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World’s First Autonomous Humanoid Tennis Match: GALBOT Robots Complete 100+ Consecutive Rallies

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From AlphaGo to AstraTennis: Humanoid Robots Bring AI Into the Physical World

BEIJING, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A new milestone in artificial intelligence and robotics was achieved as Galbot humanoid robots competed against human athletes in the world’s first live autonomous humanoid robot tennis match, broadcast globally during the opening ceremony of the Second World Humanoid Robot Games.

During the match, Galbot robots achieved 100+ consecutive autonomous rallies, setting a new world record for humanoid robot tennis and demonstrating a new level of real-time physical intelligence.

The landmark event showcased humanoid robots competing autonomously in a real sports environment — perceiving the game, making decisions, moving across the court, and interacting with human players in real time.

In 2016, AlphaGo’s victory over world champion Go player Lee Sedol marked a defining moment in AI history, demonstrating that machines could challenge humans in complex strategic games.

A decade later, AI is entering a new arena: the physical world.

The AstraTennis moment represents this next frontier — where AI is no longer limited to digital environments, but can perceive, act, and compete in real-world scenarios.

During the live match, Galbot humanoid robots faced human athletes, autonomously tracking high-speed tennis balls, positioning themselves on court, and executing a wide range of tennis skills, including serves, forehands, backhands, returns, baseline rallies, net play, and difficult recovery shots.

In doubles competition, Galbot robots partnered with human tennis champions in real time, adapting their movements and strategies based on the changing dynamics of the game. Even after losing balance during high-speed exchanges, the robots were able to immediately recover and continue competing.

Unlike traditional robotic demonstrations focused on individual skills, autonomous tennis requires a humanoid robot to participate in a complete game — tracking a fast-moving ball, deciding how to respond, coordinating its entire body, and adapting to an opponent in real time.

Beyond looking human, the more important breakthrough is that Galbot robots understood the game itself:

They were not simply executing predefined movements. They adjusted their positioning, selected different shots, adapted their strategies, collaborated with human teammates, and continuously responded to the changing dynamics of the match.

This was not a scripted demonstration. It was a live human-robot competition where humanoid robots independently perceived, decided, and acted in a complex real-world environment.

Ten years ago, AlphaGo stepped onto the Go board and showed that AI could challenge humans in the digital world.

Today, AstraTennis steps onto the court and demonstrates AI’s ability to enter the physical world — perceiving, reasoning, moving, and competing in real time.

From the chessboard to the tennis court, AI is expanding beyond virtual intelligence into the physical world.

This is the AstraTennis moment.


40 Teams Gather in Hong Kong to Compete in the “AI x Cybersecurity Challenge”

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Autonomous AI Attack-and-Defence Demonstrates Next-Generation Cybersecurity Talent and Advance Regional Digital Security Talent Development


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – The AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, jointly organised by the Digital Policy Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, and China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, and co-organised by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, the Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force, the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Venustech Group Inc., and Hong Kong Cloud Peak Technology Co., Limited, held the Finals today.

Following a 12-hour online qualifying round, a total of 40 teams advanced to the Final Competition, including 20 teams from the Chinese Mainland, 18 from Hong Kong, and two from overseas regions. The Challenge adopts an innovative AI-Driven Dual (AID) competition format, in which artificial intelligence (AI) executes the competition and enables autonomous defence by AI agents. Teams of up to three members showcase their capabilities in leveraging AI technologies for automated vulnerability discovery and exploitation, competing for total prize money of HK$180,000.

The event brings together representatives from Government, industry, academia and research organisations to witness the latest developments in AI-powered cybersecurity innovation. Officiating guests at the Opening Ceremony included Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr LI Shuguang, Director-General of the General Office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Mr WANG Jiang, Director-General of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, Mr Daniel CHEUNG, JP, Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr WANG Minwei, Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of Guangdong Province, Dr Rocky CHENG, JP, President of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, and Ms SHI Xiaoping, Director and Chief Executive Officer of China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited.

In his opening remarks, the Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, said that AI is reshaping every aspect of people’s life at a breathtaking speed. He noted that although innovation may at times bring new threats, these same technologies can also spur defensive capabilities. As such, the Government champions an “AI versus AI” strategy, leveraging AI to forge the strongest shields to effectively manage risks associated with the use of AI.

Professor Sun added that the Government is continuously strengthening related policies, guidelines and ethical frameworks, as well as conducting regular cyber-attack-and-defence drills to better prepare for cybersecurity readiness. Through multi-pronged efforts, the Government hopes to guide society to apply AI responsibly, foster a healthy ecosystem, and strengthen city-wide resilience in face of cyber attacks.

Addressing AI-Era Cybersecurity Challenges Through Talent Development

The rapid advancement of AI is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. AI has evolved from a supporting tool for security analysis and threat monitoring into a technology capable of autonomously constructing attack chains and bypassing existing defence mechanisms. This has significantly lowered the technical barriers to cyberattacks, making sophisticated attack techniques more automated and accessible. Threat actors can leverage AI for intelligent vulnerability discovery, automated penetration testing, and even the creation of highly convincing deepfake content, enabling stealthier and more persistent cyberattacks.

As emerging threats such as model security risks, data poisoning, model theft, phishing attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities and automated exploitation continue to evolve, the demand for interdisciplinary talent with expertise in both AI and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly urgent. In response, the organisers aim to promote the practical application of AI technologies through this hands-on competition while cultivating a new generation of cybersecurity professionals equipped with cross-disciplinary expertise.

AI-Driven Attack-and-Defence Competition Platform

Unlike traditional Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions, this year’s Challenge adopts an innovative AI-Driven (AID) competition format. Participating teams leverage AI-powered automated systems to analyse the competition environment provided by the organisers, identify vulnerabilities and exploit them. The automated capabilities of the AI agents include information gathering, vulnerability discovery and flag submission. The competition environment incorporates both vulnerabilities found in real-world scenarios and simulated zero-day vulnerabilities that may exist in software systems.

The challenge design draws on concepts from international cybersecurity competitions and incorporates practical operating scenarios as well as simulated zero-day attack-and-defence environments, testing participants’ ability to apply AI technologies to real-world cybersecurity challenges. The Challenge aims to enhance participants’ practical attack-and-defence experience and innovation capabilities, promote the research and application of AI security technologies, and nurture a new generation of cybersecurity talent equipped with both strategic vision and practical expertise. Through these efforts, the competition seeks to strengthen capabilities in addressing AI-driven cyber threats.

Government, Industry, Academia and Research Communities Join Forces to Advance AI Security

This year’s Challenge brings together stakeholders from government, industry and research institutions to drive innovation in AI security technologies, strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and cultivate future talent.

Mr Wang Jiang, Director-General of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, said, “AI technologies are reshaping the global cyber attack-and-defence landscape. While they lower the barriers to cyberattacks, they also drive the evolution of security protection from reactive response to proactive and intelligent defence. In this technological contest, using technology to counter technology has become an inevitable trend. By focusing on practical AI attack-and-defence capabilities, this competition aims to identify emerging talent and contribute to building a more trustworthy and intelligent cyberspace.”

Ms Shi Xiaoping, Director and Chief Executive Officer of China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited, said, “As one of the organisers of this competition, China Mobile Hong Kong has devoted substantial resources to building an innovative AI attack-and-defence competition platform. Through continuous technology investment and ecosystem development, we actively fulfil our corporate social responsibility while showcasing Hong Kong’s innovation and leadership in AI cybersecurity to the world.”

Dr Rocky CHENG, JP, President of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association, concluded, “AI-driven cyberattacks and agentic AI-related risks have emerged as some of the most significant cybersecurity threats today. Against this backdrop, cultivating interdisciplinary talent with expertise in AI system design, development and practical attack-and-defence capabilities has become an important pillar in strengthening Hong Kong’s overall cyber resilience.”

The Awards Presentation Ceremony will be held in late September 2026 during the China Cybersecurity Week to recognise teams that have demonstrated outstanding performance in the competition. The organisers encourage enterprises and organisations to continuously strengthen their cybersecurity governance, regularly review information system risks, enhance data protection measures and improve cyber incident response capabilities. Young talents are also encouraged to pursue opportunities in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, developing their expertise through training, professional certifications and hands-on competitions. Members of the public and organisations may also make use of the cybersecurity information, training programmes and support services provided by the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) and other relevant organisations, helping to foster a safer, more secure and trustworthy digital ecosystem.

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1. The Finals of the AI x Cybersecurity Challenge.
2. Officiating guests, including Dr Rocky CHENG, JP, President of the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professional Association,Mr Daniel CHEUNG, JP, Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy, Mr LI Shuguang, Director-General of the General Office of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR, Professor SUN Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Mr Wang Jiang, Director-General of the Chinese Academy of Cyberspace Studies, Mr WANG Minwei, Deputy Director of the Cyberspace Administration of Guangdong Province and Ms Shi Xiaoping, Director and Chief Executive Officer of China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited (from left to right) preside over the launch ceremony of the AI x Cybersecurity Challenge, marking the official commencement of the competition.

3. Officiating guests and representatives of the organisers and co-organisers, including Hong Kong Productivity Council, pose for a group photo at the Opening Ceremony, demonstrating their shared commitment to advancing innovation in AI and cybersecurity and nurturing regional AI security talent.

4. Professor Sun Dong, JP, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, delivers a speech at the Opening Ceremony, pointing out that AI is reshaping every aspect of people’s life at a breathtaking speed. He noted that although innovation may at times bring new threats, these same technologies can also spur defensive capabilities. As such, the Government champions an “AI versus AI” strategy, leveraging AI to forge the strongest shields to effectively manage risks associated with the use of AI.

5. The 40 finalist teams showcase innovative AI-driven cybersecurity technologies by independently designing and deploying autonomous AI agents to compete in a simulated attack-and-defence environment.

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About Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre

Managed by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Centre (HKCERT) is the centre for coordination of computer security incident response for local enterprises and Internet Users. Its missions are to facilitate information disseminating, provide advices on preventive measures against security threats and to promote information security awareness.

HKCERT collaborates with local bodies to collect and disseminate information, and coordinate response actions. HKCERT is also a member of the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) and the Asia Pacific Computer Emergency Response Team (APCERT). We exchange information with other CERTs and act as a point of contact on cross-border security incidents.

About the Hong Kong Productivity Council

The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied R&D, innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its deep expertise and extensive industry experience in key areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.

HKPC focuses on addressing businesses challenges and industrial technology needs, promoting the full integration between technological and industrial innovation. Through technology transfer, product innovation, intellectual property protection and commercialisation of R&D outcomes, the Council fosters collaboration with the local business community as well as top global R&D institutions, delivering added value to industries and advancing the development of new productive forces. HKPC’s world-class R&D achievements have been widely recognised over the years, winning an array of local and overseas accolades, reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as an international innovation and technology centre and a smart city.

To help enterprises capitalise on Hong Kong’s strengths in international connectivity to expand into global markets, HKPC offers comprehensive overseas expansion services tailored to critical areas including product development, technology, manufacturing, and management, enabling businesses to successfully go global from Hong Kong.

HKPC is also committed to providing timely and practical support to SMEs and startups with timely and practical , assisting them in accessing Government funding programmes. Through its FutureSkills training initiatives, HKPC helps both industry and academia stay ahead in latest digital and STEM technologies, nurturing a future-ready talent pool for Hong Kong.

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Happitat Celebrates Its Grand Opening, Transforming Over 200,000 Sq.m. from Land to Sky with a Record-Breaking 2,222-Drone Show, as Zhou Yiran Leads Over 100 Artists in a Festival of Happiness

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BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 August 2026 – Happitat, the World’s First Happiness Destination and a landmark of happiness on Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited (CP Axtra), officially opens its doors to welcome everyone into a world of happiness. THE GRAND CELEBRATION OF HAPPITAT “THE MAGICAL DESTINATION OF HAPPINESS” features a full day of activities and experiences, before reaching the grand climax with “The Sky Canvas of Happiness,” transforming the forest and sky with more than 2,222 drones, music and performances.

Happitat

As consumer behaviours and lifestyles continue to evolve, consumers are increasingly looking beyond places for shopping towards spaces where they can spend time, enjoy aspects of everyday life, and come together across generations. In response, CP Axtra continues to advance its shopping centre business under the Happy & Healthy Mall concept. Building on this approach, Happitat serves as the Master Model for Destination Creation, developed under the Happiness-Led Destination concept and placing “happiness” at the heart of its design, bringing together spaces, nature, food, lifestyle, entertainment and imaginative experiences.

The journey begins with Immersive Experiences through the largest and highest-resolution indoor digital display in Southeast Asia. “The Butterfly Trail” invites visitors to discover rare butterflies waiting to be set free, while “Forest of Time” takes them on a mission to bring a sleeping forest back to life. At Whimsical Market, more than 60 restaurants and cafés come together with Happitat’s IP Characters and a Light & Sound Show.

As the sun sets, “The Sky Canvas of Happiness” brings the Butterfly Phenomenon concept to life through music, performances and technology. More than 40 members of the MAHIDOL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA are joined by Tor – Saksit, Violette Wautier and WIM (Karn Kasidej), before more than 2,222 drones transform the sky above Happitat into a canvas of happiness, setting a new record in Thailand.

The celebration continues across Happitat with more than 100 artists and celebrities, including Chompoo Araya’s family, Freen – Sarocha, Butterbear & Bianca, Yin–War, Jung, Cullen, Judy and Dan. The opening celebration concludes with a special surprise from Zhou Yiran, the popular Chinese actor, before the evening reaches its final chapter with an After Party featuring THE TOYS and Nittaya Boonsungnern.

Behind the experiences are Happitat’s 3 main buildings: Bloominas, a premium lifestyle hub; Wonderwild, a world of happiness for children and families; and Festie Town, a hub of entertainment and celebration in a Semi-Outdoor setting.

This official opening is only the beginning. New experiences, activities and events will continue to bring colour and life to the destination, making this Bangna landmark a place where people will want to return, spend time, discover something new and create memories together. Happitat is ready to move forward as the World’s First Happiness Destination, making ‘happiness’ part of every aspect of everyday life.

For the latest news, activities and new experiences from Happitat, follow Facebook Page: Happitat Thailand or the website www.happitatthailand.com.

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XTEP Unveils World-Class Dual Flagship Running Shoes, Ushering China’s Running Footwear into a New Era of Full-Scenario Running

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the theme of “RUN TO X”, XTEP hosted its 2026 Full-Scenario Running New Product Launch Conference in Shanghai. Integrating new product debuts, elite champion field tests, authoritative academic verification, celebrity crossover experiences and a professional running fashion show, this influential industry event fully presented XTEP’s decade-long scientific research and technological accumulation in running footwear. The brand officially launched its dual flagship product matrix featuring top-tier carbon-plate racing technology and premium cushioning technology, completing a strategic upgrade from professional racing to full-scenario running that covers competitive racing, professional training, casual jogging and urban lifestyle scenarios.


The launch was headlined by the official debut of two core flagship technologies: GT1200 top carbon racing technology and XTEP FLOAT zero-gravity cushioning technology. Empowered by these two cutting-edge foundational technologies, XTEP unveiled a portfolio of flagship new products, including the 160X8.0 Series Racing Running Shoes Family, Airflow Zero Series Shock-absorbing Running Shoes, and 2000KM 5.5PRO racing running shoes. The launch builds a full-gradient product system covering elite racing, professional training and mass daily running, fully meeting professional equipment demands across elite competitions, long-distance training, daily jogging and urban commuting scenarios.

Over the past decade, XTEP has consistently validated the performance of its professional running footwear through athletes’ real competition achievements. The championship-level 160X series has empowered athletes to break Chinese marathon records four times in three years and has maintained the No.1 wearing rate in Chinese marathons for three consecutive years. With its world-class dual flagship product layout, XTEP achieves a transformative upgrade from “the choice of champions” to “running for all”. It delivers independently developed, high-performance domestic equipment for China’s top marathon runners pursuing national and world records, while extending race-proven sports technology to the mass market, enabling ordinary runners to enjoy professional-grade protection and running experience in daily workouts.

Kurly Expands Its Chef-Driven Food Collection with Udon Kaden’s U.S. Retail Launch

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  • Udon Kaden’s two signature dishes — Signature Udon and Chilled Udon — launch in the U.S.
  • Available at H Mart, Jagalchi, Mega Mart and other retail partners, and online at Kurlyglobal.com
  • Chef Jung Ho Young will host in-store tastings at four California stores on August 22–23

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kurly, the premium Korean food company bringing the country’s most-loved foods to American consumers, announced the U.S. launch of two frozen udon dishes from Udon Kaden, the beloved Seoul noodle house of chef Jung Ho Young. The launch expands Kurly’s line of chef-restaurant frozen meals in the American market.


The two products recreate the flavors of Kaden’s best-known menu items for the home kitchen: Signature Udon, a warm bowl built on a clear, deeply savory dashi, and Chilled Udon, its cold, no-broth counterpart.

Jung is one of Korea’s most recognizable Japanese-cuisine chefs, familiar to audiences from Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars” Season 2 and the long-running “Chef & My Fridge.” After earning his footing in Japanese restaurants in Korea, he trained at the Tsuji Culinary Institute in Osaka, then returned to open the izakaya Kaden and, later, Udon Kaden. He has spent more than 20 years cooking Japanese food.

Udon Kaden built its reputation on two things: noodles with a taut, bouncy bite, and a broth of kombu, anchovy and smoked mackerel flakes. The restaurant has drawn steady lines in Seoul for nearly a decade, and today operates locations in Seoul’s Yeonhui-dong neighborhood and on Jeju Island.

Signature Udon pairs fresh-frozen udon noodles with a broth modeled on the restaurant’s dashi, finished with bonito flakes. The noodles boil in 8 to 9 minutes while the broth heats separately in 1 to 2 — assemble, and the bowl is done. Chilled Udon takes the opposite path: a concentrated dashi-rich sauce, grated radish and toppings poured over cold noodles, trading the comfort of hot soup for a chewier bite and a denser hit of umami.

Both dishes arrive with a track record. In Korea, where the products launched first on Kurly’s marketplace, Signature Udon (sold there as Original Udon) has drawn nearly 20,000 customer reviews, and the Udon Kaden line’s combined product page has accumulated more than 50,000.

The launch extends a playbook Kurly has refined in Korea since 2017: working directly with chefs and restaurants to turn their signature menus into frozen meals. Kurly USA previously introduced Mokran, the Chinese-cuisine brand of chef Lee Yeon Bok, and is broadening the lineup with Udon Kaden and Yun Seoul, from chef Kim Do Yun.

To mark the launch, Chef Jung will host in-store tastings across California on August 22–23 — in Southern California at H Mart Buena Park and H Mart Irvine NorthPark, and in Northern California at Jagalchi in Daly City and Mega Mart in East Palo Alto.

“Udon Kaden is a defining example of what we do: a chef’s recipe and a restaurant’s identity, thoughtfully recreated as a frozen meal,” said Ryan Chung, Head of Global Business at Kurly. “Starting with Asian grocery retailers, we will keep widening the places where American consumers can bring Korea’s chefs and restaurant brands into their everyday cooking.”

Signature Udon and Chilled Udon are available at H Mart and other participating retailers, and online at Kurlyglobal.com. Online delivery areas and stock may vary by address and time of order.

About Kurly

Kurly is a premium Korean food company that discovers and introduces the country’s most trusted food brands, beloved restaurants, and chef collaborations. On its marketplace in Korea, Kurly pioneered the category of restaurant meals recreated for the home freezer, working with chefs and restaurants since 2017 to bring their signature menus into home kitchens — including Mokran by chef Lee Yeon Bok, which has sold more than 7 million units, Udon Kaden by chef Jung Ho Young, and Yun Seoul by chef Kim Do Yun. Kurly USA brings a curated selection of these proven products to the American market, alongside Korean beauty and lifestyle goods — from Mokran’s jjajangmyeon and jjamppong to Yun Seoul’s perilla-oil noodles.

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Ljubljana Festival: Sounds of the East Illuminate the Historic Central European City

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LJUBLJANA, SLOVENIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2026 – On August 20, 2026, Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, shone even brighter as it celebrated its renowned music festival. The youthful Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, hailing from Wuxi, China’s first UNESCO “City of Music,” stepped into the heartland of classical music for the very first time under the leadership of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Lin Daye. Inside a packed Gallus Hall at Cankarjev Dom, a profound and heartfelt musical dialogue unfolded between East and West.

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Ljubljana Festival: Sounds of the East Illuminate the Historic Central European City

As Slovenia’s largest international summer music festival, its stage saw the name of Wuxi, China, etched upon it for the very first time this summer. As the conductor’s baton cut through the silence, this ancient Central European city warmly welcomed the debut of this Eastern orchestra with thunderous, prolonged applause.

The concert opened to the magnificent sounds of the Overture to Verdi’s I vespri siciliani, with Lin Daye delivering the passion of Italian opera through his deeply expressive conducting. The orchestra then presented the festival debut of Fly To The Sky, an original symphonic suite by Li Shaosheng, whose embedded Eastern worldview resonated profoundly with the audience. Suona virtuoso Zhang Qianyuan’s performance in Questioning the Heavens was high-pitched and evocative, while tenor Xue Haoyin sang with heroic majesty in Heaven’s Movement is Strength, driving the atmosphere to a climax.

In the second half, the orchestra performed Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C minor. On a stage that has witnessed countless iconic performances of German-Austrian classics, the orchestra paid tribute to heritage through a precise yet impassioned interpretation. As the grand theme of the finale—symbolizing “through darkness into light”—echoed through the hall, the entire audience rose to their feet in a standing ovation, expressing high acclaim for the orchestra’s flawless execution. Darko Brlek, Artistic Director of the Ljubljana Festival, noted that this was the very first standing ovation given to a Chinese orchestra in the festival’s history of over 70 editions.

As the opening stop of their 2026 European tour, the Ljubljana performance marked a striking debut and strong statement of cultural confidence. Showcasing Jiangnan’s Wuxi to the world, these musical ambassadors from Lake Taihu foster cross‑cultural understanding through music, letting the world hear and understand China.

Click the link to watch the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra’s performance in Slovenia: https://youtu.be/Ghk3aIYcHXc?si=PzVdV99ZikOqiMA7

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OnTime Posts 140.7% Revenue Surge to RMB 4.035 Billion, Gross Profit Tops RMB 500 Million in H1 2026

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HONG KONG, GUANGZHOU and SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese mobility technology and service provider OnTime (9680.HK) announced its first-half 2026 financial results on August 19, achieving record highs in revenue, gross profit and order volume. The company posted a 156.3% jump in gross profit, topping RMB 500 million, with gross margin expanding to 12.4% and net losses narrowing 45.2% year-on-year. 

For the first half of 2026, OnTime generated revenue of RMB 4.035 billion, a 140.7% increase from the same period last year. Total orders rose 150.6% to 184 million, propelling daily orders past the one-million mark for the first time.

Beyond its core mobility services — which continued to deliver robust revenue growth — OnTime’s technology services segment saw revenue soar 274.4%, with a gross margin of 22.7%, reflecting strong momentum, improved profitability and a more favorable business mix. According to company disclosures, the tech services division expanded into embodied AI in the first half of 2026, a move expected to broaden the company’s prospects in AI and make the segment a key driver of future growth.

Revenue Doubles to RMB 4.035 Billion; Gross Profit Tops RMB 500 Million and Losses Narrow 45.2%

OnTime’s first-half revenue reached RMB 4.035 billion, with year-on-year growth accelerating sharply — up 79 percentage points from the same period in 2025.

The company said it has adopted AI tools and automation across its R&D and operational workflows to improve efficiency, with the benefits of operating leverage beginning to be reflected in its financial performance.

Gross profit surged 156.3% to RMB 501 million, outpacing revenue growth for the period. The company’s gross margin has improved consistently — climbing from 5.1% for full-year 2024 to 11.7% in the first half of 2025, and further to 12.4% in the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, net losses narrowed by 45.2% compared with a year earlier.

Mobility Services Orders Surge 150.6%; Robotaxi Expansion Accelerates

Mobility services and technology services are jointly driving the company’s revenue gains.

OnTime’s core mobility services — including both ride-hailing and Robotaxi — generated RMB 3.92 billion in first-half revenue, up 139.5% year-on-year. Growth was fueled by a 149.2% increase in gross transaction value to RMB 5.064 billion and a 150.6% jump in total orders to 184 million.

Daily orders reached 1.015 million, up 150.7% year-on-year — a critical industry milestone that places OnTime in the “million-daily-orders club,” a benchmark widely recognized as an indicator of scale in China’s ride-hailing market.

During the period, OnTime’s mobility services gross margin improved to 12.1%, driven primarily by greater scale and operational efficiencies that lowered per-order costs.

Robotaxi, a strategic priority for OnTime, has seen significant growth since the start of 2026. The company now operates more than 550 Robotaxi vehicles across key areas including Guangzhou’s Nansha and Science City districts, Shenzhen’s Bao’an and Nanshan districts, and the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone.

OnTime’s “Robotaxi+” industrial ecosystem continues to expand. In March, autonomous driving developer Pony.ai deployed its next-generation Robotaxi vehicles into OnTime’s fleet. In April, OnTime partnered with chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies to co-develop production-ready Robotaxi solutions alongside other ecosystem partners. Most recently in August, OnTime’s Robotaxi services were integrated into Alipay and Tencent’s mobility platforms, accelerating the development of a Robotaxi service network combining its own platform with third-party platforms.

AI-Powered Tech Services Revenue Tops RMB 100 Million; Gross Margin Hits 22.7%

OnTime’s technology services segment — which generates revenue primarily from AI-driven data solutions — surpassed RMB 100 million in first-half revenue for the first time, up 274.4% year-on-year, making it the company’s fastest-growing business line. The segment delivered a gross margin of 22.7%.

According to previously disclosed results, technology services revenue grew 175.8% year-on-year in H1 2024, 207.0% in H1 2025 and 274.4% in H1 2026, demonstrating a clear acceleration in the segment’s growth.

OnTime began building its AI data services business in 2023, leveraging real-world mobility scenarios captured from its ride-hailing platform to develop autonomous driving data solutions. The company offers end-to-end data services — from raw data collection to standardized dataset delivery — with data assets spanning perception data, behavioral data, synthetic data and multimodal training datasets.

According to company filings, OnTime is accelerating the commercialization of its technology services business. The filings also note that its AI data capabilities currently serve autonomous driving data needs and are now extending into emerging fields such as embodied AI and large model training.

In June 2026, OnTime launched a dedicated embodied AI data platform, formally expanding its service scope into this high-growth segment. A month later, the company listed its data assets on the Automotive Industry Trusted Data Space — a China-based data-sharing initiative — further establishing compliant, standardized channels for the exchange of data assets.

 

SweetNight Unveils CoolNest® Ultra Cooling Memory Foam Mattress for Hot Sleepers and Expands Its Cooling Sleep Portfolio

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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SweetNight, a sleep brand focused on accessible premium comfort solutions, today announced the official U.S. launch of the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress, alongside two new cooling bedding products: the CoolNest® Cooling Comforter and CoolNest® Ergonomic Cooling Pillow. The launch marks the next step in SweetNight’s evolution beyond its mattress-focused roots, expanding its cooling sleep portfolio across the broader sleep environment to address the interconnected needs of cooling, comfort, and support. By bringing advanced cooling technologies to both mattresses and bedding, SweetNight aims to create a more comprehensive cooling sleep experience for hot sleepers.

SweetNight CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress
SweetNight CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress

CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress: Advanced Cooling Meets Advanced Support

As the latest addition to the CoolNest® Series, the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress is built around two core pillars: advanced cooling and advanced support. The all-foam design combines SweetNight’s latest cooling and ergonomic technologies to address common hot-sleeper concerns around overheating and support.

The new mattress features SweetNight’s upgraded 5-Stage Cooling System, designed to help manage nighttime heat and night sweats while promoting continuous airflow throughout the mattress. The system combines a cooling Ice Silk Cover with temperature-balancing PCMflux® High-Resilience Foam, AirMesh™ Breathable Memory Foam, and ventilated gel memory foam to support heat dissipation and airflow. A 3D airflow structure further enhances ventilation within the mattress, helping create a cooler, fresher, and more breathable sleep environment throughout the night.

Beyond temperature management, the CoolNest® Ultra delivers enhanced support through a Refined 7-Zone Support System that targets key pressure points of the body. Its ergonomic design is intended to promote natural spinal alignment and more even weight distribution, while a high-density support base provides added stability for lasting comfort.

“CoolNest® Ultra marks another step in SweetNight’s commitment to advancing the cooling mattress experience for hot sleepers,” said Amber ZHU, Marketing Director at SweetNight. “We’re focused on creating thoughtful sleep solutions that address real consumer needs and bring greater comfort to everyday life.”

CoolNest® Cooling Comforter & CoolNest® Ergonomic Cooling Pillow: Cooling Beyond the Mattress

The launch expands the CoolNest® portfolio beyond the mattress with two new cooling bedding products, each designed to address a different aspect of nighttime comfort. The CoolNest® Cooling Comforter combines advanced dual-cooling technology, silk-inspire fabric, and a lightweight comfort design to deliver cooler, drier comfort without the heavy feel of traditional comforters. The CoolNest® Ergonomic Cooling Pillow pairs precision neck and spinal support through its ErgoContour™ Neck Support Design with progressive cooling technology that provides an instantly cool feel and helps release heat throughout the night.

“A comfortable sleeping environment goes beyond the mattress. By expanding the CoolNest® portfolio into cooling bedding, we’re taking another step toward creating a more complete cooling sleep experience across the bedroom,” added Amber Zhu.

About SweetNight

SweetNight is a modern sleep brand dedicated to making high-quality, intelligent sleep solutions accessible to everyday families. We solve the biggest barriers in smart sleep —by delivering technology that is simple, intuitive, and fairly priced. Our mission is to be the world’s leading Self-Adjusting Sleep Wellness Partner, making intelligent, thoughtful health accessible to all. 

For more information, please visit www.SweetNight.com

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