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Changchuan Technology said semiconductor market demand has continued to recover, leaving customer demand strong and an ample order book. Shipments of core equipment, including testers and sorting machines, rose in the first three quarters and sales revenue increased sharply year-on-year. The company expects net profit to grow significantly year-on-year as business scale expands, economies of scale are realized and profitability improves.

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