Innovation Drives Strong Results, While Global Expansion and ESG Practices Progress Steadily

HONG KONG, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eyebright Medical Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Eyebright Medical“, “the Company“, Stock Code: 688050.SH, together with its subsidiaries collectively referred to as “the Group“) announced yesterday its annual report and sustainability report for the period ended 31 December 2025 (the “Reporting Period“).

Amid adjustments in industry policies and downward pressure from the macroeconomy, the Company remained committed to steady progress and prudent operations. During the Reporting Period, the Company achieved operating revenue of RMB 1.48 billion, representing a 5.15% year-on-year increase, delivering steady growth despite headwinds. Due to non-recurring factors such as goodwill impairment, net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was RMB 268.17 million. Net cash flow from operating activities reached RMB 369 million, up 6.15% year-on-year, demonstrating the Company’s strong cash collection capabilities and resilience in its underlying operating fundamentals.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company recorded operating revenue of RMB 398 million, up 11.5% year-on-year. Non-GAAP net profit was RMB 88.5 million, up 2.73% year-on-year, continuing a trend of steady growth.

During the Reporting Period, the Company continued to optimize its financial structure. The asset-liability ratio declined steadily. Total assets increased 11.18% year-on-year, and owners’ equity attributable to shareholders grew 15.74%, laying a solid funding base to support future R&D innovation, capacity expansion, and long-term strategic planning.

During the Reporting Period, the Company implemented its equity distribution plan: it declared a cash dividend of RMB 3.50 per 10 shares to all shareholders (tax included), for a total dividend of RMB 67.64 million (tax included). The scale of the cash dividend increased 31.33% year-on-year. At the same time, the Company repurchased its shares using its own funds and/or self-raised funds. Cumulatively, it repurchased 142,800 shares with a total repurchase amount of RMB 20.04 million, fully reflecting confidence in the Company’s long-term value and future development.

Three Core Business Segments Continue to Advance, with Strong Product Growth Momentum

The Company remains committed to an innovation-driven R&D strategy. In 2025, total R&D expenditure reached RMB 156 million, representing 10.54% of revenue. Supported by high-intensity and sustained R&D investment, all three principal business segments recorded positive year-on-year growth despite industry headwinds.

In the ophthalmic surgery field, IOLs revenue increased 1.43% year-on-year. China’s first aspheric phakic intraocular lens, Loong Crystal^TM PR, the extended depth of focus intraocular lens and the multifocal intraocular lens products continued to accelerate volume ramp-up, accompanied by strong market performance. Meanwhile, multiple in-development products, including triple-focus astigmatism correction and PRT are progressing in an orderly manner, further deepening the Company’s technology moat and strengthening future growth momentum.

Driven by the urgent demand for juvenile myopia prevention and control, the Company’s orthokeratology lens business achieved steady growth, with revenue up 4.67% year-on-year. Under the demand-driven market environment, the Company maintained stable market share. The iBright^® AI orthokeratology lens fitting platform continued to optimize clinical efficiency. Development of high-oxygen transmissibility and short-cycle products remained industry-leading.

The vision care segment adheres to a “Healthcare + Consumer” dual-engine development strategy and strengthens international expansion. With increased R&D and channel investment, contact lenses revenue grew 7.53% year-on-year. The Company has independently developed silicone hydrogel contact lenses, further expanding its presence in the high-end market. In addition, multiple product categories, including functional lenses and Class III lens care solutions, have been gradually launched, resulting in continuous enhancement of the product portfolio and ongoing optimization of the profitability structure.

Benefiting from a robust innovation product pipeline, several key products have reached important industrialization milestones. The aspheric triple-focus astigmatism-correcting IOL, silicone hydrogel colored lens, and NOP rigid gas-permeable contact lens for orthokeratology have entered the registration stage, while the astigmatism-correcting EDOF IOL is advancing steadily through clinical trials. In addition, reserved projects are accelerating commercialization and will provide sufficient momentum to support future performance growth.

Organic Growth and M&A Expansion Move in Tandem, Accelerating Global Footprint

Based on deep cultivation in the three principal business areas, the Company simultaneously promotes coordinated development of organic growth and external expansion. Through the strategic acquisition of Delta Medical, the Company officially enters the sports medicine market, creating a new growth curve. Meanwhile, leveraging its Hong Kong-based international platform, it carries out overseas M&A and establishes Eyebright Switzerland, building an operational hub in Europe. These efforts mark a substantial and pivotal step in global expansion, while ongoing cross-business synergy continues to build comprehensive competitive barriers.

Strong Progress in Sustainable Development, Quality Certifications and International Market Access

During the Reporting Period, the Company obtained certifications for ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 50001 (Energy Management System). Its headquarters was recognized as a Beijing Green Factory, and it initiated annual greenhouse gas inventory assessments for the first time. The Company also organized and participated in 17 science popularization and charitable public welfare activities. Throughout the year, it received more than 40 awards and recognitions. The Company’s information disclosure on the Shanghai Stock Exchange was rated the highest A-grade level for the third consecutive year.

International certifications and registrations achieved major breakthroughs, providing strong compliance support for cross-border business, export distribution and global sales networks. Its monofocal and EDF IOLs obtained MDR CE technical assessment certificates. Multiple preloaded IOL products were registered in countries along the “Belt and Road” routes, including Malaysia, Vietnam and Peru, continuously expanding channels to emerging overseas markets. The Company also successfully passed on-site quality system audits conducted by Korea’s regulatory authorities. In addition, several products, such as IOLs, the full range of IOLs, and orthokeratology lenses, obtained Hong Kong Department of Health medical device listed registration certificates.

As of 31 December 2025, the Company had applied for 480 patents, of which 291 were authorized and valid. The Company’s overseas patent coverage includes Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea and Singapore. A comprehensive and globally distributed patent portfolio continues to build a robust technological barrier, ensuring smooth sales in international markets, overseas product launches and overseas M&A activities. It further strengthens the Company’s core competitiveness and long-term sustainable profitability in the global ophthalmic medical device sector.

Academic Ecosystem Development Continues to Deepen, with Rich Engagement in Academic Activities Throughout the Year

During the Reporting Period, the Company further strengthened its academic ecosystem and participated in and organized a wide range of academic events. It took part in 18 national industry conferences, organized 65 self-hosted conferences, and participated in 43 provincial/municipal and hospital industry annual meetings. Online events recorded over 1,400 participants, nearly 10,000 views, and more than 1,700 minutes of cumulative broadcast time.

The Company also formally joined ISO/TC172/SC7, the international standardization technical committee for ophthalmic optics and instruments. It actively contributed to the drafting and revision of multiple national and industry standards, covering areas including spectacle frames, intraocular lenses, orthokeratology lenses, phakic intraocular lenses, and biomaterials, thereby supporting high-quality development of the industry.

Deepening Integration of Industry and Education, and Strengthening Social Responsibility

The Company established the “iBright • Starfire Program” talent development initiative to deepen cooperation between universities and enterprises. It works with partners to build practical training bases and industry-education integration platforms. During the Reporting Period, the program provided donated supplies valued at more than RMB 0.7 million, benefiting over 2,000 students. Since 2022, the Company has collaborated with 16 partner institutions, trained more than 4,500 students, and donated supplies valued at over RMB 5.3 million, benefiting over 15,000 vision care practitioners. In addition, the 24-hour intelligent retail store project for Eyebright Medical contact lenses was successfully included in the Beijing List of Key Application Scenario Projects to be supported in 2025.

During the Reporting Period, Eyebright Medical reached a comprehensive strategic cooperation with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and formally signed a cooperation agreement. The Company will establish a long-term strategic coordination mechanism with PolyU, enabling full-scale and deep integration across three core areas: joint R&D, clinical transformation, and talent development. By combining the Company’s industrialization strengths with the university’s frontier research resources, the Company will further improve the efficiency of research transformation and strengthen its capability to industrialize high-end ophthalmic medical products.

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About Eyebright Medical
Eyebright Meical Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (“Eyebright Medical”; SH Stock Code: 688050.SH) is a National High-tech Enterprise and state-level technologically advanced “little giant” enterprises, located in Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park, Beijing, China.

The Company is an innovation-driven ophthalmic medical device manufacturer. Its balanced product portfolio spans three major areas of the ophthalmic field: surgical treatment, myopia management, as well as consumer vision care. Anchored by its three core product categories – intraocular lenses, orthokeratology lenses, and soft contact lenses – the company has strategically expanded its product pipeline to cover the full life cycle of eye health solutions. Eyebright Medical is striding into a world-leading medical enterprise on behalf of China’s “intelligent manufacturing” power.

For more information about Eyebright Medical, please visit the official website of the Group: http://www.ebmedical.com/en/

Enhancing Driver Safety, Hybrid eCall Enables Seamless Emergency Communication Across 2G to 5G Networks in Compliance with Europe’s 2027 NG eCall Requirements

News Summary

• LG Electronics showcased its Hybrid eCall solution at the 37th 5GAA Meeting Week, highlighting its advanced TCU capabilities.
• The solution enables emergency communication across 2G to 5G networks and is aligned with Europe’s NG eCall mandate scheduled for 2027.
• LG has advanced commercialization of its Hybrid eCall solution and built in-house conformity assessment capabilities comparable to those of accredited certification bodies.

SEOUL, South Korea, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) showcased its Hybrid Emergency Call (Hybrid eCall) solution at the 37th Meeting Week of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) – a global cross-industry organization driving the development of connected mobility solutions – held in Gothenburg, Sweden, on April 23. The solution highlights LG’s telematics control unit (TCU) capabilities and its continued focus on vehicle connectivity technologies aligned with evolving European safety regulations.

Hybrid eCall Enabling Next-Generation Safety and Regulatory Compliance

eCall is an in-vehicle emergency communication system that automatically transmits critical information – such as vehicle location, vehicle data and time of incident – to the nearest public safety answering point when a severe collision is detected or airbags are deployed. The system has been mandatory for all new vehicles in Europe since 2018.

Starting in 2027, all new-model vehicles sold in Europe will be required to support Next Generation eCall (NG eCall) operating over 4G and 5G networks to enable faster and more accurate transmission of accident data. eCall is directly linked to occupant safety, making reliable transmission of accident data across available networks essential. In response, hybrid approaches that can operate across both legacy and next-generation networks are receiving increased attention.

LG’s Hybrid eCall solution is designed for reliable emergency communication across 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. In real-world environments where network coverage is inconsistent, the solution automatically transitions between available networks and adapts data transmission accordingly, maintaining emergency communication while minimizing delay and data loss.

LG’s End-to-End Capabilities and Proven Market Leadership

A key strength of LG’s solution is its proven capability. As the No.1 company in global telematics market share,^[1] LG has deployed its Hybrid eCall solution, designed to meet NG eCall requirements, in vehicles from major global automakers since last year, completing official certification and moving toward full-scale mass production.

LG’s development is backed by end-to-end capabilities spanning development, testing and certification. The company’s one-stop execution framework reduces reliance on external institutions and enables a faster and more effective response to automaker requirements and regulatory standards.

LG also operates in-house conformity assessment capabilities for automotive components comparable to those of accredited third-party certification organizations, supported by a standardized testing and evaluation system based on international standards. In 2024, the Vehicle Solution (VS) Standard Testing Laboratory, part of the VS R&D Laboratory, earned ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from the Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (KOLAS) and was designated an official certification lab by Europe’s Global Certification Forum (GCF). In 2025, it also received recognition from North America’s PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB).

The lab’s scope has since expanded to include compliance testing for eCall. In particular, KOLAS-accredited test reports (based on ISO/IEC 17025) are recognized globally under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition Arrangement (ILAC-MRA) framework, enabling reliable certification processes and supporting regulatory compliance not only in Korea but also across major international markets.

Last year, at a 5GAA event held in Paris, LG demonstrated a satellite‑based voice communication solution for vehicles. Leveraging non‑terrestrial networks (NTN), the live demonstration marked the first instance of uninterrupted, conversation‑level voice communication while switching between terrestrial and non‑terrestrial network environments.

“We will continue to strengthen our leadership in automotive connectivity by leveraging our world-leading telematics technology and proven global competitiveness, while meeting Europe’s stringent safety and regulatory standards,” said Lee Sang-yong, head of VS R&D laboratory at the LG Vehicle Solution Company. 

About LG Electronics Vehicle Solution Company

The LG Vehicle Solution Company (VS) is bringing LG’s unique mobility innovations to the automotive industry. As a trusted and innovative partner, the company provides intelligent solutions including head units, displays, connectivity, ADAS vision systems, and software solutions integrating human-centered AI and automotive engineering into the modern AI/software-defined vehicle. Committed to “Driving better future mobility,” the company has diversified its portfolio to further strengthen its capabilities, including automotive lighting systems, e-powertrain and cybersecurity. For more information, visit www.LG.com/global/mobility. To stay updated with the latest news, subscribe to the LG mobility newsletter, LG Loop at www.LG.com/global/mobility/newsletter and follow the LG VS Company LinkedIn channel at www.linkedin.com/company/lgvehiclesolution.

Unlocking New Open Internet Content Environments for Global Advertisers

HONG KONG, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD), a global leader in advertising technology, today announced that it has become the first-ever demand-side platform (DSP) partner for vertical short drama platform DramaBox, enabling advertisers to programmatically incorporate this fast-growing open internet content environment into their omnichannel media strategies. The partnership spans markets worldwide, helping global advertisers to achieve more efficient, measurable, and scalable audience reach in an increasingly fragmented attention landscape.

As the open internet continues to evolve, digital content formats are diversifying rapidly. Short drama, first emerging in Asia as a mobile-first content format tailored to fragmented viewing habits, has quickly gained traction worldwide. It is becoming a key part of daily online entertainment, consumed in short, intermittent viewing sessions, and complementing long-form content such as connected TV (CTV). This creates new opportunities for advertisers to build more holistic brand coverage across touchpoints with varying levels of consumer attention.

According to streaming consultancy Owl & Co., the global short drama app market is expected to generate $3 billion in revenue in 2025—nearly three times the 2024 figure—with the U.S. now the largest short drama market outside China^[1]. The analysis further shows that the top 20 apps collectively reach 250 million monthly active users^[1]. Mobile app analytics firm Sensor Tower also reports that Latin America and Southeast Asia account for roughly half of global short drama downloads^[2].

The rapid rise of short drama underscores the dynamism of the open internet and presents new opportunities for advertisers. Through this partnership with DramaBox, The Trade Desk seamlessly integrates short drama into a unified open internet programmatic framework, enabling advertisers to manage and optimize campaigns across CTV, mobile, and other premium content environments within a single platform—enhancing cross-channel consistency and efficiency.

“Short drama has become a powerful new growth engine for the global open internet digital content market,” said Wang Hefei, Head of Commercial at DramaBox. “As a leading global platform, DramaBox is committed not only to delivering high-quality short drama content to users worldwide but also to exploring sustainable monetization paths. We have chosen programmatic advertising—particularly our partnership with The Trade Desk—because of its proven global infrastructure and capabilities within the open internet ecosystem. This allows us to explore a monetization approach that is scalable, measurable, and capable of delivering real value to advertisers.”

Douglas Choy, General Manager of Inventory Development, North Asia, The Trade Desk, added, “As a new complement to the open internet, short drama—through its short duration and serialized storytelling—not only meets consumers’ fragmented viewing needs, but also provides advertisers with a high-value environment combining scale and frequency. When combined with other premium open internet content such as CTV, it further strengthens brand storytelling continuity across environments. Through this partnership with DramaBox, we look forward to helping advertisers allocate budgets more efficiently into this fast-growing content environment and unlock the full value of the open internet across channels.”

The partnership between The Trade Desk and DramaBox is now live, with advertising inventory now available to advertisers globally.

Data Sources:

1. Business Insider: These salacious, bite-sized soaps have become a $1.3 billion business in the US, Sep 2025
2. State of Short Drama Apps 2025, Sensor Tower, July 2025

About DramaBox

DramaBox is a vertical short drama entertainment platform serving global users, specializing in bite-sized, high-intensity content tailored to fragmented viewing habits. Through a hybrid content strategy combining translated adaptations and locally original productions, the platform offers a diverse range of short drama genres. Supported by multilingual interfaces and personalized recommendations, it delivers a seamless and immersive viewing experience for users across Asia, South America, North America, Africa, Europe, and Oceania.

About The Trade Desk

The Trade Desk™ is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Supports a wide range of spectral data, including XPS, FT-IR, and NMR. From automatic determination of peak count and peak shape to background and noise estimation, AutoStatSpectra enables analysis with less dependence on individual analyst experience.

TAIPEI and SINGAPORE, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — a.s.ist Inc. (“a.s.ist”) leverages research expertise cultivated at The University of Tokyo to drive digital transformation (DX) in manufacturing through white-box AI.

a.s.ist today announced the launch of a 7-day free trial for AutoStatSpectra, its Bayesian-statistics-based spectral analysis software. During the trial period, all features will be available without restriction.

Background

In spectral analysis techniques such as XPS (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy), FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy), and NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), analytical results are heavily influenced by how overlapping peaks are separated and how the number of peaks, the parameters for each peak, and the peak function types are defined.

However, with conventional curve-fitting software, these settings often depend on the analyst’s experience and trial and error, creating challenges in objectivity and reproducibility.

AutoStatSpectra uses Bayesian inference to automatically estimate the number of peaks, peak parameters, and peak function types, while also quantifying uncertainty in the estimates. It delivers statistically grounded spectral analysis that does not rely on the analyst’s subjective judgment.

Key Features of AutoStatSpectra

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AutoStatSpectra compares candidate models within a user-specified range and automatically selects the optimal number of peaks based on posterior probability. In addition to estimating parameters such as the height, center position, and full width at half maximum (FWHM) of each peak, it also automatically determines the most suitable peak function type for the data, including Gaussian, Lorentzian, and pseudo-Voigt functions. Because uncertainty in each estimate can also be evaluated quantitatively, the software enables highly reproducible peak fitting with less reliance on analyst experience and trial and error.

2. Flexible background correction

In addition to constant and linear background models, AutoStatSpectra supports multiple background-correction methods, including the Shirley method for XPS. Users can flexibly choose preprocessing methods according to different measurement techniques.

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Multiple spectral datasets can be grouped into a single workspace and processed in batch under common analysis conditions. This supports efficient analysis of large volumes of data, such as condition screening and time-series comparisons.

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Analysis results can be automatically output as reports in PDF and Word formats. Comprehensive reports that include fitting plots, model comparison tables, parameter lists, and posterior distribution plots significantly shorten the workflow from analysis to reporting. Data export to CSV and Excel is also supported.

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AutoStatSpectra supports a wide range of data formats, including CSV, Excel, VAMAS, and SOF-H.

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About the Free Trial
Duration: 7 days (all features available)
Availability: Web app and desktop app
Supported environments: The desktop app supports Windows (x64) and macOS (Apple Silicon)
How to apply: Please contact us via the inquiry form on our official website: https://www.a-s-ist.com/contact/. After reviewing your target data and intended use, we will issue a trial license following a consultation. Please note that the number of trial slots is limited, and applications may close once capacity is reached.
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About a.s.ist Inc.

a.s.ist is a startup that leverages advanced data analysis technologies such as white-box AI, Bayesian inference, and sparse modeling, built on research expertise cultivated at The University of Tokyo.

With strengths in data analysis for materials development, physical-property experiments, and related applications, the company supports problem-solving in research and manufacturing settings through the development and sale of automated analysis software and the provision of custom digital transformation (DX) solutions. a.s.ist is also exploring the application of emerging AI technologies such as physical AI.

Company Name: a.s.ist Inc.
CEO: Yui HAYASHI
Address: 5-17-24 Iko, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 121-0823, Japan
Founded: June 2021
URL: https://www.a-s-ist.com

SHENZHEN, China, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The three-day WEPACK 2026 World Expo of Packaging Industry successfully concluded at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an), marking a milestone edition defined by record-breaking attendance, strong business outcomes, and forward-looking industry dialogue.

Organized by RX, WEPACK 2026 delivered a truly global gathering for the packaging value chain. With unprecedented scale and energy, the event showcased China’s growing integration with the global packaging industry while creating a powerful platform for international collaboration and innovation.

Record Attendance and Global Reach

Over the course of three days, WEPACK 2026 welcomed 137,157 unique visitors, representing 158,659 visits in total. Among them, 13,598 overseas visitors accounted for 19,682 visits, setting new records for both attendance and international participation.

Industry professionals from more than 130 countries and regions gathered in Shenzhen, including decision-makers, buyers, and thought leaders. Nearly 100 professional buyer delegations, comprising industry associations, alliances, and leading enterprises from around the world, conducted in-depth business exchanges across the exhibition halls—further highlighting the event’s strong commercial appeal and global influence.

A Comprehensive Showcase Across the Entire Packaging Value Chain

As a global trade platform spanning the full packaging industry chain, WEPACK 2026 brought together eight concurrent exhibitions, offering integrated solutions across key sectors: From raw paper materials and processing equipment to printing technologies and finished packaging products, the show floor presented a complete ecosystem covering corrugated packaging, folding cartons, digital printing, and label production.

Across the halls, innovation was not just displayed—it was in action. Live production lines, operating machinery, and real-time demonstrations brought solutions to life. From corrugated board and cartons to folding cartons, gift boxes, and paper bags, visitors experienced firsthand the latest advancements in automation, digitalization, and intelligent manufacturing. Meanwhile, packaging solutions across paper, plastic, metal, and glass materials showcased the diversity and creativity shaping the future of packaging.

A Hub for Industry Insights and Strategic Thinking

Beyond business and technology, WEPACK 2026 served as a platform for thought leadership. More than 30 high-level forums and concurrent events were held throughout the exhibition, including the IPIF International Packaging Innovation Forum.

Industry leaders, brand owners, packaging manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and policy experts gathered to exchange insights on key topics such as:

• Global pulp and paperboard market trends
• Sustainability and circular economy
• Digital transformation and smart manufacturing
• The future of the label industry

Each session attracted full audiences, with expert speakers delivering practical insights and strategic perspectives for decision-makers across the packaging value chain.

More Than an Exhibition: A Dynamic Industry Experience

WEPACK 2026 also redefined the traditional trade show experience. The newly launched WEPACK Carnival Zone introduced a vibrant, interactive environment designed to complement high-intensity business activities.

Featuring five themed areas—including gourmet tasting, robotics interaction, golf experience, entertainment zones, and an official merchandise store—the Carnival created a unique blend of business, culture, and leisure. This innovative approach fostered engagement, connection, and memorable experiences for global attendees.

With its record-breaking performance and comprehensive industry coverage, WEPACK 2026 has once again demonstrated its position as a leading global platform for the packaging industry. By connecting markets, technologies, and ideas, the event continues to drive the industry forward—bridging China and the world, and shaping the future of packaging together.