Sound market position as the world's largest aluminum producer. Integrated business model that supports low cash costs. Gradual reduction in debt as capex moderates. Volatile and cyclical aluminum demand and prices. Geographic concentration in China's Shandong province. Execution risk related to ramp-up and cost of production in the capacity relocation project to Yunnan province. Resilient aluminum prices and higher production volumes will support China Hongqiao Group Ltd. (Hongqiao)'s strong EBITDA and operating cash flow generation. We expect Hongqiao's annual EBITDA to reach Chinese renminbi (RMB) 20 billion–RMB23 billion in 2021 and 2022, from RMB21.9 billion in 2020. A robust recovery in global aluminum demand will likely support aluminum prices over the next 24 months. We expect production ramp-up at Hongqiao's
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