ZHONGSHAN, China, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair will be grandly held from 22 to 25 October, 2025 at the Guzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, Guzhen Town, Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province. As a bellwether for the global lighting industry, this fair is themed on “Guzhen Lights up the World”, linking eight major lighting megastores in Guzhen, bringing together more than 3,600 high-quality enterprises and covering a total exhibition area of over 1.5 million square meters.

The eight exhibition halls of the main venue cover the entire industry chain categories, such as decorative lighting, smart home lighting, residential lighting, commercial lighting, outdoor lighting, special lamps, machinery and equipment, and accessories. It focuses on displaying tens of thousands of “specialized, sophisticated, special and innovative” products and cutting-edge technologies are on display. With new products across the full supply chain are unveiled in a concentrated manner, the industry trend also becomes clear – from a “dual-engine” technological revolution to an upgrade in scene aesthetics, four major trends are redefining the boundaries and value of light.

Trend One: Comprehensive Category Layout to Seize the High Ground of the Industrial Ecology

Conforming to the industry trend of “optimizing the supply chain and fostering new quality productivity,” the fair focuses on displaying popular lighting fixture categories, from LED chip packaging to smart lighting applications, highlighting the structural advantage of the Guzhen Lighting Fair as a “global procurement platform”.

The main venue will feature extended product lines of well-known residential and commercial lighting brands, with a focus on health-oriented products such as dynamic rhythm light, solar spectrum light, and mood-soothing sleep aid light; new product lines in emerging sectors, such as aviation lighting and sports lighting, will be launched for global buyers, showcasing the determination and capability of origin-based brands to transform from traditional lighting into high-tech fields. The Guzhen Lighting Fair highlights the industry’s shift from “cost competition” to “smart value creation”, with greater emphasis on technology integration and ecosystem building.

Trend Two: Dual-Engine Drive, “AI + New Energy” Takes the Center Stage

Under the “dual carbon” goals, the deep integration of new energy lighting and AI intelligence will be a major highlight of the fair. Visitors can enjoy an on-site immersive experience of low-carbon green scenarios combining photovoltaic power, energy storage, and smart control.

The organizer has selected premium brands in promising “blue ocean” categories, introducing two upgraded segments:

• Smart Fisheries – High-powered LED fish-gathering lights and marine lighting solutions, with an AI big-data system that automatically switches between cyan, blue, and green bio-spectrum according to fish school activity, boosting catch efficiency in real time.
• Zero-Carbon Landscapes – Solar streetlights, decorative lamps, and garden lights implanted with “light energy recovery + efficient charging” integrated technology, presenting safer and more reliable multi-scenario applications at the main venue.

Trend Three: Original Designs Collide with New Materials to Define New Standards for Artistic Lamps

Personalized consumption and eco-friendly materials are driving artistic lighting towards delivering greater “emotional value”. The Guzhen Lighting Fair embraces this shift, using functional innovation to build strong differentiation barriers, and making aesthetic expression a brand’s most powerful moat.

In response to the strong demand for artistic lamps in Europe, the US, and the “Belt and Road” markets, the decorative lighting section focuses on three main styles – light luxury, Nordic, and modern – with a comprehensive upgrade in materials. For example, aviation-grade aluminum and nano-coating technology are adopted, all-copper materials and hand-blown glass technology is used, aiming at mid-to-high-end overseas markets and securing bestseller orders abroad.

Trend Four: New Application Scenarios Make LED Strips the Centerpiece of Spatial Aesthetics

LED strip exhibitors have long been enhancers of spatial art. At this fair, brands are expanding from basic lighting to to in-depth development of “light effects + function + scenarios”, aligning with the trends of minimalism, no-main-lamp designs, and full-color ambience, promoting the diversification and scenario-based application of LED strips.

Three key on-site highlights previewed ahead:

1. Silicone + 3D-shaped flexible strips – bendable, twistable, and cuttable, perfect for artistic installations and commercial window displays with instant visual impact.

2. Extendable, multi-color low-voltage strips – Equipped with dual charging of solar and Type-C, ideal for camping, emergencies, and car trunks, all in one strip.

3. COB smart strips – Featuring human-sensing linked rhythmic dimming, with brightness and color temperature adapting in real time, suitable for supermarkets, hotels, and homes.

Light up the world from the Lamp Capital. The 33rd Guzhen Lighting Fair is more than a grand gathering of products and technologies – it maps a clear path for China’s lighting industry transformation and upgrading. Leading companies are building their technological barriers, securing global orders through zero-carbon standards and full-solution delivery, while SMEs hone their focus on niche markets to become “hidden champions”. The entire industry is accelerating toward greater intelligence, green development, and branding.

BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — China on Monday held the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women to address women’s rights and all-round development. CGTN published an article highlighting China’s achievements in promoting women’s development since the landmark 1995 Beijing conference, and exploring how the country is advancing global cooperation on women’s development as a major nation.

As this year marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark Beijing women’s conference that adopted the historic Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, China on Monday held the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women to further advance global women’s development.

In his keynote speech, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized women’s vital role in driving social progress and proposed four key actions for the international community to take concrete steps toward gender equality, women’s rights protection and all-round development.

He called on all countries to create a peaceful and stable environment for women’s development and strengthen anti-violence mechanisms, fostering new growth drivers to empower women, and improve global women’s governance systems to expand women’s participation in national and social governance.

Furthermore, Xi urged deeper global cooperation on women’s development, calling for support of the United Nations’ central role and the creation of platforms to promote global women’s cooperation. 

China makes great strides in women’s development

Monday’s meeting took place as China continues to make remarkable progress in women’s development.

Since 2013, targeted poverty alleviation efforts have lifted millions of women out of poverty, with 690 million now enjoying a moderately prosperous standard of living.

Today, women account for more than half of all higher education students and over 40 percent of the workforce. They make up 45.8 percent of China’s scientific community, over half of internet entrepreneurs, and 42.3 percent of judges nationwide – reflecting growing opportunities for women in leadership and professional fields.

Meanwhile, women’s health and well-being have improved significantly. Average life expectancy for women now exceeds 80 years, and maternal mortality has dropped by 77 percent between 1995 and 2024. The World Health Organization has recognized China as a top performer in maternal and child health.

“On the new journey of Chinese modernization, every woman is a key actor,” Xi said at the meeting.

China leads global push for women’s development

Beyond its domestic progress, China has also been an active promoter of women’s development worldwide, especially in developing countries.

Since 2015, China has contributed $20 million to UN Women, co-established the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education, and launched projects advancing digital education, healthcare and vocational skills for girls in Africa. The UNESCO prize alone has supported 18 organizations in 18 countries, empowering thousands of girls to pursue their dreams.

Through more than 100 maternal and child health programs, 100 “Happy School” initiatives, and numerous projects in housing, infrastructure and training, China has helped improve women’s living and educational conditions across the Global South.

Leveraging the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF), China has implemented women-focused projects worth $40 million in over 20 countries. In training and capacity building alone, it has empowered more than 200,000 women from 180 countries and established the Global Exchange and Cooperation Center for Digital Empowerment of Women, broadening access to opportunities for women worldwide.

At Monday’s meeting, Xi announced further commitments to women’s development over the next five years: China will provide $10 million of funds to UN Women and $100 million for the GDF to support programs benefiting women and girls, aid 1,000 “small and beautiful” projects to improve women’s livelihoods, invite 50,000 women to China for exchanges and training, and establish a global center for women’s capacity building.

With new commitments and deeper cooperation, the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women is poised to become another milestone in the ongoing journey toward a more inclusive and equitable world for all women.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-13/China-leads-global-push-for-a-new-milestone-in-women-s-development-1Hr25ID2HtK/p.html

Historic Exchange Now Delivers Extended Hours Trading in U.S. Equities to Global Investors

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a historic milestone for the financial industry, 24 Exchange today announced that trading has officially commenced on 24X National Exchange (the “Exchange”), the first national securities exchange approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer 23-hour weekday trading of U.S. equities under full regulatory oversight.

24X National Exchange offers live trading of U.S. equities from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on weekdays, providing unprecedented access to U.S. equity markets for institutional investors and retail investors worldwide via broker-dealers that are members of this SEC-licensed Exchange.

24X National Exchange addresses growing demand for extended-hours trading among global investors, particularly in Asian and other regions where time-zones make traditional U.S. market hours difficult to access. With its early-morning (U.S. pre-market) and evening trading hours, the Exchange provides increased flexibility for trading strategies, improved liquidity, and more opportunities to react to global economic, corporate, or policy news outside of standard U.S. exchange operating hours.

The Exchange operates as a fully regulated national securities exchange under SEC oversight across an extended trading day, providing the same investor protections and market integrity safeguards as all other SEC-licensed national exchanges. 24X National Exchange is built upon a proven, cutting-edge technology platform powered by MEMX Technologies, ensuring a seamless, resilient, and cost-effective trading experience. The Unlisted Trading Privileges (UTP) data feed exchange code for 24X National Exchange is ‘G’.

24X National Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said: “Our launch marks a milestone in the evolution of U.S. equities markets to trading around-the-clock. We’re excited that 24X National Exchange has pioneered this path that will increase access, transparency, speed, and alignment with the global nature of today’s economy – while lowering costs.”

The Exchange received SEC approval in November 2024 to operate 23/5 trading hours, subject to the implementation of necessary modifications to Equity Data Plans and subsequent rule filings confirming its compliance with the Securities Exchange Act.

Pending final approvals and market infrastructure alignment, 24X National Exchange currently expects to launch 23/5 trading in the second half of 2026. In that phase, the Exchange will operate from 8:00 p.m. ET on Sunday through 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday, with a daily one-hour pause for operational maintenance.

“This launch is a transformational moment for global traders looking to access U.S. equity markets at more convenient times,” Galinov added. “After years of innovation and regulatory collaboration, we’re proud to deliver on our promise of around-the-clock trading to investors around the world. 24X National Exchange’s launch is just the beginning – we’re one major step closer to making 23-hour weekday trading a reality for U.S. equities worldwide.”

About 24 Exchange

24X Bermuda Holdings LLC (“24 Exchange”) is a privately held company with two primary operating subsidiaries: 24X Bermuda Limited, which allows seamless and cost-effective exchange of currency exposures; and 24X National Exchange LLC, the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday. 24 Exchange’s mission is to enable cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes around the clock. 24 Exchange lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/. 24X National Exchange will enable retail and institutional customers around the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members. More information about 24X National Exchange is available at https://equities.24exchange.com/home.

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