Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market's technology sector is experiencing increased volatility due to concerns over changes in tax burdens for internet businesses like gaming and advertising, following the Ministry of Finance's recent announcement on VAT guidelines [1] - The document clarifies existing VAT laws without making substantial adjustments to the tax burdens for modern service industries, indicating that discussions around a 9% tax rate change primarily relate to adjustments in basic telecom services rather than direct impacts on core internet platform businesses [1] - Positive developments in the artificial intelligence industry continue, with Microsoft reporting that its Microsoft 365 Copilot paid seats have reached 15 million, marking a record high for quarterly growth [1] Group 2 - Alibaba has launched Qwen3-Max-Thinking, which matches international standards in reasoning capabilities, while the release of models like DeepSeek-OCR 2 reflects ongoing advancements by domestic firms in reasoning and tool utilization [1] - The upcoming release of new models and applications around the Spring Festival, along with the further disclosure of overseas cloud providers' financial reports, is expected to enhance the investment value of Hong Kong's internet sector [1] - The E Fund Internet ETF (513040) focuses on core internet assets within the Hong Kong Stock Connect, with a product scale of approximately 9.8 billion, providing a tool for long-term investment opportunities in the Hong Kong internet sector [2]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the sector, including Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Tianfu Communication, among others [11]. Core Insights - The transition to the "Agent" era is accelerating, with AI agents like Clawdbot and Claude Excel evolving from simple conversational tools to essential productivity tools, significantly increasing demand for cloud computing resources [1][20]. - The AI application landscape is fundamentally shifting from simple interactions to deep integration into work processes, marking a new paradigm where AI becomes a core executor in workflows [2][21]. - The emergence of AI agents is driving a qualitative change in underlying computing power demand, as these agents transition from auxiliary tools to autonomous entities [3][22]. - The competition for computing power is intensifying, with rising cloud service prices and continuous growth in capital expenditures (capex) from cloud providers, highlighting the increasing importance of scarce computing resources [4][23]. Summary by Sections Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on the computing power sector, particularly in optical communications, with recommended companies including Zhongji Xuchuang, Xinyi Sheng, and Tianfu Communication [14]. - It also highlights the importance of liquid cooling and edge computing platforms, recommending companies like Yingweike and Meige Intelligent [14]. Market Review - The communication sector has seen an increase, with optical communications performing particularly well, as evidenced by significant stock price increases for companies like Tianfu Communication and Zhongji Xuchuang [16][17]. Computing Power Demand - The report emphasizes that the new operational modes of AI agents lead to a dramatic increase in token consumption, necessitating high concurrency and continuous online capabilities from computing services [5][25]. - Major cloud providers like Google Cloud and Amazon AWS have announced price increases for their services, indicating a shift from a long-term trend of decreasing prices [10][23]. Key Companies and Performance - Zhongji Xuchuang and Xinyi Sheng have shown strong growth, with Zhongji Xuchuang maintaining its leading position in the industry [25]. - The report recommends monitoring the performance of companies involved in the computing power supply chain, including those in optical modules and liquid cooling sectors [25].

Group 1: Dollar and Economic Implications - The dollar index has fallen below a key technical level, reaching a four-year low, indicating a potential for further weakness in the intermediate term, with a target of 95.00 [2][5][10] - A weaker dollar enhances export competitiveness for U.S. companies, particularly benefiting the tech sector, which is heavily investing in AI [6][7][10] - The current economic environment is described as strong, with the economy "firing on all cylinders," although there are long-term concerns regarding the dollar's status as the reserve currency [9][10] Group 2: AI Investment Trends - The AI sector is experiencing significant momentum, with major funding initiatives, including SoftBank's aim to raise an additional $30 billion for OpenAI [14] - Companies like Anthropic are gaining attention for their rapid advancements in AI technology, which are expected to boost confidence and spending in the market [14][15] - The overall sentiment in the AI trade is bullish, with indications that spending trends are accelerating rather than slowing down [15]

Investment Rating - The report rates the computer industry as "Overweight," indicating that the industry is expected to outperform the overall market [9]. Core Insights - Clawdbot signifies a transition in AI product forms from "scene-level assistants" to "system-level Agent platforms," emphasizing comprehensive execution capabilities across tools and systems [3]. - The evolution of Agents is marked by a clear path from Skills to Claude Excel and Clawdbot, shifting market focus from model parameters to the ability to execute complex tasks and integrate external tools [3]. - Clawdbot's revolutionary aspect lies in its ability to understand high-level user intentions and autonomously break them down into ordered steps, enhancing automation in complex workflows [3]. - The deployment of system-level Agents faces challenges such as high complexity in enterprise deployment, data security concerns, and the need for improved stability and traceability across systems [3]. - The acceleration of Agent deployment does not imply the replacement of traditional software but rather positions Agents as intelligent interaction and automation hubs, enhancing overall efficiency [3]. Summary by Sections AI Application Key Companies Valuation - The report includes a valuation table for key AI application companies, detailing their market capitalization and projected net profits for 2024 to 2027, with notable companies such as Kingsoft Office, Yonyou Network, and Zhongkong Technology [4].