Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the communication industry [11]. Core Insights - In the 46th week of 2025, the communication sector experienced a decline of 4.70%, ranking 32nd among major industries, while it has risen by 55.59% since the beginning of the year, ranking 2nd [2][4]. - Tower's Q3 performance validates the high demand for silicon photonic modules, with a $300 million investment to expand PIC capacity, expected to triple by the second half of 2026 [2][7]. - Global computing infrastructure continues to expand, with Anthropic announcing a $50 billion investment to build custom data centers in Texas and New York, and Microsoft unveiling its "planetary" AI super factory architecture [6][7]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The communication sector's performance in the 46th week of 2025 showed a 4.70% decline, while year-to-date, it has increased by 55.59% [2][4]. - Among companies with a market capitalization above 8 billion, the top gainers were Online and Offline (+46.6%), Sanwei Communication (+8.6%), and Cambridge Technology (+6.6%), while the biggest losers were Keda (-14.4%), Guodun Quantum (-14.3%), and Lian Te Technology (-12.0%) [4]. Company Performance - Tower's Q3 revenue reached $396 million, a year-on-year increase of 7%, with net profit at $54 million, up 15% [5]. - The silicon photonic business generated approximately $52 million in revenue in Q3, a 70% year-on-year increase, with an expected annual revenue exceeding $220 million, more than doubling from $105 million in 2024 [5]. - The company plans to invest an additional $300 million to expand PIC wafer capacity, with a total investment of $650 million, and anticipates revenue from the silicon photonic business to exceed $900 million in the future [5]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their sectors: - Operators: China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom - Optical Modules: Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Tianfu Communication - Liquid Cooling: Invec - Hollow Core Fiber: Fenghuo Communication, Hengtong Optic-Electric, Zhongtian Technology - Domestic Computing: Runze Technology, Guanghuan New Network, Aofei Data, Huafeng Technology, Guangxun Technology, ZTE, Unisplendour - AI Applications: Boshi Jie, Heertai, Tuobang Co., Yiyuan Communication, Meige Intelligent, Guanghetong - Satellite Applications: Huace Navigation, Haige Communication, Canqin Technology [7].

Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [6] Core Insights - The report emphasizes a strong outlook for the computing power industry chain, particularly in overseas markets where demand for AI-related services remains high. Domestic companies like Alibaba and ByteDance are expected to continue investing in AI, contributing to sustained growth in the AI sector and related AIDC industry chain [3][23]. - The report highlights the completion of the first phase of 6G technology trials in China, which has laid the groundwork for the second phase focusing on technical solution testing. This development is expected to enhance the country's 6G research and validation capabilities [2][18]. Summary by Sections 1. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy - Recommended stocks include: Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, Tianfu Communication, and Yuanjie Technology, with a focus on optical modules and devices [4][26]. - For switch server PCBs, recommended stocks are: Hudian Co., ZTE, and Unisplendour, with additional stocks suggested for attention [4][26]. - Low valuation and high dividend stocks include China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom [4][26]. - AIDC and cooling solutions are highlighted with recommendations for Yingweike and Runze Technology [4][26]. - AIGC applications and edge computing power stocks recommended include Guohua Communication and Meige Intelligent [4][26]. 2. Offshore Wind and Submarine Cables & Intelligent Driving - Recommended stocks in the submarine cable sector include Hengtong Optic-Electric and Zhongtian Technology [5][27]. - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong offshore recovery potential, such as Huace Navigation and Weisheng Information [5][27]. - For intelligent driving, attention is drawn to module and terminal manufacturers like Guohua Communication and Meige Intelligent [5][27]. 3. Commercial Aerospace - The report notes the rapid development of low-orbit satellites and recommends stocks like Huace Navigation and Haige Communication [6][28]. - Additional stocks for consideration include Chengchang Technology and Zhenlei Technology [6][28]. 4. Market Performance Review - The communication sector experienced a decline of 4.90% in the week of November 10-14, underperforming against the CSI 300 index [29][30]. - Notable stock movements included significant gains for companies like Online Offline and Zhongfu Tong, while declines were observed in stocks like Guodun Quantum and Shiyun Circuit [31][32].

Core Viewpoint - Microsoft has officially launched its first "AI Super Factory," connecting data centers across states to create a distributed computing cluster, marking a shift towards a networked collaborative era in AI infrastructure [1][3]. Group 1: AI Super Factory Concept - The "AI Super Factory" integrates geographically dispersed data centers into a virtual supercomputer, differing from traditional data center designs [5]. - This distributed network connects multiple sites, consolidating advanced GPUs, EB-level storage, and millions of CPU cores to support future AI model training with trillions of parameters [5][6]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Technology - The new data center in Atlanta spans 85 acres with over 1 million square feet designed specifically for AI workloads [6]. - Key features include a high-density architecture, advanced chip systems with NVIDIA GPUs, an efficient liquid cooling system, and high-speed internal connectivity [7][8]. Group 3: Network and Power Distribution - Microsoft has deployed 120,000 miles of dedicated fiber optic cables to create a high-speed network for AI traffic, ensuring data transmission at near-light speed [9]. - The decision to build across states is driven by land and power supply considerations, allowing for distributed power demand and avoiding overloading any single grid [9]. Group 4: Competitive Landscape - Microsoft’s "AI Super Factory" is a strategic asset in the escalating competition for AI computing power, with plans to double its data center footprint in the next two years to meet surging demand [4][10]. - Competitors like Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Oracle are also ramping up their infrastructure investments, indicating a broader industry trend towards massive AI-related capital expenditures [10].