On the designated date, the China International Import Expo arrived as expected. Over the past years, this platform for high-level opening-up and a global public good has been "getting better and better." The Expo's ties have become increasingly strong, and China, with its high-level openness, is becoming a vast stage full of opportunities. Foreign enterprises participating here are dancing together, creating a bright future with an open posture.

Toshinobu Umesaki, President and CEO of Shiseido China: Shiseido has been deeply rooted in China for many years, never wavering in its confidence and determination to invest in the country. Thanks to the vitality and resilience of the Chinese market, it has developed into a highly significant overseas market for the Shiseido Group. The Shiseido Group will continue to firmly invest in China for the long term, encourage the Chinese team to continuously drive innovation, lead the group's growth, and consistently deliver best practices. Under the impetus of "new quality productivity," innovation in the Chinese market is bound to further accelerate. Shiseido China is not only expediting the introduction of group innovations but also more deeply engaging in local innovation. We are collaborating with local partners to not only provide innovative products for consumers but also develop new skincare experiences based on future Chinese lifestyle scenarios. In the future, adhering to the concept of "In China, for the world," we hope to leverage Shiseido's global network to introduce innovations based on local Chinese research to a broader international stage.

Anna, President of Henkel Greater China: China is Henkel's third-largest market. Having been deeply rooted in China for many years, Henkel has witnessed the continuous improvement of China's business environment and the increasingly firm steps towards high-level openness, which has filled foreign enterprises, including Henkel, with confidence in the future of the Chinese market. Henkel will continue to increase its investment in China, promote technological innovation, better meet market demands, and share new development opportunities. The CIIE has become a window for China to build a new development paradigm and an open platform to showcase new high-quality production forces, bringing broad market opportunities for multinational companies like Henkel. We look forward to leveraging the CIIE to introduce more sustainable innovations from around the world into the Chinese market, while strengthening cooperation and exchanges with local and global enterprises, resonating with the high-quality development of the Chinese market.

Wang Jiayu, Regional Representative of Freudenberg Group in China: Currently, the Chinese market is experiencing rapid development, particularly in emerging fields and trends such as new energy vehicles, new industrialization, and artificial intelligence, which align highly with Freudenberg Group's long-term strategic issues of electric mobility, digitalization, and sustainability. To strengthen local innovation capabilities, Freudenberg has been continuously investing in high-tech manufacturing infrastructure and R&D facilities in China. China is Freudenberg's third-largest market. In the year, our sales in China exceeded RMB 10 billion, and we invested RMB 1 billion. The increasing openness of the Chinese market not only unleashes tremendous potential but also brings unprecedented growth opportunities for Freudenberg. We deeply feel the vibrant vitality of the Chinese market. Relying on our profound technical accumulation and rich product lines, Freudenberg Group will adhere to the concept of "In China, for China," continuously promoting the prosperity and development of our business in China, and jointly creating brilliance.

General Manager of Greater China, Tan Shuai: We have provided a world-leading supply chain visibility and management platform. By further increasing investment in the Chinese market, we aim to offer efficient and secure supply chain solutions to customers both in China and globally. We are committed to collaborating with ecosystem partners to build a vibrant global supply chain logistics ecosystem, helping Chinese enterprises connect with the world and global enterprises connect with China. This will drive innovative performance growth with the enterprise's logistics supply chain as the engine.

Ron Chung-Lam, CEO of Nippon Paint China: The CIIE is like a window that allows the world to see China's determination to further open its market to the global economy. It is also like a bridge that enables international enterprises to introduce more advanced technologies, products, and experiences. As a first-time exhibitor, we are greatly encouraged and eagerly anticipate the "spillover effects" that the CIIE will bring. We hope to fully showcase Nippon Paint's extensive business areas and strong global presence through this world-class platform of "sharing and co-creation," fostering more strategic partnerships across various business domains, and sharing the opportunities of China and the world with our global partners. From being a witness of the CIIE to becoming a participant, Nippon Paint is fortunate to achieve this transformation, and we believe that through this participation, Nippon Paint will undoubtedly become a "contributor" and "beneficiary" of this platform.

Ian Shih, President of Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd.: We firmly believe that within the development pattern of mutual promotion between domestic and international dual cycles, China's continuously expanding high-level opening-up will continuously stimulate innovation potential, opening up broader market opportunities for foreign enterprises in China, while also contributing new forces to the prosperity and development of the global economy. For four consecutive years, Rockwell Automation has witnessed the growing "circle of friends" of the CIIE and the increasing market opportunities. At this year's CIIE, Rockwell Automation further deepened its cooperation and layout in areas such as digital and intelligent innovation, net-zero value, and cross-industry ecosystems, signing strategic cooperation agreements with partners in industries such as industrial internet, energy, and food and beverage, achieving iterative upgrades of innovative achievements, and continuously adding vitality to the sustainable development of industries and the green sustainable development.

Bill Anderson, Chairman of the Board of Management of Bayer AG: Participating in the CIIE for the seventh time, with a booth that boasts a record-breaking total area in square meters, undoubtedly underscores Bayer's solid commitment to this important market. This year, we will once again focus on breakthrough innovations. The Bayer team looks forward to further deepening and expanding cooperation with the government, institutions, and other local partners, with the hope of better serving patients, consumers, and growers in China. Upholding the grand mission of "Sharing Health, Eliminating Hunger," Bayer is always dedicated to bringing transformative innovations in health and nutrition to all of humanity, and China plays a pivotal role in this mission. Let us move forward together, create change, and fulfill this mission. Let us, through innovation and cooperation, nurture a brighter future.

Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman of L'Oréal Group: The world situation is changing rapidly, and we believe that maintaining an open mindset and continuously strengthening communication and cooperation is more important than ever in any historical period. As a global event for exchange and cooperation, the CIIE's annual arrival is like a "booster shot" for the world to share in China's development opportunities. Our full participation in each CIIE is a profound commitment to Chinese consumers, a long-term commitment to China, and a deep commitment to Sino-French relations. From a CIIE exhibitor to an "investor," and then to a "partner," the "spillover effect" of the CIIE has snowballed to help us grow, strengthen our confidence in the Chinese market, and drive us to continuously increase our investment in China. The construction of our first global smart operations center in Suzhou this year is a vivid example. We have therefore pre-booked our ticket for the eighth CIIE, hoping to continue our partnership with the CIIE, advance together with China, and create beauty with an open and innovative mindset.

Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group: We are delighted to participate in the China International Import Expo for the seventh consecutive year. The Chinese market is of utmost importance to the LEGO Group. Over the years, we have deeply cultivated the Chinese market, laying a solid foundation, for which we feel deeply honored. We hope to seize more market opportunities, further expand our business, and allow more children to experience the power of play.

Yin Zheng, Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric and President of China and East Asia: The arrival of the 7th CIIE as scheduled once again demonstrates China's determination and capability to uphold high-level openness, deeply integrate into the world, and share China's opportunities with the world. Schneider Electric, having been deeply rooted in China for years, is a "full-time participant" in the CIIE. Our seventh attendance at the "CIIE appointment" showcases our confidence in the Chinese market and our commitment to local development. Schneider Electric places great importance on the CIIE as a world-class platform. We have brought a series of R&D, manufacturing, and ecosystem collaboration achievements that further deepen our "China Center" strategy, especially a large number of innovative products that are original in China and first launched locally, and we continue to exchange and cooperate with both new and old partners, making joint progress. China's high-level openness has facilitated exchanges and innovation, making it Schneider Electric's second-largest global market and one of its four major R&D bases, serving as the source of our development. Schneider Electric will continue to strengthen its R&D investment in China, not only meeting the needs of the Chinese market but also exporting a large number of innovative achievements globally, moving from "in China for China" to "in China for the world." In the future, Schneider Electric will continue to deepen its roots in China, working hand in hand with various partners to accelerate the digital and green low-carbon "dual transformation" of China's industries, injecting strong momentum into high-quality development.

Qian Kun, Senior Vice President of Qualcomm: Today, I am honored to attend the opening ceremony of the 7th CIIE on site and feel greatly inspired. Over the past seven years, Qualcomm has continuously participated in the CIIE, witnessing the power of openness, cooperation, and sharing. With the mutual empowerment of - and -, Qualcomm firmly believes that these technologies will bring new opportunities to Chinese partners in the fields of smartphones, -, automobiles, and the Internet of Things, and create more cooperation opportunities. As a platform for showcasing innovation achievements and a bridge for promoting international cooperation and exchanges, the CIIE will also help us continuously advance our close cooperation with Chinese partners and jointly promote global development.