WUHU, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 18, 2025, the 2025 Chery Global Innovation Conference officially kicked off under the theme “Innovation • Leading the World with Intelligence.” The conference systematically presented Chery Group’s latest achievements in electrification, connectivity, intelligence, and sharing. Powered by “innovation,” the event created a technological feast that drives brand breakthroughs and connects the global ecosystem, fully demonstrating Chery’s global competitiveness and new future vision forged through global co-creation, sharing, and symbiosis.

Academicians from the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the European Academy of Sciences, the Canadian Academy of Sciences, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, and the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, along with association leaders, media representatives, government officials, and industry partners, gathered at the event. Together with global online audiences, they witnessed Chery embark on a new journey of technological globalization.

Becoming a Global High-Tech Ecological Group Loved and Trusted by Users

Building upon its strong technological foundation, Chery Group has achieved powerful breakthroughs across multiple sectors, marking five historic milestones in sales volume, new energy vehicles, exports, brand influence, and capital markets.

On September 25, Chery Automobile was officially listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, launching a new chapter in international capital markets.

By the end of September, Chery Group had accumulated over 17.72 million global users, including more than 5.43 million overseas customers.

This “qualitative leap” of multidimensional growth stems from 28 years of continuous effort and “quantitative accumulation” in the field of technology.

At the conference, Mr. Yin Tongyue, Chairman of Chery Group, stated that globalization should not only pursue scale and speed — sustainability is key.

By establishing a global innovation system covering new energy vehicles, intelligence, and AI, Chery aims to continuously elevate its brand and achieve sustainable internationalization.

Through technological innovation, Chery will empower product innovation, drive business model, corporate management, and industrial ecosystem upgrades, transforming itself from a traditional automaker into a global high-tech ecological group.

Innovation Engine in Motion: Accelerating from Internationalization to Globalization

Innovation has always been Chery’s core driving force for breakthroughs and self-transcendence.

At the conference, Dr. Gao Xinhua, Executive Vice President and CTO of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., announced that Chery has established a globally oriented technological innovation system — evolving from an “explorer” into a global leader in new energy.

During the event, Chery unveiled 10+ world-leading technologies, including the Smart Digital Chassis, Amphibious System, Chery Power with 48% Thermal Efficiency, Intelligent Driving Large Model, and Flying Platform, among others.

These breakthroughs have built a world-class innovation ecosystem, helping the Chinese automotive industry continuously expand its global influence.

The remarkable debut of the AiMOGA Robot further embodied Chery’s spirit of innovation.

With capabilities such as semantic interaction, autonomous obstacle avoidance, emotion recognition, and basic learning, AiMOGA is designed to become a “trustworthy intelligent assistant for humans,” marking a transformative leap toward Chery’s all-scenario intelligent ecosystem.

Venturing into the “No Man’s Land” of Innovation: Disruptive Power with Hardcore Technology

Technology is the cornerstone of Chery Group’s development. In facing core technological challenges, Chery remains steadfast in its long-term commitment to innovation.

The Chery Power with 48% thermal efficiency, showcased at the conference, is a testament to this disruptive innovation power.

While mainstream engines typically achieve thermal efficiency between 38% and 45%, every 1% improvement is a major challenge.

Through innovations such as a 26:1 ultra-high expansion ratio and a dual-curve triple-link mechanism, Chery achieved a genuine 48% thermal efficiency for gasoline engines.

In the future, Chery Group plans to promote the Chery power and other cutting-edge technologies globally, bringing users a green, efficient, and intelligent mobility experience.

Building a Global Innovation System and a New Industrial Ecosystem

While mastering core technologies, Chery Group continues to build a globally oriented innovation system.

Its products are sold in over 120 countries and regions, with 16 KD factories worldwide. Chery has also established a global collaborative innovation network that includes 8 major R&D centers, over 30,000 R&D personnel, and 28 chief scientists.

By tailoring its research and testing to diverse driving environments worldwide, Chery delivers world-class technologies suitable for global users and has successfully created a globally integrated innovation framework.

At the conference, Mr. Zhang Shengshan, Deputy General Manager of Chery Automobile and Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery International Business Division, revealed that Chery plans to establish 26 overseas R&D centers over the coming years.

This expansion will strengthen local market competitiveness, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance localized development capabilities — creating differentiated, competitive products tailored to regional user needs.

In doing so, Chery sets a replicable innovation model for China’s automotive industry to advance from “global participation” to “global leadership.”

The 2025 Chery Global Innovation Conference is not only a stage for showcasing Chery’s technological vision and latest achievements but also a global dialogue and open invitation to cooperation.

In the future, Chery Group will accelerate its transformation into a global technology company, leveraging its worldwide innovation system to create greater mobility value for users and write a new chapter in the century-long automotive Industry.

LUOYANG, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 17, the 6th International Ancient Capitals Forum kicked off in Luoyang City, Henan Province. The event was attended by more than 150 participants, including government officials, experts and scholars, and international organization representatives from 30 countries such as the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Brazil, Egypt, Jordan, Cambodia, Singapore, and Thailand.

Under the theme of “Ancient Capitals•New Vitality: Sustainable Development of Global Ancient Capital Cities”, the forum comprises two sub-topics: Urban Renewal and Cultural Inheritance in Ancient Capitals, along with Industrial Development and New Economic Drivers in Ancient Capitals. Guests immersed themselves at the digital cinema at Dahehui, and engaged in the elegant gathering activity for cultural and creative products of intangible cultural heritage featuring Luoyang palace lanterns, Luoyang embroidery, pressed peony flowers, fried tea of the Tang Dynasty, and tri-colored murals. They also paid on-site visits to tourist attractions such as Luoyi Ancient City, Yingtianmen Scenic Area, and Longmen Grottoes. Through a series of engaging activities, they gained an in-depth understanding of Luoyang’s initiatives and achievements in cultural heritage protection and utilization, jointly delving into innovative pathways and global cooperation mechanisms for the sustainable development of ancient capitals.

Luoyang, as one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and the eastern starting point of the Silk Road, boasts a profound historical and cultural heritage. In recent years, the city has boosted tourism development through archaeological excavations and protection projects, staying committed to building itself into a world-class tourist destination. Attending guests noted that hosting this forum will contribute to the transformation of Luoyang’s practical experience into shareable solutions, thereby exploring new pathways for the sustainable development of ancient capitals worldwide through international cooperation.

The International Ancient Capitals Forum has been successfully held for five sessions. It has gradually evolved into a pivotal platform for fostering exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) announced that at the 2025 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress held in Berlin, Germany, results from a Phase 3 OptiTROP-Breast02 study of the Company’s trophoblast cell-surface antigen 2 (TROP2)-directed antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT) (佳泰莱^®) in previously treated locally advanced or metastatic hormone receptor-positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 -negative (HER2-) breast cancer (BC) was presented as an oral report by Professor Man Li from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University (Presentation # LBA23, Proffered paper session 1: Breast cancer, metastatic). Previously, the new indication applications for sac-TMT for this indication was accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and was included in the priority review and approval process.

In the OptiTROP-Breast02 study, a total of 399 patients with HR+/HER2- BC who had progression on CDK4/6 inhibitors and received at least one prior line of chemotherapy in the advanced/metastatic setting were randomized (1:1) to receive sac-TMT or investigator’s choice of chemotherapy (ICC).

As at the data cut-off date January 22, 2025, the median PFS was significantly longer in sac-TMT than in ICC (8.3 vs. 4.1 months; HR, 0.35; 95% CI, 0.26-0.48; P<0.0001). Clinical benefit was seen in sac-TMT independent of HER2 expression (HR for PFS in HER2-zero: 0.39, 95% CI, 0.26-0.57; in HER2-low: 0.31, 95% CI, 0.20-0.48).

Sac-TMT showed longer DoR versus chemotherapy; and ORR was also superior with sac-TMT to ICC.

There was a trend in OS that favored sac-TMT over ICC (HR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.18-0.61).

Grade ≥ 3 TRAEs occurred in 62.0% and 64.8% of patients in sac-TMT and ICC. TRAE led to discontinuation in 0% and 0.5% of patients; pneumonitis occurred in 1.5% and 1.0% of patients (all grade 1-2) in sac-TMT and ICC, respectively.

As a conclusion, sac-TMT demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS compared to chemotherapy. PFS benefit was observed across all predefined subgroups and independent of HER2 status. Sac-TMT also showed a trend toward OS benefit (HR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.18, 0.61) and demonstrated a favorable and manageable safety profile, with no new safety signals. Currently, a Phase III clinical study of sacituzumab tirumotecan as monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with chemotherapy-naïve HR+/HER2- breast cancer is ongoing globally, with a planned enrollment of approximately 1,200 participants. Additionally, another Phase III registrational study in the same population is currently enrolling patients in China, with a planned enrollment of 430 participants.

Professor Man Li from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, stated：”The Phase III OptiTROP-Breast02 study confirmed that, regardless of HER2 expression status, sac-TMT demonstrated promising efficacy in previously treated HR+/HER2- BC patients. As the first Phase III clinical trial focusing exclusively on an all-Chinese population with HR+/HER2- BC, the presentation of the OptiTROP-Breast02 study data at ESMO marks a significant breakthrough in clinical research in this indications in China. The positive outcomes of this study not only provide evidence-based support for the treatment of HR+/HER2- BC but also offer a safe and reliable new treatment option for breast cancer patients.”

About sac-TMT (佳泰莱^®)

Sac-TMT, a core product of the Company, is a novel human TROP2 ADC in which the Company has proprietary intellectual property rights, targeting advanced solid tumors such as NSCLC, BC, GC, gynecological tumors, among others. Sac-TMT is developed with a novel linker to conjugate the payload, a belotecan-derivative topoisomerase I inhibitor with a drug-to-antibody-ratio (DAR) of 7.4. Sac-TMT specifically recognizes TROP2 on the surface of tumor cells by recombinant anti-TROP2 humanized monoclonal antibodies, which is then endocytosed by tumor cells and releases the payload KL610023 intracellularly. KL610023, as a topoisomerase I inhibitor, induces DNA damage to tumor cells, which in turn leads to cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis. In addition, it also releases KL610023 in the tumor microenvironment. Given that KL610023 is membrane permeable, it can enable a bystander effect, or in other words kill adjacent tumor cells.

In May 2022, the Company licensed the exclusive rights to MSD (the tradename of Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, NJ, USA) to develop, use, manufacture and commercialize sac-TMT in all territories outside of Greater China (which includes Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan).

To date, three indications for sac-TMT have been approved and marketed in China for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) who have received at least two prior systemic therapies (at least one of them for advanced or metastatic setting), EGFR mutation-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC following progression on EGFR-TKI therapy and platinum-based chemotherapy and EGFR mutant-positive locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who progressed after treatment with EGFR-TKI therapy. Sac-TMT is the first TROP2 ADC drug approved for marketing in lung cancer globally. In addition, the new indication applications for sac-TMT for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable locally advanced, metastatic HR+/HER2- BC who have received prior endocrine therapy and other systemic treatments in the advanced or metastatic setting was accepted by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA), and was included in the priority review and approval process.

As of today, the Company has initiated 9 registrational clinical studies in China. MSD has initiated 15 ongoing Phase 3 global clinical studies of sac-TMT as a monotherapy or with pembrolizumab or other anti-cancer agents for several types of cancer. These studies are sponsored and led by MSD.

About Kelun-Biotech

Kelun-Biotech (6990.HK) is a holding subsidiary of Kelun Pharmaceutical (002422.SZ), which focuses on the R&D, manufacturing, commercialization and global collaboration of innovative biological drugs and small molecule drugs. The company focuses on major disease areas such as solid tumors, autoimmune, inflammatory, and metabolic diseases, and in establishing a globalized drug development and industrialization platform to address the unmet medical needs in China and the rest of world. The Company is committed to becoming a leading global enterprise in the field of innovative drugs. At present, the Company has more than 30 ongoing key innovative drug projects, of which 4 projects have been approved for marketing, 1 project is in the NDA stage and more than 10 projects are in the clinical stage. The company has established one of the world’s leading proprietary ADC and novel DC platforms, OptiDC™, and has 2 ADC project approved for marketing and multiple ADC and novel DC assets in clinical or preclinical research stage. For more information, please visit https://kelun-biotech.com/.

WUHU, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The global automotive industry is entering a new era shaped by energy transformation and intelligent innovation. With continuous R&D investment and an open ecosystem, Chery has become a key driver of this transformation. On October 18, 2025, guided by a futuristic AI host, the Chery International Technology Night officially kicked off. More than a showcase of innovation, it marked a global initiative to co-create a new pathway for technology globalization and advance the future of intelligent mobility.

As a core event of the 2025 Chery International User Summit, the night carried the theme “CO-CREATE • CO-DEFINE.” Over 1,500 guests — including global media, dealers, suppliers, and key opinion consumers — joined the celebration. From a virtual AI host to intelligent robot greeters, immersive technology filled the entire experience, reflecting Chery’s belief that “Technology Drives the Future.”

Technological Leap: From 48% Thermal Efficiency to Comprehensive Innovation

At the Technology Night, Chery unveiled groundbreaking innovations that captured global attention. The new-generation Chery power, boasting an impressive 48% thermal efficiency, sets a new benchmark for hybrid energy performance. This breakthrough not only highlights Chery’s deep expertise in powertrain engineering but also signifies that China’s hybrid technologies have reached world-leading standards. In the field of intelligent mobility, Chery has leveraged insights from diverse global road conditions and user behaviors to optimize its intelligent driving systems. The result is enhanced localization and adaptability, offering users worldwide a smarter, more intuitive driving experience tailored to real-world needs.

Safety remains Chery’s uncompromising priority. By showcasing crash test results that exceed global benchmarks and deep collaborations with organizations such as ENCAP and IDIADA, Chery reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of occupant protection. To date, 51 Chery models have earned five-star safety ratings worldwide — the most among Chinese automotive brands. From structural engineering to material application, every “beyond-standard” safety detail reflects Chery’s vision to be the trusted global leader in intelligent mobility ecosystems.

Ecosystem Co-Creation: Defining New Standards, Empowering Global Markets

If breakthrough technologies are Chery’s flagship for global expansion, then an open ecosystem is its fleet. The most strategic highlight of the night was the launch of the Global Co-Creation & Joint Innovation Initiative, a high-value platform that goes beyond traditional supply chain partnerships — aiming to co-define future technology standards and empower global markets.

The initiative brings together leading global partners across hybrid, intelligent, and safety technologies, integrating regional standards and market needs into advanced R&D. Through this deep collaborative model, Chery aims to deliver globally adaptable and technologically advanced solutions, injecting fresh momentum into the evolution of the global automotive industry.

Immersive Experience: AI and Chery’s “Doctor Team” Orchestrate a Symphony of Technology

To present its cutting-edge technologies in a more engaging way, Chery designed an immersive event experience. A virtual AI host connected every segment of the show, infusing the evening with a strong sense of futurism and technological artistry.

Guided by the AI host, nine of Chery’s top technical experts, led by Dr. Gao Xinhua, took the stage as the “Doctor Team.” They offered in-depth insights across three key dimensions — hybrid, intelligent, and safety technologies. More than engineers, they served as ambassadors of Chery’s innovation DNA, reinforcing the credibility of the “Technology Chery” brand with their expertise and real-world data. The session concluded with testimonials from global endurance test participants and users, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application — a compelling validation of trust built from the lab to everyday life.

Setting Sail: Guided by Users, Navigating Toward a Broader Future

The evening reached its climax with the Chery International “Technology Fleet” Expedition Ceremony. As company leaders jointly turned the ship’s helm, it symbolized Chery’s commitment to embarking on a new era of global expansion — together with its partners and users worldwide as one powerful “technology fleet.”

As the saying goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” The trust of 17.72 million users worldwide stands as the greatest testament to Chery’s “co-creation with users” philosophy. In his closing remarks, Mr. Zhang Guibing, General Manager of Chery International Business Division, emphasized that users are an indispensable part of Chery’s global community — their voices and needs continue to guide Chery’s technological evolution and product innovation.

Looking ahead, the Chery International Technology Night sent a clear message to the world: Chery is setting sail with technology as its sail, ecosystem as its oar, and users as its compass — steadfastly navigating toward a new global mobility landscape. This new voyage belongs not only to Chery, but also to every global partner and user who shares in this great transformation of the mobility era.

CHENGDU, China, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to Sichuan International Communication Center, on October 17 (Beijing time), the “Sichuan Ease” cultural tourism logo made its global debut simultaneously across five landmark locations worldwide, including Times Square in New York, Westfield Shopping Centre in London, Cross Shinjuku Vision in Tokyo, Wilkie Edge in central Singapore, and MBK Center in Bangkok. The eye-catching visual display aimed to introduce Sichuan’s rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes to a wider international audience.

The newly unveiled logo design draws inspiration from classical Chinese cloud patterns and the character “Shu” from oracle bone script. Additionally, the logo seamlessly integrates the form of the giant panda with the structure of the Tai Chi diagram, embodying Sichuan’s philosophy of life—a harmonious blend of “leisurely ease” and “openness”.

Inspired by Shu brocade and embroidery, and Zigong lantern art, the logo features rich color combinations. It not only reflects Sichuan’s diverse landscapes—from majestic Danxia landforms to the tranquil bamboo sea—but also conveys a message of cultural vitality and inclusivity.

The simultaneously released promotional video features globally renowned attractions such as Jiuzhaigou Valley, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Daocheng Yading, and Southern Sichuan Bamboo Sea, while showcasing symbols of the ancient Shu civilization like the Sun and Immortal Birds Gold Ornament and the Bronze Head Portrait with Gold Mask, in order to pay tribute to Sichuan’s millennia-old history. Moreover, the video also blends together cultural elements such as Sichuan hotpot, Sichuan opera, and exquisite Shu brocade and embroidery, thereby weaving tradition and modernity into a single captivating image.

Through this appearance, Sichuan, China has cordially invited global travelers to explore and experience a journey of leisurely ease and remarkable wonders.

HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) is featuring six groundbreaking technologies and smart solutions at this year’s InnoCarnival. Spanning artificial intelligence (AI), smart mobility, medtech, contech and intelligent manufacturing, these innovations allow visitors to experience the transformative power of technology first-hand.

Organised by the Innovation and Technology Commission, the InnoCarnival officially opened today at Hong Kong Science Park and will run until 26 October. Under the theme “I&T Unlocks Your Dream“, the event aims to foster innovation and technology (I&T) culture among the public.

Ir Dr Ted Suen, Chief Executive Officer of ASTRI, reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to supporting the HKSAR Government in promoting science popularisation. He emphasised that such initiatives lay the groundwork for the robust growth of local I&T. “ASTRI remains focused on developing practical, impactful technologies that bring real benefits to society and drive efficiency across industries,” Ir Dr Suen stated. “We are proud to showcase our research achievements to the public at this annual event.”

He described InnoCarnival as a flagship occasion that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, expressing hope that it will inspire more young people to pursue careers in innovation and technology, helping them unlock their potential and achieve their ambitions.

At ASTRI’s booth, visitors can engage in interactive digital technology demonstrations, enjoy generative AI games, and explore the institute’s cutting-edge innovations, including a dedicated system-on-chip for capsule endoscopy, an automated large-volume diamond colour grading instrument, drone and low-altitude economy-related technologies, and the smart optical precision positioning system tailored for modular integrated construction (MiC).

1. Wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) for Capsule Endoscopy

ASTRI’s award-winning capsule endoscopy system-on-chip, which boasts ultra-high-speed transmission capabilities more than seven times faster than traditional version, delivering significantly clearer image quality and markedly improved diagnostic accuracy. The chip is also 42% smaller than traditional designs, establishing its unique advantages in the field of capsule endoscopy and enabling patients to undergo more comfortable examinations without anaesthesia whilst reducing the risk of infection.

2. Automated Diamond Colour Grading

This high-precision automated diamond colour grading machine utilises internal reference standards to eliminate environmental and human errors, achieving an accuracy of ±0.5 grade. This innovative technology enables continuous diamond colour evaluation on production lines, simplify workflows and address the inefficiencies of traditional grading methods, setting a new benchmark for the industry.

3. Drone Technology for Urban Parcel Delivery

ASTRI’s drone solution optimises lightweight parcel delivery in urban areas, leveraging advanced positioning systems, including GNSS-RTK, inertial navigation algorithms, and roadside units (RSUs). Its precise navigation ensures reliable operation even in signal-obstructed environments, making it ideal for emergency medical deliveries. By bypassing urban traffic, the system significantly enhances delivery speed and reliability compared to conventional methods.

4. Smart Positioning for MiC Construction

ASTRI’s Smart Optic Precision Positioning System solves key challenges in Modular Integrated Construction (MiC). Using non-visible light communication (nVLC), edge computing, and event sensing, it tracks six-degree-of-freedom pose changes in real time. Features such as path prediction, operational assistance, and comprehensive hoisting records improve construction quality, enhance decision-making, and advance MiC component positioning technology.

5. Fraud Detection and Awareness Game

Fraudsters are using advanced generative AI tools, such as realistic voice cloning and deepfake technologies, making it increasingly challenging for victims to distinguish between real and fake. ASTRI’s AI fraud detection system utilises multimedia analysis, computer vision, and natural language processing to provide real-time risk alerts and fraud prevention solutions for industries like finance and insurance. At the booth, an interactive AI mini-game allows visitors to test their ability to identify authentic versus AI-generated images, helping to raise public awareness of fraud risks in the digital age.

6. ASTRI All-In-One Tech Showcase

ASTRI’s interactive digital display highlights innovations in AI, smart mobility, smart cities, advanced electronics, industrialisation, construction technology, and 5G communication. Unlike static displays, the installation allows visitors to explore ASTRI’s cutting-edge developments across diverse R&D areas through immersive visual experience.

Event website: https://innocarnival.hk/en 

ASTRI’s booth number: B07, Red Zone (G/F, 10W, Science Park)

About ASTRI

Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) was founded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2000 with the mission of enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness through applied research. ASTRI’s core R&D competence in various areas is grouped under five Technology Divisions: Advanced Electronic Components and Systems; Artificial Intelligence and Trust Technologies; Communications Technologies; Intelligent Perception and Control Technologies, and IoT Sensing and AI Technologies. It is applied across six core areas which are Smart City, Financial Technologies, New Industrialisation and Intelligent Manufacturing, Digital Health, Application Specific Integrated Circuits and Metaverse.

Over the years, ASTRI has nurtured a pool of research, I&T talents and received numerous international awards for its pioneering innovations as well as outstanding business and community contributions. ASTRI has transferred close to 1,600 technologies to the industry and has been granted about 1,200 patents in the Chinese Mainland, the United States, and other countries. For further information, please visit https://www.astri.org.

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500 family volunteers distribute over 10,000 free flags to encourage the public to share their feelings

HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Manulife Hong Kong and JUST FEEL, a Hong Kong-based NGO dedicated to emotional education, successfully held the city’s first-ever “My Flag Day” today. A total of 500 family volunteers from Manulife and nine of JUST FEEL’s partner schools engaged with 10,000 citizens across the city, encouraging them to select a flag to wear, which would represent their current feelings. This initiative aims to raise public awareness of self-care by acknowledging and sharing different emotions.

“My Flag Day” introduced a creative concept that encouraged individuals to focus on their own well-being and express their feelings through personalized flags. The Feeling Flags, which were distributed for free, were winning designs from the “My Flag Day” Flag Paper Design Competition held earlier this year. Illustrated by local primary school students, the flags represent six positive and negative feelings, including “happy”, “warm”, “excited”, “sad”, “angry”, and “scared”. By putting on these flags, people brought otherwise unspoken feelings into life, reinforcing the message that feelings are neither right nor wrong. These flags also served as conversation starters, inspiring people to share and, in turn, deepen mutual understanding and care.

Since April 2025, Manulife and JUST FEEL have forged a multi-year strategic charity partnership to nurture students’ emotional well-being and cultivate a “Compassionate School Culture”. The collaboration also aligns with Manulife’s Impact Agenda, underscoring the company’s strong commitment to empowering sustained health and well-being within the community. As one of the flagship initiatives, “My Flag Day” brings this shared vision of emotional wellness beyond schools and into the public. It advocates for active listening, acceptance, and expression of feelings as a way to prevent emotional suppression. By mobilizing 500 family volunteers, Manulife and JUST FEEL also inspired families to explore feelings together, strengthen parent‑child relationships, and engage with their neighborhoods in more caring ways. 

“Mental well-being is a vital pillar of overall health and is essential to living a fulfilling life. At Manulife, we are committed to fostering mental wellness as part of our broader mission to empower sustained health and well-being. We believe that creating space for people to openly express and embrace all feelings is key to building a healthier, more resilient society. We are pleased to partner with JUST FEEL to launch Hong Kong’s first ‘My Flag Day’ – a meaningful initiative that advances public awareness on emotional well-being and promotes empathy and compassion across our communities,” said Celia Ling, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Hong Kong and Macau.

“Expressing our feelings with courage and sincerity is crucial for fostering well-being and building healthy relationships. We are grateful to Manulife and our partner schools for their continuous support and for joining us on this journey. Through ‘My Flag Day’, we have extended emotional education from schools to families and the wider community. Looking ahead, we will continue to work closely with Manulife to promote compassionate communication and social‑emotional learning across local schools, transforming the communication culture in schools and families, thereby enhancing students’ emotional well-being,” said Raymond Yang, Co-founder and Executive Director of JUST FEEL.

About Manulife Hong Kong
Manulife Hong Kong has been a trusted name for more than 125 years. Since our operations started in Asia in 1897, we have grown to become one of the top-tier providers of financial services, offering a diverse range of protection and wealth products and services to over 2.6 million customers in Hong Kong and Macau. We are committed to helping make decisions easier and lives better for our customers.

Manulife Hong Kong, through Manulife International Holdings Limited, owns Manulife (International) Limited, Manulife Investment Management (Hong Kong) Limited, and Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited. These entities are all subsidiaries of Manulife Financial Corporation.

About Manulife
Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping our customers make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice and insurance for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2024, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 109,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 36 million customers. We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com. 

About JUST FEEL
JUST FEEL is the first charity to systematically promote Compassionate Communication and Social-Emotional Learning in local schools in Hong Kong. With the motto of “Connection before Solution”, JUST FEEL is dedicated to transforming the communication culture in schools and families, empowering educators and parents to enhance the emotional well-being of children. Since its establishment in 2018, JUST FEEL has collaborated with over 65 primary schools, supporting over 55,300 students, 8,900 teachers, and 87,300 parents. For additional information, please visit https://www.justfeel.hk/.