Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-11-20 13:40Core Insights - The article discusses the rise of Changfei, a Chinese optical fiber company, which has successfully broken the monopoly of American firms in the optical fiber market through innovation and competitive pricing [1][9][22]. Company Background - Changfei was established in May 1988 as a joint venture, facing the challenge of American dominance in the optical fiber sector [1]. - By 1990, the U.S. optical fiber market was worth $1 billion, accounting for one-third of the global market, leading to high import costs for countries like China [3]. Innovation and Development - Changfei opted for independent research and development, leading to the production of its first mass-produced optical fiber in 1991, marking a significant milestone for China [5]. - The company developed three manufacturing technologies for optical fiber preform, becoming the only global enterprise to cover all these processes and achieve industrialization [7]. Market Impact - In 2023, the Chinese optical fiber communication market reached a total scale of 150 billion yuan, with Changfei's overseas revenue hitting a historical high [9]. - The reduction in optical fiber prices from over 2000 yuan per kilometer to around 30 yuan has significantly increased global orders for Changfei's products [12][22]. Global Expansion - Changfei's products are now available in over 90 countries, with many nations previously reliant on American products now opting for Changfei's offerings due to better performance and lower prices [14]. - The company has established six production bases in countries like Indonesia and Brazil, enhancing local employment and reducing costs [16]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2024, Changfei's revenue was approximately 5.348 billion yuan, with diversified business contributing 40% and increasing overseas revenue [16]. - Despite a year-on-year revenue decline of 13.31% in the first nine months of 2024, the net profit attributable to the parent company was 573 million yuan, indicating ongoing structural optimization [28]. Future Outlook - The global demand for optical fibers is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.2%, with the Chinese market projected to recover with a growth rate of 2.3% [26]. - Changfei is also exploring new technologies like hollow-core optical fibers, which have attracted interest from major companies like Microsoft, indicating a promising market potential [20][29].