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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?

DEPOUX: Roland Berger has been proud to be a bridge linking global expertise with China's aspirations for the past four decades, and it is a role we'll continue to play in the next chapter of China's growth. There are a few key drivers: we help our clients improve industrial and commercial efficiency and the quest for enhanced operational performance, in a context of margin volatility across all industries, and high pressure in consumption-driven businesses. We also help Chinese clients to globalize, to find new outlets for domestic production capacity and engage in the next phase of globalization. By blending global best practices with China's unique ecosystem, we enable clients to transform innovation into sustainable, high-value growth — turning "new quality productive forces "into competitive advantages, on a global scale.

WANG: The concept of "new quality productive forces" introduced at previous sessions particularly resonates with LinkedIn's observations of global labor market trends. We believe cultivating new quality productive forces requires empowering professionals with future-ready skills. Our data show that 70 percent of global job skills will change by 2030, with AI-related competencies becoming essential, particularly in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and digital technology. This aligns perfectly with China's focus on developing new productive capabilities through technological innovation and industrial upgrading, which in turn facilitates knowledge-based talent exchanges. To address this transformation, LinkedIn provides comprehensive solutions helping Chinese enterprises enhance their workforce capabilities and adapt to evolving skill demands. Our learning platform offers 24,000+ courses, including 600+AI modules, while generative AI-powered coaching enables personalized skill development. By connecting Chinese enterprises with global technical talent and providing data-driven insights on emerging skill requirements, we help bridge talent gaps and drive industrial upgrading through human capital empowerment aligned with China's innovation-driven growth strategy.

SIM: Technology is no longer just an enabler, it is also a competitive differentiator. As the airline industry continues to recover and evolve, leveraging cutting-edge innovations will be essential to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction, and help future-proof our operations against industry challenges.

Innovation has been part of Scoot's DNA since its establishment in 2011. We continuously invest in digital enhancements and automation to drive greater service capabilities and efficiencies across all touchpoints.

We've adopted a completely localized mobile application specifically tailored to the Chinese market to provide a more user-friendly experience.

XU: Cathay Pacific is committed to supporting the goal of industrial upgrade by fostering innovation and sustainability in aviation. We utilize cutting-edge technologies to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer experience. Our commitment to sustainable development, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel and carbon reduction initiatives, directly supports China's dual-carbon goals. Moreover, by collaborating with Chinese mainland institutions and encouraging local talent to join the aviation industry, we foster global insight and sustainable growth, facilitating the country's industrial transformation.