Group 1 - Gree Electric Appliances emphasizes technology innovation as the core driver of its development, having received 99 significant awards and holding 96,626 domestic and international patents, including over 49,549 invention patents [3] - The company achieved a research and development investment of 6.529 billion yuan in 2021, marking a year-on-year increase of 5.07%, which supports its technological advancements [3] - Gree's participation in the global cooling competition aimed to reduce air conditioning energy consumption by over 80%, winning a prize of 500,000 USD and potentially contributing to a 0.5-degree reduction in global temperatures by 2050 if its zero-carbon technology is widely adopted [2] Group 2 - The Chinese white goods industry has transitioned from imitation to leading global trends, with the country being the largest home appliance manufacturing nation, producing over 50% of global refrigerators and washing machines, and approximately 80% of air conditioners [5] - The industry is undergoing a transformation driven by dual carbon goals and smart manufacturing, leading to a necessary shift towards green, intelligent, and high-end upgrades [7] - The average research and development intensity in the air conditioning sector reached 3.8% in 2023, significantly exceeding the overall level of the home appliance manufacturing industry [2]