Blue Lotus China New Economy Research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Eric Wen

Blue Lotus China New Economy Research

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Employment picture worsened in December. We believe Chinese government will erect hiring-related corporate subsidy in 2025;</li>
<li>Early attempts at street drink overseas have failed. But new attempts from Luckin might well work, over time;</li>
<li>Tesla's new Model Y received a raving reception from Chinese consumers. But we doubt it can last.</li>
</ul>


Employment picture worsened in December. We believe Chinese government will erect hiring-related corporate subsidy in 2025;
Early attempts at street drink overseas have failed. But new attempts from Luckin might well work, over time;
Tesla's new Model Y received a raving reception from Chinese consumers. But we doubt it can last.


[Blue Lotus China New Consumer Weekly, 4/52] Luckin Coffee's Overseas Expansion Is Worth Waiting For

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<li>China's 2025 trade-in subsidies now include smartphones and ICE vehicles, but with a price caveat that excludes Apple, positive for Xiaomi and JD.com;</li>
<li>China limits export of LFP battery technology, but lowers import tax again;</li>
<li>ICE-Turned EV makers continue to enjoy product superiority. The watchouts for 2025 are BYD and Geely. Tesla's sales may peter out from C2H25.</li>
</ul>


China's 2025 trade-in subsidies now include smartphones and ICE vehicles, but with a price caveat that excludes Apple, positive for Xiaomi and JD.com;
China limits export of LFP battery technology, but lowers import tax again;
ICE-Turned EV makers continue to enjoy product superiority. The watchouts for 2025 are BYD and Geely. Tesla's sales may peter out from C2H25.


Blue Lotus China Growth Equity Weekly (2/2025): Tesla Heading into a Different Chinese EV Market

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Sep 11th based on HKEx daily reports.</li>
<li>In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Bilibili (9626 HK), Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK).</li>
<li>In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Bilibili (9626 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK).</li>
</ul>


We analyze statistics on top repurchases over one week, one month, one quarter and one year periods ended on Sep 11th based on HKEx daily reports.
In the past 7 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Bilibili (9626 HK), Tencent (700 HK), Bidu (9888 HK).
In the past 30 days, the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares from the market were Tencent (700 HK), Bilibili (9626 HK), Kuaishou (1024 HK).


Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Sep 11th): Bilibili, Tencent, Bidu

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>During Hong Kong's market correction during November, we noticed that the Put/Call spread stayed below 1 and the skew moved to its lowest level in 3 years both bullish signals.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yum-china-holdings-inc-0533692c-6dae-4014-baa1-ed0b050638f2" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29259:1" rel="noopener">Yum China Holdings (9987 HK)</a> share price had a golden cross breakout on December 3, as the casual dining sector in China shows growth going into next year.
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/miniso-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36659:1" rel="noopener">MINISO Group Holding (9896 HK)</a> had a breakout from a falling wedge pattern relative to MXEF.  The gap up in the share price and momentum signals confirms the uptrend.
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</ul>


During Hong Kong's market correction during November, we noticed that the Put/Call spread stayed below 1 and the skew moved to its lowest level in 3 years both bullish signals.

Yum China Holdings (9987 HK) share price had a golden cross breakout on December 3, as the casual dining sector in China shows growth going into next year.


MINISO Group Holding (9896 HK) had a breakout from a falling wedge pattern relative to MXEF.  The gap up in the share price and momentum signals confirms the uptrend.



Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (DECEMBER 5)

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

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<li>China’s booming demand for physical products based on media intellectual property (IP) is increasingly reflected in the stock market, where related stocks have become a hot topic among investors.</li>
<li>These products, known in Chinese as “guzi” (谷子) — a transliteration of the English word “goods” — are based on IP from comics, anime, TV dramas and computer games.</li>
<li>Their prices vary widely.</li>
</ul>


China’s booming demand for physical products based on media intellectual property (IP) is increasingly reflected in the stock market, where related stocks have become a hot topic among investors.
These products, known in Chinese as “guzi” (谷子) — a transliteration of the English word “goods” — are based on IP from comics, anime, TV dramas and computer games.
Their prices vary widely.


Anime-Related Stocks Become Hot Ticket Among Chinese Investors 

China

MINISO is a global retailer and variety store chain specializing in design-led lifestyle and pop toy products. The company offers a wide range of household and consumer goods, including cosmetics, stationery, toys, kitchenware, home decor, and electronics, often featuring intellectual property (IP) collaborations. MINISO Group Holding Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.

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[Blue Lotus China New Consumer Weekly, 4/52] Luckin Coffee's Overseas Expansion Is Worth Waiting For

Employment deteriorated in December. We believe government will need to introduce hiring-related corporate subsidies in the March Two Session. ...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus China Growth Equity Weekly (2/2025): Tesla Heading into a Different Chinese EV Market

2025 trade-in subsidies favor Xiaomi and JD.com. China's new measure at limiting LFP battery exports added on export bans. Geely is new player at...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Sep 11th): Bilibili, Tencent, Bidu

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Bilibili (9626 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (DECEMBER 5)

Hong Kong show decreased volatility and increased mainland buying continue since the US election. YUM China share price broke out (golden...

David Mudd

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[Blue Lotus China New Consumer Weekly, 4/52] Luckin Coffee's Overseas Expansion Is Worth Waiting For

​Employment deteriorated in December. We believe government will need to introduce hiring-related corporate subsidies in the March Two Session. ...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus China Growth Equity Weekly (2/2025): Tesla Heading into a Different Chinese EV Market

2025 trade-in subsidies favor Xiaomi and JD.com. China's new measure at limiting LFP battery exports added on export bans. Geely is new player at...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Hong Kong Buybacks Weekly (Sep 11th): Bilibili, Tencent, Bidu

We analyzed the Hong Kong buyback data in the past week and highlight the top 3 companies that repurchased the most shares were Bilibili (9626 HK),...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Technically Speaking, Breakouts and Breakdowns: HONG KONG (DECEMBER 5)

Hong Kong show decreased volatility and increased mainland buying continue since the US election. YUM China share price broke out (golden...

David Mudd

Anime-Related Stocks Become Hot Ticket Among Chinese Investors

China’s booming demand for physical products based on media intellectual property (IP) is increasingly reflected in the stock market, where...

Caixin Global

Employment deteriorated in December. We believe government will need to introduce hiring-related corporate subsidies in the March Two Session. ...