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On February 28, the Humanoid Robot and Embodied AI Standardization (HEIS) Annual Conference was held in Beijing. As the first annual meeting since the establishment of the Humanoid Robot and Embodied AI Standardization Technical Committee under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in December 2025, the event brought together representatives from government, enterprises, research institutions, and investment sectors to discuss standardization efforts for the industry. The "Humanoid Robot and Embodied AI Standard System (2026 Edition)" was officially released during the conference. This marks China’s first top-level design of standards covering the entire industry chain and full life cycle of humanoid robots, signaling that the related industry has entered a new phase of standardized development.

[SMM Analysis: Space PV Stimulates Market Sentiment to Heat Up, Yet the Path to PV Commercialization Remains Long] On January 22, Musk strongly endorsed space PV during the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and disclosed key capacity plans. Musk stated that SpaceX and Tesla are simultaneously advancing solar capacity expansion, aiming to achieve an annual solar manufacturing capacity of 100 GW within the next three years to power ground-based data centers and space AI satellites. Following the earlier visit by Musk's SpaceX team to China to meet with Chinese PV enterprises, market sentiment in the PV sector further rose.

On June 7, Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. (NISCO) and Huoqiu County held a "15th Five-Year Plan" local government-enterprise cooperation exchange meeting at Jin'an Mining. Huo Shaobin, member of the Standing Committee of the Lu'an Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Huoqiu County Party Committee, and Huang Yixin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of NISCO, attended and delivered speeches. The meeting was chaired by Wei Nengwu, Deputy Secretary of the Huoqiu County Party Committee and County Magistrate. Mao Lingxia, Deputy County Magistrate of the Huoqiu County People's Government, heads of departments including the Huoqiu Economic Development Zone, the Huoqiu County National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the Huoqiu County Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, the Huoqiu County Bureau of Natural Resources, and Fanqiao Town, Wang Haiyong, member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee and Secretary to the Board of Directors of CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co., Ltd., and Shao Renzhi, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of NISCO and President of the New Industry Investment Group, also attended the meeting. Shang Wenhu, General Manager of Huoqiu County Limin Company, and Xu Weizhuo, Chairman and General Manager of Jin'an Mining, signed the transfer contract for the Fanqiao Iron Mine exploration right project. Jin'an Mining introduced the strategic development plan for the "15th Five-Year Plan." Huo Shaobin pointed out that the successful signing of the Fanqiao Iron Mine project is an important achievement of the joint efforts and shared vision for development between the local government and the enterprise. It will strongly promote the complementary advantages and resource sharing between the local government and the enterprise, inject strong momentum into further optimizing, strengthening, and expanding Jin'an Mining, and provide solid support for the high-quality economic and social development of Huoqiu County. All departments at various levels in the county should further strengthen safeguard measures, optimize service mechanisms, and strive to create a first-class business environment. It is necessary to improve the regular communication mechanism between the government and enterprises, implement a list-based management of services, efficiently and precisely promote the implementation of enterprise-benefiting policies, and provide solid guarantees for deepening the strategic cooperation between the local government and enterprises. Huang Yixin stated that Jin'an Mining achieved multiple historical operating indicators in 2024, opening up a new pattern of dual-main-business-driven development. The signing of the transfer contract for the Fanqiao Iron Mine exploration right has fulfilled NISCO's long-held aspiration for sustainable development in Huoqiu. He expressed heartfelt gratitude to the successive leadership teams that have supported the development of Jin'an Mining over the years. In recent years, Huoqiu's business environment has continued to improve, and the efficiency of government services has been constantly enhanced, actively addressing the concerns and difficulties of enterprises. NISCO Group and Jin'an Mining will live up to expectations, fulfill their missions, and take the lead, committed to building a world-class technology-oriented excellent enterprise and contributing new "NISCO strength" to the high-quality economic and social development of Huoqiu County. Accompanied by Huang Yixin and others, Huo Shaobin and his delegation conducted in-depth surveys and provided guidance at the Jin'an Mining Smart Center. On the same day, Jin'an Mining held the commissioning ceremony for the 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project. Huo Shaobin, member of the Standing Committee of the Lu'an Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Huoqiu County Party Committee, delivered a speech, and Huang Yixin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of NISCO, announced the official commissioning of the project. Xu Weizhuo, Chairman and General Manager of Jin'an Mining, chaired the ceremony. The 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project of Jin'an Mining is not only a vivid practice of Jin'an Mining's implementation of NISCO's "one body, three elements" large industrial ecosystem, but also an active response to the strategic deployment of the Huoqiu County Party Committee and County Government to focus on building an iron-based new material industrial cluster. This project is the first production line in China that uses ultra-pure iron powder as raw material to produce 9-series permanent magnet ferrite pre-sintered materials, filling a technological gap in this field and marking a milestone. In his speech, Huo Shaobin stated that the Jin'an Mining 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project is a brand-new starting point and a magnificent symphony. Huoqiu County will thoroughly implement the project of "consolidating the foundation and nurturing vitality," continuously improve the work style of officials, optimize the business environment, nurture the project's healthy growth, assist Jin'an Mining in becoming bigger and stronger, and wish Nanjing Iron & Steel Group Co., Ltd. (NISCO) prosperous development and continuous innovation. Huang Yixin expressed gratitude to the leaders and guests who witnessed the commissioning of the Jin'an Mining 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project and paid tribute to the participating construction units. He also introduced the development of NISCO and CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co., Ltd., as well as the latest developments in the mutually empowering development of Jin'an Mining's dual main businesses. He stated that Jin'an Mining will strive to become a world-class new materials company, making new contributions to Huoqiu's economic transformation and high-quality development. After the ceremony, the attendees jointly toured the production line of the 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project. On June 6, the Board of Directors of Jin'an Mining held its 2025 annual meeting. Huang Yixin, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of NISCO, Shao Renzhi, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of NISCO and President of New Industry Investment Group, as well as directors, supervisors, and members of the management team of Jin'an Mining attended the meeting, which was chaired by Xu Weizhuo, Chairman and General Manager of Jin'an Mining. The meeting focused on hearing reports on Jin'an Mining's "15th Five-Year Plan Strategic Planning Scheme," "2024 Annual Financial Final Accounts Report," and "2025 Annual Financial Budget Report." Huang Yixin stated that this year's Jin'an Mining Board of Directors meeting is a triple celebration: obtaining the exploration rights for the Fanqiao Iron Mine, the official commissioning of the 9-series permanent magnet ferrite ultra-pure iron powder pre-sintered material project, and Jin'an Mining achieving multiple historical milestones in 2024. Jin'an Mining's victory is a comprehensive one, which has also inspired the confidence of all officials and employees of Jin'an to dare to fight and win. Reviewing the past, Jin'an Mining has achieved six "leading the way and setting an example." First, leading the way and setting an example in innovation, breakthroughs, and creating history in production and operation; second, leading the way and setting an example in Party building and corporate culture construction; third, leading the way and setting an example in strategic guidance, planning, and implementation; fourth, leading the way and setting an example in incremental sustainable development; fifth, leading the way and setting an example in overall organizational and team building; sixth, leading the way and setting an example in the construction of a safe, happy, and green mine. For future development, Jin'an Mining must adhere to "five unwavering principles." First, it must unwaveringly achieve this year's profitability targets. Second, it must unwaveringly adhere to the strategy of developing iron-based new materials, while also firming up its determination to go public in the future. Third, it must unwaveringly promote the Fanqiao Mine to generate profits as soon as possible. Fourth, it must unwaveringly build a modern mine system. Fifth, it must unwaveringly advance the construction of the Party, corporate culture, and talent team development. Shao Renzhi expressed his congratulations to Jin'an Mining for acquiring the Fanqiao Iron Mine, which is a remarkable achievement for Jin'an. He emphasized the need to accelerate the pace of progress and achieve results as soon as possible. Since the last board meeting, Jin'an Mining's strategic positioning of "resources + new materials" has become more resolute and clearer. It must seize the development opportunities in new materials and live up to the resource endowment of "ginseng iron." The road ahead is long, and we must tread it steadily and securely. First, we must clearly plan the strategies and paths for what we want to accomplish during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. Second, we must advance strategic research on new materials, build a talented team suited to development, and coordinate the synergistic development of several sectors. Third, we must accelerate the construction of digital and intelligent mines. Fourth, we must firmly grasp and implement safety work, maintaining a cautious attitude at all times. Safety must always be kept in mind, and there can be no room for slackness.

Macro News 1. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that, at the invitation of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President Xi Jinping will attend the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 16 to 18. 2. Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting to deploy the replication and promotion of pilot measures in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, hear reports on the construction of a new model for real estate development and the promotion of high-quality housing, and study measures to optimize the centralised procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical consumables. 3. According to data from the People's Bank of China, at the end of May, the balance of broad money (M2) was 325.78 trillion yuan, up 7.9% YoY. The balance of narrow money (M1) was 108.91 trillion yuan, up 2.3% YoY. The balance of currency in circulation (M0) was 13.13 trillion yuan, up 12.1% YoY. Net cash injection in the first five months was 306.4 billion yuan. The increase in aggregate social financing in January-May was 18.63 trillion yuan, 3.83 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. RMB loans increased by 10.68 trillion yuan in the first five months. 4. On June 13, the People's Bank of China announced again that it would conduct 400 billion yuan of outright reverse repo operations on June 16 with a term of six months (182 days), indicating that the central bank would achieve a net injection for the entire month. 5. The World Trade Organization held the second annual meeting of the Council for Trade in Services in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 13. China pointed out the misleading narrative and erroneous logic of the US's "reciprocal tariff" and urged the US to comply with WTO rules, resolve differences through multilateral cooperation rather than unilateral measures, and jointly maintain the stability of the global trading system with all parties. 6. The New Zealand government's official website announced that starting from November 2025, Chinese passport holders entering New Zealand from Australia with valid Australian tourist, work, student, or family visas will be exempt from visa requirements for stays of up to three months. Industry News 1. Eight departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, are soliciting public comments on the "Guidelines for the Security of Outbound Automobile Data (2025 Edition)". Automobile data processors shall declare a security assessment for outbound data if they provide automobile data overseas under any of the following circumstances: (1) providing important data overseas; (2) cumulatively providing personal information (excluding sensitive personal information) of more than 1 million individuals overseas since January 1 of the current year; (3) cumulatively providing sensitive personal information of more than 10,000 individuals overseas since January 1 of the current year; (4) operators of critical information infrastructure providing personal information overseas; (5) other circumstances requiring a security assessment for outbound data as specified by relevant state regulations. 2. On the 15th, the official WeChat account of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang (RCCCK) published an article by He Jie, Chairman of the Shenzhen Municipal Committee of the RCCCK, discussing Shenzhen's new mission in comprehensive reform. He Jie stated that relevant departments in Shenzhen are currently formulating relevant listing rules, with the expectation of piloting the secondary listing of red-chip stocks, which will provide more convenient and efficient listing channels for science and technology innovation enterprises. He Jie emphasized that the blueprint for comprehensive reform "2.0" has already been drawn up, and the key lies in effective implementation. Many reforms are still framework-based and directional in nature, requiring integration with practical needs, particularly achieving an organic combination of "top-level design and local initiatives." 3. According to statistics from Choice, as of June 14th, 105 public offering products (with multiple share classes combined) have been liquidated since the beginning of this year. In terms of termination reasons, 83 products were terminated due to the net asset value of the fund falling below contractual limits, 21 products were terminated with the consent of the fund holders' meeting, and 1 product was terminated due to contract expiration. Among these, equity liquidations accounted for 70%, with industry-themed funds in sectors such as new energy, pharmaceuticals, and consumption becoming the "hardest-hit areas." 4. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued an administrative penalty decision. During the period in question, the account group controlled by Tu Wenbin had significant capital advantages, manipulating the prices of multiple stocks through continuous trading, driving up stock prices, large-volume limit-up orders, and false order placements and cancellations. The CSRC decided to impose penalties, with the total amount of fines and confiscations reaching nearly 77 million yuan. 5. On June 15th, a reporter learned from China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) that yttrium-90 glass microspheres irradiated by Qinshan Nuclear Power's "Hefu No. 1" reactor were successfully removed from the reactor and passed relevant detections, marking China's successful mastery of the technology for producing yttrium-90 in commercial reactors, enabling mass production. 6. The opening forum of the Golden Goblet Film Forum at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival was held on June 15th. Participants unanimously agreed that the current film market has reached a moment for a fresh start. Facing industry challenges, chairmen and executives of multiple listed film companies discussed solutions, with directions such as increasing non-ticket revenue, reducing the number of films produced, and lowering production costs emerging as potential solutions. Corporate News 1. Kweichow Moutai announced an adjustment to its 2024 annual profit distribution plan, increasing the dividend per share to 27.673 yuan/share. 2. On June 14th, POP MART Korea issued an announcement stating that due to concerns about potential safety accidents at recent offline sales venues, the company has decided to temporarily suspend offline sales of the entire LABUBU plush toy and LABUBU plush keychain series. 3. GAC Group issued a commitment announcement, stating that it will ensure the fulfillment of dealer rebates within two months from today. 4. Guotai Haitong Securities announced that it has received an administrative licensing decision from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) for the issuance of 15 billion yuan in science and technology innovation bonds. 5. Yong'an Pharmaceutical announced that the company's stock price has risen significantly in the short term, severely deviating from the overall market trend, and there is a high risk of speculation. 6. *ST Tongzhou announced that the company's stock will be suspended for one day on June 16, and starting from June 17, the delisting risk warning and other risk warnings will be revoked, with the stock abbreviation changing to Tongzhou Electronics. 7. Haimo Technologies announced that the controlling shareholder and actual controller are proposed to be changed to Fan Zhonghua, and the stock will resume trading from June 16. 8. *ST Haiyue announced that it will repurchase company shares worth 30 million to 50 million yuan during the delisting consolidation period. 9. Huayang New Materials issued a stock trading risk warning announcement, stating that the company does not possess the attributes of rare earth permanent magnets. 10. Honghui Fruits & Vegetables announced that the controlling shareholder is proposed to be changed to Shenze Ruitai, and the company's stock and convertible bonds will resume trading from the opening of the market on June 16. 11. Ruifeng Gaocai issued an announcement in response to rumors about the board secretary being placed under investigation, stating that the investigation does not involve the company's stock trading and that current production and operations are normal. 12. Haers stated on an interactive platform that its past cooperation with POP MART has been terminated, and the scope of the previous cooperation did not include Labubu. Global Markets 3. According to CCTV News, US President Trump stated on social media in the early hours of the 15th (Eastern Time) that "the United States has nothing to do with tonight's attacks on Iran" and warned that if Iran attacks the US in any form, the US armed forces will "respond with full force on an unprecedented scale." In addition, Trump claimed that the US could "easily facilitate an agreement to end this bloody conflict," but did not elaborate on how the agreement would be reached. 4. On Friday last week, US stocks opened lower and continued to decline, with all three major indices falling more than 1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.32% for the week; the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.63% for the week; and the S&P 500 index fell 0.39% for the week. Most large-cap tech stocks declined, with Intel falling more than 3% and Nvidia falling more than 2%; Tesla rose approximately 2%. The energy sector bucked the trend and surged, with Houston Energy rising more than 119% and US Energy rising more than 55%. Drone manufacturer Airo's US IPO closed up 140% on its first day. Oracle rose more than 7% for the week, nearly 24%, marking its best weekly performance since 2001. Most popular Chinese ADRs closed lower, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index falling 2.74%. Fangdd Network fell more than 9%, WeRide fell more than 7%, Kingsoft Cloud fell more than 6%, XPeng Motors fell more than 5%, Alibaba, Bilibili, and Li Auto all fell more than 3%, and JD.com, Pinduoduo, and Baidu all fell more than 2%. Investment Opportunities Reference 1. Xiaomi Auto unveils solid-state battery patent; institutions say eVTOL + humanoid robots open up incremental space for solid-state batteries Intellectual property information from Tianyancha shows that recently, Xiaomi Auto Technology Co., Ltd. applied for a patent titled "Solid-state battery composite electrode, preparation method, and solid-state battery comprising the composite electrode," which has been made public. The abstract indicates that the solid-state battery composite electrode disclosed in the patent effectively shortens the transmission path of metal ions in thick electrodes and accelerates the transmission rate of metal ions between electrodes, featuring high electrode loading and C-rate performance. Dongxing Securities stated that with the gradual entry of fields such as eVTOL and humanoid robots into a phase of rapid growth, along with the release of technological solutions and industrialisation application timelines for all-solid-state batteries by various enterprises, driven by sustained new demand, the application and implementation of solid-state battery technology is expected to accelerate, with the industrialisation process already showing an accelerating trend. Battery enterprises with a first-mover advantage in solid-state battery technology and leading application deployment will primarily benefit. Sihan Industry Research Institute believes that AI is empowering industrial transformation, with eVTOL and humanoid robots opening up incremental space for solid-state batteries. 2. AI inference demand is accelerating, and this solution has become a focus for self-development among major cloud providers According to media reports, while GPUs have advantages in general-purpose accelerated computing scenarios, they face challenges such as high costs and power consumption in specific scenarios, prompting buyers to seek alternative types of chips for support. Customised ASIC chips have become a focal point of attention. Recently, NVIDIA introduced NVLink Fusion, directly targeting Broadcom's high-growth market: AI custom chips. This also means there are new entrants in the ASIC chip market. As AI models become increasingly powerful, the demand for AI inference is accelerating, with ASIC customised solutions offering better energy efficiency and cost advantages becoming a focus for self-development among major cloud providers, with upgraded versions typically released every 1-2 years. Guojin Securities believes that compared to GPUs, ASICs can be custom-developed for specific business scenarios, and the substantial demand for inference computing power and cost reduction will effectively drive the growth of ASIC demand. They are optimistic about ASIC design service companies, Ethernet white-box switch producers, Ethernet switching chip producers, AEC producers, and PCB producers. 3. Against the backdrop of strong supply constraints and a concentrated industry structure, these chemicals are currently in a price upcycle Institutions have pointed out that as temperatures rise, the demand for refrigerant maintenance is gradually becoming robust, with genuine sales boosting channel price confidence. Downstream air conditioner production schedules from June to August remain high on a YoY basis, with the demand side continuing to provide positive feedback. The long-term bullish trend for refrigerants remains unchanged. Against the backdrop of equal domestic and international trade quotes for mainstream refrigerants, the performance release certainty of refrigerant-related producers has strengthened. Founder Securities pointed out that refrigerants are one of the largest and most widely applied segments in the fluorochemical industry. The Montreal Protocol has driven the generational transition of refrigerants. Currently, the refrigerant industry is in a phase of accelerated reduction of second-generation refrigerants, quota freezing of third-generation refrigerants, and patent protection for fourth-generation refrigerants. Against the backdrop of strong supply constraints and a concentrated industry structure, second- and third-generation refrigerants are currently in a price upcycle. The downstream air conditioning and automotive industries are expected to maintain growth trends, with third-generation refrigerants expected to see both volume and price increases. In addition, fluorine-containing fine chemicals are a niche but high-quality segment within the fluorine chemical industry, characterized by high product barriers and added value, with significant growth in market demand in recent years. With the development of emerging industries such as new energy and electronics, their market size continues to expand. 4. Institutions Say Defense and Military Demand Expected to Recover, with Long-Term Growth Certainty in Relevant Sectors Research reports from institutions indicate that, as 2025 marks the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the planning year for the "15th Five-Year Plan," demand in the defense and military sector is expected to recover. Research reports from Northeast Securities point out that, at the current juncture, as the "14th Five-Year Plan" enters its final year, disruptive factors in the military industry have largely been eliminated, and downstream demand is showing restorative growth. Meanwhile, with the impending 2027 construction target, medium and long-term goals also provide clear guidance for the industry's development: to basically achieve the modernization of national defense and the military by 2035, and to comprehensively build the People's Liberation Army into a world-class military by 2050. Along with the recovery in demand and the gradual optimization of capacity structure, the defense and military sector is expected to see significant improvement, with high safety margins and long-term growth certainty.

Pan Gongsheng, Governor of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), and Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), held the first annual meeting between the Governors of the PBOC and the ECB. Both sides signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the People's Bank of China and the European Central Bank, which clearly establishes an annual meeting mechanism between the Governors of the PBOC and the ECB, and further improves the cooperation framework in areas such as information sharing, policy communication, and technical cooperation.