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Q2 "New quality productive forces "is widely seen as key to helping China achieve industrial upgrade and "high-quality development". How can your company help cultivate such forces in China?

SANTENS: Our company is uniquely positioned to foster "new quality productive forces" in China by integrating innovation, sustainability and local collaboration. Through these actions, we aim to catalyze high-quality growth by merging global expertise with China's industrial ambitions, creating shared value in the era of intelligent manufacturing.

PAN: As a kind of key foundational material, new chemical materials serve as a fundamental driver of innovation in emerging industries and have become a key element in cultivating new quality productive forces in China. Huntsman Group deeply recognizes the pivotal role of new quality productive forces in China's industrial upgrade and high-quality development, and we are committed to advancing this process through innovation and sustainable development. The high-performance materials we provide support progress and efficiency improvements in fields such as electric vehicles, green building, aerospace, energy, electricity transmission, and electronic information and data — all of which are integral components of China's high-quality development. As a multinational corporation, Huntsman has extensive global experience in green innovation and green transformation. These efforts not only drive Huntsman's own sustainable development, but also provide valuable insights for China's green and low-carbon initiatives.

ZHU: Moloco's mission is to empower businesses of all sizes through advanced machine learning, and we have been a trusted partner to Chinese enterprises. In 2025, we will further enhance our product ecosystem in China with the launch of Moloco Commerce Media and Moloco Streaming Monetization. These innovations will enable developers, e-commerce platforms, and streaming services to unlock their full potential and drive performance growth. Strengthening partnerships with consumer apps is a top priority for Moloco this year. We will continue expanding our collaborations with leading consumer applications to help optimize user growth and monetization strategies. Additionally, Moloco's premium inventory strategy will provide Chinese businesses with more efficient monetization and growth opportunities, ensuring our partners can reach high-value users with precision.

SONG: We will leverage advanced technologies such as AI and IoT to enhance the functionality and efficiency of our products in China. Our smart appliances, for instance, offer features like automatic detection of laundry loads and dirtiness levels, thus optimizing water and energy usage. We are continuously expanding our product categories to improve the quality of life at home for consumers. For example, we have introduced dishwashers, dryers and built-in water dispensers that meet the growing demand for high-quality lifestyles of Chinese consumers. The establishment of the BSH Global R&D Center in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, underscores our commitment to local innovation and talent development. This center plays a crucial role in developing products tailored for Chinese consumers and for the world, and it will become a global R&D hub for our group. Our advantages in intelligent manufacturing will enable us to quickly respond to market changes, improve production efficiency and reduce costs, thus empowering other markets through our global network. We also believe that local talent is crucial for driving innovation and understanding the unique needs of the Chinese market.