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- Xinjiang Daqo New Energy Co., Ltd. (688303.SS) manufactures and sells high-purity polysilicon and related silicon-based materials for the solar photovoltaic industry in China. The company produces P-type single crystal coral, re-feeding material, loose bulk material, coral small material, and dense bulk material; N-type single crystal materials; and polycrystalline dense blocks, rods, loose blocks, and rods, utilizing advanced modified Siemens processes with cold hydrogenation, tetrachlorosilane utilization, high-boiler recovery, and waste heat recovery technologies to achieve industry-leading efficiency and cost advantages. Founded in February 2011 as a subsidiary of NYSE-listed Daqo New Energy Corp., which holds approximately 72.4% equity interest, Xinjiang Daqo is headquartered at No. 16 Weiliu Road, New Chemical Material Industrial Park, Shihezi Economic Development Zone, Shihezi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, with primary operations concentrated in this low-cost energy region. In recent developments, the company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market in July 2021, expanded polysilicon production capacity toward 100,000 metric tons annually by late 2024 from prior levels around 70,000 tons, reported a preliminary net loss of RMB2.6-3.1 billion for fiscal 2024 under PRC GAAP due to inventory and fixed asset impairment provisions amid market pressures following RMB5.8 billion profit in 2023, and resolved a key litigation in 2024 confirming termination of a prior business cooperation agreement. Xinjiang Daqo serves global solar PV manufacturers as a leading low-cost producer, recognized as a national high-tech enterprise with engineering labs for photovoltaic silicon materials and aligned with China's carbon neutrality goals through sustainability initiatives targeting 30% emissions reduction by 2025.