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Core Viewpoint - Dongfeng Motor Group announced the significant decision for Lantu Automotive to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange while releasing its 2025 semi-annual report, highlighting a focus on high-quality development and transformation in the face of industry challenges [1][5]. Financial Performance - Dongfeng Group sold approximately 823,900 vehicles in the first half of the year, achieving sales revenue of 54.533 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.6% [1]. - The gross profit for the first half of the year was 7.599 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 28.0%, with a gross margin of 13.9%, up 2.3 percentage points [2]. - The sales revenue from passenger vehicles was approximately 25.279 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of about 17.27% [3]. Market Dynamics - The company faces intense competition, with a decline in sales and profits for joint venture non-luxury brands, particularly Dongfeng Honda and Dongfeng Nissan, due to slow electrification and transformation [2][5]. - Dongfeng is optimizing its fuel vehicle asset structure, including the acquisition of a factory and the sale of a stake in Dongfeng Honda Engine Co., to support its transition to new energy vehicles [2][3]. Strategic Developments - The company reported a significant increase in sales of its own brand vehicles, with 221,000 units sold, a year-on-year increase of 17.5%, and 204,400 new energy vehicles sold, up 33% [3]. - Lantu Automotive has become a key contributor to the company's performance, with cumulative deliveries of 85,697 vehicles in 2024 and a year-on-year sales increase of 85.8% in the first seven months of 2025 [3][4]. - The establishment of Yipai Technology aims to consolidate resources and improve efficiency among Dongfeng's various brands, addressing the previously fragmented approach [4]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates that the challenging industry landscape will persist, with slowing domestic demand and uncertainties in overseas markets, while focusing on enhancing the market influence of its own brands and new energy vehicles [5].