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The most extensively discussed segment is metal products, subdivided into precision castings, machining, and specialty steel. The rationale is that demand for aircraft and large transport vessels is expected to rise. For A-share counterparts, investors should monitor whether production capacity is overly congested; relatively speaking, the shipbuilding steel sector may present opportunities. Additionally, Boeing’s Tier-1 suppliers and titanium alloy companies—down ~40% from their highs and having failed to rally alongside the commercial space sector—may offer some upside. 4. Extending from the discussion on Tokyo Marine, emphasis was placed on insurance businesses with overseas expansion capabilities. Moreover, as AI advances, personal property and information security face mounting challenges—potentially triggering an earnings surge for insurers. On one hand, AI helps insurers cut costs and improve efficiency; on the other, it drives revenue growth. Investors may explore whether any non-life insurers in the A-share or small-H markets stand out. 5. The Q&A session began—with roughly half the questions coming from Chinese attendees. The first question was posed by Buffett himself to Greg Abel, with the two performing a coordinated ‘A-B role’ exchange. Abel noted that once a company develops redundant bureaucratic systems, its prospects dim significantly. Notably, he used an AI-generated fake Buffett speech video to underscore the critical importance of the point highlighted in item 4. 6. The second question came from a resident of Kunming, asking how to balance patience and action. Abel’s response emphasized avoiding premature full deployment of capital. In essence, it’s about position sizing: increase exposure when opportunity outweighs risk; go all-in only during moments of extreme pessimism. Plainly put: if you fear missing out, buying makes sense—but don’t overbuy. 7. The next three questions were broadly similar. The longest answer went to Jackie, a Canadian citizen of Chinese origin, whose core takeaway was simply: “Wait for the right price.” After all, BRK’s U.S. Treasury investment yields remain solid, and strategies like selling puts or covered calls are readily available. 8. Question Five addressed insurance premiums for the Strait of Hormuz, with Abel noting current pricing fails to satisfy either side. Question Six came from Jiaxiang of China, asking how Abel views the portfolio historically determined solely by Buffett—and how he plans to manage it going forward. Abel replied that Buffett visits the office daily to discuss matters with him—effectively governing behind the curtain—so continuity is assured. (Indeed, BRK’s stock has faced substantial selling pressure recently; only aggressive share buybacks funded by the company’s own cash have stabilized the share price. Investor confidence in BRK remains fragile. Judging by Abel’s tone at the annual meeting, however, a strong Q2 report could make a long position in BRK safer on the right side of the trend.) 9. Subsequent questions centered on insurance and fossil fuels—largely unremarkable. Question Nine asked about the impact of Middle East conflicts on BRK’s operations. BRK underperformed in Q1—but not catastrophically so: although chemical industry costs ran high, BRK holds stakes in Occidental Petroleum and Chevron. BRK reiterated its long-termist philosophy: just stay the course. Regarding implications for the A-share market, many expect China’s chemical industry chain to decisively outperform global peers this year—but this expectation may be overly optimistic, since everyone seems to hold the same view and is prepared to endure prolonged competition. 10. Question Thirteen came from Gaicheng of China—a thoughtful one: “In your personal decision-making framework versus group-level capital allocation assessments, how do you weigh cash flow, certainty, and margin of safety?”

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