To The Moon

$阿里巴巴-W(09988)$  $阿里巴巴(BABA)$   This research note focuses on Alibaba’s latest AI progress, but the real story sits underneath. As Qwen moves from a standalone model into Alibaba’s cloud, maps, and core apps, AI is starting to translate into actual workload demand. The report is less about short-term numbers, and more about whether AI can structurally lift cloud margins over time.

$Palo Alto Networks(PANW)$   This note is based on Palo Alto Networks’ FY25 results, which came in ahead of expectations. But the more interesting part of the report isn’t the headline numbers. Alongside solid subscription growth and stronger RPO visibility, PANW announced the acquisition of Chronosphere — a move that extends the platform beyond security into observability, especially for cloud-native and AI workloads. The report frames this less as a financial event and more as a strategic one: whether security platforms can move closer to the core of enterprise infrastructure as IT complexity continues to rise.

$九毛九(09922)$   Jiumaojiu is best known in China for its popular dining brands, but its latest move is less about opening more stores and more about how to go global. Instead of exporting a China-grown concept directly, the company is increasing its stake in a North America–based hot pot chain that already resonates with local diners. The interesting part isn’t the size of the deal, but the strategy behind it: using localized brands as a bridge for overseas expansion. This report is really about one question — what’s the most workable way for Chinese restaurant groups to grow abroad?

$亚朵(ATAT)$   Estimated reading time: 30–45 seconds Atour is best known in China as a mid-to-high-end hotel operator, but the more interesting shift is happening beyond hotel expansion. Recent financial results and research show that hotels are increasingly serving as customer and membership entry points, while branded retail — led by sleep-related products — is becoming a key driver of monetization per guest.

$百度(BIDU)$   $百度集团-SW(09888)$   Many international investors still associate Baidu mainly with search and online advertising. Today, the company operates a much broader full-stack AI platform, spanning AI cloud infrastructure, in-house AI chips, large language models, and robotaxi operations. AI cloud demand is accelerating, internal chips are helping lower inference costs, and Baidu’s robotaxi service has surpassed 10 million rides, with improving unit economics.

$老铺黄金(06181)$   Laopu Gold is still unfamiliar to many investors outside China. Unlike traditional gold jewelers, Laopu sells craftsmanship and brand value, not gold weight. Its fixed-price model reduces exposure to gold price swings and supports premium pricing. The company deliberately limits store expansion and focuses on top-tier locations. Long queues are treated as part of the brand experience, not an operational issue. Despite having far fewer stores than mass-market peers, Laopu delivers very high revenue per store, suggesting strong pricing power. This is a first-coverage view on the business model and long-term logic, rather than a short-term earnings story.

$吉利汽车(00175)$  $吉利汽车ADR(GELYY)$   By taking Zeekr private, they didn’t just simplify ownership. They unlocked RMB 30 billion in hidden profit for 2026. Now, three premium EVs — Galaxy M9, Lynk & Co 900, Zeekr 9X — are hitting showrooms, targeting China’s booming demand for 6-seater SUVs. Sales up 24% Margins expanding Trading at 6x P/E for 2026 This isn’t a cyclical auto stock anymore. It’s a consolidated EV powerhouse trading like it’s still 2022. 👇 Why Geely could be the biggest value play in Chinese equities right now.

$京东(JD)$ $京东集团-SW(09618)$  JD.com is facing a rare quarterly revenue decline (-2.9% YoY in retail) — not because consumers abandoned it, but because China’s 2024 year-end appliance subsidy rush created an impossible comp. November appliance sales plunged 19.4% YoY. As the go-to platform for subsidy redemptions, JD bears the brunt. Adjusted net profit is expected to collapse to just RMB 1bn in Q4. But the balance sheet remains strong: RMB 75bn net cash, 3.6% dividend yield, and zero debt pressure. The story isn’t broken—it’s paused. All eyes are on 2026: if Beijing expands “two new” policies (appliances + EVs), JD’s premium positioning could shine again. (One Chart to Understand below 👇)

$美团-W(03690)$   Meituan’s core local commerce swung to a RMB 14.1bn operating loss in Q3, its first red ink in years. Not because demand collapsed—but because it’s fighting a three-way price war with Alibaba and JD. Sales expenses doubled to RMB 34.3bn, yet revenue fell 2.8%. Management now says Q3 was likely the “peak of subsidies.” Going forward, they’ll shift to “precision investment”—focusing on orders above RMB 30, where they still hold ~70% share. Most telling: cash + short-term investments hit RMB 141.2bn. That’s enough to sustain current losses for over 7 quarters. This isn’t desperation—it’s discipline. The question isn’t whether Meituan can survive, but whether rivals can outlast it. (One Chart to Understand below 👇) One Chal

$腾讯控股(00700)$   While others talk about AI agents, Tencent is already shipping games faster: Delta Force now updates every 2–3 months, down from 6+. Its shooters aren’t just hits—they’re becoming platforms, with AI teammates that learn your playstyle and UGC tools that let anyone train bots. Meanwhile, Tencent Cloud quietly won GoTo in Indonesia—not by being the biggest, but by being cheaper and locally built. Profit quality is rising, yet the stock trades at an 8-year low P/E. (One Chart to Understand below 👇) One Chart to Understand @TigerStars