Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The new materials sector is a crucial direction for the chemical industry, currently experiencing rapid growth in downstream demand. With policy support and technological breakthroughs, domestic new materials are expected to accelerate towards long-term growth. The report emphasizes that "one generation of materials supports one generation of industry," highlighting the foundational role of the new materials industry in supporting other sectors [4][14]. - The report identifies key areas for investment, including electronic information, aerospace, new energy, biotechnology, and energy conservation and environmental protection, focusing on companies with strong upstream supply chains, research capabilities, and excellent management [4]. Summary by Sections Electronic Information Sector - Focus on semiconductor materials, display materials, and 5G materials [5]. - As of December 25, 2025, the 5G user penetration rate in China has increased from 15% to 83.9%, indicating significant advancements in information infrastructure [6][23]. Aerospace Sector - Key materials include PI films, precision ceramics, and carbon fibers [7]. New Energy Sector - Focus on photovoltaic materials, lithium-ion batteries, proton exchange membranes, and hydrogen storage materials [9]. - The National Development and Reform Commission aims for a total installed capacity of 15 million kilowatts for solar thermal power by 2030, with costs comparable to coal power [10]. Biotechnology Sector - Focus on synthetic biology and scientific services [11]. - Shanghai's action plan aims for breakthroughs in synthetic biological food creation by 2027, enhancing food manufacturing levels and establishing a robust innovation ecosystem by 2030 [12]. Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Sector - Focus on adsorption resins, membrane materials, and biodegradable plastics [13]. - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released a directory of major environmental protection technologies and equipment, showcasing typical cases across eight major environmental fields [14]. Key Companies and Profit Forecasts - The report lists several key companies with their stock prices and earnings per share (EPS) forecasts for 2024, 2025, and 2026, along with their investment ratings, indicating a positive outlook for many companies in the new materials sector [15].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the aluminum industry [1]. Core Views - The aluminum market is experiencing a seasonal inventory accumulation due to weak demand, while macroeconomic conditions remain supportive for aluminum prices [10]. - The report emphasizes the need for mergers and acquisitions among alumina companies to enhance competitiveness amid high inventory levels [10]. Summary by Sections 1. Prices - As of December 26, the average price of A00 aluminum in Changjiang was 22,060.0 CNY/ton, up 220.0 CNY/ton week-on-week, and up 2,210.0 CNY/ton year-on-year [20]. - The LME three-month aluminum closing price was 2,956.5 USD/ton, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 220.0 CNY/ton [14]. 2. Production - In November 2025, the production of electrolytic aluminum was 3.637 million tons, a decrease of 106,000 tons month-on-month and a decrease of 66,000 tons year-on-year [49]. - The production of alumina in November 2025 was 7.439 million tons, down 346,000 tons month-on-month but up 152,000 tons year-on-year [49]. 3. Inventory - As of December 25, the inventory of electrolytic aluminum ingots in major domestic consumption areas was recorded at 617,000 tons, an increase of 39,000 tons week-on-week [7]. - The report notes that the inventory of bauxite at alumina plants increased to 55.411 million tons, indicating a high inventory level despite tight domestic supply [8]. 4. Key Companies and Earnings Forecast - China Hongqiao (1378.HK) is rated "Buy" with an expected EPS of 2.25 CNY for 2024, 2.54 CNY for 2025, and 2.77 CNY for 2026 [5]. - Tianshan Aluminum (002532.SZ) is also rated "Buy" with an expected EPS of 0.96 CNY for 2024, 1.00 CNY for 2025, and 1.27 CNY for 2026 [5]. - Other companies such as Shenhuo Co. (000933.SZ), China Aluminum (601600.SH), and Yun Aluminum (000807.SZ) are similarly rated "Buy" with positive earnings forecasts [5].

Report Information - Report Date: December 28, 2025 [1] - Analysts: Yan Ziqi, Hong Ziyan [2] - Report Title: Bond Research Weekly: Insurance Funds Rush to Allocate 30-Year Treasury Bonds [2] Report Core Issues - Recent bond market performance review [5] - Recent institutional behavior changes [5] - Outlook for the subsequent bond market [5] Investment Highlights - The recent bond market has been volatile, with the 10-year Treasury bond yield hovering around 1.83%. The loose funding situation is notable at the end of the year, with funding rates remaining low and interbank lending volume above 5 trillion yuan [6][11] - In the short term, the 30Y - 10Y term spread may stabilize. Insurance institutions have significantly increased their bond purchases in the secondary market in the past two weeks, becoming the largest buyers of 30-year Treasury bonds and stabilizing their performance [6][11] - This phenomenon may be related to the "Insurance Company Asset - Liability Management Measures (Draft for Comment)", and it is also possible that insurance institutions are optimizing liquidity indicators at the end of the year. Attention should be paid to whether they become net sellers after the New Year [6][11] - In terms of trading structure, large banks mainly bought 10-year and shorter Treasury bonds, joint-stock banks took profits, securities firms mainly bought 5 - 10Y Treasury bonds, and public funds preferred 10Y China Development Bank bonds without significantly chasing 30-year Treasury bonds at the end of the year [6][12] - As of December 26, the median duration of medium - and long - term bond funds (including leverage) was 2.67 years, showing no significant change from December 22 [6][12] Section Summaries 1. This Week's Bond Market Review - The bond market was volatile, with the 10-year Treasury bond yield around 1.83%. The funding situation was loose, with rates low and interbank lending volume above 5 trillion yuan [11] - Insurance institutions increased bond purchases, becoming the largest buyers of 30-year Treasury bonds, which may be due to regulatory requirements and year - end optimization of indicators [11] 2. Bond Yield Curve Tracking 2.1 Key Maturity Interest Rates and Spreads - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the 1Y Treasury yield dropped 6.75bp to 1.29%, the 10Y dropped 0.39bp to 1.84%, and the 30Y dropped 1.79bp to 2.22% [13] - The 30Y - 10Y spread decreased 1.40bp to 38.57bp, and the 10Y CDB - 10Y Treasury spread increased 0.34bp to 14.41bp [13] 2.2 Treasury Bond Term Spreads - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the 3Y - 1Y spread rose 3.51bp to 7.55bp, the 5Y - 3Y rose 1.89bp to 23.21bp, etc. [16] 3. Bond Market Leverage and Funding Situation 3.1 Interbank Pledged Repurchase Balance - As of December 26, the balance rose 0.22 trillion yuan to 12.96 trillion yuan compared with December 22 [19] 3.2 Interbank Bond Market Leverage Ratio - As of December 26, the ratio increased 0.15pct to 107.79% compared with December 22 [22] 3.3 Pledged Repurchase Turnover - From December 22 to 26, the average daily turnover was 8.49 trillion yuan, with overnight turnover averaging about 7.49 trillion yuan and an overnight turnover ratio of 88.28% [25][26] 3.4 Interbank Funding Situation - From December 22 to 26, bank lending increased. As of December 26, large and policy banks' net lending was 4.91 trillion yuan, and joint - stock, city, and rural commercial banks' net lending was 0.58 trillion yuan [28] - As of December 26, DR001 was 1.2556%, DR007 was 1.5237%, R001 was 1.3450%, and R007 was 1.5264% [28] 4. Medium - and Long - Term Bond Fund Durations 4.1 Median Duration of Bond Funds - As of December 26, the median duration of medium - and long - term bond funds was 2.59 years (de - leveraged) and 2.67 years (including leverage), showing no change from December 22 [40] 4.2 Median Duration of Interest - Rate Bond Funds - As of December 26, the median duration of interest - rate bond funds (including leverage) was 3.72 years, down 0.01 year from December 22, and that of credit bond funds was 2.41 years, down 0.01 year [43] 5. Bond Lending Balance Changes - As of December 26, compared with December 22, the borrowing volume of 10Y CDB bonds fluctuated [47]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the automotive industry [1] Core Insights - The automotive sector is expected to face a decline in passenger car year-on-year growth by the end of 2025 due to high base effects and the temporary withdrawal of some local trade-in subsidies. However, the high-end market is anticipated to perform relatively better in 2026, particularly for domestic brands with quality offerings priced above 300,000 yuan [4][14] - The integration of Geely Auto and Zeekr has been completed, marking a new phase for Geely, which aims to enhance collaboration across technology, products, supply chains, manufacturing, marketing, and international resources [6][12][29] - The central government has confirmed the continuation of the "National Subsidy" policy for 2026, with multiple cities already beginning to deploy new trade-in platforms [6][12][30] Summary by Sections Passenger Vehicles - By the end of 2025, the year-on-year growth rate for passenger vehicles may decline due to high base effects and the temporary exit of some trade-in subsidies. The high-end market is expected to see better performance in 2026, with recommendations for companies like JAC Motors, Geely, Xpeng, Great Wall Motors, SAIC Motor, Li Auto, Seres, and BYD [4][14][15] Auto Parts - High-level intelligence is penetrating lower-priced models, benefiting related auto parts. Recommended companies include Huayang Group, Desay SV, Kobot, and Jingwei Hirain. Companies with strong operational cycles such as Fuyao Glass, Yinlun, Bojun Technology, Wuxi Zhenhua, Songyuan Safety, and Xingyu are also recommended [4][15] Commercial Vehicles - The demand for heavy trucks is expected to recover in 2025, with recommendations for companies like Weichai Power, Foton Motor, and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group. The bus sector is also expected to see growth in both domestic and export markets, with Yutong Bus as a leading recommendation [4][15] Market Performance - From December 22 to December 26, 2025, the automotive sector outperformed the Shanghai Composite Index, with the automotive index rising by 2.7% compared to the index's 1.9% increase. The passenger vehicle segment saw a 3.3% increase, while commercial vehicles remained stable [6][16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the coal mining industry [1] Core Insights - The coal mining industry is experiencing a tightening in production, with an increase in daily consumption at power plants and a narrowing decline in port coal prices [1][71] - The overall supply-demand situation shows slight improvement, but port inventories remain high, and transaction atmosphere has not significantly improved [71][14] - The report highlights the long-term upward trend in coal prices driven by factors such as rising labor costs, increased safety and environmental investments, and higher taxation by local governments [7][73] Summary by Sections 1. Thermal Coal - As of December 26, the price of thermal coal at northern ports is 672 RMB/ton, a week-on-week decrease of 31 RMB/ton, with the decline narrowing compared to the previous week [14][15] - Production capacity utilization in the Sanxi region decreased by 3.46 percentage points to 84.84% as of December 24, mainly due to mines completing or nearing their annual production tasks [21][71] - Daily consumption at six major power plants increased by 56,000 tons week-on-week, reaching 856,000 tons [23][71] 2. Coking Coal - The production capacity utilization rate for coking coal decreased by 0.36 percentage points to 82.6% from December 17 to December 24, due to ongoing production cuts [5][72] - The average customs clearance volume at the Ganqimaodu port increased by 75 trucks week-on-week, indicating stable import levels [42][72] - The price of main coking coal at ports remains stable at 1,740 RMB/ton as of December 26 [40][72] 3. Coke - The coke market is operating weakly, with the third round of price reductions implemented recently, leading to a short-term price adjustment [47][72] - The production capacity utilization rate for coke enterprises slightly increased by 0.03 percentage points to 74.35% [47][72] - The average profit per ton of coke has decreased to -18 RMB/ton, a week-on-week decline of 34 RMB/ton [53][72] 4. Investment Opportunities - The report suggests focusing on stable investment targets such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and Yanzhou Coal, which exhibit strong cash flow and high asset quality [7][73] - The coal mining sector is viewed as a high-dividend, cash-generating investment opportunity, especially in light of recent government support for state-owned enterprises [7][73]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Recommended" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report highlights a positive outlook on the recovery of lithium battery material prices and anticipates accelerated development in the sodium battery industry [3] - The electric power equipment sector has shown strong performance, with a 42.8% increase over the past 12 months, outperforming the CSI 300 index [4] - The report emphasizes the ongoing high demand for energy storage, with significant project signings and a robust pipeline for future installations [7] Summary by Sections Wind Power - Domestic land wind turbine bidding reached 9.64GW as of December 20, 2025, with major companies initiating large-scale procurement [5] - The report expects continued growth in installed capacity for 2026, driven by high demand and favorable bidding conditions [5] Photovoltaics - The photovoltaic industry chain has seen widespread price increases, with N-type polysilicon prices rising by 1.2% and N-type TOPCon battery prices increasing by 13.3% [6] - The report suggests that supply-side reforms are enhancing industry sentiment, with a positive outlook for profitability in 2026 [6] Energy Storage - China Power Construction Corporation signed contracts for energy storage projects totaling 50 billion yuan, with a significant number of projects in the pipeline [7] - The report anticipates strong growth in overseas energy storage demand, particularly in Europe and emerging markets [7] Lithium Batteries - Several leading lithium iron phosphate manufacturers are undergoing simultaneous production halts for maintenance, coinciding with a price increase trend in the industry [7] - The report indicates that improved supply-demand dynamics may lead to a recovery in prices and profitability for lithium iron phosphate manufacturers [7] Sodium Batteries - The sodium battery industry is entering a phase of deep development, with advancements in technology and market penetration [7] - The report highlights the growing demand for sodium batteries in various applications, including energy storage and commercial vehicles [7] AIDC (Artificial Intelligence Data Center) - ByteDance plans to invest $23 billion in artificial intelligence, which is expected to drive demand for AIDC infrastructure [8] - The report notes that the shift towards energy-intensive operations by tech giants is likely to increase the demand for power equipment [8] Electric Grid - Alphabet's acquisition of an energy developer marks a trend of tech companies investing in power infrastructure [8] - The report suggests that the growing demand for data centers will continue to drive the need for electric power equipment [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the humanoid robot industry, indicating a positive outlook on the sector's fundamentals and growth potential [1]. Core Insights - The humanoid robot industry is expected to experience significant growth, potentially opening up a market space broader than that of automobiles. This presents a crucial investment opportunity as the industry transitions from "0 to 1" [15]. - Recent developments include the initiation of listing guidance by Cloud Deep Technology and the establishment of a joint venture by Zhejiang Rongtai and Weichuang Electric in Thailand, focusing on mechatronic components and intelligent drive systems [15]. - The report highlights ongoing product iterations and rapid business collaborations within the humanoid robot sector, emphasizing the exploration of large-scale production and commercial applications [15]. Summary by Sections Industry Dynamics - Qianjue Technology completed nearly 100 million RMB in Pre-A++ financing, aimed at technology R&D and global commercialization [2]. - Noyiteng Robotics announced the completion of Pre-A+ financing, raising several hundred million RMB cumulatively [2]. - Cloud Deep Technology has officially started its listing guidance with CITIC Securities as the advisory firm, focusing on quadruped and humanoid robots [3]. - UBTECH announced a strategic acquisition of 43% of Fenglong shares at a price of 17.72 RMB per share, totaling approximately 1.665 billion RMB [4][7]. Market Performance - The electric equipment sector has shown strong performance with a 1-month increase of 5.1%, a 3-month increase of 5.8%, and a 12-month increase of 42.8%, outperforming the CSI 300 index [5]. Key Companies to Watch - Companies with core component expertise and active involvement in humanoid robotics include Sanhua Intelligent Control, Top Group, Zhongjian Technology, Zhejiang Rongtai, and others [15].

Core Insights - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the automotive industry, emphasizing that there are opportunities despite potential challenges in 2026 [1][2] - The automotive sector showed a 20% increase over the past 12 months, outperforming the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index, which increased by 16.8% [3] Group 1: Industry Overview - The automotive industry is expected to experience a strong performance in commercial vehicles while passenger vehicles may face challenges in 2026 [4] - The report highlights that the passenger vehicle market in 2025 was supported by trade-in policies, leading to stable performance, but anticipates pressure on total volume in 2026 [4] - The heavy truck segment is projected to see positive growth in 2026, driven by domestic demand recovery and increased exports [4] Group 2: Opportunities in Passenger Vehicles - The report identifies a significant opportunity in the high-end passenger vehicle market, particularly for models priced above 300,000 yuan, which is expected to continue to grow [4][5] - Domestic brands are anticipated to make substantial advancements in the high-end market with new models launching in 2026 [5] Group 3: Heavy Truck Market Insights - The heavy truck market is expected to benefit from a recovery in domestic demand and a favorable export environment, with wholesale volumes projected to grow positively in 2026 [4][5] - The report notes that the penetration rate of electric heavy trucks may stabilize in 2026 after significant increases in 2025, which could positively impact profitability [5] Group 4: Smart Driving and Technology - The report discusses the acceleration of high-level autonomous driving technology penetrating lower-priced models, which is expected to drive volume growth in 2026 [5] - The introduction of new AI-driven cockpit technologies is anticipated to enhance the value of smart cabins, creating additional investment opportunities in related components [5] Group 5: Robotics Sector - The report indicates that the humanoid robotics sector is entering a new phase, with significant growth potential for leading manufacturers and their supply chains [5] - The collaboration between domestic and international manufacturers is expected to enhance production capabilities and technological advancements in humanoid robots [5] Group 6: Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Jianghuai Automobile, Top Group, and BYD, highlighting their potential in the evolving automotive landscape [6][9] - Specific recommendations for heavy truck manufacturers include China National Heavy Duty Truck Group and Weichai Power, which are expected to benefit from industry growth [6][9]

Group 1: Company Overview - Huayin Technology signed a significant framework procurement contract for special functional materials for aircraft fuselage, with a total contract value of 254 million yuan (including tax), effective until September 30, 2027 [4][3]. - The company's "one core and two wings" strategy is gradually being implemented, focusing on enhancing its market position as a key materials supplier in the aviation engine sector and expanding into high-end manufacturing fields [4][5]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 801 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.63%, but the net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 21.48% to 243 million yuan [5]. - The company's R&D investment reached 105 million yuan, a significant increase of 81.39% year-on-year, driven by an increase in R&D personnel and numerous ongoing projects [5][6]. Group 3: Market Position and Growth Potential - The company is expected to benefit from the domestic aerospace industry's growth cycle, with projected revenues of 1.282 billion, 1.746 billion, and 2.465 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, and net profits of 390 million, 611 million, and 847 million yuan [9]. - The company maintains a strong product portfolio, including various key new materials such as special functional materials, carbon fiber reinforced composites, and high-performance resin materials [4][5]. Group 4: Industry Insights - The computer industry is experiencing a shift towards high-speed interconnect protocols, which are crucial for scaling up capabilities in the era of large models, with NVLink leading the market [12][13]. - The penetration rate of liquid cooling in AI servers is expected to rise significantly, with projections indicating a market size of 16.5 billion USD by 2026, driven by the increasing power consumption of chips [20][21].

Group 1 - Investment Rating: Buy (Initiating Coverage) [1] - The report highlights the "Four Highs" advantages of the company: high profitability, high dividends, high capacity growth, and high equity incentives [7] - The company has maintained a leading ROE from 2018 to 2024, primarily due to a high sales net profit margin averaging 36.97% [21] Group 2 - The company is a private enterprise integrated in coal production, transportation, and sales, with a high and stable dividend payout ratio [9][11] - The company has a current production capacity of 6.5 million tons of thermal coal and is expanding its capacity with two coking coal mines under construction [7][42] - The company has announced a total dividend of 657.68 million HKD for 2025, resulting in a dividend yield of 6.56% based on the market capitalization as of December 23 [7][32] Group 3 - The company’s revenue for 2025 is projected to be 5,406.45 million HKD, with a net profit of 1,288.04 million HKD, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 38.95% [7] - The company’s cash flow generation capability is superior to its peers, with a cash flow ratio averaging 33.47% from 2020 to 2025H1 [27] - The company’s coal sales price for 5,000 kcal thermal coal is higher than that of major coal enterprises, with a price of 666 HKD per ton in 2024 [47]