Core Viewpoint - Jihong Co., Ltd. has made significant progress in the construction of its packaging production base in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, UAE, with a total investment of approximately $45 million, marking its first overseas factory [1][1]. Group 1: Company Developments - The construction of the factory's main structure and external works has been completed, and internal decoration is currently underway [1][1]. - The factory is expected to be completed and put into operation by March 2026 [1][1]. - Once fully operational, the facility will produce 24 million standard boxes of tobacco paper packaging and an annual output of 35,000 to 50,000 tons of supporting cardboard packaging [1][1]. Group 2: Strategic Goals - The company aims to transition from merely exporting products to establishing its brand overseas, leveraging local partners' resources to build a sales network [1][1]. - This initiative is part of a broader strategy to advance the "China Intelligent Manufacturing" overseas layout and development plan [1][1].