Macro News 1. On June 17 local time, during his attendance at the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, President Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The two heads of state exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping stated that Israel's military actions against Iran have suddenly intensified tensions in the Middle East, and China is deeply concerned about this. China opposes any actions that infringe upon the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the way to resolve issues, and the escalation of regional tensions does not serve the common interests of the international community. All parties should work to de-escalate the conflict as soon as possible and prevent further escalation of tensions. China is willing to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East. 2. Li Bin, Deputy Director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange and spokesperson, stated that in May, the overall supply and demand of foreign exchange at home and abroad were balanced, and the foreign exchange market operated smoothly. In May, the net inflow of cross-border funds from non-bank sectors, including enterprises and individuals, amounted to $33 billion. Among them, the net inflow of funds from trade in goods remained at a relatively high level, and foreign investors' holdings of domestic stocks increased further compared to the previous month. The net outflow of funds from services trade, dividend distributions by foreign-invested enterprises, and outward direct investment remained generally stable. 4. Yesterday, a reporter asked whether there were plans to evacuate Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that some Chinese citizens have already been safely evacuated to neighboring countries. The Foreign Ministry and relevant embassies and consulates are working with relevant departments to fully ensure the safety and protection of Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel and to organize the evacuation of Chinese citizens promptly. 6. At yesterday's regular press conference of the Foreign Ministry, a reporter asked about the Financial Times report that the EU had canceled the high-level China-EU economic dialogue, believing that discussions with China were meaningless without progress on trade issues. Guo Jiakun responded by saying to inquire with the competent Chinese authorities. Guo Jiakun stated that strengthening strategic communication and deepening dialogue and cooperation between China and the EU are beneficial to the world. Industry News 1. Zhang Guoqing, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, conducted a survey on industrial innovation and the promotion of the healthy development of the platform economy in Guangdong from the 15th to the 17th. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the important instructions and directives of General Secretary Xi Jinping, implement the decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, continuously shape new momentum and advantages for development, adhere to the principle of equal emphasis on development and regulation, focus on improving the governance system of the platform economy, and create a fair and orderly environment for the development of the platform economy. 2. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) of the State Council held the second thematic promotion meeting for the 2025 Action Plan for Deepening and Enhancing the Reform of State-owned Enterprises in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on the 17th. The meeting called for efforts to improve the quality of technological innovation supply, take on responsibilities in building a modern industrial system, make tangible progress in collaborative innovation and the application of research outcomes, and achieve breakthroughs in improving the innovation evaluation and incentive mechanisms. It also urged active promotion of AI-led transformations in the scientific research paradigms of state-owned enterprises, as well as the creation and opening up of strategic, high-value application scenarios. The meeting emphasized that completing the deepening and enhancement action plan with high quality should be the top priority for this year's state-owned enterprise reforms, with a focus on achieving tangible results. 3. The International Energy Agency's new medium-term outlook indicates that global oil supply growth will far exceed demand growth in the coming years. 4. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced that starting today, domestic gasoline and diesel prices will be increased by 260 yuan/mt and 255 yuan/mt, respectively. In terms of price per liter, 92-octane gasoline will increase by 0.2 yuan, while 95-octane gasoline and 0-diesel will both increase by 0.22 yuan. After this price increase, filling up a 50L fuel tank of a family car with 92-octane gasoline will cost an additional 10 yuan. 5. According to a survey report titled "The New Silver Hair Economy Will Become Another 'Strategic Opportunity' for Upgrading Consumption Quality" released by the Shanghai Consumer Council, the new silver hair economy will become an important engine for upgrading consumption quality. The consumption demands of the new silver hair group are highly concentrated in areas such as "health and wellness," "travel and socializing," and "hobbies and interests." 6. The commencement ceremony for the EPCI project of the Shanghai Lingang Submarine Data Center Demonstration Project, participated in by the Second Company of CCCC Third Harbor Engineering Co., Ltd., was held in Nantong. As the world's first zero-carbon new infrastructure benchmark for offshore wind power-integrated submarine data centers, this project will help Shanghai reach the international forefront in the field of green and low-carbon computing infrastructure. 7. During an inspection of a shipment of children's toys and plastic cups, customs officers from Beilun Customs, under the jurisdiction of Ningbo Customs, discovered that a plush toy was suspected of infringing on the copyright of the "Labubu Spring Elf Series." After contacting the rights holder for confirmation, it was determined that the entire shipment was infringing. Upon inventory, it was found that there were 20,240 infringing children's toys. 8. Relevant officials from the Guangdong Provincial SASAC stated at the second thematic promotion meeting for the 2025 Action Plan for Deepening and Enhancing the Reform of State-owned Enterprises that Guangdong Province has increased its investment in strategic emerging industries and high-tech enterprises, establishing the Guangdong Advanced Manufacturing Industry Investment Fund and the Strategic Industry Promotion and Development Fund, with a total subscribed capital of approximately 70 billion yuan and 52 investment projects. Company News 1. New World Development stated on an interactive platform that its shopping malls have POP MART vending machines. 2. PetroChina Capital announced its plan to invest 655 million yuan to increase the capital of Kunlun Capital for investment in controllable nuclear fusion projects. 3. SmartSens Technology announced that the shareholding ratio of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund Phase II has decreased to 6.99%. 4. BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd. announced its plan to acquire a 30% stake in CHOT. 5. RemeGen announced that Telitacicept has been granted orphan drug designation by the European Union. 6. Dematic announced its strategic cooperation intention with Zhiyuan Xinchuang to explore innovative applications of embodied intelligent robots in logistics scenarios. 7. GCoreLab announced the successful internal testing of its new anti-quantum cryptographic card, which has been sampled to multiple customers. 8. Yuanlong Yatu stated on the interactive platform that its revenue from IP-related businesses with POP MART in 2024 was approximately 2.21 million yuan. 9. Eastcompeace Technology announced that in recent years, the company has actively deployed R&D and applications in fields such as blockchain, but faces risks of new technology R&D and commercial applications not meeting expectations. 10. Asian Paints announced that Runhe Tongcai intends to passively reduce its shareholding in the company by 3% due to the triggering of a mandatory liquidation procedure. Global Markets 1. US stocks opened lower and closed lower, with all three major indices ending in the red. The Nasdaq fell 0.91%, the S&P 500 fell 0.84%, and the Dow fell 0.7%. Major tech stocks generally declined, with Tesla falling nearly 4% and Apple falling over 1%. Most popular Chinese ADRs closed lower, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index falling 1.77%. Major European stock indices also closed lower, with the German DAX30 index falling 0.86%. 2. International crude oil futures settlement prices rose sharply by over 4%. WTI crude oil futures for July rose 4.28%, and Brent crude oil futures for August rose 4.4%. 3. COMEX gold futures fell 0.37%, while COMEX silver futures rose 1.97%. Investment Opportunities Reference 1. China's annual cross-border e-commerce export scale exceeds 2 trillion yuan, with leading sellers expected to continue increasing market share According to media reports, at the 2025 China Langfang International Economic and Trade Fair, which opened on June 16, the Statistical Analysis Department of the General Administration of Customs introduced China's cross-border e-commerce import and export situation in 2024, stating that China's cross-border e-commerce export scale exceeded 2 trillion yuan in 2024, reaching 2.15 trillion yuan, a 16.9% increase from 2023, setting a new historical high for cross-border e-commerce scale. A survey of enterprises by the customs showed that over 70% of enterprises expected cross-border e-commerce import and export to remain stable or grow in 2025. Cinda Securities believes that the increasing penetration of online channels in overseas consumer markets will continue to be an important opportunity for Chinese brands to go global. Leading sellers in cross-border e-commerce are focusing on brand strategies and leveraging their core supply chain advantages, and are expected to continue increasing their market share. 2. Ten new low-altitude logistics routes have been added in the region, and 2025 is expected to be the first year for the commercial application of the low-altitude economy to take root. According to media reports, the Hanshang Low-Altitude Port, which connects the core areas of the three towns of Wuhan (Wuchang, Hankou, and Hanyang) through flight service routes, has officially commenced operations. It is understood that the Hanshang Low-Altitude Port is constructed and operated by Hanshang Low-Altitude Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hanshang Group. Currently, it has formed a specialized low-altitude logistics operation system comprising one digital real-time dispatching platform, two intelligent command centers, ten low-altitude routes, and 22 intelligent parking aprons. It primarily serves the distribution and emergency support of commodities such as seafood, fresh-cut flowers, and pharmaceuticals. Galaxy Securities believes that 2025 is expected to be the first year for the commercial application of the low-altitude economy to take root, with infrastructure such as air traffic control systems and takeoff and landing sites accelerating in construction. Kaiyuan Securities further analyzed that the low-altitude economy has ushered in vertical implementation from the macro level (national-level industrial planning) to the meso level (local subsidies in various regions) and then to the micro level (infrastructure mainframe tenders and application scenario creation). It is recommended to pay attention to the subsequent market trends of the low-altitude economy sector. 3. The region's first project of this kind has officially landed! Policy dividends are emerging, injecting strong momentum into foreign trade growth. According to media reports, recently, the Macun Port Customs under Haikou Customs successfully handled the customs clearance procedures for a cross-border bonded lease of a "Lancang" electric multiple unit (EMU) trainset declared by a leasing company within the Haikou Integrated Free Trade Zone, marking the official landing of Hainan Free Trade Port's first cross-border railway EMU leasing project. Currently, the EMU trainset has been delivered to Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd., effectively enhancing the passenger transport supply capacity of the Lao section of the China-Laos Railway and driving regional economic development. "Unlike previous direct sales and exports, the bonded lease approach significantly reduces the investment and operating costs for foreign enterprises. It also helps promote international cooperation and optimal resource allocation, providing more foreign enterprises with access to China's manufacturing resources and market opportunities," said a relevant person in charge of the leasing company. This business represents an important milestone in the company's cross-border leasing business layout. A relevant person in charge of Haikou Customs stated that the customs will strengthen communication and exchanges with various parties, including the Haikou Integrated Free Trade Zone and leasing companies, to further leverage the policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port. By facilitating financing and customs clearance, it will promote industrial development and accelerate the "going global" of large-scale rail transit equipment made in China. According to statistics from Haikou Customs, as of late May this year, the import value of goods under Hainan Free Trade Port's three "zero-tariff" lists reached 22.69 billion yuan, with tax exemptions and reductions totaling 4.32 billion yuan. The early policy dividends of the Hainan Free Trade Port are emerging, injecting strong momentum into foreign trade growth. 4. Hard to Get a Ticket! Number of Scottish Premiership Sponsors Surges to 20 It was reported that as of June 16, the number of Scottish Premiership sponsors had reached 20, more than three times the number at the start of the season. Amid sustained high popularity, the sponsorship fees for the "Scottish Premiership" had soared to 3 million yuan, and it was hard to get a ticket. Meanwhile, according to booking data from Meituan Travel, the booking volume for cultural and tourism activities in Jiangsu Province during the summer vacation had increased by 41% YoY. Over the past weekend, the tourism order volume in Jiangsu Province had surged to the top nationwide, with the order volume for dining in restaurants in Jiangsu contributed by out-of-town consumers increasing by over 49% YoY. The tourism order volume in Nanjing, the provincial capital, led the country, while Suzhou and Yangzhou had both ranked among the top 10, showing a booming trend of "full bloom". The "Scottish Premiership Effect" was amplified by policy support and the platform economy, driving comprehensive growth in the cultural, tourism, sports, and commercial sectors in Jiangsu. The ongoing Jiangsu Provincial City Football League has recently attracted a large number of fans to attend the games. According to Future Report data, the global football market size reached $55.97 billion in 2024 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%, reaching $70.29 billion by 2030. Fang Guangzhao from Kaiyuan Securities believes that driven by both policy support and market demand growth, the Chinese football industry is expected to usher in a period of rapid development, and it is recommended to actively pay attention to investment opportunities related to the football industry chain. The development of the football industry is expected to drive demand for derivatives such as trading cards and sports lotteries. As a core component of the upstream events in the football industry chain, football clubs are expected to see their value continue to rise. In addition, with the rapid development of the football industry, the demand for high-grade football equipment and materials may increase significantly.

Macro News 1. On the afternoon of June 12, Premier Li Qiang met with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Li Qiang pointed out that China and Europe have strong economic complementarity, with China possessing a super-sized market advantage and continuously unleashing market potential. There is significant cooperation potential between China and Europe in many fields. China is willing to strengthen market connectivity and industrial synergy with Europe to add more momentum to their respective development. Lagarde stated that under the current international situation full of uncertainties, maintaining high-level exchanges and dialogue cooperation between Europe and China is crucial. Tariff wars and trade wars only lead to lose-lose outcomes, while adhering to multilateralism and strengthening open cooperation is the right choice. 2. On the afternoon of June 12, the Ministry of Commerce held a regular press conference. A reporter inquired about the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism. Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong stated that from June 9 to 10 local time, the China-US economic and trade teams held the first meeting of the consultation mechanism in London, UK. The two sides reached a principled consensus on implementing the important consensus of the June 5 phone call between the two heads of state and the framework of measures to consolidate the outcomes of the Geneva economic and trade talks, making new progress in addressing each other's economic and trade concerns. Regarding the rare earth issue, as a responsible major country, China fully considers the reasonable needs and concerns of various countries in the private sector, reviews applications for export licenses of rare earth-related items in accordance with laws and regulations, has approved a certain number of compliant applications according to law, and will continue to strengthen the approval of compliant applications. 3. On June 11, People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng held the first annual meeting with European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. The two sides exchanged in-depth views on topics including the economic and financial situations of China and Europe, reform of the international monetary system, global financial regulation, and key areas of cooperation between the two central banks. After the meeting, the two sides signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the People's Bank of China and the European Central Bank. 4. A passenger plane crashed at Ahmedabad Airport in Gujarat, India, on June 12. According to reports, all 242 people on board were killed. CCTV News learned that local police found one survivor in the Indian plane crash. 5. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian presided over the regular press conference yesterday. A foreign media reporter asked about US President Trump's post on his social media platform, claiming that an agreement had been reached with China, such as China providing rare earth magnets. Lin Jian stated that China always honors its words with actions. Since a consensus has been reached, both sides should abide by it, and China hopes the US will work with China to implement the important consensus reached in the phone call between the two heads of state. Industry News 2. Recently, the People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange jointly issued the "Several Measures on Financial Support for Fujian to Explore a New Path for Cross-Strait Integrated Development and Build a Demonstration Zone for Cross-Strait Integrated Development." TheThe "Several Measures" proposes 12 policy measures in four aspects: optimizing the financial ecosystem of the cross-strait shared "living circle", serving the construction of the first home for Taiwan compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises to land on the mainland, supporting the pilot program for high-level opening-up of cross-border trade in Fuzhou, Xiamen, and Quanzhou, supporting the facilitation of cross-border investment and financing under the capital account, comprehensively strengthening financial supervision, and effectively preventing and defusing financial risks. These measures are of great significance for continuously deepening the construction of a demonstration zone for cross-strait integrated development and promoting high-level financial opening-up. The People's Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange will promote the detailed implementation of various policy measures outlined in the "Several Measures", further intensify financial support for the integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, and provide strong financial support for the construction of the demonstration zone for cross-strait integrated development. 3. At the Annual Meeting of the Asia Traders Forum & Stock Trading Summit 2025, Tim LUI, Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, stated that the SFC is studying plans to adjust the number of shares per trading lot, thereby enhancing the convenience of trading high-priced stocks and odd lots, and further improving market liquidity. 4. The General Office of the People's Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region recently issued the "Implementation Plan for Special Actions to Boost Consumption in Guangxi". It mentions expanding support for trade-in policies for automobiles, home appliances, home improvement, kitchen and bathroom products, and e-bikes, as well as subsidies for purchasing new 3C digital products. 5. In 2025, Urumqi plans to develop 82 cultural and tourism projects with a total investment of 44.815 billion yuan and an annual planned investment of 5.4116 billion yuan, representing increases of 76%, 181%, and 170% respectively compared to 2024. The focus will be on introducing a batch of high-end hotel cluster projects, creating a number of major construction projects, and building a comprehensive cultural and tourism space integrating cultural experiences, commercial consumption, and leisure and entertainment. 6. With the "Suzhou Super League" gaining widespread popularity, some netizens have called on Sichuan to host similar football events through the "Ask the Government Sichuan" platform. In response, the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau stated that the "Bashu Xiongqi Cup" Sichuan Super League will learn from the healthy development experience of the "Suzhou Super League", improve the event system, strengthen supervision, promote fair competition, mobilize social forces to participate, facilitate the development of mass football and campus football, and support nationwide fitness. Company News 1. New China Life Insurance announced its intention to subscribe for private equity fund shares with an investment not exceeding 15 billion yuan. 2. China Vanke Co., Ltd. announced that it sold a total of 72.96 million A-share treasury shares from June 10 to June 12, which will help supplement the company's working capital. 3. *ST Gongzhi announced that the Shenzhen Stock Exchange has decided to terminate the listing of the company's shares. 4. Yidian Technology stated on an interactive platform that POP MART is an important client of the company. 5. ST Jinyi announced that the other risk warnings for the company's shares have been revoked, and trading will resume from June 16. 6. Xiaofang Pharmaceutical announced a collaboration with Shanghai Dermatology Hospital to develop Compound Platycladi Tincture, a Class 1.1 traditional Chinese medicine for treating hair loss. 7. PowerChina secured a 10.77 billion yuan offshore wind power EPC turnkey project. 8. Qingmu Technology clarified that it currently only provides e-commerce agency operation services for Pop Mart's Tmall flagship store. 9. Taiji Co., Ltd. disclosed that its controlling shareholder and actual controller are planning matters related to changes in company control, leading to a trading suspension. 10. Hengbao Co., Ltd. announced that director and vice president Gao Qiang plans to sell no more than 197,500 shares. 11. Jingjin Equipment reported that its actual controller, chairman, and general manager has been placed under retention. 12. Feiliner completed verification work, with its shares resuming trading on June 13. Global Markets US and European stocks showed mixed performance, with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones hitting at least three-month closing highs. US stocks opened lower but closed higher, with all three major indices posting slight gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.38%, the Dow gained 0.24%, and the Nasdaq advanced 0.24%. The S&P 500 reached its highest closing level since late February, while the Dow achieved its best close since early March. Oracle surged over 13% to a record high after exceeding Q4 earnings expectations. US fintech firm Chime jumped over 37% on its debut. Boeing fell nearly 5% following an Air India Boeing 787 crash. European indices closed mixed, with Germany's DAX30 down 0.48%. International crude oil futures settled slightly lower. WTI July crude dropped 0.16%, while Brent August crude declined 0.59%. COMEX gold futures rose 0.84% to $3,406.8/oz, and silver futures gained 0.41% to $36.41/oz. Investment Opportunities 1. Pop Mart Expanded Capacity Early This Year, But Demand Far Exceeds Supply Chain Response Media reports indicate that since Chinese New Year, Pop Mart has urgently recalled workers and expanded capacity to meet surging demand driven by rising IP popularity. An insider described this as a "sweet trouble" where market demand vastly outpaces supply chain responsiveness, noting "even overworked sewing machines can't keep up." The core appeal of IP collectibles lies in instant emotional gratification. Labubu's distinctive features meet specific demands, amplified through social media. Current supply shortages and product scarcity further elevate circulation premiums, significantly boosting visibility. Zhongtai Securities released a research report stating that it is optimistic about the investment value of the IP industry and anticipates the growth and commercialization of major IPs. Three directions are worth noting: (1) Leading companies in the IP2C model for trendy toys that possess a high-quality IP matrix, strong operational capabilities, and channel strength; (2) Content producers with strong content creation capabilities; (3) IP operators in the IP2B2C model that possess high-quality IPs and B-end customer resources. 2. German nuclear fusion startup ProximaFusion secures record-breaking funding On Wednesday local time, German nuclear fusion startup ProximaFusion announced that it had raised €130 million (equivalent to $148 million) in a record-breaking funding round. Investors have high hopes that the company will be the first to build the world's first commercial nuclear fusion power plant. ProximaFusion's Series A funding round was co-led by CherryVentures and BaldertonCapital, marking the largest private nuclear fusion investment round in Europe to date. In recent years, market interest in nuclear fusion technology has continued to grow. Founder Securities' machinery equipment team is optimistic that the timeline for global nuclear fusion could be advanced. Currently, the European Commission (EC) has officially launched a four-week consultation period, which will help the EU establish a leading position in global nuclear fusion development and accelerate the commercialization of fusion energy. 3. Cumulative financing exceeds 1 billion yuan in the first half of the year; experts say commercial space is experiencing unprecedented development opportunities Media reports indicate that China's commercial space industry in 2025 is accelerating at an unprecedented pace towards industrialization. One of the most telling signs is the "real money" coming from the capital market. According to incomplete statistics by reporters, in the first five months of this year alone, the publicly disclosed and estimable financing amounts in China's commercial space sector have cumulatively exceeded 1 billion yuan. Recently, there have been continuous developments in the commercial space sector. LandSpace Technology Corporation's independently developed ZQ-2 Modification 2 remote sensing launch vehicle successfully started production and lifted off; Beijing CAS Space Technology Co., Ltd.'s KQ-1 remote sensing 7 launch vehicle was successfully launched; and the "Tada Hu Yang No. 1" satellite was successfully launched by the KQ-1 remote sensing 7 launch vehicle. Experts interviewed stated that after several years of cultivation, China's commercial space industry is flourishing, with enterprises in commercial satellites, commercial rockets, commercial monitoring and control, and other sectors emerging like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. The commercialization of the entire industry chain is being prioritized, and the industry chain ecosystem is continuously improving. With the synergy of policies, technology, and the market, commercial space is experiencing unprecedented development opportunities. 4. AI development brings significant changes to the industry, continuously expanding the space for the industry chain Institutions have pointed out that switching networks are the "blood vessels" of AIDC. Since entering the era of large models, as the scale of clusters has accelerated its expansion, the interconnection requirements between computing cards have rapidly increased. As the hardware core supporting the interconnection network, the industry chain space for switches has been continuously expanding. Guojin Securities believes that domestic large models are rapidly advancing from a scale of hundreds of billions of parameters to trillion and ten trillion parameters, and 800G switches will become an important driver for the rapid growth of the industry. Dell'Oro Group predicts that by 2025, the adoption rate of 800G switch ports is expected to exceed that of 400G data center switch ports, accounting for more than 25% of data center switch ports. The development of the AI industry has brought about significant changes to the switch industry. Along with the development of the domestic AI industry, domestic high-speed switches for training-side applications and domestic medium-speed switches for inference-side applications are on the verge of mass production. CPO, OCS, white-box switches, etc., are expected to become strategic highlands in the domestic switch industry, and enterprises with relevant layouts are worthy of close attention.

The US job market and inflation have both cooled down. In the US, initial jobless claims last week were higher than expected, while continuing claims surged to the highest level since the end of 2021. The US May PPI rose 0.1% MoM, a mild increase that fell short of expectations, adding new evidence of "further slowdown in inflation". Traders have once again fully priced in expectations for two US Fed interest rate cuts this year, with the first cut potentially occurring in September. Following the data release, the US dollar index and US Treasury yields fell sharply, with the US dollar touching a three-year low, spot gold rising, and US stock futures paring losses. Market attention will now turn to the $22 billion auction of 30-year US Treasuries to observe whether investors will shy away from such long-term bonds amid a backdrop of expanding fiscal deficits. Below are the trends of core assets: The three major US stock indices fell slightly, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.36%, the S&P 500 down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq down 0.2%. European stocks rebounded slightly in tandem with US stocks. German stocks are now down about 0.8%, after earlier falling more than 1.3%. South Korean stocks have risen for seven consecutive sessions. Israel's TA-35 index once fell about 1.7%, marking its biggest drop in two months. The US dollar index once fell more than 1%, the euro rose more than 1.2%, the British pound rose about 0.5%, and the yen appreciated about 1%. US Treasury yields fell across the board, with the 2-year and 10-year yields once falling more than 8 basis points. Spot gold extended gains to more than 1%, while spot silver nearly erased earlier losses of more than 1.7%. Both US crude and Brent crude fell more than 1.6%. US inflation remained mild in May, indicating that current tariffs have not significantly pushed up consumer prices. The market generally expects the US Fed to keep interest rates unchanged at its meeting next week, waiting to observe the impact of Trump's policies on the economy. In the stock market, after the release of PPI and employment data, US stock futures pared losses in pre-market trading. At the start of US trading, the three major indices fell slightly, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.36%, the S&P 500 down 0.2%, and the Nasdaq down 0.2%. After the S&P 500 rebounded more than 20% from its April low, trading activity in the stock market began to show signs of fatigue. Most Chinese concept stocks fell, with Bilibili down about 1%. Most tech stocks also fell, with Tesla down about 1%. CureVac rose about 35% after reports that BioNTech would acquire the biotech company for $1.25 billion to boost its cancer business. Oracle's shares rose 8.2% to their highest level since January 22. Boeing's shares fell by approximately 5% following the first air crash involving a Boeing 787 aircraft. In the foreign exchange market, the US dollar index fell below 98, dropping more than 1% to a three-year low after the PPI release, before narrowing its losses to less than 0.8%. Following the PPI data, the euro surged more than 1.2% at one point and is now up over 0.8%. The UK economy experienced its most severe contraction in 18 months, with expectations for an interest rate cut soaring. The British pound fell by approximately 0.2% at one point. After the PPI data release, it rose more than 0.5% at one point and is now up about 0.4%. In the bond market, US Treasury yields plummeted significantly. After the PPI data release, yields on both 2-year and 10-year US Treasuries fell more than 8 basis points at one point. In the commodities market, spot gold surged more than 1.1% after the PPI data release, before narrowing its gains to less than 0.9%. Spot silver turned positive, having previously fallen approximately 1.7%, and is now down about 0.2%. Both WTI and Brent crude are now down more than 1.5%. Catalyzed by news of US-Iran tensions, oil prices surged 5% on Wednesday, only to pull back on Thursday. According to Global Times , Iran has threatened to attack US military bases, and the US expects Iran to retaliate against certain US military bases in Iraq. Oman has confirmed that the sixth round of US-Iran nuclear talks will be held on Sunday.

Macro News 1. From June 9 to 10 local time, He Lifeng, the Chinese lead negotiator for China-US economic and trade talks and Vice Premier of the State Council, held the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism with Beth Van Duyne, the US lead negotiator and US Secretary of the Treasury, Gina Raimondo, US Secretary of Commerce, and Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, in London, UK. Both sides engaged in candid and in-depth dialogue, exchanged in-depth views on economic and trade issues of mutual concern, reached a consensus in principle on the framework of measures to implement the important consensus reached during the phone call between the heads of state of the two countries on June 5 and to consolidate the outcomes of the Geneva economic and trade talks, and made new progress in addressing economic and trade concerns of both sides. 2. Li Chenggang, China's International Trade Representative and Vice Minister of Commerce, said in London, UK, on the evening of June 10 that over the past two days, the Chinese and US teams had conducted in-depth exchanges and reached a framework on implementing the consensus reached during the phone call between the heads of state of the two countries on June 5 and the consensus reached during the Geneva talks. 3. At yesterday's regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, a spokesperson, introduced that the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators for the Implementation of the Outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Changsha, Hunan Province. President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the meeting, announcing that China would implement the measure of zero tariffs on 100% of tariff items for products from 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with China. 4. At yesterday's regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a reporter asked about CK Hutchison Holdings' sale of overseas port assets. Lin Jian stated that China has consistently and resolutely opposed economic coercion, hegemony, and bullying. Lin Jian reiterated that regarding the navigation of vessels from relevant countries, China will, as always, respect Panama's sovereignty over the canal and recognize the canal's status as a permanently neutral international waterway. Industry News 1. From the evening of June 10 to the afternoon of June 11, 15 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including BYD, China FAW Group Corporation, Geely Auto, and Xiaomi Auto, have successively issued statements committing to uniformly controlling the payment period for suppliers within 60 days. This move aims to accelerate the efficiency of capital turnover in the industry chain, ensure the stability of the industry chain and supply chain, fulfill the responsibilities of leading enterprises, and promote the high-quality development of the automotive industry. 2. The General Offices of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission issued a notice on carrying out the cultivation work of pilot-scale production capacity construction platforms for biomanufacturing. The notice proposed that, based on the current status of biomanufacturing industrialisation and the needs of technological development, and focusing on the shortcomings and pain points in the pilot-scale production links of various fields of biomanufacturing, pilot platforms for key product areas such as food and additives, biopharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, energy, and enzyme preparations should be cultivated according to the characteristics of technological process equipment, effectively driving the coordinated innovation and development of upstream and downstream enterprises in the industry chain. 3. According to informed sources, with the continuous rise in the popularity of IPs, Pop Mart urgently sought workers to resume work after the Chinese New Year to expand its capacity to meet the surging consumer demand. The individual believes that for brands, when market demand far exceeds the supply chain's response speed. 4. Industrial Securities held a cadre conference yesterday, announcing that Su Junliang, the former chairman of Huafu Securities, would assume the role of Party Secretary of Industrial Securities. Due to age limits for the position, Yang Huahui would no longer serve. Yang Huahui had led Industrial Securities for eight years. According to the reporter, Yang Huahui would have other positions arranged for him subsequently. 5. Nine departments, including the Shanghai Headquarters of the People's Bank of China, jointly issued the "Notice on Leveraging the Role of International Green Finance Hub to Support the Construction of a Beautiful Shanghai". The Notice proposed exploring financial support models for ecological and environmental protection projects in Shanghai, continuously building the Shanghai Green Finance Service Platform, and improving the Shanghai Green Project Library. 6. Data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed that in May 2025, China's automobile production and sales reached 2.649 million units and 2.686 million units respectively, up 1.1% MoM and 3.7% MoM, and up 11.6% YoY and 11.2% YoY. From January to May, automobile production and sales reached 12.826 million units and 12.748 million units respectively, up 12.7% YoY and 10.9% YoY. 7. Benefiting from the deep integration of AI large models and augmented reality technology, the smart glasses market has been heating up recently, with strong sales both online and offline. The head of the digital business department of an e-commerce platform introduced that the smart glasses market had shown explosive growth, with trading volume increasing more than eightfold YoY. 8. The General Office of the People's Government of Liaoning Province issued the "Implementation Plan for Promoting Innovative Development of Artificial Intelligence in Liaoning Province". It proposed that by 2027, the province's computing infrastructure construction system would be basically formed, achieving a computing power scale of over 5000 PFLOPS, and the core industry scale of artificial intelligence would reach 100 billion yuan. Corporate News 1. *ST Yazhen announced that due to multiple instances of abnormal fluctuations in stock trading, it would suspend trading for verification starting today. 2. Industrial Securities announced that as of now, it had not received any information regarding a "merger with Huafu Securities". 3. Shuangliang Eco-Energy announced the signing of a 450 million yuan sales contract for green electricity-based hydrogen production systems. 4. *ST Jinbi announced that Yuanyichengwu would become the company's controlling shareholder, and its stock would resume trading. 5. Hesheng New Materials announced plans to invest 250 million yuan in ARM server processor chip company Yizhi Electronics. 6. Junshi Biosciences announced that the clinical trial application for its controlled subsidiary's JT118 injection had been accepted, intended primarily for the prevention of monkeypox virus infection. 7. ST Red Sun announced that it would remove other risk warnings starting from June 13, and its stock abbreviation would be changed to "Red Sun". 8. Aurora Optoelectronics announced that the company has a solid position in the backlight module for Switch 2 and will increase R&D efforts in high-end products in the future. 9. KDLI announced its intention to jointly invest with VEICHI Electric and others to establish Suzhou Yizhi Smart Drive Technology Co., Ltd. 10. Yinlun Machinery announced its intention to contribute 10 million yuan to jointly establish Suzhou Yizhi Smart Drive Technology Co., Ltd. 11. Tinci Materials announced its intention to invest in and construct an integrated production base for electrolytes and raw materials in Morocco. 12. Changshan Pharmaceutical stated on an interactive platform that the suspension of the listing of Abenatide is unrelated to the combined listing approval for weight loss. Global Markets Most European and US stock markets fell, while international crude oil futures settlement prices surged over 4%. US stocks moved downwards after a higher opening, with all three major indices closing lower. The Nasdaq fell 0.5%, the S&P 500 fell 0.27%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1 point. Intel fell over 6%, marking its largest single-day decline in two months. Oklo surged nearly 30%, hitting a record closing high, as the company reached a nuclear power agreement with the US Air Force. Space technology company Voyager Technologies Inc. (VOYG) surged over 82% on its first day of trading in the US IPO. Popular Chinese ADRs had mixed changes, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising 0.08%. Major European stock indices closed with mixed changes, with the German DAX30 rising 0.04%. International crude oil futures settlement prices surged over 4%. WTI crude oil futures for July rose 4.88%, and Brent crude oil futures for August rose 4.33%. COMEX gold futures rose 0.9%, while COMEX silver futures fell 0.76%. Investment Opportunities Reference 1. Officially entering the mass production stage, a key milestone in the construction of a large-scale aviation equipment system On June 11, the large amphibious aircraft AG600, independently developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), was awarded the Production Certificate (PC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in Zhuhai, Guangdong. This marks the official entry of China's large amphibious aircraft into the mass production stage and is a key milestone in the construction of China's large-scale aviation emergency rescue equipment system. Founder Securities pointed out that the civil aircraft manufacturing industry holds profound strategic significance for the country, directly linked to national economic growth, employment opportunities, and technological progress. This industry not only significantly boosts economic growth but also drives substantial employment and plays a huge role in promoting technological development, particularly in the fields of new materials, new energy, and advanced electronic technologies. The development level of the large aircraft industry has become an important indicator of a country's technological and industrial strength, as well as its international competitiveness. Additionally, the large aircraft industry also holds significant military application value, playing a crucial role in enhancing the quality and level of the national defense industry. 2. Smart dexterous hand developed by Chinese researchers achieves human-like adaptive grasping for the first time According to media reports, the breakthrough bionic dexterous robotic hand, F-TAC Hand, was recently published in the international journal Nature Machine Intelligence. This system integrates high-resolution tactile sensing across 70% of its palm area, achieving human-like adaptive grasping capabilities for the first time and marking a significant leap forward in robotic intelligence and its ability to interact in real dynamic environments. This breakthrough was jointly achieved by the Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence and Peking University. Huaxi Securities believes that dexterous hands are crucial for the practical application of humanoid robots, and subsequent updates and iterations will still present significant technical challenges. Producers with the capability to design and manufacture dexterous hands are expected to have a stronger voice in the industry chain and may lead in profitability. Additionally, to enhance the functionality of dexterous hands, the demand for key components such as lead screws, reducers, motors, tendon cables, and tactile sensors will increase. The firm remains optimistic about technology-leading enterprises with advanced industrial layouts. 3. Another solid-state battery conference is set to take place in June, with institutions affirming the industry's long-term development trend The "5th China International Solid-State Battery Technology Conference & 2025 Advanced Battery Materials and Intelligent Equipment Technology Exhibition" will be held in Hefei from June 19-20, 2025. The conference will feature six themes covering solid-state batteries, cathode and anode materials, sodium-ion batteries, battery safety, battery recycling, lithium resources, as well as testing instruments and equipment enterprises. It will comprehensively showcase the latest research, technologies, processes, and equipment advancements, and delve into the future development directions of the new energy industry. Recently, CATL's 21C Innovation Lab published its research findings on lithium metal batteries in the international journal Nature Nanotechnology. This research is expected to accelerate the transition of solid-state batteries from laboratory to large-scale application. Yang Rui from Huaxi Securities believes that with the maturation of battery technology and the improvement of the supporting industry chain, new solid-state-related products are expected to be launched successively, capacity construction will continue to progress, and terminal performance is anticipated to be continuously validated, accelerating the industrialisation process. Yao Yao from Sinolink Securities believes that the long-term development trend of solid-state batteries is certain, and attention should be paid to incremental segments. Recent industry changes focus on the fibrillation of raw materials and lithium metal anodes. 4. Industry leader launches AI medical product matrix to meet users' diverse healthcare management needs Recently, at a launch event, Ping An Good Doctor announced the official rebranding of Ping An Health Medical Technology Co., Ltd. to "Ping An Good Doctor." The company unveiled its annual medical and health service brand and introduced a comprehensive "7+N+1" AI medical product matrix that covers all scenarios, cycles, and ecosystems to meet users' diverse healthcare management needs. AI technology can not only assist doctors in identifying fracture lesions but also aid in early disease screening. Nowadays, it is also taking on the crucial task of intelligent patient triage. According to Southwest Securities, statistics show that over 830 hospitals nationwide have successively completed the localized deployment of DeepSeek-R1, driving the digital and intelligent transformation of hospitals. Application scenarios include monitoring medical quality, optimizing hospital resource allocation, assisting in diagnosis, and ensuring data security. The comprehensive open-sourcing and multi-domain adaptation of the domestic large model DeepSeek-R1 marks a new stage of technological integration and industry restructuring in AI healthcare, drawing attention to the accelerated development and investment opportunities in the AI healthcare sector.

Macro News 1. The General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Opinions on Further Advancing Shenzhen's Comprehensive Reform Pilot to Deepen Reform, Innovation, and Opening Up." The document proposes supporting Shenzhen in reforming the flight management system for unmanned aircraft, improving low-altitude flight supervision rules, and exploring cross-border helicopter flights and public service general aviation operations. It also calls for establishing mechanisms for the empowerment, transformation, and evaluation of job-related scientific and technological achievements, implementing long-cycle assessments of state-owned asset preservation and appreciation resulting from such transformations. Additionally, it allows enterprises listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to list on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in accordance with relevant policies. 2. On June 10, Zheng Shanjie, Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), chaired a symposium with technology-oriented private enterprises to solicit opinions and suggestions for the scientific formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan, focusing on the field of technological innovation. Minister Zheng stated that during the formulation process, the NDRC will carefully study and incorporate enterprises' suggestions, proposing more targeted policy measures to support private enterprises in playing a more active role in promoting technological innovation and building a modern industrial system. Representatives from five private enterprises attended the symposium, including Moore Threads from Beijing, Ant Technology Group from Zhejiang, BGI from Guangdong, Yinjinda New Materials from Henan, and Seven Robots from Chongqing. 3. The Ministry of Commerce announced that, in accordance with the "Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People's Republic of China," it decided on June 17, 2024, to initiate an anti-dumping investigation into imported pork and pork by-products originating from the European Union. Given the complexity of the case, the Ministry of Commerce has extended the investigation period to December 16, 2025, pursuant to Article 26 of the regulations. 4. Senior Colonel Wang Xuemeng, spokesperson for the Chinese Navy, stated that recently, the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier formations, including the Liaoning and Shandong, conducted training exercises in the Western Pacific and other waters to test their capabilities in far-sea defense and joint operations. These exercises were routine training organized according to the annual plan, aimed at continuously improving mission readiness, in compliance with relevant international laws and practices, and not targeting any specific country or objective. Industry News 1. Yesterday, four automotive producers—China FAW Group Corporation, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd., and Seres Group Co., Ltd.—issued statements on the same day, committing to standardize payment terms to within 60 days. 2. The State Administration for Market Regulation has solicited public comments on the "Measures for the Supervision of Live E-commerce (Draft for Comments)."It was proposed that platform operators should establish and improve platform agreement rules, and strengthen identity authentication and qualification review of live-streaming room operators, service agencies for live-streaming marketers, and live-streaming marketers. Live-streaming marketers are required to introduce products or services truthfully, accurately, and comprehensively, and must not deceive or mislead consumers. 3. Yesterday, at Yongle's 2025 Spring Auction, a LABUBU displayed as a first-generation collectible mint-green piece was ultimately auctioned off for 1.08 million yuan. It is understood that this auction was part of the world's first dedicated art auction for first-generation collectible LABUBU pieces. This LABUBU piece measures 131cm in height, is made of PVC, and is mint-green in color. It is marked as "the only one in the world" in the remarks column. 4. According to the State Taxation Administration, during the first month of the implementation of further optimized measures for the departure tax refund policy (April 27 - May 26), the number of departure tax refunds processed by tax authorities nationwide increased by 116% YoY. During the first month of the policy's implementation, 1,303 new departure tax refund stores were added nationwide, bringing the total to 5,196, which is 1.4 times the number at the end of 2024. Sales at tax refund stores increased by 56% YoY. 5. The ±800 kV UHV DC transmission project from Hami to Chongqing, undertaken by State Grid Corporation of China, commenced power transmission on June 10. This is the first UHV DC receiving project in south-west China, capable of transmitting over 36 billion kWh of electricity annually from Xinjiang to the load center in Chongqing. 6. The Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology and the Jiangbei New Area Administrative Committee jointly announced at a Nanjing Municipal Government press conference that the 2025 Nanjing Software Conference will be held in Nanjing from June 17 to 19. Themed "Empowering Industrial Software, Enabling Open Source Innovation," the conference will focus on key areas such as industrial software, information technology application innovation industry, and open source ecosystems. It will feature one main conference, four major special events, and one software park investment promotion activity. 7. The Zhengzhou Municipal Bureau of Commerce issued an announcement stating that the subsidy funds for this round of home appliance products in Zhengzhou have been fully utilized. In accordance with the principle of "first come, first served, until funds are exhausted," the application for subsidy qualification coupons for the 2025 trade-in of home appliance products will be suspended starting at 12:00 on June 11. Consumers who have already received subsidy qualification coupons for home appliance products on June 11 can still participate in the home appliance subsidy activities normally on the same day. 8. The housing provident fund management centers of six cities, namely Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Jiangmen, Chaozhou, and Jieyang, officially signed the "Cooperation Agreement on Promoting the Coordinated Development of Housing Provident Funds." It is reported that the cities involved in this agreement will continue to accelerate the realization of a "unified city" experience for housing provident fund services within the region from four aspects, including promoting non-discriminatory services for housing provident funds across different regions and facilitating mutual recognition and interoperability of housing provident fund loans across different regions. Company News 1. Vanke A announced the first sale of 22 million A-share treasury shares, with a transaction amount of RMB 146 million. 2. Tencent Music Entertainment Group announced on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange its proposed acquisition of Himalaya Holdings, with a total cash consideration of $1.26 billion. 3. *ST Jingang announced the signing of a restructuring investment agreement with industrial investor Ouhao Group. 4. Lianhuan Pharmaceutical announced the receipt of an administrative penalty decision, with a total fine and confiscation amounting to RMB 61.0382 million. 5. Honghe Technology announced a proposed change in corporate control, and its shares will resume trading on June 11. 6. Qumei Furniture announced that Wu Nani, a director of the company, reduced her shareholding by 58,000 shares during the period of abnormal stock trading fluctuations. 7. Sugon announced that it will hold an investor briefing on major asset restructuring on June 11. 8. Beize Technology announced a strategic cooperation intention with Xingdong Jiyuan to collaborate on the application of humanoid robots in intelligent logistics scenarios. 9. Founder Tech announced a proposed private placement to raise no more than RMB 1.98 billion for the construction of an industrial base for high-density interconnect circuit boards for artificial intelligence and computing power applications. 10. Chutian Dragon released a record of investor relations activities, stating that it maintains necessary technical reserves and focuses on the underlying technologies related to stablecoins. 11. Chengdu Huawei announced the release of a 4-channel, 12-bit, 16G high-speed, high-precision RF direct-sampling ADC chip. 12. Dongfang Electric Heating Technology announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Zhishi, a subsidiary of Xiaomi, to actively develop robotic electronic skin. Global Markets 1. The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher collectively, with the Nasdaq up 0.63%, the S&P 500 up 0.55%, and the Dow up 0.25%. Among them, the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 reached new closing highs since late February, while the Dow reached a new closing high since early March. Intel rose nearly 8%, marking its largest single-day gain in two months; Tesla rose over 5%. Circle fell more than 8%, after surging over 270% in the three days since its listing. McDonald's (MCD) closed lower for seven consecutive trading days, marking its longest losing streak since 2013. Popular Chinese ADRs had mixed performances, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up 0.3%. Major European stock indices closed with mixed results, with the German DAX 30 down 0.69%. 2. International crude oil futures settled slightly lower. The July contract for WTI crude oil futures fell 0.47%, while the August contract for Brent crude oil futures fell 0.25%. 3. COMEX gold futures fell 0.31%, and COMEX silver futures fell 0.4%. Investment Opportunities Reference 1. Suzhou, Jiangsu, to solicit "AI+" technologies to support provincial urban football league preparations According to media reports, the Suzhou Artificial Intelligence Industry Association plans to solicit innovative products and solutions that leverage AI technologies to empower the Suzhou football team, aiming to enhance training standards and competitive performance, and assist the team in achieving outstanding results in the 2025 Jiangsu Provincial Urban Football League. The upgrade and expansion of the Suzhou Super League, along with the star power of its players, have increased the tournament's visibility. The expansion of live-streaming channels and the potential for paid broadcasts are expected to enhance commercial monetization. Coupled with the trend of multiple regions emulating the league format, these factors collectively boost the commercial value of the sports industry. Guotai Haitong Securities stated that with the advancement of AI technologies, "AI + Sports" has already been deployed in multiple segments. AI treadmills and AI strength training equipment are gradually being introduced in gyms and home settings. Against the backdrop of strong policy support, ample consumption potential, and iterative advancements in AI technology, it is recommended to focus on investment opportunities in the sports sector in 2025. 2. Another industry conference to be held, institutions say humanoid robot orders continue to grow rapidly It is reported that the 2025 (2nd) Embodied Intelligent Robot Scenario Application Ecosystem Conference will be held on June 12. Dongguan Securities stated that orders for humanoid robot manufacturers continue to grow rapidly, and a small-scale production phase may be reached in H2 2025, which will catalyze the sector's market performance. Soochow Securities believes that the mass production of humanoid robots is imminent. The current stage is comparable to the EV sector in 2014, with a decade-long industrial cycle on the verge of explosion. Shanghai Securities believes that the emergence of DeepSeek AI has driven the development of general-purpose robot large models, facilitating the realization of embodied intelligence in humanoid robots. The humanoid robot industry chain has entered a phase of "diverse and vibrant" development. Currently, humanoid robots are entering industrial scenarios, becoming a highly certain application trend both domestically and overseas. The commercialization of humanoid robots is expected, and it is recommended to focus on domestic parts producers that stand to benefit. 3. Potentially the best carrier for full integration of multimodal interaction, shipments of such products are expected to grow rapidly According to reports, Saphlux LLC has officially launched the T3-series 0.13-inch monolithic full-color MicroLED microdisplay. This product utilizes Saphlux's self-developed nanopore quantum dot technology, achieving high integration of RGB pixels through quantum dot color conversion on a single blue wafer. Currently, the company is collaborating with its partner, Leyard, to develop AR glasses based on the T1-0.13-inch monochromatic microdisplay and plans to launch a new generation of AR glasses equipped with the T3-0.13-inch full-color display by the end of 2025. Guotai Junan Securities believes that AI+AR glasses are the optimal carrier for the full integration of multimodal interaction. AI+AR glasses rely on cameras for image input and can be combined with devices such as rings, watches, and wristbands to enable various interaction methods, including voice, display, gestures, eye movements, and touch. They empower scenarios such as voice assistants, image analysis, and intelligent navigation, making them the optimal carrier for multimodal large models, and will benefit from the evolution of multimodal large models. Global shipments of AI glasses are expected to grow rapidly. 4. The industry is entering a period of explosive growth in technological integration and scenario implementation. According to media reports, in line with the requirements of the "Notice on Conducting Pilot Work for Pairing Up and Applying Intelligent Elderly Care Service Robots in Scenarios" jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Civil Affairs, MediHealth Technology is publicly recruiting 100 users to participate in the trial of elderly care robots to further promote technological innovation and application of intelligent elderly care service robots. It is reported that the company's elderly care robots have been successively signed up for use in professional elderly care and medical facilities in Shanghai, Zhejiang, and other regions. Founder Securities points out that the penetration rate of intelligent robots in the elderly care field is continuously increasing, and the market potential is vast. In 2024, the market size of the intelligent elderly care robot industry is approximately 7.9 billion yuan, with rehabilitation robots accounting for the highest proportion, approximately 45%. Emotional companion robots have the fastest growth rate, with an annual growth rate of 120%. It is expected that the market for intelligent elderly care robots will reach 50 billion yuan in 2025. The elderly care robot industry is entering a period of explosive growth in technological integration and scenario implementation. With the continuous breakthroughs in technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and flexible mechanics, elderly care robots will upgrade from single-function to multimodal interaction and embodied intelligence, achieving more accurate health monitoring, more natural companion interactions, and safer physical assistance.

As the US-China trade tensions eased in May, Asian stock markets attracted significant inflows of foreign capital during the month. According to LSEG data, foreign investors collectively purchased approximately $10.65 billion worth of stocks in Asia in May, marking the largest monthly net purchase since February 2024. The data showed that stock markets in India, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Taiwan, China, all recorded capital inflows. Among them, Taiwan, China's stock market saw an inflow of $7.28 billion in overseas funds in May, setting a record for the largest monthly net purchase since November 2023. India recorded an inflow of $2.34 billion, marking the largest monthly net purchase since September 2024. In addition, stock markets in South Korea, Indonesia, and the Philippines also experienced net inflows of foreign capital, amounting to $885 million, $338 million, and $290 million, respectively, while the Thai stock market faced a net sell-off of $491 million. Optimistic Outlook Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs stated that it has raised its earnings growth forecast for the MSCI Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) index to 9% for both 2025 and 2026, citing stronger macroeconomic growth in China and the US, which is driving growth in the Asia-Pacific region. On the other hand, global investors' hesitation towards US assets is also a factor contributing to the rise in Asian markets. Due to the US government's unresolved debt issues, many investors previously sought safer havens in Europe. However, data shows that Italy, France, and the UK are also facing debt challenges, making the Asian market relatively more attractive. This also means that Asian countries have greater policy space to implement more fiscal stimulus measures to boost consumption and financial markets. In addition, the rapid growth of emerging tech companies in Asia also provides investment options for investors seeking high growth. Low valuations are also a major driving factor. As of May 23, the 12-month forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the STOXX50, a major European stock index, was 15.4 times, significantly lower than the 21.0 times of the S&P 500 index. The P/E ratio of the MSCI Asia (ex-Japan) index, a major emerging Asian stock index, was even lower, at just 13.4 times. However, Invesco warned that in H2 2025, Asian markets will continue to be affected by macroeconomic risks, which may outweigh the positive impact of domestic drivers in the short term. Nevertheless, another positive factor is the continued weakness of the US dollar. The appreciation of Asian currencies will continue to attract foreign capital inflows and support domestic consumption.

On Thursday local time, following the achievement of its inflation target and repeated blows to the economy from Trump's tariffs, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, marking the eighth rate cut within a year. Specifically, the ECB reduced the deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2%, while the main refinancing rate and the marginal lending rate were lowered from 2.4% and 2.65% to 2.15% and 2.4%, respectively, reaching their lowest levels since early 2023. Following the announcement of the interest rate decision, the euro rose sharply against the US dollar in the short term before pulling back. The yield on Germany's 10-year government bonds fell by approximately 5 basis points to 2.48%, while European stock markets showed no significant fluctuations. In its statement, the ECB said, "Inflation is currently close to the Governing Council's target of 2%. Although uncertainties surrounding trade policy are expected to weigh on business investment and exports, increasing government investments in defense and infrastructure will increasingly support medium-term economic growth." US President Trump's tariff policies have cast a shadow over global growth, driving up the euro exchange rate and pushing down energy costs. While this is accelerating the pullback in inflation, some now fear that Europe may respond by retaliating with tariffs and increasing spending, which could further complicate the situation. On the inflation front, the ECB expects inflation to remain at 2.0% this year and 1.6% next year, lower than its March forecast. However, the bank also noted that inflation in the eurozone faces greater uncertainty than in the past. Additionally, the ECB revised down its economic growth forecast for 2026, projecting that the GDP of the 20 eurozone countries will grow by 1.1% next year, down from the 1.2% forecast three months ago. Nevertheless, it still expects GDP growth of 0.9% in 2025, due to stronger-than-expected economic growth in the first three months of this year. Despite ECB President Christine Lagarde stating that risks to economic growth remain tilted to the downside, she also noted that factors such as a strong labour market, rising real incomes, and improved financing conditions are helping consumers and businesses weather the impact of a turbulent global environment. Lagarde pointed out that despite the decline in energy costs and the recent strengthening of the euro, inflation is expected to return to near the target level by 2027. Prospects for trade negotiations Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, eurozone businesses and policymakers are facing increasing uncertainty. Trump's tariff policies are a major concern, as tariffs on certain industries could deal a severe blow to Europe. Currently, most EU exports to the US face a 10% tariff, but this rate could rise to 50% in July if trade negotiations fail. German Chancellor Merz is set to meet Trump at the White House later on Thursday, with trade being one of the main topics of discussion between the two sides. ECB officials have said that the impact of tariffs on inflation is not yet clear and may depend on whether and how the EU retaliates. The EU's retaliatory measures are currently on hold, but EU leaders have indicated that they are prepared to implement them if necessary. There are also questions about how the plans by European countries to increase defense spending will affect the economy. During this meeting, the ECB did not pre-commit to a specific interest rate path. Irene Lauro, an economist at Schroders Investment, commented, "The ECB cut interest rates by 25 basis points today as expected, but we do not anticipate any follow-up moves next month." She added that since there have been no signs so far that tariffs are weakening the economy, they are more likely to pause the interest rate cut cycle. However, Natasha May, global market analyst at JPMorgan Asset Management, said, "With inflationary pressures fading rapidly and growth headwinds intensifying, the case for the ECB to cut interest rates again in July is very clear."

In recent days, as Moody's downgraded the US sovereign credit rating and the potential impact of the new spending bill on the federal deficit remained unclear, the "sell the US" narrative has resurfaced, dealing a severe blow to US assets. Currently, this sentiment is growing among international investors. This month's JPMorgan Global Markets Conference surveyed investors from 45 countries, and the results showed that they tended to be optimistic about Europe, with 36% expecting European equities to be the best-performing asset in 2025. In contrast, only 17% bet on the US stock market to dominate. A team of analysts from JPMorgan wrote in a report: "There are divergent views on the US economic outlook. Although a recession is no longer the base case, investors are not as optimistic about economic growth as the risk market exchange suggests." The report, which surveyed 700 investors from 45 countries, further indicates that after years of strong performance in the US market, global investors have become cautious about it. Some analysts believe that while the US stock market has attracted a large number of foreign investors amid the market rebound over the past few years, high valuations, uncertainty about the prospects of artificial intelligence, and Trump's "tariff stick" and its potential impact have shaken confidence in "American exceptionalism." Meanwhile, new favorable factors are emerging in the European market, with investors flocking to the region's stock markets. The Stoxx Europe 600 index has risen 7% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has fallen about 1%. Wall Street Still Stands Firm Nevertheless, several Wall Street bigwigs still advise investors not to sell off US assets. Morgan Stanley recently predicted that US dominance will last at least until 2026, as short-term volatility will give way to improved earnings sentiment, continued growth in artificial intelligence, and the boost from loose policies. In Morgan Stanley's view, a slowdown in economic growth will not trigger a recession. At the same time, Goldman Sachs also stated that US large-cap stocks will outperform the broader market again this year. The bank said that since 2023, the so-called "Magnificent Seven" have been the main growth engines of the S&P 500, and their current lower valuations will attract investors. Uncertainty Remains However, for now, uncertainty will continue to persist until the market becomes clearer on everything, including interest rates, the likelihood of a recession, trade agreements, and geopolitical developments. JPMorgan Chase summarized some key issues from the meeting: Recession: The probability of a US recession currently stands at 40%, but GDP losses have already occurred. Participants believe that US tariffs will undermine business investment and consumption. JPMorgan Chase expects that by the end of 2025, the yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds will reach 4.35%. Trade negotiations imply more uncertainty: JPMorgan Chase stated that the easing of US-China trade tensions has boosted the sentiment of US investors, but the agreement with the EU appears to be controversial. If negotiations do not conclude smoothly, there is a high risk of retaliation from the EU. On Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social that he proposed imposing a 50% tariff on the EU starting June 1, amplifying the aforementioned risks. Anticipation of prolonged bond selling: As inflation, attacks on central bank independence, and policy turmoil erode the safe-haven appeal of the US Treasury market, foreign selling of US Treasuries is expected to continue. JPMorgan Chase believes that the current situation will benefit gold. "Merely shifting 0.5% of US overseas assets into gold could generate an annual return of 18%, with gold prices rising to $6,000 by early 2029," the bank wrote.

Many Wall Street strategists believe that as the economic outlook for Europe improves, European stock markets are poised for their best annual performance relative to the US market in two decades. According to the average forecast of 20 strategists surveyed by the media, the STOXX Europe 600 Index is expected to climb to around 554 points this year. As of Monday's (May 19) close, the STOXX 600 Index stood at 549 points, implying a potential further climb of about 1% for the year. Notably, the index has already risen by more than 8% year-to-date. In contrast, strategists are far less optimistic about the outlook for the US market. Another media survey found that strategists, on average, forecast the S&P 500 Index to close at 6,001 points this year, basically flat with its Monday closing price, while the index has only risen by 1.6% year-to-date. Among them, JPMorgan Chase has set a target of 580 points for the STOXX 600 Index, one of the highest targets in the survey. Citigroup, on the other hand, expects the index to rise by 4% to 570 points this year as analysts' pessimism about corporate earnings eases. Both banks predict that the US benchmark index will decline for the remainder of the year. Citigroup strategist Beata Manthey, commenting on European stock markets, said, "We have moved past earnings uncertainty, which could lay the groundwork for further gains and potential re-rating, especially in those hard-hit cyclical sectors." Shift in European Stock Market Forecasts This forecast also marks a shift from expectations at the beginning of the year, when strategists anticipated that European stock markets would significantly lag behind the US market. However, as Germany's historic fiscal reforms and strong corporate earnings attracted investors seeking substitutes for US assets, sentiment towards European benchmark indices has rebounded. A survey released by Bank of America a week ago showed that 35% of global fund managers are currently overweight European stocks, while net exposure to US stocks has fallen to its lowest level in two years. According to data compiled by the media, earnings for MSCI Europe constituents grew by 5.3% in Q1, far exceeding analysts' expectations of a 1.5% decline. Underlying Concerns Admittedly, the STOXX 600 Index's year-to-date gain of over 8% has also sparked concerns about its valuation. The benchmark index currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 14.6 times, above the 20-year median of 13.5 times, though still below the S&P 500 Index's P/E ratio of nearly 22 times. Of course, some investment bank strategists in the aforementioned surveys remain hesitant about the outlook for European stocks. For example, Societe Generale strategist Roland Kaloyan said he needs to see stronger earnings trends and a further reduction in tariff-related risks before betting on further gains for the Stoxx 600. His year-end target is 530, which implies a 3.5% decline from Monday's closing price. "Uncertainty around tariffs further complicates the outlook, as many companies are reluctant to provide clear guidance, suggesting that the full impact of these tariffs may not yet be reflected in earnings forecasts," Kaloyan said. UBS strategist Gerry Fowler, on the other hand, said that with expectations for stronger economic growth over the next two years, valuations have risen as expected. "To achieve further growth, we must navigate a period of uncertainty that could keep corporate earnings-per-share growth at or slightly below zero this year," he said.

Macro News 1. On May 16, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian hosted a regular press conference. It was reported that the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued a notice, regarding the use of Huawei's Ascend chips as a violation of US export controls. Lin Jian pointed out that the US has generalized the concept of national security, abused export controls and "long-arm jurisdiction," and unjustifiably imposed malicious blockades and suppressions on China's chip products and AI industry. This seriously violates market rules, severely disrupts the stability of the global industrial and supply chains, and significantly harms the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. China firmly opposes this and will never accept it. 2. The National Conference on Optimizing Tax Refund Policies for Departing Travelers and Expanding Inbound Consumption was held in Beijing on May 15. The conference emphasized that local commerce authorities should actively collaborate with relevant departments to accelerate the expansion of stores, increase the variety of goods, and improve services. Efforts should focus on increasing the coverage of tax refund stores, enhancing the attractiveness of tax refund goods, and strengthening the sense of gain for overseas travelers, thereby expanding inbound consumption and making significant contributions to vigorously boosting consumption and promoting sustained economic rebound. 3. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in 2024, the average annual salary of employees in urban non-private units nationwide was 124,110 yuan, an increase of 3,412 yuan from the previous year, representing a nominal growth of 2.8% and a comparable growth of 2.6%. In the same year, the average annual salary of employees in urban private units nationwide was 69,476 yuan, an increase of 1,136 yuan from the previous year, representing a nominal growth of 1.7% and a comparable growth of 4.0%. Industry News 1. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) issued the Decision on Amending the Measures for the Administration of Major Asset Restructuring of Publicly Listed Firms. It mentions encouraging private equity funds to participate in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructuring of publicly listed firms. A "reverse linkage" mechanism will be implemented between the investment period of private equity funds and the lock-up period for shares acquired through restructuring. Specifically, if the investment period of a private equity fund reaches 48 months, the lock-up period for shares in third-party transactions will be shortened from 12 months to 6 months, and for shareholders other than the controlling shareholder, actual controller, and their affiliated persons in restructuring listings, the lock-up period will be shortened from 24 months to 12 months. 2. The National Financial Regulatory Administration recently approved China Life Asset Management Co., Ltd. to participate in the third batch of pilot reforms for long-term investment of insurance funds. China Life Asset has collaborated with relevant institutions to successively launch three phases of the Honghu Fund. As of early March 2025, the first phase of the Honghu Fund has successfully invested 50 billion yuan. On March 5, 2025, the National Financial Regulatory Administration officially approved the second phase of the Honghu Fund, which plans to invest in the market in the near future, primarily focusing on high-quality publicly listed firms with large market capitalization, good liquidity, and significant market influence. 3. Several industry insiders from the public fund sector have stated that recent analyses suggesting that the public fund assessment benchmark has led to market portfolio adjustments are inaccurate, unprofessional, and lack basic common sense and evidence. There has been no large-scale position adjustment in public funds recently. 4. With the conclusion of the new Sino-US tariff agreement, transportation demand has increased, and liner companies have gladly announced freight rate hikes. The freight rate index for the US East Coast route stood at 1,455.0 points, marking a 21.5% increase WoW. The freight rate index for the US West Coast route reached 1,813.1 points, showing a 23.2% increase WoW. 5. Last night, E Fund Management announced that renowned fund manager Zhang Kun would no longer serve as Deputy General Manager due to work adjustments and would focus on investment management in the future. An insider from E Fund Management confirmed to reporters that after stepping down, he would continue to hold the position of fund manager and devote himself entirely to investment management. 6. The National Copyright Administration, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Cyberspace Administration of China jointly launched the "Sword Net 2025" special campaign to combat online copyright infringement and piracy. The campaign, which will run from May to November, will focus on copyright rectification in audiovisual works, animation and gaming, computer software, online storage and transmission, online sales, and streaming smart terminals. 7. The General Office of the National Data Administration issued the "2025 Action Plan for Building a Digital China". It proposes to deeply explore AI application scenarios and actively promote the construction of high-quality AI datasets. Efforts will be made to develop new-generation smart terminals and intelligent manufacturing equipment, such as intelligent connected NEVs, AI-powered smartphones and computers, and intelligent robots. 8. The Ministry of Finance and the National Financial Regulatory Administration issued a notice to accelerate the digital development of bank confirmation letters. Focusing on accelerating the digital development of bank confirmation letters, the notice aims to establish a secure, convenient, efficient, and cost-effective bank confirmation letter system. Adhering to the principles of safety first and efficiency priority, it seeks to increase the number of entities accessing the bank confirmation letter platform, raise the proportion of digital bank confirmation letters, and promote the implementation of large-scale application scenarios by consolidating the development foundation, enhancing work efficiency, and innovating methods and means. Corporate News 1. Kweichow Moutai announced that as of now, it has repurchased a cumulative total of 2.6421 million shares, with a total payment amount of 4.05 billion yuan. 2. CATL announced the offering price of its H shares, set at HK$263.00 per H share. It is expected that the H shares will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 20. The company announced that its subsidiary intends to participate in an industrial investment fund with an investment of no more than $225 million. 3. BYD will be included in the Hang Seng Tech Index. 4. Telink Semiconductor announced that the shareholding ratio of the National Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund has decreased to 6.95%. 5. Shanghai Tunnel Engineering announced that its controlling shareholder intends to increase its shareholding in the company by 250 million to 500 million yuan. 6. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport announced its plan to jointly establish a duty-free company with China Duty Free Group and others with an investment of 4.5 million yuan to operate businesses related to duty-free shops in Guangzhou city. 7. Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. (AMEC) released an announcement on the record of investor relations activities, stating that Unitree is a terminal customer of the company. 8. ST Mumiao Pharmaceutical announced the removal of other risk warnings and the change of its name to Tianmu Pharmaceutical starting from the opening of the market on May 20. 9. ST Zhongtai Chemical announced the removal of other risk warnings and the change of its stock abbreviation to "Zhongtai Chemical" starting from the opening of the market on May 20. 10. *ST Aonong announced the removal of delisting risk warnings and other risk warnings, and the change of its stock abbreviation to "Aonong Biotech". 11. Binhai Energy announced its plan to acquire 100% equity of Cangzhou Xuyang Chemical Co., Ltd., and its stock resumed trading. 12. AVIC High Technology announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary plans to invest 918 million yuan to enhance its capabilities in civil aviation composite material components. 13. Kinlita announced that the board of directors did not agree to the shareholder's proposal to convene an extraordinary general meeting. 14. *ST Kexin announced the removal of delisting risk warnings and the change of its stock abbreviation to Kexin Development. 15. Tuoxin Pharmaceutical announced that Ivosidenib had cumulatively reduced its shareholding by 1.3128 million shares from March 14 to May 15, 2025. Global Markets 1. The three major U.S. stock indices closed higher collectively, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.78% and accumulating a 3.41% gain for the week; the S&P 500 index rising 0.7% and accumulating a 5.27% gain for the week; and the Nasdaq index rising 0.52% and accumulating a 7.15% gain for the week. Most popular Chinese ADRs rose, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index closing up 0.52% and accumulating a 4.56% gain for the week. The three major European stock indices all closed higher, with the German DAX index rising 0.3%. 2. The settlement prices of international crude oil futures rose by more than 1%, accumulating a gain of more than 2% for the week. WTI crude oil futures for June rose 1.41%, accumulating a 2.41% gain for the week; Brent crude oil futures for July rose 1.36%, accumulating a 2.35% gain for the week.