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Osbert Tang, CFA

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<li>Although 5% GDP growth target for 2023 is at the low end of market speculation of 5.5-6%, we think this reflects the government's conservative stance amid post-COVID recovery. </li>
<li>A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a special purpose bond quota of Rmb3.8trn suggested that government spending will stay as important economic driver.</li>
<li>Consumption is another major stimulus for economic growth, and more supportive measures will be rolled out - we have seen many cities planning to hand out consumption vouchers.</li>
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Although 5% GDP growth target for 2023 is at the low end of market speculation of 5.5-6%, we think this reflects the government's conservative stance amid post-COVID recovery. 
A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a special purpose bond quota of Rmb3.8trn suggested that government spending will stay as important economic driver.
Consumption is another major stimulus for economic growth, and more supportive measures will be rolled out - we have seen many cities planning to hand out consumption vouchers.


China NPC: Implications of Government Working Report 2023

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<p>For our next Webinar, we are excited to welcome Analysts <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/said-desaque" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1107" rel="noopener">Said Desaque</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/osbert-tang-cfa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:3879" rel="noopener">Osbert Tang, CFA</a> , who will go over China's latest potential $220 billion stimulus through a massive sale of special bonds. The Analysts will each present their views on the situation and a Q&amp;A will follow.</p>
<h3>The webinar was hosted on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 17:00 SGT/HKT.</h3>
<p>Subscribe to our podcast feed and listen to the session on the go:</p>
<p><iframe src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/5vGxVSGzl0Izwsa0swFIBi?utm_source=generator" width="100%" height="232" style="border-radius: 12px;" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture"></iframe>Said DeSaque is a professional economist with over 33 years of experience covering the global economy, with significant expertise in the US, China, Japan, and emerging markets. He worked with US investment banks for 25 years covering institutional investors in Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. He covers financial markets on a multi-asset basis, and has been an independent economist covering the global economy and financial markets for the past 8 years since founding DeSaque Macro Research in London.</p>
<p>Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, where he accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities.</p>

For our next Webinar, we are excited to welcome Analysts Said Desaque and Osbert Tang, CFA , who will go over China's latest potential $220 billion stimulus through a massive sale of special bonds. The Analysts will each present their views on the situation and a Q&amp;A will follow.
The webinar was hosted on Wednesday, 13 July 2022, 17:00 SGT/HKT.
Subscribe to our podcast feed and listen to the session on the go:
Said DeSaque is a professional economist with over 33 years of experience covering the global economy, with significant expertise in the US, China, Japan, and emerging markets. He worked with US investment banks for 25 years covering institutional investors in Europe, Middle East, Far East and Australia. He covers financial markets on a multi-asset basis, and has been an independent economist covering the global economy and financial markets for the past 8 years since founding DeSaque Macro Research in London.
Osbert Tang is an equity analyst with over 20 years of experience, focusing on China transport, infrastructure, industrials, and utilities. He has been based in Shanghai since 2003, where he accumulated more than 15 years of on-ground knowledge on the Chinese economy and financial markets, and has a wealth of contacts with China corporates and government entities.

Smartkarma Webinar | Understanding China's Latest Stimulus

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<li>China may bring ahead quota for special purpose bond issuance in 2023 to 2H22. This may potentially at Rmb1.5trn (US$220bn), which will provide big boost to the economy.</li>
<li>For 5M22, the three most important areas of spending of local government bond proceeds are urban construction and industrial park, social services and transport infrastructure.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-state-construction-int-l-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10038:1" rel="noopener">China State Construction Int'l (3311 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anhui-conch-cement-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:159:1" rel="noopener">Anhui Conch Cement (914 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-railway-group-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:264:1" rel="noopener">China Railway Group (390 HK)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-conch-venture-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19943:1" rel="noopener">China Conch Venture (586 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anta-sports-products-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10261:1" rel="noopener">Anta Sports (2020 HK)</a> are the top picks.</li>
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China may bring ahead quota for special purpose bond issuance in 2023 to 2H22. This may potentially at Rmb1.5trn (US$220bn), which will provide big boost to the economy.
For 5M22, the three most important areas of spending of local government bond proceeds are urban construction and industrial park, social services and transport infrastructure.

China State Construction Int'l (3311 HK), Anhui Conch Cement (914 HK), China Railway Group (390 HK), China Conch Venture (586 HK) and Anta Sports (2020 HK) are the top picks.


China Stimulus: These Are the Key Beneficiaries

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China Everbright Environment Group (257 HK)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/china-everbright-environment-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15946:1" rel="noopener">China Everbright Environment (257 HK)</a> will benefit immensely from the lower debt burden of local governments as the central government rolls out more fiscal support measures.</li>
<li>We anticipate an acceleration in receivable collection to improve its cash flow while the new projects pipeline may speed up. Its FCF has positively turned around in 1H24.</li>
<li>Despite recent outperformance, it remains a laggard since 2022. Still, it trades on an undemanding 5.5x PER and an appealing 6.3% yield on a higher dividend payout. </li>
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China Everbright Environment (257 HK) will benefit immensely from the lower debt burden of local governments as the central government rolls out more fiscal support measures.
We anticipate an acceleration in receivable collection to improve its cash flow while the new projects pipeline may speed up. Its FCF has positively turned around in 1H24.
Despite recent outperformance, it remains a laggard since 2022. Still, it trades on an undemanding 5.5x PER and an appealing 6.3% yield on a higher dividend payout. 


China Everbright Env (257 HK): An Underappreciated Beneficiary

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<li>Plunge in net profit, high gearing and slowdown in new projects are market concerns, but should have well reflected in its share price. Its 3.6x PER is just too cheap. </li>
<li>FY23 will see profit recovery, backed by decent project pipeline and lack of one-offs like impairment and exchange losses. Consensus forecast of 15% profit growth is too conservative.</li>
<li>Cash flow will improve over the next two years as collection of national subsidies accelerates, capex moderates and contribution from operating projects increases. </li>
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Plunge in net profit, high gearing and slowdown in new projects are market concerns, but should have well reflected in its share price. Its 3.6x PER is just too cheap. 
FY23 will see profit recovery, backed by decent project pipeline and lack of one-offs like impairment and exchange losses. Consensus forecast of 15% profit growth is too conservative.
Cash flow will improve over the next two years as collection of national subsidies accelerates, capex moderates and contribution from operating projects increases. 


China Everbright Environment (257 HK): The Dust Should Have Settled

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FY23 outlook has brightened as it will be supported by healthy project pipeline and lack of one-off items. There is potential for financial...

Osbert Tang, CFA

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China NPC: Implications of Government Working Report 2023

A 0.2pp higher budget deficit and a Rmb3.8trn special purpose bond quota suggested government spending will remain important economic driver. More...

Osbert Tang, CFA

Smartkarma Webinar | Understanding China's Latest Stimulus

On 13 July, 5pm SGT, join our Webinar on China's latest potential stimulus, featuring Analysts Said Desaque and Osbert Tang.

Smartkarma Research

China Stimulus: These Are the Key Beneficiaries

Potential massive special purpose bond issuance by local governments in 2H22 (brought forward from 2023) will provide a much-needed boost to the...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Everbright Env (257 HK): An Underappreciated Beneficiary

​CEE is poised to benefit from a lower local government debt burden on increased fiscal support, with improved cash flow, accelerated project...

Osbert Tang, CFA

China Everbright Environment (257 HK): The Dust Should Have Settled

FY23 outlook has brightened as it will be supported by healthy project pipeline and lack of one-off items. There is potential for financial...

Osbert Tang, CFA

CEE is poised to benefit from a lower local government debt burden on increased fiscal support, with improved cash flow, accelerated project...