Core Viewpoint - The adjustment of the applicable tax category for telecommunications services in China will impact the revenue and profit of China Unicom, as the VAT rate for certain services will increase from 6% to 9% starting January 1, 2026 [1] Group 1: Tax Adjustment Impact - The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration of China announced that from January 1, 2026, the tax category for services such as mobile data, SMS, MMS, and internet broadband access will change from value-added telecommunications services to basic telecommunications services [1] - The corresponding VAT rate for these services will increase from 6% to 9% [1] Group 2: Company Strategy - The company will focus on its core areas of "connectivity," "computing power," "services," and "security" to create differentiated advantages [1] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and promote high-quality development in a stable manner [1]
中国联合网络通信股份有限公司关于电信服务增值税税目适用范围调整的公告