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 2025, the Group invested approximately RMB1,408 million in R&D, equivalent to around 2.6% of its total revenue. As at 31 December 2025, the Group employed more than 30 renowned experts from inside and outside the country.

The Group is also 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 center, a nationally accredited laboratory, a national environmental protection engineering technology center, a provincial key enterprise research institute, an academician workstation, a national postdoctoral scientific research workstation, and a national environmental protection lead-acid battery production and recycling pollution prevention engineering technology center. It has also established a number of technology R&D centers overseas.