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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?

LYU: Xylem aims to be a trusted and reliable partner in helping China achieve its modernization goals through advanced water solutions. We see significant opportunities to contribute to the cultivation of new quality productive forces. For example, our intelligent water solutions employ real-time data insights to enhance distribution efficiency, minimize leakage and directly meet China's demands for improved water management. As Chinese industries prioritize sustainability, our wastewater treatment technologies enable water reuse and help meet stringent discharge standards. Moreover, our pumps, valves and other components are also crucial for modernizing China's urban and rural water infrastructure. We are also committed to collaborating with Chinese institutions on R&D, focusing on cutting-edge technologies like smart sensors and advanced oxidation processes. We are optimistic about China's future and dedicated to a long-term partnership, contributing to a sustainable world through innovation.

BOZEC: Tapestry firmly believes that the cultivation of new quality productive forces hinges on relentless innovation. In China, we are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful transformation by integrating digital tools and sustainable practices across our operations. Our commitment is reflected in strategic investments in omnichannel retail, and meanwhile, the strategic adoption of advanced technologies is enhancing our ability to respond to the evolving needs of Chinese consumers. By developing localized talent and tailoring our strategies to meet the specific demands of the Chinese market, we are able to foster a more dynamic, customer-centric environment. Through these initiatives, Tapestry is not merely adapting to change, but actively shaping a broader ecosystem of market innovation and consumer engagement.

IWASAKI: As a globally leading technology company, Epson has always been committed to driving industrial upgrading and high-quality development through innovative technologies and solutions. Therefore, I believe that practicing what Epson aspires to do is the path to realizing and developing "new quality productive forces". The most representative achievement of Epson's technology, innovation and the philosophy of "efficient, compact and precise innovation" is inkjet printing technology. Furthermore, we not only use inkjet printing tech in our own products, but also actively collaborate with local Chinese enterprises, selling inkjet print heads to Chinese manufacturers and leveraging their production capabilities to make greater contributions.

POON: Infineon's semiconductors empower innovation across all these fields. As a global leader in automotive semiconductors, we support a broad range of applications across the industry. Our successful design into Xiaomi SU7 electric vehicles strengthens our presence in China's rapidly growing EV market. In robotics, Infineon offers reliable system solutions that address the latest trends, accelerating innovation by helping local customers bring cutting-edge products to market faster. Overall, Infineon leads the industry in driving green, low-carbon and high-quality development in China. To support this vision, we have established various local technology and application support platforms. Through close collaboration with our partners, we have introduced numerous system-level solutions to drive growth in emerging industries such as NEVs, AI, renewable energy and robotics.