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>It has become evident that Chinese economy needs stimulus. But why is it not happening? The latest by NDRC and MOF suggests US rate and presidential election are the keys;</li>
<li>What has come forward in the forms of local government debt swap and bank reserve injection is similar to fueling a liquid-fueled missile. Once it starts, it can't roll back;</li>
<li>The biggest swing factor from US presidential election is the Trump Tariff, which can cut China's GDP growth by half. The fueling hopefully can handle impact of such magnitude.</li>
</ul>


It has become evident that Chinese economy needs stimulus. But why is it not happening? The latest by NDRC and MOF suggests US rate and presidential election are the keys;
What has come forward in the forms of local government debt swap and bank reserve injection is similar to fueling a liquid-fueled missile. Once it starts, it can't roll back;
The biggest swing factor from US presidential election is the Trump Tariff, which can cut China's GDP growth by half. The fueling hopefully can handle impact of such magnitude.


What Is Chinese Government Waiting for to Stimulate Its Economy?

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

JD Industrial Technology  / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jd-industrial-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36875:1" rel="noopener">JD Industrial Technology</a> is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming HK IPO.</li>
<li>JDI is a leading industrial supply chain technology and service provider in China in terms of GMV in each year during the Track Record Period, according to CIC.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company background and provided our initial thoughts on valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the refiling updates.</li>
</ul>



JD Industrial Technology is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming HK IPO.
JDI is a leading industrial supply chain technology and service provider in China in terms of GMV in each year during the Track Record Period, according to CIC.
We have looked at the company background and provided our initial thoughts on valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the refiling updates.


JD Industrials Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates - Few Hits, Few Misses

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

Quantitative Analysis

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Oct 4th.</li>
<li>Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. </li>
<li>We highlight short changes in Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex, Trip.Com, ICBC, CCB, New World Dev.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Oct 4th.
Top short increases and decreases were tabulated for one week and four week period. 
We highlight short changes in Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex, Trip.Com, ICBC, CCB, New World Dev.


HK Short Interest Weekly: Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex, Trip.Com, ICBC, CCB, New World Dev

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-art-retail-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:401:1" rel="noopener">Sun Art Retail (6808 HK)</a> entered a trading halt under the Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Bloomberg suggests <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US)</a>’s stake is attracting preliminary interest from PE.</li>
<li>Alibaba built its 78.70% stake through two purchases in 2017 (HK$6.50) and 2021 (HK$8.10). An exit would align with the strategy to focus on the core business segments. </li>
<li>The recent Miniso-Yonghui transaction could have prompted PE to act. An offer at book value would imply HK$2.50, a 40% premium to the last close price. </li>
</ul>



Sun Art Retail (6808 HK) entered a trading halt under the Code on Takeovers and Mergers. Bloomberg suggests Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US)’s stake is attracting preliminary interest from PE.
Alibaba built its 78.70% stake through two purchases in 2017 (HK$6.50) and 2021 (HK$8.10). An exit would align with the strategy to focus on the core business segments. 
The recent Miniso-Yonghui transaction could have prompted PE to act. An offer at book value would imply HK$2.50, a 40% premium to the last close price. 


Sun Art Retail (6808 HK): Alibaba’s Stake Draws PE Interest

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research, Blue Lotus Research Institute

Ying Pan

Blue Lotus Non US Internet research

<ul>
<li>BABA US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US: Tmall shares recent growth figures and Double 11 initiatives (+/-/-/-)</li>
<li>BABA US/PDD US/SHEIN/4385 JP/4689 JP: AliExpress and Cainiao expand 5-day delivery to three additional countries including Japan (+/-/-)</li>
<li>BABA US/JD US/PDD US: Alibaba launches upgraded AI-based store management tool (+/-/-)</li>
</ul>


BABA US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US: Tmall shares recent growth figures and Double 11 initiatives (+/-/-/-)
BABA US/PDD US/SHEIN/4385 JP/4689 JP: AliExpress and Cainiao expand 5-day delivery to three additional countries including Japan (+/-/-)
BABA US/JD US/PDD US: Alibaba launches upgraded AI-based store management tool (+/-/-)


[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/4385JP/4689JP/NTES US/MSFT US/BIDU/700HK

China

Alibaba Group Holding Limited provides online sales services. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

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Alibaba Group Holding (BABA US)

What Is Chinese Government Waiting for to Stimulate Its Economy?

Chinese economy needs stimulus but it's not happening due to US rate and election uncertainties. Debt swap and reserve injection are getting...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

JD Industrials Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates - Few Hits, Few Misses

JD Industrial Technology is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming HK IPO. We have looked at its past performance in our earlier notes. In...

Sumeet Singh

HK Short Interest Weekly: Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex, Trip.Com, ICBC, CCB, New World Dev

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Oct 4th and highlight short interest changes in Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Sun Art Retail (6808 HK): Alibaba’s Stake Draws PE Interest

On 27 September, the Board received a pre-conditional voluntary conditional offer from an undisclosed offeror. No terms are disclosed. Alibaba is...

Arun George

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/4385JP/4689JP/NTES US/MSFT US/BIDU/700HK

Alibaba's Tmall reports growth, expands delivery services, and launches AI-based store management tool.NetEase's Mobile Game Announces Shutdown

Blue Lotus Research Institute

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What Is Chinese Government Waiting for to Stimulate Its Economy?

​Chinese economy needs stimulus but it's not happening due to US rate and election uncertainties. Debt swap and reserve injection are getting...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

JD Industrials Pre-IPO - Refiling Updates - Few Hits, Few Misses

JD Industrial Technology is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming HK IPO. We have looked at its past performance in our earlier notes. In...

Sumeet Singh

HK Short Interest Weekly: Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex, Trip.Com, ICBC, CCB, New World Dev

We analyzed the latest HK SFC report for aggregate short position as of Oct 4th and highlight short interest changes in Meituan, Citic Sec, Hkex,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Sun Art Retail (6808 HK): Alibaba’s Stake Draws PE Interest

On 27 September, the Board received a pre-conditional voluntary conditional offer from an undisclosed offeror. No terms are disclosed. Alibaba is...

Arun George

[Blue Lotus Daily-TMT Update]:BABA US/PDD US/JD US/VIPS US/4385JP/4689JP/NTES US/MSFT US/BIDU/700HK

​Alibaba's Tmall reports growth, expands delivery services, and launches AI-based store management tool.NetEase's Mobile Game Announces Shutdown

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Chinese economy needs stimulus but it's not happening due to US rate and election uncertainties. Debt swap and reserve injection are getting...

Alibaba's Tmall reports growth, expands delivery services, and launches AI-based store management tool.NetEase's Mobile Game Announces Shutdown