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Summary of the Conference Call Company and Industry Overview - The conference call was held by a retail industry analyst from Changjiang Securities, focusing on the recent situation of a company referred to as "Small Commodity City" located in Yiwu, a key area for foreign trade in China [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments Export Performance - In 2025, Yiwu's total import and export volume reached 836.5 billion RMB, with exports at 730.7 billion RMB, marking a year-on-year growth of 24.1% [3][4]. - The average annual growth rate of exports during the 14th Five-Year Plan period was 19.44%, with exports doubling from 300.6 billion RMB in 2020 to 730.7 billion RMB in 2025 [4]. - For January 2026, preliminary data suggests that exports will show a year-on-year increase compared to January 2025, with a positive outlook for the entire year, expecting double-digit growth [5]. Tax Rumors and Business Impact - There were rumors regarding a potential increase in VAT rates affecting the financial and internet value-added services sectors, which were deemed unfounded by the company and confirmed by state media [6][7]. - The company’s two innovative businesses, the CD platform and EasyPay, are not expected to be significantly impacted by these rumors as their revenue models do not primarily rely on value-added services [7][8]. EasyPay Business Development - EasyPay began trial operations for a new settlement service in Q3 2025, expanding its transaction limits and geographical reach [12]. - In 2025, the total GMV for EasyPay was 6 billion USD, with a year-on-year growth exceeding 50%. The company anticipates maintaining this growth rate in 2026 [13]. AI Applications - The company has developed an AI model in collaboration with Alibaba, which includes 14 AI products covering various operational scenarios for merchants [17]. - By the end of 2025, the AI model had over 57,000 registered users and served over 289,000 merchants, with over 1 billion AI interactions recorded [17]. Financial Performance and Dividend Policy - The net profit for 2024 was reported at 3.064 billion RMB, with 2025's profit already surpassing this figure by Q3 [21]. - The company has a strong cash flow, with nearly 10 billion RMB in cash inflow and over 11 billion RMB in contract liabilities, indicating a solid financial position [21]. - The dividend payout for 2024 was 0.33 RMB per share, with plans to increase the dividend rate in the coming years, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders [22]. Other Important Information - The call addressed investor concerns regarding market fluctuations and provided a platform for direct communication with company executives [1][24]. - The company emphasized its openness to further inquiries from investors and stakeholders post-meeting [24][26].