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Q5 China last year reduced energy intensity by 5.1 percent, raised the nonfossil energy share to 21.7 percent, and expanded new-type energy storage capacity beyond 130 gigawatts. Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies remain at the forefront globally. Where do you see the strongest partnership potential in China's green transition and AI-driven industrial upgrading? Are you expanding investment in renewables, digitalization, smart manufacturing, or carbon management solutions? How central is China to your global sustainability roadmap and next-generation technology deployment?
YIN: Fostering new quality productive forces requires a solid foundation of efficient, green energy, and the rapid development of AI brings both challenges and opportunities for energy transformation. It is believed that China has emerged as the world's first major "electrostate" and a global highland for the AI industry. These two strengths complement each other, forging exceptional competitive edges and broad development prospects, and further positioning China as a pivotal pillar of Schneider Electric's global layout. Schneider Electric is committed to integrating advanced digitization, electrification and automation technologies across all industries, and driving the large-scale application of AI to deliver greater efficiency and sustainability.
ZHANG: The next chapter of global growth will be written at the intersection of sustainability and technology, and China is playing a major role in both. For the financial sector, this opens the door to new norms of collaboration within the real economy — from transition finance to digital innovation. Citi has long been committed to supporting clients in its sustainability goals through green financing, sustainable bonds and transition finance solutions. At the same time, digital technologies and AI are transforming financial services including risk management, payments and corporate treasury management. We look forward to working closely with clients and partners in China in these promising fields while contributing to sustainable economic growth.
LIN: China's achievements in green and low-carbon transformation and the deepening of AI applications are remarkable. Corning has broad and deep cooperation spaces with the Chinese industry in fields such as optical communications and intelligent connected new energy vehicles. Glass is a foundational material for AI development, spanning key links such as AI data centers, advanced chip manufacturing, and high-definition interactive displays. Corning will leverage its global technology and full business segment capabilities to fully support the development of China's AI industry on a global scale. In the field of green and low-carbon, we continue to expand the production capacity of substrates and filters related to "China 6" regulations in China, helping Chinese automakers achieve green upgrades and technical compliance.
LI: Sustainability in China's real estate sector is advancing, driven by regulatory mandates and market demand. During the 15th Five-Year Plan, the aging office stock and influx of new supply are compelling landlords to upgrade existing buildings with green features and obtain green building certifications, a trend expected to intensify as the 2060 carbon peak target approaches. Tenants increasingly prioritize amenities like dining, parking and sustainable operations, making operational services just as crucial as physical upgrades. For investors, these imperatives create opportunities in retrofitting older assets, developing green buildings and forming partnerships for service enhancement.
