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?

MA: China's pursuit of new quality productive forces has propelled industrial transformation and nurtured a dynamic, innovation-driven economy. VF takes pride in playing a part in this advancement. By drawing on our extensive expertise, we are driving innovation, enriching consumer experiences and spearheading digitalization in this rapidly evolving market landscape.

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TAN: Skechers is committed to thorough research and application, constantly enhancing technology and products through innovation. We are dedicated to increasing our investment in research and development, and the Asia-Pacific R&D Center in Dongguan, Guangdong province, offers robust support for innovation and development, propelling the growth of new, high-quality productive forces. Skechers has consistently prioritized talent development and actively collaborates with universities and organizations to strengthen the link between industry and education. This strategy fosters technological innovation and the development of skilled professionals. We will continue to cultivate a strong talent pipeline, nurturing individuals with innovative mindsets and practical skills, thus revitalizing the high-quality productive forces in China.

DONG: Avnet fully supports China's focus on developing new quality productive forces to drive industrial upgrades and high-quality development. Our commitment to providing advanced semiconductor technology and robust supply chain services fosters innovation and delivers valuable industry expertise. Rooted in the Chinese mainland for 30 years, we have continuously aligned our investments and operations with the country's evolving priorities. Over a decade ago, we established a dedicated automotive division, enabling us to actively contribute to the rapid advancements of China's new energy vehicle industry. Moving forward, we will continue leveraging our technical expertise, ecosystem partnerships and global resources to accelerate technological innovation, strengthen supply chain resilience and support China's transformation into a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse.

LING: We see this as a crucial advantage in the competitive regional and global market. For over 90 years, Roehm has been at the forefront in providing premium upstream materials and high-performance plastics for innovative applications across industries, continuously meeting challenges head-on. In recent years, we have significantly increased our investment in production facilities and R&D capabilities to meet the growing demand of local customers. Our vision is to collaborate closely with partners along the value chain in China, fostering "high-end manufacturing" and "green manufacturing". We are proud to contribute to Chinese companies' high-quality products going global.