Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing competition between two major players in the medical beauty industry, Huaxi Biological and Juzhi Biological, highlighting the market dynamics and the impact of recent controversies on their valuations and reputations [4][12][44]. Group 1: Market Dynamics - Huaxi Biological publicly criticized the notion that hyaluronic acid is outdated, directly targeting nine brokerage firms for their lack of rigor in research reports, which favored Juzhi Biological [4][12]. - Juzhi Biological's market capitalization has decreased significantly, dropping to approximately HKD 65 billion, a nearly one-third reduction from its peak on May 20 [8][46]. - The medical beauty market is experiencing rapid changes, with Juzhi Biological's revenue surpassing Huaxi Biological's in 2024, and its net profit being nearly twelve times that of Huaxi Biological [12][44]. Group 2: Controversies and Responses - Juzhi Biological faced allegations of product ingredient fraud, specifically regarding its core product, Kefu Mei, which is crucial for its revenue [6][29]. - The company initially responded slowly to the allegations, which led to investor dissatisfaction and a significant drop in stock price [28][29]. - Despite attempts to clarify the situation through third-party testing, Juzhi Biological's responses have been met with skepticism, particularly regarding the validity of their testing methods [26][27]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - The competition between Huaxi Biological and Juzhi Biological is characterized as a market "replacement," with both companies vying for dominance in the medical beauty sector [13][44]. - Huaxi Biological's management attributes the market shift to capital chasing new trends, particularly the rise of collagen products over hyaluronic acid [44][45]. - The article emphasizes the fragility of the business models in the medical beauty industry, as both companies heavily rely on specific products, making them vulnerable to market changes [47][48].