Core Insights - In 2026, 1688 will launch a fully independent AI intelligent agent aimed at assisting businesses in leveraging AI for their operations, which will be available to merchants outside the 1688 platform [1] - As of December 30, 2025, over 290,000 out of more than 1 million merchants on the 1688 platform are using 1688 AI daily [1] - The introduction of the "Integrity Pass AI Version" in October last year led to a 73% increase in platform GMV and a 31% rise in repurchase rates [1] Company Developments - The focus of AI product usage is currently more concentrated among top merchants, while small and medium-sized enterprises show significant variation in AI acceptance due to factors like perception and geography [1] - 1688 plans to enhance the decision-making accuracy of the "Integrity Pass AI Version" and improve AI's understanding of industry depth, along with optimizing the product's interactive interface [1] - Multiple AI products and intelligent agents, including the 1688 Integrity Pass AI Version, 1688 AI App, and cross-border AI intelligent agent "Ao Xia," will continue to be launched throughout 2025 [1]