Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2025-04-29 21:43Core Insights - The 2024 annual reports of A-share listed companies reveal a significant increase in R&D investments, with many companies focusing on core business and innovation to enhance product competitiveness [1][2] - Leading companies in the new energy vehicle sector, such as BYD and CATL, have set new records for R&D spending, indicating a strong commitment to technological advancement [2][3] - The trend of embracing AI is evident as companies expand their investments in AI technologies to seize market opportunities [1][5] R&D Investment Trends - A total of 4,233 listed companies reported a combined R&D investment of 1,585.9 billion yuan in 2024, with 22 companies exceeding 10 billion yuan and 9 companies surpassing 20 billion yuan in R&D spending [1][2] - BYD leads the A-share market with an R&D investment of 54.16 billion yuan, followed by major players like China Construction, China Mobile, and China Petroleum [2] - Companies such as CATL, China CRRC, Midea Group, and Hikvision also reported record-high R&D investments, each exceeding 10 billion yuan [2][3] Diversification Strategies - Several companies are diversifying their investments while focusing on their core businesses, with a notable shift in strategic positioning to adapt to market changes [3][4] - 瑞斯康达 is enhancing its capabilities by transitioning from a "access network" supplier to a "core network" supplier, aiming to integrate software and hardware for smarter services [3] AI Investment Focus - Companies are increasingly investing in AI, with iFLYTEK reporting an R&D expenditure of 4.58 billion yuan in 2024, marking a 19.37% increase [5][6] - iFLYTEK is focusing on large model R&D and applications, while Hikvision is integrating AI technologies to enhance its digital product offerings [5][6] - Traditional manufacturing firms are also adopting AI, with 伯特利 establishing an AI R&D team to explore intelligent control systems [6]