, down by 5.87% [2] Esports and Other Segments - The esports gaming market achieved actual sales revenue of 80.65 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 16.64% [3] - The two-dimensional mobile game market saw a decline in revenue, totaling 14.58 billion yuan, down 8% year-on-year, attributed to factors such as slowing revenue growth of leading games and a lack of innovation [3] - The mini-program gaming market reported actual sales revenue of 23.28 billion yuan, with a remarkable growth of 40.2% year-on-year, where in-app purchases accounted for 65.7% of the revenue [3]

Core Insights - The ChinaJoy event is set to open in Shanghai on July 31, 2025, with the China International Digital Entertainment Industry Conference (CDEC) kicking off the festivities [1] - The report released during the conference indicates that the domestic game market achieved actual sales revenue of 168 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 14.08% [1] - The number of game users in China reached approximately 679 million, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase of 0.72% [1] Industry Performance - The actual sales revenue from self-developed games in the domestic market for the first half of 2025 was 140.45 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 19.29% [3] - The overseas market for self-developed games generated actual sales revenue of 9.50 billion USD, with a year-on-year growth of 11.07% [3] - The primary overseas markets for self-developed mobile games include the United States (31.96%), Japan (16.20%), and South Korea (7.47%) [3] Market Segmentation - In the domestic market, mobile games accounted for 74.59% of actual sales revenue, while client games made up 21.07% and web games only 1.31% [3] - The small program game market in China showed remarkable performance, with actual sales revenue reaching 23.28 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 40.20% [4] - Among the revenue from small program games, in-app purchases generated 15.30 billion yuan (65.70%), while advertising revenue accounted for 7.97 billion yuan (34.30%) [4] Future Outlook - The domestic game market is expected to continue its growth trend in the second half of 2025, with a focus on protecting minors and expanding the positive impact of the gaming industry [4]