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Core Viewpoint - Midea Group has successfully transformed from a home appliance company to a diversified technology giant covering various sectors including smart home, renewable energy, industrial technology, building technology, robotics and automation, healthcare, and smart logistics during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [1][2] Group 1: Business Transformation - Midea Group has made significant capital moves, acquiring controlling stakes in listed companies such as Hekang New Energy, Wandong Medical, and Kelon Electronics, thereby entering new fields like renewable energy, medical imaging, and energy management [1] - The company aims to extend the lifecycle of its home appliance business while simultaneously promoting its B2B business, creating a "growth relay" effect [1] Group 2: R&D Investment - Over the past five years, Midea Group has invested more than 60 billion yuan in research and development [2] - The company ranks eighth globally and first among Chinese private enterprises in terms of patent families according to the 2023 global patent leaders list [2] - Midea has established 38 R&D centers in 12 countries, forming a global R&D network structured as "2+4+N" [2] - The company emphasizes a technology leadership strategy as its core strategy and plans to increase R&D investment further, focusing on fundamental research and disruptive technology breakthroughs [2]