Core Insights - The 2025 Consumer Electronics Innovation Conference (CEIC2025) opened in Shenzhen, showcasing nearly 300 tech companies and over 2000 innovative products, including major brands like Huawei and BYD [1] - A significant focus is on how terminal manufacturers define the next generation of smart experiences amid the AI wave [1][3] - Honor's strategy emphasizes "open co-creation" as a core driver for international brand development and showcasing China's technological innovation [1][8] Group 1: New Experience and Connection - Honor defines the "new experience" as addressing the pain points of "device isolation" and "scene islands" in the consumer electronics industry, aiming for seamless connectivity and experience [4][5] - The upgraded HONOR AI Connect platform aims to provide a robust foundation for achieving this new experience, having successfully connected over 30 million devices [6][7] - The platform's architecture allows for quick integration of third-party products, enhancing the ecosystem's intelligence and connectivity [6][7] Group 2: New Model and Ecosystem - Honor's "new model" focuses on the "1X3XN" ecosystem strategy, which includes eight major scenarios such as smart home and health [8][9] - The company is expanding its partnerships, having signed strategic agreements with Alibaba and BYD to deepen cooperation in AI ecosystems [10] - Honor's global strategy involves collaboration with over 35,000 developers and more than 200 ecosystem partners to build a new AI terminal ecosystem [10][11] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The global smartphone market is transitioning from a focus on hardware to AI capabilities, with a 3% year-on-year growth in Q3 2025 [12] - Chinese consumers are identified as the most AI-inclined demographic in developed markets, driving local brands to enhance AI functionalities [12] - Honor's investment in AI and open co-creation is seen as a potential game-changer in the competitive landscape of the smartphone industry [12]