BEIJING, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Friday afternoon after wrapping up state visits to Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday.

During Xi’s first state visits abroad in 2025, lasting from April 14 to 18, the Chinese leader was warmly welcomed by locals, overseas Chinese, and senior officials and leaders of the three neighboring countries.

Upon arrival, the Chinese president’s signed articles were respectively published in local newspapers in the three countries. Reporters also noted that media outlets of Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia spoke highly and with anticipation of Xi’s visits. 

Analysts believe that the leader’s visit has yielded fruitful results and holds profound significance, both for pragmatic cooperation in various bilateral fields and for regional stability and development.

They added that close interactions are the vivid practice of the philosophy of China’s neighborhood diplomacy featuring “amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness” proposed by Xi in 2013, and the guiding principle has continuously advanced China’s relations with neighboring countries.

To date, China has reached consensus on building a community with a shared future with 17 neighboring countries and signed Belt and Road cooperation agreements with 25 of them. China is also the largest trading partner of 18 countries in the region, reflecting their deep and growing interdependence.

Comprehensive outcomes

During Xi’s visit to Vietnam, the two sides signed 45 bilateral cooperation documents, covering areas including connectivity, artificial intelligence, customs inspection and quarantine, agricultural trade, culture and sports, public welfare, human resource development, media, and more. President Xi and Vietnamese leader To Lam also witnessed the launching ceremony of the China–Vietnam railway cooperation mechanism in Hanoi, Xinhua reported.

A joint statement released in the context of Xi’s state visit to Vietnam on Tuesday said China and Vietnam have agreed to build a more extensive and in-depth all-round cooperation pattern, and accelerate synergy between their development strategies, according to Xinhua.

In Malaysia, his second stop, Xi met with King Sultan Ibrahim and held talks with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. During the talks with Anwar on Wednesday afternoon, Xi said he is ready to work with Anwar to boost the high-level and strategic development of the China–Malaysia community with a shared future, Xinhua reported.

Following the leaders’ talks, China and Malaysia exchanged more than 30 bilateral cooperation documents, covering cooperation in areas such as the three global initiatives, digital economy, trade in services, upgrading and development of “two countries, twin parks,” joint laboratories, artificial intelligence, railways, intellectual property rights, agricultural products exports to China, mutual visa exemption and panda conservation, according to Xinhua.

During the Thursday talk with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in the third leg of his three-nation Southeast Asia tour, the two leaders agreed to build an all-weather China–Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era, and designated 2025 the China-Cambodia Year of Tourism.

The two countries exchanged more than 30 bilateral cooperation documents covering fields such as production and supply chain cooperation, artificial intelligence, development assistance, customs inspection and quarantine, as well as health and media.

Xu Liping, director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times that under the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, the latest visits have produced comprehensive and fruitful outcomes.

Xu highlighted the establishment of a China–Vietnam railway cooperation mechanism, as well as the “2+2” dialogue mechanism on diplomacy and defense with Malaysia and “2+2” foreign and defense ministers dialogue mechanism with Cambodia that was announced during the visit. He was also impressed by the enhanced cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and the digital economy.

These achievements, Xu said, mark a new high in political and security cooperation, as well as in building resilient industrial and supply chains in emerging sectors between China and the three Southeast Asian countries.

Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University, told the Global Times that the outcomes of Xi’s visits vividly and effectively embody the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind within the context of China’s neighborhood diplomacy.

The visits have not only tightened multifaceted ties between China and the three countries, but also created a strong spillover effect across the region, Li said. “Deepened cooperation between China and the three Southeast Asian nations is expected to benefit a broader range of neighboring and regional countries.”

Collectively responding to challenges

The state visits by the Chinese leader came against the backdrop of a global tariff war, with Southeast Asian countries, as key links in the global supply chain, suffering a potentially heavy impact from the “reciprocal tariff” policy. Observers noted that in a world of growing turbulence, China’s pursuit of building a new type of international relations based on win-win cooperation rather than “zero-sum” outcomes is increasingly significant, extending the impact of the Chinese leader’s state visits far beyond the scope of bilateral relations.

According to the China–Vietnam joint statement released in the context of Xi’s state visit to Vietnam, the two countries emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region and agreed to practice open regionalism, it said.

During the meeting with Xi, Anwar said that ASEAN will not endorse any unilaterally imposed tariffs, and will promote collective advancement through cooperation to maintain economic growth.

In Cambodia, when meeting with Hun Manet, Xi said China and Cambodia, important forces in the Global South, should stick to the common values of peace, unity and cooperation, Xinhua reported.

Hun Manet said that China has played a leading role and provided valuable stability to the world. The Cambodian Prime Minister added that Cambodia is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China to safeguard their common interests, per Xinhua.

Xu said, “President Xi’s visits sent a clear signal of strengthening regional cooperation, further solidifying consensus among countries and injecting new momentum into the region’s stability and development.”

Similarly, Li believes that China’s close coordination and cooperation with neighboring countries, along with its positive spillover effects across the region, will enhance confidence among regional and global partners in the future of development.

Liu Ying, a researcher at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China, said Xi’s state visits will not only promote deeper regional economic and trade development but will also help unite ASEAN and Asian countries to collectively respond to external challenges and play a vital role as a stabilizer and engine for the global economy.

Inheritance of Bandung Spirit

The day the Chinese leader concluded his visit to the three Southeast Asian countries also marked the 70th anniversary of the historic Asian-African Conference, also known as the Bandung Conference. The conference held in Bandung, Indonesia, on April 18 1955, marked the first time that the countries of the Global South united to oppose imperialism and colonialism in defense of their sovereign rights and a more equitable world. Representatives of 29 Asian and African countries proposed the Bandung Spirit with “solidarity, friendship and cooperation” at its core, initiating the Non-Aligned Movement and South-South cooperation, Xinhua reported.

“During his state visits, President Xi repeatedly stressed the importance of unity and cooperation among regional countries, and the need to oppose external interference,” Xu said, “the Bandung Spirit continues to resonate strongly in the current global context.”

Li emphasized that the visits once again demonstrated that China and other Global South countries form a community with a shared future, built on mutual support and solidarity, also with the common aspiration and interest in pursuing development together.

Xi’s visits highlighted the need for closer coordination among developing countries to better safeguard their sovereignty, security, development, and well-being, Li added.

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SHANGHAI , April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

Q4 2024 Financial Highlights:

Revenue was RMB 10.98 billion, an increase 19.0 % year-on-year, and an increase of 15.7% quarter-on-quarter, a record quarter in the company’s history.Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was RMB 0.53 billion, an increase of 7.3% year-on-year and 16.7% quarter-on-quarter.Generated RMB 1.90 billion cash from operations. With net capex investments of RMB 1.49 billion, free cash flow for the quarter was RMB 0.41 billion.Earnings per share were RMB 0.3.

Full Year 2024 Financial Highlights:

Revenue was RMB 35.96 billion, an increase of 21.2% year-on-year, and a record high in the company’s history.Net profit attributable to owners of the parent was RMB 1.61 billion, an increase of 9.4% year-on-year.Generated RMB 5.83 billion cash from operations. With net capex investments of RMB 4.57 billion, free cash flow was RMB 1.26 billion.Earnings per share were RMB 0.9.

Shanghai, China, April 20, 2025 — JCET Group (SSE: 600584), a leading global provider of integrated circuit (IC) back-end manufacturing and technology services, today announced its full year financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024. The report shows that JCET achieved record-high revenue of RMB 35.96 billion for the full year 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 21.2%. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent reached RMB 1.61 billion, up 9.4% year-on-year. In Q4, the company’s revenue rose to RMB 10.98 billion, up 19.0 % year-on-year and 15.7% quarter-on-quarter – surpassing the RMB 10-billion threshold for the first time and setting a new quarterly record. Q4 net profit attributable to owners of the parent was RMB 0.53 billion, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter increase of 16.7%. The company continues to strengthen its cash flow position, having achieved positive free cash flow for six consecutive years, from 2019 to 2024.

Business Overview

In 2024, JCET leveraged its core applications to strengthen customer loyalty and advance the commercialization of innovative technologies, resulting in record-high annual revenue. To accelerate its transition toward advanced packaging, the company consistently increased investment in advanced packaging technologies. Despite short-term cost pressures, JCET remains confident that its technological innovation and the adoption of intelligent applications will drive long-term growth. Operations across its manufacturing facilities steadily recovered, with capacity utilization continuing to rise. As of Q4, wafer-level packaging, other advanced packaging, and high-end testing operations had reached full capacity, with revenue from advanced packaging accounting for over 72% of total annual revenue.

Additionally, JCET has developed comprehensive, customized packaging and testing solutions for high-performance computing systems (e.g., computing, storage, connectivity, and power management), with mass production capabilities already in place. Revenue from the computing electronics segment grew by 38.1% year-on-year. In the automotive electronics sector, breakthroughs in ADAS sensors and electrified drive systems spurred a year-on-year revenue increase of 20.5%, further reinforcing the company’s position in the core supply chain of several leading industry players. The strong performance of these business segments has not only sharpened JCET’s competitiveness, but also laid a solid foundation for future product iterations, technological advancements, and market expansion.

Technological Innovation

JCET is dedicated to pioneering advanced packaging technologies and fostering collaborative development across the industry chain. In 2024, R&D expenditures reached RMB 1.72 billion, an increase of 19.3% year-on-year, with the company filing 587 new patent applications—bringing its total patent portfolio to 3,030 patents as of the end of 2024.

In the field of heterogeneous microsystem integration, JCET’s multi-dimensional fan-out packaging integration platform, XDFOI®, has achieved stable mass production. Similarly, plastic-encapsulated power modules for the new energy sector have entered mass production, successfully addressing challenges such as heat dissipation and warpage in high-power modules, thereby significantly enhancing product performance. With ongoing advancements in traditional packaging technologies, innovations like the HFBP dual-sided heat dissipation packaging have continued to strengthen JCET’s differentiated competitive edge, boosting customer loyalty and product margins among globally renowned clients. Additionally, by leveraging its pilot production line for automotive chip packaging, JCET has successfully developed and implemented several innovative process solutions. These initiatives have substantially improved both production efficiency and product quality.

Major Projects

In 2024, JCET continued to ramp up capital expenditures to further refine its industrial footprint in advanced technologies. The acquisition of an 80% stake in SanDisk (Shanghai) has been finalized and consolidated into the financial statements from Q4 onwards. The JCET Microelectronics Microsystem Integration High-End Manufacturing Base in Jiangyin has been put into operation, providing turnkey back-end manufacturing services for high-performance chips to global clients. Meanwhile, the Automotive Chip Back-End Manufacturing Base in Shanghai has completed structural topping-out and is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2025, further supporting the company’s expansion into the high-end automotive electronics market.

Mr. Li Zheng, CEO of JCET, said, “By focusing on core applications and key markets, we have accelerated the transformation of our business structure toward high value-added segments, achieving significant milestones in 2024. In light of ongoing structural shifts and emerging trends in the global semiconductor market, JCET will continue to strengthen technological innovation and actively promote open, collaborative engagement across the industry chain, opening a new chapter of high-quality growth.”

For more information, please refer to the JCET FY2024 Report

About JCET Group

JCET Group is the world’s leading integrated circuit back-end manufacturing and technology services provider. We offer a full range of turnkey solutions, including semiconductor package integration design and characterization, R&D, wafer probing, bumping, package assembly, final testing, and drop shipment to vendors worldwide.

Our comprehensive portfolio spans a broad range of semiconductor applications—including mobile, communication, computing, consumer, automotive, and industrial—delivered through advanced wafer-level packaging, 2.5D/3D packaging, System-in-Package solutions, and reliable flip chip and wire bonding technologies.

JCET Group has two R&D centers in China and Korea; eight manufacturing sites across China, Korea, and Singapore; and sales centers around the world, enabling close technology collaboration and efficient supply-chain manufacturing for our global customers.

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Navivision Wealth Society unveils its latest philanthropic program focused on educational development, aiming to improve learning environments and expand access to quality education for children in remote and economically disadvantaged areas.

CHICAGO, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Navivision Wealth Society has announced the launch of a long-term charitable initiative focused on advancing educational opportunities in underserved communities around the world. This new campaign underscores the organization’s belief that wealth should be used as a tool to uplift others and that true prosperity includes the ability to give back meaningfully to society.

The initiative will provide direct support for the construction of schools, the donation of educational supplies, and the establishment of scholarship funds for students facing financial hardship. These efforts are designed to foster greater access to quality education, helping young learners overcome structural barriers and pursue brighter futures through knowledge.

This charitable campaign, which has already begun operations in select rural areas, forms part of Navivision Wealth Society’s broader commitment to social responsibility. The organization has pledged to allocate a portion of its annual revenue to fund these education-based initiatives, working with local partners and non-profit organizations to ensure effective implementation and sustained impact.

In addition to infrastructure support, the program includes mentorship and volunteer components. Members of the Navivision Wealth Society community—many of whom are experienced professionals in finance and education—are encouraged to participate by offering guidance, teaching workshops, or supporting events that promote lifelong learning and empowerment.

The organization views education as the most powerful foundation for societal advancement. By focusing on children in marginalized regions, Navivision Wealth Society aims to interrupt cycles of poverty and provide tools that enable young individuals to develop their talents, pursue careers, and contribute meaningfully to their local economies and communities.

A spokesperson for the organization stated, “Investing in education is one of the most impactful contributions any institution can make. Through this initiative, Navivision Wealth Society hopes to create pathways to opportunity and foster hope where it is needed most. Our mission goes beyond financial growth—it includes a responsibility to make a lasting difference.”

The campaign has already drawn support from partners and members, with early reports indicating strong interest in both financial contributions and volunteer participation. Additional fundraising and awareness events are planned throughout the year, and the organization is actively seeking new regional partners to expand the reach of its efforts.

This initiative reflects Navivision Wealth Society‘s philosophy that the value of wealth lies not only in its accumulation but in its ability to inspire transformation and spread opportunity. By aligning financial success with meaningful social impact, the organization continues to promote a vision of responsible, compassionate leadership in the global financial community.

Further information about the initiative, including ways to contribute or volunteer, is available on the official Navivision Wealth Society website.

Media Contact

Olivia Peterson, Navivision Wealth Society, 1 402-714-1620, sales@navivision.com, https://navivision.com/

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