Group 1: Sales and Market Trends - The second quarter sales trend for aramid fiber is expected to be better than the first quarter, which is typically the weakest [2] - The target for aramid fiber shipment volume this year is several million square meters, with an estimated two-digit growth [3][12] - The overall market for aramid paper is expected to grow, with a significant correlation between aramid paper and aramid fiber sales [3][12] Group 2: Product Development and Applications - The company is currently validating membrane applications, with about ten successful validations and urgent orders in pilot production [3][11] - Solid-state battery technology is still in the experimental phase, with potential solutions being developed [3] - The company is focusing on developing applications in underexplored areas such as automotive tires and conveyor belts [6] Group 3: Pricing and Profitability - The overall pricing for aramid products remains stable, but there are pressures in the low-end industrial filtration market leading to price adjustments [4][10] - Profitability is expected to be challenging this year, with the goal of breaking even due to load conditions [3][10] - The company aims to increase the proportion of differentiated products to 30-50% in the future, currently at about 10% [10][11] Group 4: Capacity and Production - The company has completed some capacity expansions, with production loads expected to increase over the next three to five years [5][10] - The current operating rate for aramid production is around 70-80% [11] - The company plans to achieve a self-sufficiency rate of 60-80% for raw materials after completing ongoing projects [13] Group 5: International Market Strategy - The company is actively considering expanding into overseas markets, recognizing the larger potential outside of China [7][9] - Export currently accounts for about 30% of sales, with a significant price difference between low-end and high-end products [13]