Technological innovation is key to gaining a competitive advantage in business. With the firm belief that technological innovation is the primary driver of development, the Group has continued to expand its talent pool, enhance its R&D capabilities and demonstrate its outstanding strengths and industry leadership through its high-end products under the “CHILWEE” brand.

During the first half of 2026, the Group invested approximately RMB597 million in R&D, equivalent to around 2.5% of its total revenue. As at 30 June 2026, the Group employed more than 30 renowned experts from inside and outside the country, highlighting its competitiveness in attracting talent.

The Group has also been designated a National Model Enterprise of Technological Innovation and a National Model Enterprise of Intellectual Property. It has established a range of R&D facilities, including a nationally recognised enterprise technology centre, a state-accredited laboratory, a national ecological and environmental engineering technology centre, a national postdoctoral scientific research workstation, a provincial-level key enterprise research institute, an academician workstation, and various international science and technology cooperation base. It has also established a number of technology R&D centres overseas.