Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 07
Now 23% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 84% to CN¥133. The fair value is estimated to be CN¥108, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 3.2% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 13%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 23% in a year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 33% in the next year. Reported Earnings • Apr 29
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: CN¥1.25 (up from CN¥1.20 in FY 2024). Revenue: CN¥2.88b (up 8.7% from FY 2024). Net income: CN¥562.7m (up 4.4% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 20% (in line with FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 14%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 13%. Revenue is forecast to grow 23% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 23% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Annuncio • Apr 29
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2026 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2026, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: No. 21, Changsheng Avenue, Luquan Economic Development Zone, Shijiazhuang, Hebei China Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to CN¥91.65, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 54x. Average forward P/E is 30x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 31% over the past three years. Annuncio • Mar 31
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 29, 2026 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Apr 29, 2026 New Risk • Feb 06
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Chinese stocks, typically moving 9.7% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.7% average weekly change). High level of non-cash earnings (26% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Annuncio • Jan 17
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Appoints Dai Zhihua as Non-Independent Director, Effective 15 January 2026 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. at the EGM held on 15 January 2026 approved the appointment of Dai Zhihua as non-independent director. Annuncio • Dec 31
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2026 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Apr 29, 2026 New Risk • Dec 17
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of Chinese stocks, typically moving 7.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (26% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.5% average weekly change). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 09
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 24% After last week's 24% share price gain to CN¥65.31, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 41x. Average forward P/E is 29x in the Electronic industry in China. Total loss to shareholders of 10% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.36 (vs CN¥0.35 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.36 (up from CN¥0.35 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥745.3m (up 12% from 3Q 2024). Net income: CN¥165.4m (up 5.4% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 22% (down from 24% in 3Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 18% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 22% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 7% per year. Annuncio • Sep 30
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results on Oct 29, 2025 Reported Earnings • Sep 01
Second quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.35 (vs CN¥0.28 in 2Q 2024) Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.35 (up from CN¥0.28 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥784.2m (up 16% from 2Q 2024). Net income: CN¥155.1m (up 20% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 20% (in line with 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 19% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year. Annuncio • Jul 02
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Aug 29, 2025 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Aug 29, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to CN¥55.63, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 36x. Average forward P/E is 27x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 7.6% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • Jun 07
Dividend of CN¥0.42 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of CN¥0.42. Ex-date: 12th June 2025 Payment date: 12th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 0.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 1.8%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (33% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 45% per year over the past 4 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 64% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Apr 25
First quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.27 (vs CN¥0.19 in 1Q 2024) First quarter 2025 results: EPS: CN¥0.27 (up from CN¥0.19 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: CN¥613.8m (up 12% from 1Q 2024). Net income: CN¥122.9m (up 49% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 20% (up from 15% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 30% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 17% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year. Annuncio • Apr 25
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2025 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 15, 2025, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: No. 21, Changsheng Avenue, Luquan Economic Development Zone, Shijiazhuang, Hebei China Board Change • Apr 01
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 11 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Non-Independent Director Han Zhou was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2022. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Annuncio • Mar 31
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 25, 2025 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Apr 25, 2025 Annuncio • Dec 31
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Apr 25, 2025 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Apr 25, 2025 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 11
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to CN¥60.09, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 38x. Average forward P/E is 26x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 42% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 05
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.35 (vs CN¥0.41 in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.35 (down from CN¥0.41 in 3Q 2023). Revenue: CN¥664.1m (down 45% from 3Q 2023). Net income: CN¥156.9m (down 41% from 3Q 2023). Profit margin: 24% (up from 22% in 3Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 38% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 18% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 23
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to CN¥53.94, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 34x. Average forward P/E is 27x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 66% over the past three years. Annuncio • Sep 30
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 31, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results on Oct 31, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to CN¥42.30, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 47% over the past three years. New Risk • Aug 29
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 27% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks High level of non-cash earnings (27% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Aug 29
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.28 (vs CN¥0.15 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: CN¥0.28 (up from CN¥0.15 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: CN¥674.4m (up 82% from 2Q 2023). Net income: CN¥129.7m (up 204% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 19% (up from 12% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 29% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 18% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 44% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Jun 29
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report First Half, 2024 Results on Aug 28, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2024 results on Aug 28, 2024 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 11
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 24% After last week's 24% share price decline to CN¥48.25, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 33x. Average forward P/E is 21x in the Electronic industry in China. Total returns to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Annuncio • Jun 06
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Announces Cash Dividend (A shares) for 2023, Payable June 11, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced 2023 final profit distribution plan to be implemented (A shares): Cash dividend per 10 shares (tax included): CNY 3.90000000. Record date: June 7, 2024, Ex-date: June 11, 2024, Payment date: June 11, 2024. New Risk • May 30
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 23% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks High level of non-cash earnings (23% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • May 17
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended September 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported September 2023 fiscal period end). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). New Risk • May 03
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 10% Last year net profit margin: 18% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). Annuncio • Apr 28
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 16, 2024, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Location: No. 21, Changsheng Avenue, Luquan Economic Development Zone, Shijiazhuang, Hebei China Agenda: To approve 2023 work report of the board of directors; to approve 2023 work report of independent directors; to approve 2023 work report of the supervisory committee; to approve 2023 annual accounts report; to approve 2023 annual report and its summary; to approve Fund occupation by controlling shareholders and other related parties; to approve 2024 financial budget report; to approve 2024 estimated continuing connected transactions; to approve 2023 profit distribution plan; and to consider other matters. Annuncio • Apr 27
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Proposes Final Dividend for the Year 2023 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced on 26 April 2024 the profit distribution proposal for 2023 as follows: Final Cash dividend/10 shares (tax included): CNY 3.90000000. Annuncio • Mar 30
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Apr 26, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results on Apr 26, 2024 New Risk • Mar 11
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Annuncio • Dec 29
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2023 Results on Apr 26, 2024 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2023 results on Apr 26, 2024 New Risk • Nov 27
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 54% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (54% increase in shares outstanding). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.1% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. New Risk • Sep 12
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 40% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.9% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (40% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Aug 29
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: CN¥0.21 (vs CN¥0.20 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: CN¥0.21 (up from CN¥0.20 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: CN¥371.4m (up 8.9% from 2Q 2022). Net income: CN¥42.7m (up 1.0% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 12% (in line with 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 31% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 19% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in China. Annuncio • Jul 01
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Aug 25, 2023 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Aug 25, 2023 New Risk • Jun 20
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Chinese stocks, typically moving 9.1% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Annuncio • Aug 30
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that it expects to receive CNY 2.5 billion in funding Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced a private placement of common shares for gross proceeds of up to CNY 2,500,000,000 on August 28, 2022. Annuncio • Jun 03
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Announces 2021 Final Profit Distribution Plan to Be Implemented (A Shares), Payable on June 10, 2022 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced 2021 final profit distribution plan to be implemented (A shares), Payable on June 10, 2022. The company announced Cash dividend/10 shares (tax included) of CNY 1.50000000. The record date is June 9, 2022 and ex-date is June 10, 2022. Annuncio • May 15
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Approves Cash Dividend for 2021 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. at its annual general meeting held on May 12, 2022 approved cash dividend of CNY 1.50000000 per 10 shares for 2021. Annuncio • Apr 24
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2022 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2022, at 14:30 China Standard Time. Agenda: To approve 2021 work report of the board of directors; to approve 2021 work report of independent directors; to approve 2021 work report of the supervisory committee; to approve 2021 annual accounts; to approve 2021 annual report and its summary; to approve Statement on fund occupation by controlling shareholders and other related parties; to approve 2021 financial statements and audit report; to approve 2022 financial budget report; to approve 2022 estimated continuing connected transactions; to approve 2021 profit distribution plan; to approve 2022 remuneration for directors; to approve 2022 remuneration for supervisors; to approve reappointment of 2022 audit firm; and to approve other matters. Annuncio • Apr 23
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Announces Profit Distribution Proposal for 2021 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced on 22 April 2022 the profit distribution proposal for 2021 cash dividend/10 shares (tax included) of CNY 1.50000000. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 22% share price gain to CN¥81.59, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 65x. Average forward P/E is 25x in the Electronic industry in China. Annuncio • Jun 03
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Announces Final Dividend on A Shares for the Year 2020, Payable on June 10, 2021 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced final cash dividend/10 shares (tax included) of CNY 2.60000000 on A shares for the year 2020. Record date is June 9, 2021. Ex-date is June 10, 2021. Payment date is June 10, 2021. Annuncio • May 16
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. Approves Profit Distribution Proposal for 2020 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced at its Annual General Meeting of 2020 held on 12 May 2021, approved the profit distribution proposal for 2020 of Cash dividend/10 shares (tax included) of CNY 2.60000000.
. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 17% share price gain to CN¥69.15, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 57.6x. Average trailing P/E is 38x in the Electronic industry in China. Annuncio • Mar 09
Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Apr 22, 2021 Hebei Sinopack Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Apr 22, 2021 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 05
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to CN¥58.60, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 48.8x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 42.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 40x in the Electronic industry in China. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 10
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to CN¥52.10, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 43.4x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 52x. This compares to an average P/E of 37x in the Electronic industry in China.