Group 1 - The article reports the appointment of Hou Qijun as the Chairman and Party Secretary of China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), replacing Ma Yongsheng [2][3] - Hou Qijun has a strong background in the energy sector, having held various senior positions within China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and Sinopec, indicating a continuity in leadership within the industry [3] - Sinopec is transitioning from a traditional energy and chemical company to a high-end chemical materials enterprise, ranking second globally in the 2024 Global Chemical Industry Top 50, just behind BASF [3] Group 2 - In 2024, Sinopec reported a total revenue of RMB 3.07 trillion, with the chemical division generating RMB 523.9 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 1.7% [3]