Core Viewpoint - Cathay Pacific Haitong has initiated coverage on Western Cement with a "Buy" rating and a target price of HKD 3.73, projecting net profits for 2025 to 2027 at HKD 1.143 billion, HKD 1.422 billion, and HKD 2.015 billion respectively, with earnings per share of HKD 0.21, HKD 0.26, and HKD 0.37 [1] Industry Summary - China's cement production has been declining annually since 2022, with a rapid decrease in output, leading to weak demand that hampers supply-side price stabilization efforts [1] - Domestic cement prices have fallen to their lowest levels due to this decline in production [1] Company Strategy - The company began its overseas expansion strategy in 2020, with its first production line established in Mozambique [1] - The company has been expanding at a rate of entering one new country each year, and by the end of 2024, it will have operations in Mozambique, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, and Uzbekistan [1] - The company is noted for its strong commitment to international expansion, timely execution, and rapid progress in its overseas ventures [1]