UOB(US:UOVEY) Zhong Zheng Wang·2025-07-17 12:10Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that the majority of Chinese enterprises are optimistic about their business prospects, expecting market improvements starting in 2026, and plan to integrate supply chain restructuring, overseas expansion, digital transformation, sustainability, and workforce management into their core strategies over the next three years [1] - Over 50% of surveyed enterprises believe in a positive business outlook, and more than 80% intend to expand their overseas operations within the next three years [1] - The main challenges identified by enterprises regarding supply chains include rising supply costs, procurement challenges, and difficulties in working capital management. Companies aim to enhance supply chain resilience through localization, diversification, and digitalization [1] Group 2 - Over 90% of surveyed enterprises have implemented digital solutions, with medium-sized enterprises particularly excelling in cost reduction and efficiency improvement [1] - Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, cloud computing, and generative AI are widely adopted, with nearly 80% of enterprises planning to increase digital investment by over 10% by 2025 [1] - The digitalization of supply chains is accelerating, especially in inventory management, with one-third of surveyed enterprises using digital platforms for inventory information or cross-border e-commerce platforms to source materials and suppliers [1] Group 3 - 57% of surveyed enterprises indicate they will accelerate the implementation of sustainable development practices, with over half already starting to apply sustainable practices in one or more areas [2] - In the specific sectors of sustainable practices, oil and gas, healthcare, and manufacturing are leading the way [2]