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Core Viewpoint - The impact of the recent battery recall and stricter regulations on power banks at Chinese airports on Anker's business is significant, but the company's revenue from the Chinese market has remained below 4% over the past five years, indicating limited exposure to this market [1][3]. Group 1: Recall and Financial Performance - Anker faced a global recall of over 2.2 million power banks due to safety risks, while also navigating fluctuating tariff policies in the U.S. Despite these challenges, Anker reported a year-on-year increase in revenue and profit for the first half of the year [2][4]. - In the first half of the year, Anker's total revenue reached 12.866 billion yuan, with approximately 6.8 billion yuan coming from charging and energy storage products. The gross margin for these products decreased from 43% to 40.6% due to a 43% increase in operating costs, which outpaced the 37% revenue growth [2][4][8]. Group 2: Market Adjustments - Anker has shifted its strategic focus towards the European market, which saw a revenue increase of 67% year-on-year, helping to mitigate the impact of declining sales in North America. The revenue share from Europe rose to 27%, narrowing the gap with North America [5]. - The company increased its inventory by 64% to 5.3 billion yuan, accounting for 28% of total assets, as a proactive measure against potential tariff impacts [6][5]. - Anker has strengthened its offline direct sales channels, with revenue from independent sites and offline channels growing at over 43%, while sales on Amazon increased by 27% but represented less than 50% of total revenue [7]. Group 3: Diversification and Product Lines - Anker's multi-brand strategy initiated in 2016 has allowed it to expand beyond charging products into areas such as smart home devices and audio products, with charging products contributing over half of its revenue [7]. - The home and audio segments accounted for 25% and 22% of revenue respectively, with gross margins close to 50%, partially offsetting the decline in margins from charging products [8].