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2025 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum Opens in Quanzhou

QUANZHOU, China, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRI Online:

The opening ceremony of the Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the 2025 World Internet Conference
The opening ceremony of the Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the 2025 World Internet Conference

On July 24, 2025, the Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the World Internet Conference opened in Quanzhou. Participants noted that China’s advocacy for building the Digital Silk Road has provided clear direction for high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and for jointly building a community with a shared future in cyberspace. China and the countries involved in the BRI, adhering to the spirit of the Silk Road, are strengthening the alignment of digital development strategies and promoting exchanges across various fields. Cooperation on the Digital Silk Road has become a new highlight in implementing global development initiatives and advancing Belt and Road collaboration.

Attendees emphasized that amid the accelerating emergence of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the trends of digitalization, networking, and intelligent development are becoming increasingly prominent, making the development of the Digital Silk Road particularly significant. They called for upholding the spirit of win-win cooperation to jointly promote innovative growth in the digital economy. They stressed the necessity of governing the internet according to law and enhancing collective capabilities to safeguard cybersecurity. Respect for each country’s cyber sovereignty and efforts to improve the global internet governance system were also highlighted. With an open and inclusive attitude, all parties should work together to facilitate exchanges and mutual learning among human civilizations. The Digital Silk Road initiative should serve as an opportunity to better implement the global civilization initiative, further enrich content exchanges, expand cooperation channels, improve institutional platforms, and promote closer ties among peoples worldwide.

Following the opening ceremony, the main forum was held, featuring keynote speeches from a series of prominent guests on topics including “Digital Trade Openness and Cooperation under the Belt and Road”, “Artificial Intelligence Empowering High-Quality Development of the Private Economy”, and “Digital and Intelligent Transformation of International Transportation and Sustainable Development.” The forum also unveiled a series of outcomes from the World Internet Conference’s think tank cooperation program.

The forum, themed “Embracing the Digital and Intelligent Maritime Silk Road — Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace”, was hosted by the WIC and organized by the Fujian provincial government. It drew more than 600 participants from 49 countries and regions and 13 international organizations.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SETIA AWAN & COBNB TO UNLOCK INVESTOR VALUE AT ASTRUM AMPANG

 Introducing a tenancy-backed model for ready rental income

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Setia Awan Group (SAG) has entered into a strategic collaboration with COBNB Malaysia, one of the country’s leading short-term rental operators, as the latest hospitality partner for Astrum Ampang.

Dato Sri Ahmad Azizi, Head of Corporate Strategy & Performance, Setia Awan Group, with Glenn Wong, Managing Director and Co-founder of COBNB Malaysia at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding at the Astrum Ampang Gallery on 28 July 2025
Dato Sri Ahmad Azizi, Head of Corporate Strategy & Performance, Setia Awan Group, with Glenn Wong, Managing Director and Co-founder of COBNB Malaysia at the signing of Memorandum of Understanding at the Astrum Ampang Gallery on 28 July 2025

COBNB will now serve as one of two key property management operators for Astrum Ampang, specifically focusing on the duplex units in Tower M — the final and most anticipated block of its flagship Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) in Kuala Lumpur.

Setting itself apart from the conventional short-stay operator model, COBNB is stepping in with the financial commitment to underwrite and operate the duplex units under their purview, offering the option of immediate tenancy contracts to selected buyers.

“This partnership offers an added value proposition for our purchasers, particularly those seeking a rental-ready unit with a clear, operator-backed pathway to returns,” said Dato Sri Ahmad Azizi, Head of Corporate Strategy & Performance at SAG, after the signing of the memorandum of understanding between parties at the Astrum Ampang Gallery.

“It differentiates from our current hospitality ecosystem already in place and brings additional value. It also speaks of the confidence in Astrum Ampang’s potential as an investment. Backed by a credible and experienced operator like COBNB, the ready tenancy option strengthens the project’s position as one of Malaysia’s most investor-friendly transit-oriented developments,” he adds.

Tower M is linked directly to the Jelatek LRT station in Ampang 150 metres away, which in turn is just minutes away from KL City Centre by train. Designed for mobile professionals, digital nomads, and international travellers, the duplex units were designed with flexible living in mind, now further elevated with built-in hospitality solutions.

COBNB’s capital confidence towards Astrum Ampang recognises the robust demand for short-term stay options in close proximity to KL City Centre.

“We’re excited to bring our hospitality expertise to a development like Astrum Ampang,” said Glenn Wong, Managing Director and Co-Founder of COBNB Malaysia.

“We believe we are creating a win-win scenario — buyers enjoy peace of mind and immediate rental pathways through us, while we scale quality short-term stays in a location with long-term potential. This is part of our future-proofing plans that leverages on TOD and urban hospitality collaborations.”

As Malaysia’s international tourism sees a healthy growth — the country overtook Thailand as Southeast Asia’s most visited country in the first half of 2025 — demand for accessible, well-connected accommodations are surging.

Transit‑oriented developments like Astrum Ampang are ideally positioned to meet the demand for short-term rentals, especially as national priorities under the National Tourism Policy 2020-2030 and Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign increasingly emphasise smart, experiential stays.

The ready tenancy option will be extended to buyers introduced via COBNB’s client network and selected internal sales channels — reinforcing the partnership’s focus on delivering fully-managed, short-term rental-ready units to a targeted investor audience.

Moving forward, SAG and COBNB will undertake joint marketing and investor engagement initiatives, including webinars, international outreach, and physical knowledge-sharing events — all designed to expand awareness and attract discerning buyers seeking strong investment fundamentals.

For more information on Astrum Ampang, please visit AstrumAmpang.com.my.

About Astrum Ampang

Astrum Ampang is a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) located just 4km from Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Designed as an urban residential hub, the 6.85-acre mixed development has a gross development value of approximately RM1.6bil and offers seamless connectivity via major highways such as AKLEH, DUKE 1, MRR2, and SPE, plus a planned covered pedestrian bridge connecting to the Jelatek LRT station. Featuring a variety of residential offerings—including SOHO Transit (studio units), SOHO Suites and Serviced Residence—Astrum Ampang provides an affordable lifestyle within a vibrant, self-sustaining community. With 62 exclusive facilities, including smart gyms, swimming pools, an outdoor theatre, and commercial outlets, it redefines city living with convenience and accessibility. Astrum Ampang has a take up rate of 95% to date. Visit www.astrumampang.com for more information.

About Setia Awan

Setia Awan Group is an established property developer in Malaysia with over 30 years of experience in the industry and beyond, with presence across both Peninsular and East Malaysia and a diversified portfolio of businesses. Our ethos is that dream homes can be practical yet affordable, able to meet the ever-evolving expectations of lifestyle and home living. Setia Awan is dedicated to being an accountable, transparent, excellent, and caring builder — values we are committed to embody in our customer approach and in the crafting of our properties in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Melaka, Perak, Negeri Sembilan and more. With a clear and strategic direction for growth, we are excited to continue establishing ourselves as a reputable and trusted developer for all of Malaysia. Visit www.setiaawan.com for more information.

About COBNB Malaysia

COBNB is one of Malaysia’s largest premium short-term rental operators, managing over 1,000 individual properties across the country. Focused on quality, compliance, and automation, COBNB helps asset owners unlock higher yields through expertly curated short-term stays on platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. Visit www.cobnb.com.my for more information.

OneConnect International CTO at Fortune Brainstorm AI: Future of Finance Demands Hybrid AI Approach for Trust and Control

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The future of artificial intelligence in finance lies in a hybrid approach that combines the generative power of large models with the precision of traditional AI to ensure trust and control, said Dr. Ming Jin, International CTO of OneConnect Financial Technology (NYSE: OCFT; HKEX: 6638), at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference in Singapore. Dr. Jin explained that this integrated strategy is crucial for sectors like finance, which handle sensitive data and require high levels of reliability.

Dr. Jin pointed out that the banking industry commonly faces challenges such as complex legacy systems and aging architectures. Artificial intelligence, especially large language models, offers new solutions for modernizing systems. “By using AI large models to analyze program code and extract functional specifications, we can quickly understand and reconstruct the underlying architecture,” he said. This AI-enabled approach is proving to be an effective tool for financial institutions to overcome system modernization challenges.

He cited the success of OneConnect’s parent company, Ping An Group (HKEX: 2318; SSE: 601318), as an example of AI in practice. The Group has utilized AI in multiple core scenarios including sales, service, operations, and management. In 2024, Ping An’s AI call center handled 1.84 billion customer interactions, accounting for 80% of total inquiries. In risk management, large model-powered anti-fraud technologies have achieved significant results in key areas such as credit and fraud prevention. Notably, in identifying forged facial information and tampered identity data, these algorithms provide real-time analysis, building a robust security defense and substantially reducing operational risks and costs.

Discussing the global landscape, Dr. Jin noted key differences in AI deployment. Financial institutions in mainland China generally adopt private deployments and focus on developing financial domain-specific models based on open-source frameworks, while those in Hong Kong SAR and Southeast Asia often build training and iteration systems based on commercial general large models within regulated public cloud environments. These differences affect model training, data governance, and service delivery in concrete ways.

Dr. Jin emphasized three key elements for successful AI implementation: first, fundamental capabilities based on data, computing power, and algorithms; second, professional talent with cross-disciplinary expertise in finance and technology; and third, a rich and continuously evolving portfolio of business scenarios. He highlighted China’s significant advantages in these areas, especially in accumulating data-intensive scenarios and a strong supply of interdisciplinary talent, providing a solid foundation for the broad application of AI technology in finance. For example, Ping An has more than 3,000 scientists and over 21,000 technology developers, and through over a decade of continuous investment in AI, has realized integrated applications of traditional AI and large model technologies. To address reliability and trust issues in large model content generation, Ping An has pioneered a framework combining “large models + precise inference from traditional AI + human decision nodes” to ensure transparency and interpretability in technology use.

Regarding the future direction of AI development, Dr. Jin stated that although large models show great potential in content generation, industries like finance–which require higher trust and controllability–still need to combine them with traditional AI. OneConnect is exploring the integration of generative models into business processes while retaining key points for human intervention to ensure system flexibility, transparency, and reliability.

“We always believe AI is a tool whose value lies in scalability and scenario adaptability,” Dr. Jin said. Currently, Ping An Group has successfully built a three-tier large model system comprising general models, vertical domain models, and application models. It has established five major laboratories and nine databases, making it one of the world’s largest financial and healthcare data repositories. AI products and solutions are widely applied across 85 large model scenarios within the group, accelerating the development of its ecosystem.

Looking ahead, OneConnect, as Ping An’s sole platform for exporting financial technology, is committed to advancing its product development around large models and related AI capabilities in sales, service, operations, and management. It aims to promote the application of AI technology in financial services and, leveraging its “platform + ecosystem” model for international expansion, systematically export platforms and scenarios in overseas markets, contributing Ping An’s technology expertise to the digital transformation of global financial institutions.

Interventional Robot’s RCT Research Published in JNIS, a Leading Journal in Neurointervention!

SHANGHAI, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The multicenter, randomized controlled trial (RCT) results of the PANVIS-A® NeuroInterventional Robotic System—led by Professor Liu Jianmin (Changhai Hospital) in collaboration with Professor Sun Jun (Wenzhou Central Hospital), Professor Chen Wenhuo (Zhangzhou Municipal Hospital of Fujian Province), and Professor Cheng Guangsen (Zhuhai People’s Hospital)—have been officially published in the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS). This milestone marks the first time a China-developed vascular-interventional robot has gained recognition from a premier international neurointerventional journal.

Full article: https://jnis.bmj.com/content/early/2025/07/09/jnis-2025-023412
Full article: https://jnis.bmj.com/content/early/2025/07/09/jnis-2025-023412

Registered as NCT05778214, the trial was designed and executed in strict accordance with regulatory guidelines and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). The prospective, multicenter, non-inferiority RCT enrolled 128 patients undergoing diagnostic cerebral angiography (63 randomized to robot assistance, 65 to conventional manual operation). Results demonstrate that PANVIS-A® is both safe and effective, cutting the primary operator’s radiation exposure by 96% while maintaining procedural performance—offering a revolutionary safeguard for physician occupational health. The system received NMPA market authorization on 23 August 2024.

01 Background: A long-awaited breakthrough for neuro-interventional robotics

Traditional neurovascular procedures rely entirely on manual manipulation, exposing operators to chronic radiation and limiting precision. Although robotic systems have entered cardiovascular interventions, neuro-intervention imposes far greater demands—intricate anatomy, tortuous vessels, and operative paths exceeding 70 cm from femoral access to intracranial targets.

To address this, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Biomedical Robot Co., Ltd. (abrobo) joined forces with leading clinicians to create PANVIS-A®. The platform features the proprietary PANVIS COF® (Catheter On Finger) fingertip-catheter interface, which replicates combined guidewire rotation and catheter advancement in an intuitive manner. A multi-instrument collaborative drive enables sub-millimetric control over long cerebral trajectories, covering the entire workflow from sheath insertion to final angiographic runs and setting a new benchmark for neuro-interventional robotics.

02 Study Design: Rigorous multicenter RCT

Prospective, multicenter, randomized, non-inferiority trial. Planned enrollment: 130 patients; actual: 128 (robot 63, manual 65). Allocation ratio 1:1.

Figure 2 Randomization and treatment of patients. FAS, full analysis set, PPS, per protocol set.
Figure 2 Randomization and treatment of patients. FAS, full analysis set, PPS, per protocol set.

03 Key Findings: Three major breakthroughs

1. Safety & efficacy non-inferior to manual approach

  • Clinical success: 100% in both groups; non-inferiority confirmed (95 % CI lower bound –5.75 %, above –10 % margin).
  • Technical success: successful super-selective cannulation of all target vessels in both arms, validating adaptability to complex neuro-anatomy.

2. Radiation exposure to physician reduced by 96 %

  • Primary-operator dose: robot 1.67 ± 3.49 μSv vs. manual 43.63 ± 38.95 μSv (P < 0.001).

3. Efficiency & patient experience Balance operational efficiency with a good patient experience

  • Setup time longer in robot arm (34.59 ± 10.43 min vs. 24.44 ± 13.97 min) but did not compromise overall patient experience.
  • No significant differences in puncture-to-catheter-removal time, target-vessel selection time, or fluoroscopy time (P > 0.05).
  • Patient radiation dose and contrast volume comparable, ruling out “Trading patient risks for doctors’ protection” concerns.

04 Technical Innovations

Master–slave architecture: master console outside radiation field, slave unit on angiography table—precision without exposure.

Horizontal control layout: parallel joysticks reproduce in-plane guidewire–catheter geometry, shortening learning curve.

PANVIS COF® fingertip interface: fingertip micro-motion replicates combined guidewire rotation and catheter advancement.

Dual-grip delivery: biomimetic thumb–index pinch-and-roll for independent or synchronous guidewire/catheter control.

Multi-instrument synergy: simultaneous guidewire and catheter manipulation for cooperative motion.

Broad compatibility: supports 5F angiographic catheters, 6F guiding catheters, and 0.035ʺ guidewires commonly used in practice.

Figure 1 Basic structure of PANVIS-A robotic system (Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Biomedical Robot, Guangdong Province, China) and practical application scenario. (A) The robot operates in a master–slave mode, with a master and a slave manipulator on the DSA table. (B) Three delivery devices enable complex movements of one guidewire and one catheter. (C) The “catheter on finger” supports composite motions, such as rotational delivery and rotational retraction, with various motion modes for precise and effective control of the guidewire and catheter. (D) The surgeon’s intraoperative manipulation scenario.
Figure 1 Basic structure of PANVIS-A robotic system (Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Biomedical Robot, Guangdong Province, China) and practical application scenario. (A) The robot operates in a master–slave mode, with a master and a slave manipulator on the DSA table. (B) Three delivery devices enable complex movements of one guidewire and one catheter. (C) The “catheter on finger” supports composite motions, such as rotational delivery and rotational retraction, with various motion modes for precise and effective control of the guidewire and catheter. (D) The surgeon’s intraoperative manipulation scenario.

05 Future Outlook: From diagnostics to full neuro-interventional therapy

This study provides high-level evidence that PANVIS-A® can dramatically lower physician radiation exposure without compromising safety or efficiency, paving the way for standardized, intelligent neuro-intervention.

To address current limitations (slightly longer setup, modest sample size), abrobo® Innovations has already:

  • Introduced integrated sterile consumables to cut setup to < 10 min.
  • Upgraded the delivery system for stenting and thrombectomy.

Guided by the “in-use, in-development, in-research” roadmap and agile iteration, next-generation PANVIS STAR® has completed its first-in-human study and is entering regulatory submission.

Continuous iteration positions PANVIS-A® to become the “standard equipment” in neuro-intervention, propelling China from an “interventional giant” to an “interventional powerhouse” and offering a China-devised solution to neuro-interventionalists worldwide—advancing global health together.

About JNIS

Launched in 2009, the Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery (JNIS) is the official journal of the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) and is published by BMJ. With an impact factor of 4.8 and a JCR Q1 ranking, JNIS sets the gold standard for peer-reviewed research in ischemic stroke, aneurysms, neuro-oncology, and related fields, providing authoritative, evidence-based guidance to clinicians and researchers worldwide.

 

SuperX Announces Plan for the Establishment of its AI Supply Center in Japan to Accelerate End-to-End Solution Delivery

The new hub will serve as a regional center for the integration and delivery of SuperX’s core AI Server and HVDC products, with a projected annual capacity of 10,000 high-performance AI servers to meet accelerating demand in Japan.

SINGAPORE, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Super X AI Technology Limited (Nasdaq: SUPX) (“the Company” or “SuperX”), a leading provider of AI infrastructure solutions, today announced a major strategic expansion of its global supply chain and service capabilities with the planned establishment of its first regional supply center in Japan by its wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, SuperX Industries Pte. Ltd. The Company has secured a lease for the facility, with operations expected to commence by the end of the second half of 2025.

The center is expected to be a key node for delivering SuperX’s one-stop AI data center solutions to Japan and the surrounding region. SuperX’s offerings encompass end-to-end services, from advanced solution design and planning to cost-effective product integration, rapid delivery, and operational support. The new facility in Japan will focus on the final assembly, system integration, and rigorous quality control of the Company’s branded core products—including high-performance AI servers, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power systems, and high-density liquid cooling solutions—to provide Japanese customers with accelerated delivery and localized support.

Strategic Significance: Enhancing Solution Capabilities for Japan’s AI Growth

Establishing a supply center in Japan is a key step in advancing SuperX’s core strategy as a one-stop AI data center solutions provider. The strategic advantages include:

  • Accelerated Market Response: Japan’s AI infrastructure market is experiencing unprecedented growth. Through localized integration and delivery, SuperX can significantly reduce lead times for complex solutions, allowing the Company to more agilely meet customers’ urgent demands for computing power.
  • Deepened End-to-End Service: The local supply center will be an important milestone to SuperX’s end-to-end service model, enabling closer collaboration with customers in the region and providing a seamless experience from initial integration to final on-site deployment.
  • Leveraging a World-Class Manufacturing Ecosystem: Japan is renowned for its precision manufacturing and strict quality control. By performing final integration and quality assurance in Japan, SuperX can ensure every solution delivered meets the highest international standards.
  • Increased Supply Chain Resilience: Adding a supply node in Japan diversifies SuperX’s global delivery network, providing customers worldwide with enhanced supply chain stability and assurance.

 

Figure 1. Ariel View of SuperX’s Japan AI Supply Center
Figure 1. Ariel View of SuperX’s Japan AI Supply Center

About the SuperX Japan AI Infrastructure Solutions Supply Center

The new supply center is designed to be a state-of-the-art facility integrating advanced technology with high-efficiency logistics. Strategically located in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, the center is positioned between the major metropolitan areas of Osaka and Nagoya, allowing it to serve both the Kansai and Chūbu economic zones—two of Japan’s most important industrial heartlands. This location provides seamless access to a world-class manufacturing supply chain for top-tier automotive and precision electronics components.

The facility is also situated within Japan’s rapidly emerging AI compute corridor. It is in close proximity to numerous planned large-scale AI data centers, including the nation’s largest – a joint development by SoftBank and OpenAI in Osaka. This industrial cluster effect allows SuperX to offer its key customers fast turnaround times and deeply customized services. Logistically, the center has global access via the Port of Nagoya, the Port of Osaka, and Chubu Centrair International Airport, while an advanced expressway network ensures efficient service across the entire Japanese market. The facility covers approximately 2,408 square meters and, once fully operational, will have the capacity to deliver 10,000 of SuperX’s proprietary high-performance AI servers annually following final assembly, system integration, and rigorous quality control.

SuperX CTO Kenny Sng stated, “Establishing our supply center in Japan is a critical step in our commitment to delivering superior end-to-end solutions. Our core value is in solution design and system integration, as well as provision of full-stack infrastructure solutions, establishing SuperX as a high-value, cost-effective brand with defined standards. This center will be a hub for our collaboration with the world’s leading technology suppliers. Our expertise in integration allows us to architect their top-tier hardware into highly efficient and reliable AI solutions for our customers. We are confident this move will significantly enhance our ability to serve the Japanese market and powerfully support the growth of AI in the region.”

About Super X AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX)

Super X AI Technology Limited is an AI infrastructure solutions provider, and through its wholly-owned subsidiaries in Singapore, SuperX Industries Pte. Ltd. and SuperX AI Pte. Ltd., offers a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary hardware, advanced software, and end-to-end services for AI data centers. The Company’s services include advanced solution design and planning, cost-effective infrastructure product integration, and end-to-end operations and maintenance. Its core products include high-performance AI servers, High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) solutions, high-density liquid cooling solutions, as well as AI cloud and AI agents. Headquartered in Singapore, the Company serves institutional clients globally, including enterprises, research institutions, and cloud and edge computing deployments. For more information, please visit www.superx.sg

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“Shanghai Day” Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York – Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance


SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City’s Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York City. From afternoon until late at night, a vibrant array of performances and interactive experiences—fusing classics with innovation, fashion with tradition, and youth with passion—took place across the Lincoln Center campus, drawing an estimated audience of thousands. This spectacular artistic exchange opened a vivid window for New Yorkers to experience the diverse vitality of Shanghai-style culture.

Lady White Snake Premieres in the U.S., Presented by Shanghai Grand Theatre
Lady White Snake Premieres in the U.S., Presented by Shanghai Grand Theatre

Li Ming, President of Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, stated: “We are honored to bring Haipai (Shanghai-style) culture to this global stage at the invitation of Lincoln Center. Through this unique artistic celebration, we hope to showcase the charm of Shanghai and the creativity of Chinese artists to a worldwide audience.”

Mariko Silver, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, said: “We invite New Yorkers and visitors to explore different cultures and deepen their connection to creativity from across the globe here at Lincoln Center. Today’s events are such a beautiful example of cross-cultural exchange and artistic discovery for audiences of all ages. We are so glad to be working with the Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival.”

Shanghai Day marked a world-class presentation of Haipai culture. Innovative interpretations of traditional Chinese arts offered immersive and interactive experiences that reshaped global perceptions.

Inside the David H. Koch Theater, the Shanghai Grand Theatre premiered its original dance Lady White Snake to U.S. audiences for the first time. Drawing from the Chinese solar terms for musical inspiration, the performance blended traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestration and electronic sounds. Visually symbolic elements such as clocks and geometric forms illustrated spatial shifts and emotional depth. The performance integrated ballet, classical Chinese dance, and modern dance into a fluid cross-genre dialogue. Artistic director Tan Yuanyuan led an elite team to deliver a stunning fusion of ballet grace, flowing water sleeves, and poetic stage aesthetics inspired by Jiangnan, presenting an ancient legend in an entirely renewed form.

In the lobby of the David Rubenstein Atrium, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio’s classic The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven captivated audiences with vivid colors and Chinese mythological charm. In the family zone, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra presented Stories of Chinese Zodiac using suona, pipa, and other folk instruments, accompanied by water ink animation from Zhang Lelu that delighted children and invited them to engage with traditional instruments.

As night fell, the garden transformed into a “Shanghai Cultural Pavilion.” Intangible heritage booths offered hands-on experiences: papercutting, knot buttons, calligraphy, traditional qipao, handmade cotton crafts, vegetarian treats from Longhua Temple, and dazzling cloisonné candy boxes from Lao Feng Xiang. A “Guochao Punk” Peking Opera makeup booth was particularly popular, with New Yorkers lining up for custom opera face designs. Nearby, Zi-Ka-Wei Library showcased Shanghai-themed creative products that condensed cultural meaning into modern design.

At Damrosch Park, the Arknights Concert—produced in collaboration with globally renowned composers like Gareth Coker—offered an electrifying mix of electronic, folk, and symphonic sounds. Audiences were transported into immersive game worlds through high-impact musical storytelling.

Meanwhile, the Dance Floor transformed into a summer dance stage. China’s new generation of dancers energized the crowd with breaking, popping, and locking. Their specially choreographed global hit Spread Your Wings sparked spontaneous dancing among the audience. Jazz trumpeter Li Xiaochuan bridged East and West with original compositions reflecting the evolving “Chinese sound.” As the evening deepened, a “Silent Disco” allowed hundreds of attendees to dance freely in isolated headphone worlds—blending erhu, pipa, and electronic bass.

China’s New Generation of Dancers Electrified the Stage at Lincoln Center
China’s New Generation of Dancers Electrified the Stage at Lincoln Center

Throughout the event, the Lincoln Center was imbued with “Shanghai”—from the Lujiazui skyline to Yuyuan Garden silhouettes. “Today felt like being transported to the other side of the world,” said Fromm, a New Yorker who had never been to Shanghai. “Every sense—from sight and sound to taste—was immersed in a city that is both historic and modern, Eastern and global.”

As the lights dimmed at Lincoln Center, the cultural resonance of “Shanghai Day” lingered. From elegant pointe work and traditional music to intangible heritage and immersive beats, this celebration became an invisible bridge connecting hearts across the Pacific. Through the power of art and culture, a moving new chapter was written in the story of U.S.-China cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

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Quhuo Partners with NIU World to Launch Innovative Fresh Beef Chain Brand Incubation Platform, Accelerating the Transformation of China’s Fresh Beef Consumption Market

BEIJING, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo” or the “Company”), a leading tech-enabled service platform, today announced a strategic partnership with NIU World, a local food group in China, to jointly establish a new chain brand incubation platform focused on fresh beef, built upon a localized supply chain in China. This strategic collaboration aims to meet the growing consumer demand for premium fresh beef in China by creating a vertically integrated supply chain ecosystem, spanning from slaughterhouses to end-user dining and retail channels, and driving high-quality upgrades and scalable expansion in the fresh beef market.

This partnership is powered by a dual-engine strategy of “Fresh Beef + New Chain Brands,” combining NIU World’s comprehensive industry chain advantages—from cattle farming, slaughtering, to deep processing—with Quhuo’s well-established on-demand food delivery network. By leveraging deep operational synergy, the joint platform aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, improve consumer experience, and capture opportunities in the rapidly expanding fresh beef market.

Investment Highlights and Value Proposition to Capital Markets

  • Full-Chain Integration Synergies: NIU World, as a modern agriculture group, controls end-to-end resources covering breeding, slaughtering, processing, and packaging, ensuring consistent product quality and supply stability. Quhuo’s nationwide real-time delivery network and multi-platform fulfillment capabilities enable rapid and efficient product delivery directly to consumers.
      
  • Innovative Chain Brand Incubation Model: Through a newly formed joint venture brand management company, the platform will provide comprehensive support to high-potential brands with significant fresh beef procurement capacity and proven profitability models. This includes end-to-end services spanning supply chain management, digital operations, supply chain financing, and strategic investment to accelerate brand scaling and chain expansion.
      
  • Experienced Operational Leadership: The initiative is spearheaded by Mr. Du Xin, a seasoned industry veteran with extensive experience in brand incubation. The project achieved over RMB 20 million in sales within the first month of launch, demonstrating strong market acceptance and execution capability.
      
  • Multi-Channel, Multi-Scenario Fulfillment: Leveraging both “direct-to-store” and “platform-based” delivery models, the platform seamlessly integrates online and offline consumption scenarios via major platforms. The introduction of a “co-managed model” will further facilitate standardized offline store operations and asset-light expansion, enhancing the scalability of the brand nationwide.
      
  • Robust Market Expansion Potential: The incubation platform has already secured cooperation with high-quality brands such as Zhuang Popo Chinese Fresh Claypot and Qingshan Ingredient Store, providing differentiated fresh beef experiences to local markets. The platform is dedicated to incubating fresh beef stores, forming a comprehensive national fresh beef chain brand matrix.
      
  • Supply Chain Financing Empowerment: Leveraging supply chain financial solutions, the partnership will help NIU World expand procurement scale and slaughtering capacity, continuously reduce costs, and improve supply chain flexibility to ensure stable and efficient supply of raw materials.

Mr. Leslie Yu, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Quhuo, commented, “This strategic collaboration with NIU World marks a significant milestone in Quhuo’s expansion into the ‘Fresh Beef + New Chain Brands’ sector. With our combined strengths in supply chain integration and multi-channel operations, we are confident in driving widespread adoption and upgrading of fresh beef consumption in China, delivering sustained value to our shareholders while meeting the increasing demand from Chinese consumers for high-quality, healthy food choices.”

About Quhuo Limited

Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo” or the “Company”) is a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services in China. Leveraging Quhuo+, its proprietary technology infrastructure, Quhuo is dedicated to empowering and linking workers and local life service providers and providing end-to-end operation solutions for the life service market. The Company currently provides multiple industry-tailored operational solutions, primarily including on-demand delivery solutions, mobility service solutions, housekeeping and accommodation solutions, and other services, meeting the living needs of hundreds of millions of families in the communities.

With the vision of promoting employment, stabilizing income and empowering entrepreneurship, Quhuo explores multiple scenarios to promote employment of workers, provides, among others, safety and security and vocational training to protect workers, and helps workers plan their career development paths to realize their self-worth.

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Embolx Launches Sniper G3: Revolutionizing Embolization with Enhanced Efficiency, Ease of Use, and Extended Shelf Life

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Embolx, a leader in advanced microcatheters for targeted embolization procedures, today announced the release of its next-generation Sniper G3 Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter. This third iteration of the innovative device delivers significant enhancements, including an extended shelf life, improved ease of use, and streamlined preparation, directly addressing critical feedback from physician users.

The highly anticipated Sniper G3 features a 24-month shelf life, doubling the longevity of its predecessor. This improvement offers greater inventory flexibility for hospitals and clinics. Designed with direct input from interventional radiologists, Sniper G3 also features improved trackability and a simplified preparation process, significantly reducing pre-procedure setup time. The new prep method eliminates several steps, cutting preparation time down to less than a minute, a crucial gain in fast-paced clinical environments. This focus on user feedback underscores Embolx’s commitment to developing intuitive, high-performance tools that enhance clinical workflow.

Sniper G3 truly exemplifies our dedication to innovation driven by physician needs,” said Michael Allen, President and CEO of Embolx. “We listened intently to our users and engineered a device that not only extends product longevity and improves performance, but also significantly enhances the ease of use, which translates directly to more efficient procedures. We are incredibly proud of Sniper G3 and its potential to set a new standard in embolization therapy.”

The Sniper G3 Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter represents a significant leap forward in Embolx’s commitment to physician-centric innovation. It is available in all standard lengths and is ready for worldwide distribution.

About Embolx
Embolx has pioneered advanced pressure-mediated delivery of therapeutics directly into cancerous tumors, prostates, and other anatomical structures and is dedicated to transforming healthcare through the development of innovative technologies.

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