Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the cement prices have declined due to high temperatures and rainy seasons from July to early August, but a recovery in prices is expected starting mid-August as various regions initiate price increases [1] - The company has indicated that regions such as the Yangtze River Basin, Northeast, Central and Southern Hebei, Henan, and Shandong are leading the price recovery efforts [1] - A nationwide increase in cement prices is anticipated to begin in September, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [1]