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Yulon Group issued a statement regarding the impact of the 32% tariff imposed by the United States on Taiwan, emphasizing that rumors about receiving billions in government subsidies are not true. The company stated that it has invested billions in independent research and development. Yulon pointed out that the tariff impact is not just on a single company, but on the entire automotive industry chain. The group has launched the domestically produced electric vehicle LUXGEN n⁷ in partnership with Hon Hai during the era of new energy vehicles, while enhancing its self-manufacturing rate. Yulon emphasized that diversification is a normal practice and urged the media and the public to stop disseminating false statements, expressing that it will work with the government to meet challenges and adhere to sustainable management.

The U.S. President's implementation of a 32% equivalent tariff on Taiwan has sparked external concern, with many believing that Taiwan's automobile tariff policy is one of the main reasons. The long-protected Yulon Group has recently faced criticism, with some politicians and the public even labeling it as "a non-viable enterprise." On the 6th, Yulon Group issued a statement emphasizing that the claims circulating online about it receiving over ten billion in government subsidies are not accurate, as Yulon Motors is a publicly listed company, and relevant data is accessible. They urged that these rumors cease to propagate.

Yulon cited that regarding the issue of the U.S. equivalent tariff, the 25% tariff imposed on vehicles and parts imported to the U.S. affects not only a single company but poses a challenge to the entire industrial chain and ecosystem. The Taiwanese automobile industry has its development history, with Yulon investing hundreds of billions of its own funds in independent research and development and brand building. Regarding claims that Yulon received government subsidies, Yulon reiterated that this is not the case, and the development of its proprietary brand business, as well as the importance of independent research and development, are all traceable.

Yulon pointed out that due to investments in independent research and development, the group has also enhanced the competitiveness of Taiwanese components and automotive electronics. Many leading Taiwanese automotive component manufacturers have closely collaborated with Yulon's R&D, gradually entering the international supply chain; these contributions are documented and support the historical development of the industry. Additionally, the development scale of each vehicle varies, and without considering research risks, the investment in molds and production line machinery alone exceeds one billion, laying the foundation for Taiwan's mold, machine tool, and equipment industries, contributions that often go unrecognized.

Yulon emphasized that in the era of new energy vehicles, the joint venture established with Hon Hai, Hon Hai Advanced, continues to commit to independent R&D, launching the first mass-produced domestic electric vehicle, LUXGEN n⁷, and introducing major Taiwanese ICT companies as first-tier suppliers. This is not only a milestone for domestic vehicles but also provides the Taiwanese ICT industry with an opportunity to enter the global vehicle electronics supply chain.

Yulon also stated that the group continues to operate multiple brands to provide consumers with the vehicles they need, ensuring that the production and manufacturing of all its brands' vehicles are legal and compliant while enhancing the self-manufacturing rate according to schedule. The self-manufacturing rate of most vehicle models has exceeded 70%, and new models are continually incorporating domestic parts, increasing collaboration with the localized supply chain to promote the development of Taiwan's industrial value chain, while also striving for export opportunities for domestic cars to align with international markets.

Yulon pointed out that claims regarding the group's lack of focus are unfounded. The group has a 70-year development history, and the company diversifies its development as resources accumulate, which is a normal behavior responsible to shareholders and employees and is common knowledge in corporate development. Many Taiwanese enterprises with similar backgrounds have followed the same developmental path, therefore there is no need to perpetuate rumors or malicious attacks.

Yulon is grateful for the opinions from all sectors and hopes that media and political figures can cease the unfounded accusations and defamations against the group. At the same time, they also ask the public to stop sharing and forwarding misinformation. Amid the impact of U.S. equivalent tariffs on Taiwan, Yulon, as a Taiwanese enterprise, has decided to unite under the leadership of the government, cooperating with government strategies to collectively navigate this crisis. Regardless of the final policy outcome, Yulon will operate sustainably, taking responsibility for customers, employees, shareholders, and society, and actively facing challenges.