Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Increase" for the industry [4] Core Insights - The basic chemical sector is experiencing a configuration opportunity, with the index declining by 59.5% from a peak of 9565.18 points in September 2021 to a low of 3876.11 points in February 2024 [1] - The construction project growth rate in the chemical industry has turned negative at -7.3% by Q1 2025, indicating a slowdown [1] - The basic chemical index saw a cumulative increase of 12.6% from July 11 to August 22, 2024, while the petroleum and petrochemical index rose by 5.6% during the same period [1] - Institutional holdings in the basic chemical sector peaked in Q3 2021 at 6.69%, but have since declined to 3.72% by Q2 2025 [1] Summary by Sections AI for Science and Material Development - The report emphasizes the importance of AI for Science (AI4S) in revolutionizing material development, particularly through the use of molecular dynamics (MD) and density functional theory (DFT) [2] - The development of algorithm chip-based atomic-level computing APU chips by Dao Technology is highlighted, which significantly improves computational power and reduces energy consumption [2] - Dao Technology's subsidiary, Hexi, is building an AI4S intelligent computing center to support material research [2] Investment Opportunities in AI4S - AI4S is rapidly penetrating the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, with 41 license-out transactions in the Chinese innovative drug sector in Q1 2025, totaling $36.929 billion [3] - AI is expected to replace traditional drug development processes, significantly speeding up research and reducing costs [3] - The report identifies potential investment opportunities in AI4S-related materials, including perovskite, solid-state batteries, semiconductor materials, and more [3] Key Stocks - The report lists key stocks with a "Buy" rating, including Dongyangguang, Jingtai Holdings, Zhongyan Dadi, and Weixing Chemical, with projected earnings per share (EPS) and price-to-earnings (PE) ratios provided for 2024 to 2027 [7]