Core Insights - The company reported an increase in gross margin year-on-year, attributed to a higher proportion of special business sales [2] - Despite a downward trend in pricing due to market competition, the company has managed to mitigate the negative impact on gross margin through internal management improvements, optimization of automated information systems, and increased R&D investment [2] - The company aims to maintain the stability of its gross margin in special business by closely monitoring industry competition and further enhancing R&D investment and product quality [2]