Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the revenue was approximately RMB 10,123.8 million, an increase of about 0.28% compared to the same period in 2018[16]. - For the same period, the profit attributable to owners of the company was approximately RMB 841.7 million, an increase of about 21.4% compared to the same period in 2018[16]. - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was RMB 0.2214, an increase of about 1.7% compared to the same period in 2018[16]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was RMB 10,123.8 million, a slight increase from RMB 10,095.6 million for the same period in 2018[35]. - Revenue from coke and coking products increased by 10.5% to RMB 4,636.0 million, driven by higher sales volume and an average selling price increase from RMB 1,688.4 per ton to RMB 1,762.0 per ton[35]. - Revenue from fine chemical products decreased by 13.6% to RMB 3,459.8 million, primarily due to a drop in selling prices of benzene and caprolactam[35]. - Operating management services revenue grew by 28.8% to RMB 541.1 million, attributed to an increase in the number of clients[35]. - Gross profit increased by approximately RMB 48.6 million or 3.6% to approximately RMB 1,412.5 million, with a gross margin rising from 13.5% to 14.0%[39]. - Profit before tax increased by approximately RMB 181.6 million or 21.1% to approximately RMB 1,041.7 million[51]. - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was approximately RMB 853.5 million, representing an increase of about 22.0% from RMB 699.6 million for the same period in 2018[53]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0689 per share, totaling HKD 281,748,000 (approximately RMB 252,762,000) for the interim period[16]. - The board's decision to declare an interim dividend reflects the company's commitment to sharing results with shareholders while considering future development needs[18]. - The interim dividend declared was RMB 0.0618 per share, totaling approximately RMB 252,762,000[158]. Operational Developments - The company established two new operational management agreements in Shandong and Inner Mongolia during the reporting period, with projected outputs of approximately 980,000 tons of coke and 500,000 tons of fine chemical products from the Shandong project, and 960,000 tons of coke from the Inner Mongolia project[19][21]. - The company is in the process of establishing a registered company in Japan to expand its overseas trading business[21]. - The integrated business model aims to enhance production efficiency, reduce market volatility risks, and diversify the customer base[21]. - The company plans to continue developing its operational management services to solidify its position as a leading producer and supplier of coke and fine chemical products globally[21]. - The company aims to maintain its market leadership in coke, coking, and fine chemical products through operational management services and acquisitions[29]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - The capital debt ratio improved to 1.2 times as of June 30, 2019, down from 1.9 times at the end of 2018[31]. - The net cash generated from operating activities was approximately RMB 117.2 million, a significant decrease from RMB 841.5 million for the same period in 2018[57]. - The net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019, was RMB 908.8 million, compared to RMB 1,128.0 million used in the same period in 2018[58]. - The total cash and cash equivalents increased by RMB 735.8 million, reaching RMB 1,494.9 million as of June 30, 2019, compared to a decrease of RMB 81.1 million in the previous year[56]. - The total borrowings decreased by approximately RMB 997.0 million or 11.2% from RMB 8,890.2 million as of December 31, 2018, to RMB 7,893.2 million as of June 30, 2019[63]. - The company's total liabilities decreased to RMB 7,059,501 thousand as of June 30, 2019, down from RMB 8,188,086 thousand as of December 31, 2018, reflecting a reduction of approximately 13.8%[102]. - The company's total equity increased to RMB 6,542,373 thousand as of June 30, 2019, up from RMB 4,713,023 thousand as of December 31, 2018, representing a growth of approximately 38.8%[102]. Segment Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the total revenue reached RMB 10,722,316 thousand, with a significant contribution from the coke and coking products segment at RMB 5,143,220 thousand[147]. - The fine chemical products segment generated revenue of RMB 3,544,066 thousand, while the trading segment contributed RMB 1,486,941 thousand[147]. - The operating management services segment reported revenue of RMB 548,089 thousand, indicating a diversified revenue stream[147]. - The total profit from reportable segments was RMB 1,120,013 thousand, with the coke and coking products segment contributing RMB 748,447 thousand[147]. Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted all the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code since its listing, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[84]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim report and discussed matters related to auditing, risk management, and financial statements[88]. - The company has confirmed compliance with the standard code for securities transactions by directors throughout the reporting period[86]. Related Party Transactions - The total amount of trade payables to related parties was RMB 435,125 thousand as of June 30, 2019, compared to RMB 779,512 thousand as of December 31, 2018, indicating a reduction of 44%[196]. - The company’s related party transactions included RMB 372,335 thousand in purchases from Zhongmei Xuyang Coking, up from RMB 329,340 thousand in 2018, an increase of 13%[188]. - The balance of receivables from related parties as of June 30, 2019, included RMB 164,145 thousand in dividends receivable from Zhongmei Xuyang Coking[191].

Financial Performance - In 2018, the net profit attributable to owners of China Risun Group reached approximately RMB 2,088.7 million, representing an increase of approximately 176.8% compared to the previous year[11]. - The gross profit margin increased by 5.9%, and the net profit margin increased by 6.2% in 2018[23]. - The total amount of final dividend recommended by the Board for 2018 is RMB 626.6 million, reflecting satisfactory operating results[19]. - The Group achieved a gross profit of approximately RMB 3,409.9 million, representing an increase of approximately 70.1% compared to the previous year[43]. - The Group's revenue increased by approximately RMB 1,924.8 million, or 10.3%, to approximately RMB 20,583.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to approximately RMB 18,658.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2017[49]. - The EBITDA margin increased from 10.9% for the year ended December 31, 2017, to 18.8% for the year ended December 31, 2018[55]. - The return on equity increased from 25.0% for the year ended December 31, 2017, to 45.4% for the year ended December 31, 2018[55]. - The Group's net profit for the year ended December 31, 2018, was approximately RMB 2,127.0 million, an increase of approximately 177.8% compared to RMB 765.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2017[66]. Production and Operations - The company is the world's largest independent producer and supplier of coke, accounting for 1.3% of global production and 6.8% of China's total output[3]. - The production volume of coke in 2018 was 4,501.9 thousand tons, while the processing volume of coal tar was 668.9 thousand tons[34]. - The joint venture company CNC Risun Coking produced 3,522.7 thousand tons of coke in 2018[35]. - Revenue from the coke and coking chemical business increased by 24.9% from RMB 7,875.6 million in 2017 to RMB 9,838.6 million in 2018, driven by an increase in average selling price and sales volume[61]. - The average selling price of coke rose from RMB 1,550.0 per ton to RMB 1,827.4 per ton, while sales volume increased from 4.97 million tons to 5.16 million tons[61]. Corporate Structure and Governance - China Risun Group was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on March 15, 2019[10]. - The Board consists of nine Directors, including six Executive Directors and three Independent Non-executive Directors, with a term of three years[190]. - The Group's management includes oversight of compliance and corporate governance matters by Independent Non-executive Directors[193]. - The company has established a governance framework to ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to foreign investment and taxation[141]. Environmental and Safety Compliance - The company has implemented advanced environmental protection measures and comprehensive transportation infrastructure near its four production bases[12]. - The company aims to comply with national and local standards for pollutant emissions and major pollutants' total emissions requirements[141]. - The Environmental Protection Law mandates that factories causing pollution must adopt effective environmental protection measures[144]. - The company has installed filtration and absorption equipment, coke oven gas desulphurization units, and low-pressure dust collectors to reduce environmental impact[154]. - The company complies with the Work Safety Law and ensures that all production entities meet required safety conditions[155]. Financial Position and Liquidity - The Group's total assets increased to RMB 22,602.1 million in 2018, up from RMB 21,839.1 million in 2017[39]. - The Group's total liabilities decreased to RMB 17,889.1 million in 2018 from RMB 18,729.3 million in 2017[39]. - The Group's cash on hand reached RMB 759 million as of December 31, 2018[23]. - As of December 31, 2018, net cash generated from operating activities was approximately RMB 2,247.2 million, a decrease from RMB 2,462.6 million in 2017, primarily due to significant changes in working capital[75][76]. - Total borrowings decreased by approximately RMB 890.0 million, or 9.1%, to approximately RMB 8,890.2 million as of December 31, 2018, from RMB 9,780.2 million as of December 31, 2017, primarily due to the repayment of bank loans[88]. Management and Human Resources - As of December 31, 2018, the Group had 3,574 full-time employees, with total staff costs amounting to RMB 424.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018[98]. - The Group's management team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in various industries, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making[120]. - The company has adopted a Share Option Scheme to motivate and reward its Directors and eligible employees[167]. - There were no major labor disputes during the Reporting Period that adversely affected operations[169]. Market and Customer Relations - Revenue from the top five largest customers was approximately RMB 3,900.4 million, accounting for 18.9% of the total revenue of the Group[171]. - The Group maintains long-term cooperative relationships with major customers, with some relationships exceeding 14 years[168]. - The company procured coking coals from over 100 suppliers in the PRC and overseas, ensuring a broad base of suppliers for competitive pricing[177].