01Safety before efficiency
In the four categories of aviation, railway, urban rail and medical services, safety indicators have veto power. Any solution that sacrifices safety margin for efficiency or cost will not enter the decision-making process.
02long term capital allocation
The operating cash flow generated by the transportation business is allocated to three long-term commitments of asset renewal, R&D investment and medical, cultural and education in a proportion reviewed by the board of directors every three years, and will not be adjusted due to fluctuations in performance in a single year.
03Public service obligations take precedence
National railways and urban railways bear statutory public service obligations. The basic service frequency and affordable fares of remote lines are not based on the profit or loss of a single line.
04Technology autonomy and sharing
The technical base of each member company is built on the group's unified computing and data infrastructure to avoid duplication of construction while ensuring that key systems are not subject to a single external supplier.
05Academic and artistic independence
The group provides funds, venues and industrial projects for universities and orchestras, but does not intervene in academic and artistic decision-making. The independence of running schools and running leagues is written into their respective charters.
06Disclose prior and subsequent positions
In external communications involving transportation safety, public service interruptions and medical incidents, verified facts should be fully disclosed before expressing the group's position, and position statements should not be used as a substitute for factual explanations.