Group 1: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 11.76 billion CNY, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year [2] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -150 million CNY, a reduction in loss of approximately 650 million CNY, representing a loss reduction rate of 80.9% [2] - The comprehensive sales volume of cement and clinker was 37.38 million tons, a year-on-year decrease of about 2.1% [2] Group 2: Price Trends and Market Outlook - Since late August, the company has seen price increases in the regions it covers, with plans for continued price hikes in September [2] - The cement prices in core market areas are expected to show a nationwide increase starting in September, following a decline due to high temperatures and rainy seasons in July and early August [3] Group 3: Production Capacity and Compliance - The company is steadily advancing its capacity replacement and compliance with production limits, with several projects completed as per local government announcements [2] - Future production line replacements will strictly follow national policies and the company's capacity optimization plans [2] Group 4: Waste Disposal Business - In the first half of 2025, the company generated revenue of 365 million CNY from hazardous waste disposal, with a gross margin of approximately 28% [3] - The waste collection volume increased by 55% year-on-year, and the waste disposal volume rose by 38% [3]