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On World Water Day 2026, Waterdrop Filter and The Water Project Mark Ninth Year of Partnership for Clean Water and Stronger Communities

NAIROBI, Kenya, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Waterdrop Filter (“Waterdrop” or “the Company”), a global leader in water purification, has announced the ninth year of its partnership with The Water Project to mark World Water Day 2026, which is observed every year on March 22. Aligning with this year’s United Nations theme, “Water and Gender“, the collaboration underscores the critical connection between water, women, and gender equality and reaffirms a long-term commitment to advancing clean water access and strengthening communities.

Since the partnership began, Waterdrop Filter and The Water Project have focused on providing access to safe water and supporting sustainable, community-driven solutions that improve health, education, and daily living conditions. The ninth year of collaboration marks a renewed commitment to long-term impact just as the global conversation about water expands to include equity and opportunity.

World Water Day 2026 highlights how water scarcity disproportionately affects women and girls, who often bear the responsibility of water collection which limits their time for education, income generation, and personal development. Safe and sustainable water access reduces these burdens, improves safety, and creates opportunities for families and communities to thrive.

One example of this impact is the Emachembe Primary School project in Western Kenya. With support from Waterdrop, a new borehole well now provides students and staff with a reliable, on-campus water source. The project also included the installation of new latrines and handwashing stations, along with sanitation and hygiene training for the school community. Together, these improvements contribute to healthier learning environments and reduced absenteeism.

12-year-old student Godsvilla is delighted with the change, sharing: “I will no longer get tired of carrying water from a distant water point.” With water now available at school, students can concentrate harder on learning as they don’t need to leave the campus to search for water. Teachers have also noted operational improvements. Senior teacher Rose Wakamira explained that access to water onsite helps reduce time wastage, supports the school’s lunch program, and strengthens sanitation standards, ultimately lowering the risk of waterborne illness which leads to absenteeism.

Philip, President with Waterdrop Filter commented: “For Waterdrop, projects such as Emachembe of course represent necessary infrastructure building, but also reflect a broader vision of shared responsibility and long-term partnership. Access to clean water is foundational to dignity, health, and opportunity. As we enter the ninth year of our partnership with The Water Project, we remain committed to delivering water solutions and to supporting systems that will empower communities for generations.”

Waterdrop Filter’s ongoing collaboration with The Water Project reflects a belief that corporate responsibility extends beyond short-term giving. Through investments in durable infrastructure, community training, and local ownership models, the partnership aims to create ripple effects that strengthen resilience and advance gender equity over time.

As World Water Day 2026 focuses global attention on water and equality, Waterdrop Filter and The Water Project look ahead to the next chapter of their partnership that is focused on scaling sustainable solutions, deepening community engagement, and building a future where clean water supports opportunity for all.

About Waterdrop Filter

Founded in 2015, Waterdrop Filter is a water purification company that offers solutions for homes, offices, and outdoor use. Its product range includes under-sink and countertop Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems, pitchers, and whole-house filters. With the mission of making clean water accessible worldwide, Waterdrop Filter provides water filtration products trusted by over 40 million families globally. Learn more from www.waterdropfilter.com

9 Years of Partnership Bringing Clean Water to Communities in Kenya
9 Years of Partnership Bringing Clean Water to Communities in Kenya

 

One Month to Go Until the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya – Participating Nations Confirmed for Teqball Competition

BUDAPEST, Hungary, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With only one month remaining until the start of the 2026 Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, preparations are entering the final phase for the Teqball competition, which will be featured as an official medal sport at the event. The Games will take place between 22–30 April 2026, with the Teqball competition scheduled for 24–27 April at the beachfront venue.

A total of 77 athletes (44 male and 33 female) from 16 countries will compete in three categories:

  • Men’s Doubles
  • Women’s Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles

The following nations have officially confirmed their participation in the Teqball competition:

Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Iraq, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Philippines, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Syria, Thailand, Vietnam.

As part of the final preparations, a test event has recently been held in Sanya at the official competition venue, where the full Teqball setup was installed directly on the beach. Several Asian teams took part in the event, which allowed organisers to test the competition conditions, technical setup, and operational procedures ahead of the Games.

The test event was successfully completed, confirming that the venue is fully prepared to host high-level international competition. The unique beachfront arena provides an impressive setting, with the Teqball court built by the sea, creating an ideal atmosphere for both athletes and spectators.

With the participating nations confirmed and the venue ready, everything is set for Teqball to deliver a spectacular competition at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, further strengthening the sport’s presence in major multi-sport events across Asia.

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Hundreds of Countries, Thousands of Cities, Ten Thousand Events’ Cloud Taiji Global Flash Mob Held at Wudang Mountain in Shiyan, China


SHIYAN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 March 2026 – On March 21, the world’s first “International Taijiquan Day,” jointly organized by the Wushu Sports Administration Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, the Chinese Wushu Association, the Hubei Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, the Hubei Provincial Sports Bureau, and the Shiyan Municipal People’s Government, officially opened. As one of China’s four main venues, Shiyan staged a themed performance at Wudang Mountain under the banner “Wudang of the World; Taiji for Humanity,” and simultaneously launched the “Hundreds of Countries, Thousands of Cities, Ten Thousand Events” Cloud Taiji global flash mob, inviting Taijiquan enthusiasts worldwide to perform Taiji together and witness this historic moment.

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At 9:00 a.m., nearly a thousand guests, inheritors and Taiji culture enthusiasts from across China and abroad gathered at the foot of Wudang Mountain. Landmark sites around the world—Times Square in New York, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Sydney Opera House, the Egyptian Pyramids, and others—joined via video link to “dance the charm of Taiji” in unison. Taijiquan practitioners of all ages, genders and ethnicities synchronized to lift the creatively conceived global flash mob “Hundreds of Countries, Thousands of Cities, Ten Thousand Events.” Correspondingly, Yuzhen Palace—covering nearly 60,000 square meters—was transformed into a sea of Taiji: 1,000 practitioners dressed in white performed the nine postures of Wudang Taijiquan together, creating an unprecedented global relay of Taiji culture and a crossocean cultural resonance, vividly illustrating the profound meaning of ” civilizations have become richer and more colorful with exchanges and mutual learning.”

That day also saw the global release of the “Meet Wudang; Practice Taiji” Wudang Taiji Nine Postures tutorial video, with live demonstration by Yang Qunli—Chinese wushu 9thgrade, creator of the Wudang Taiji Nine Postures, and representative inheritor of the provincial intangible cultural heritage Wudang martial arts project. The Taiji cultural performances included a grand thousandperson Taiji exhibition, the combined songandmartial performance “Taiji of the World Meets Wudang,” the martialrooted “Quest for Wudang,” a Wudang Taiji costume show and global release of design results, and the strongly traditional “Ode to Wudang Taiji,” together offering the world a splendid Taiji cultural feast.

On November 5, 2025, the UNESCO General Conference designated March 21 as “International Taijiquan Day.” This is the first UNESCO international day named for a martial art, marking Taijiquan—an invaluable part of Chinese traditional culture—as formally recognized global shared cultural heritage.

Wudang Mountain is an important birthplace of Taiji culture. Today, Wudang has established 57 martial arts promotion centers domestically and internationally, attracting over 3 million Taijiquan practitioners from more than 150 countries and regions as “foreign disciples,” and helping promote Taijiquan practice to over 500 million people worldwide. Every year tens of thousands of international visitors come to Wudang to study, practice martial arts and pursue health. Shiyan has successively hosted large events including the International Wudang Taiji Culture Festival, the Wudang Taiji International Fellowship Competition, the World Taijiquan Health Conference, and the World Traditional Wushu Festival.

In recent years, Shiyan has leveraged Wudang Taiji cultural heritage to accelerate breakthroughs in Hubei tourism and Wudang development, extend industrial chains, and vigorously develop industries such as pilgrimage tourism and ecological wellness. The city is building globally influential tourism products and internationally aligned tourism environments, forging “Wudang of the World, Taiji for Humanity” into an important emblem of Chinese traditional culture in external exchanges. At the same time, Shiyan is actively promoting public Taijiquan classes into communities, schools, government agencies and enterprises so that this thousandyearold martial art “enters ordinary households.”

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Aixiner Revives a Century-Old Factory, Setting a New Standard in Professional Attire

Harnessing World-Class Technology to Empower Professionals Globally

HANGZHOU, China, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In the weeks following the Spring Festival, production lines at Zhejiang Aixiner Stockings Co., Ltd. (Aixiner) are operating at full capacity, with orders scheduled through June and annual sales output projected to increase by 50%. Driving this sustained production momentum is the company’s successful acquisition of Nylstar, a heritage Spanish producer renowned for its premium nylon yarns. By integrating globally recognized technology into its advanced business hosiery portfolio, Aixiner has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities while introducing a fresh perspective on professional attire. The transaction underscores a broader shift toward higher-quality production and more discerning consumer expectations across the textile and apparel sector.

The cross-border investment has received international recognition, most recently being named among the “Top 10 Major Investment Achievements of 2025” by Catalonia Trade & Investment. In November 2025, Aixiner completed the acquisition of the Nylstar factory—originally established in 1923 and long recognized as a global leader in nylon yarn innovation—bringing renewed life to the historic operation that had faced potential closure. Nylstar’s proprietary hyaluronic acid–infused nylon technology delivers exceptional softness, a skin-friendly feel, and lasting moisture—anchoring Aixiner’s leadership in the premium business hosiery market and enabling the company to use world-class technology to empower professionals around the globe.

The first production line at the reactivated Nylstar facility now has an annual capacity of 180 tons, with a second line undergoing upgrades that are expected to double total output. Aixiner has implemented a dual-core operating structure, combining research and development in Spain with operations and market expansion in Fuyang, Hangzhou. This integrated model provides greater control over select raw materials and addresses longstanding industry challenges, including snagging, loss of shape, and uneven texture—ensuring a more consistent, high-quality product for working professionals.

In professional and formal settings, hosiery is a subtle yet essential element of workplace attire, signaling attention to detail and a polished appearance. Aixiner business hosiery has earned widespread recognition among professional women, standing apart from standard alternatives in several key ways:

Aixiner business hosiery is purpose-built for professional workplaces, featuring high-density knitting and a matte finish for lasting durability and a refined appearance. Engineered to resist snagging and maintain shape, it conforms naturally to the leg without rolling and is offered in understated tones such as natural nude, light gray, and classic black—perfectly aligned with formal dress codes.

When selecting premium business hosiery, four key factors are widely considered, and Aixiner is engineered to meet each one:

  • Materials and process: Crafted using Nylstar’s PA66 yarn expertise, combined with patented hyaluronic acid fiber technology and high-density knitting, delivering breathability, comfort, and long-term wear performance.
  • Denier and appearance: Matte styles ranging from 8D–15D for everyday professional use and 15D–40D for colder seasons, shaping the leg naturally without unwanted shine.
  • Fit and design: Seamless deep-rise design that follows natural contours, providing a secure fit without compression or slippage and maintaining a smooth appearance throughout the day.
  • Brand positioning: A dedicated focus on the business hosiery category, backed by multiple patents and a product strategy tailored to professional environments.

As a key component of professional attire, pairing skirts with appropriate hosiery remains a common expectation in many workplaces. Aixiner business hosiery helps create a consistent, polished look by smoothing visual imperfections and subtly enhancing natural leg contours. Worn with professional outfits in meetings, negotiations, and formal events, it minimizes the visual contrast of bare skin and communicates consideration for both the setting and those present—contributing to a composed and professional image.

From the banks of Spain’s Ebro River to China’s Fuchun River, Aixiner has brought a century-old manufacturing facility back to life through strategic investment, enhanced product capabilities through technical innovation, and reinforced workplace attire standards through an unwavering commitment to quality. Looking ahead, the company plans to continue modernizing the Nylstar facility with intelligent manufacturing enhancements while developing next-generation premium yarns. By combining heritage craftsmanship with contemporary operational expertise, Aixiner is empowering professionals worldwide—helping working women present themselves with confidence, poise, and consistency across all professional settings.

China Gifts | Chinese eggshell art: from market to masterpiece

 BEIJING, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

 

What? China has Easter eggs too?

Are they like the ones for Easter?

No! These are Chinese eggshell art.

These are no ordinary egg gifts. Masters of China’s intangible cultural heritage paint, embroider, and carve directly onto eggshells. Each piece is unique and can be preserved for centuries. And it’s not just ancient figures. They can even paint you and your friends on these fragile canvases. Check this out!

China Gifts | Qingyang sachets: Sewing all the way to Paris

BEIJING, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

 

What happens when Chinese fragrance meets French elegance?

Qingyang sachets from China have crossed oceans and won over Parisians with their appealing philosophy. The gourd-shaped sachet whispers fortune and prosperity while the persimmon-formed one promises that good things are on the way.

Worn on clothing or placed at home, these sachets travel easily between body and space. Every stitch carries more than good wishes. It carries a story of love, warmth and heritage.

World Water Day: WuXi Biologics Advances Water Stewardship and Achieves Water Target

SHANGHAI, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the occasion of World Water Day, WuXi Biologics reaffirms its commitment to sustainability through responsible operations and efficient, circular water‑use practices that reduce environmental impact.


WuXi Biologics has been named to the CDP Water Security “A List” for three consecutive years, underscoring an industry-leading performance in environmental stewardship and transparency. This achievement reflects the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainable water management, including its diligent efforts to meet water targets, fulfill clients’ sustainability expectations, and continually enhance water management practices.

Significant Progress in Systematic Water Management 

WuXi Biologics actively supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal regarding clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), and has established a comprehensive water management framework with clear targets and ongoing progress tracking. With 2019 as the base year, the company aimed to reduce water consumption intensity by 30% by 2025, and, at the conclusion of 2025, had fully achieved this ambitious goal, demonstrating the company’s unflagging commitment to excellence in water stewardship, and the success of its endeavors to improve water efficiency and minimize its environmental footprint.

Roll Out of WES Across Global Operations

To promote and support site-specific water stewardship and management across the company, WuXi Biologics launched a Water Excellence Stewardship (WES) program in 2024 covering such material topics as water governance, water balance, water quality, and safe water/environmental and personal hygiene (WASH). Through WES, each site can assess its own sustainable water management performance, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure alignment with international best practices. By the end of 2025, the WES program had been rolled out at 10 of the company’s global sites.

Dr. Chris Chen, WuXi Biologics CEO and Chairman of the ESG Committee, commented, “Natural resources are fundamental to the human well-being, and are indispensable in the the research, development and production of biologics. WuXi Biologics is committed to protecting the environment and pursuing sustainability by operating responsibly, while advancing exemplary water stewardship, and promoting universal access to water and sanitation. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable partners worldwide to fulfill ESG commitments, and jointly work with all stakeholders to promote responsible practices throughout the entire value chain.”

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability and has earned widespread recognitions for its efforts. In addition to being named to the CDP “A List” for Water Security, the company was named to the CDP “A List” for Climate Change and rated “A” in the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment; granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices; given the highest negligible-risk rating by Sustainalytics, and recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of December 31, 2025, WuXi Biologics is supporting 945 integrated client projects, including 74 in Phase III and 25 in commercial manufacturing.

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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LG Display becomes world’s first to mass-produce 1-120Hz laptop panel

SEOUL, South Korea, March 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, today announced that it is beginning the world’s first-ever mass production of an LCD panel for laptops equipped with its Oxide 1Hz technology.

LG Display becomes world’s first to mass-produce 1-120Hz laptop panel
LG Display becomes world’s first to mass-produce 1-120Hz laptop panel

The panel’s core feature is its ability to intelligently detect the usage environment. It automatically switches the refresh rate down to 1Hz when the screen is static and up to 120Hz when needed. For example, when performing tasks involving primarily still images — such as checking emails or reading e-books and research papers — the panel operates at the lowest refresh rate of 1Hz. Conversely, it runs in high-refresh-rate mode at up to 120Hz when streaming content such as movies or sports as well as playing games with frequent screen changes.

Refresh rate refers to the number of times a screen is redrawn per second. A higher refresh rate reduces flickering, delivering smoother and clearer visuals. However, maintaining a high refresh rate on a static screen results in unnecessary power consumption due to continuous circuit operation.

By ushering in the unprecedented mass production of a laptop panel that flexibly adjusts the refresh rate based on on-screen activity, LG Display is able to offer a product that boasts greater power efficiency.

In order to achieve this world first, the company developed its own circuit algorithms and panel design technology, discovering new materials and applying the oxide with the lowest power leakage during low-refresh-rate mode to the display’s thin-film transistor (TFT).

The result is dramatically improved battery efficiency, including 48% more use on a single charge compared to existing solutions.

Considering mobility is a key purchasing factor for laptops, extending usage time with a high-efficiency battery is expected to significantly enhance consumer freedom and convenience. Furthermore, with the recent increase in AI computational tasks driving up power consumption, laptops incorporating Oxide 1Hz are anticipated to rise to even greater prominence.

LG Display will be supplying the Oxide 1Hz laptop panel to global PC manufacturer Dell for its flagship premium XPS lineup. Dell unveiled new XPS models featuring the panel at CES 2026 in January.

In addition, LG Display is preparing to begin mass production of a 1Hz OLED panel incorporating the same technology from 2027.

The company will continue to develop and apply energy-saving technologies such as Oxide 1Hz to advance its “Carbon Emission Reduction Project,” which aims to reduce carbon emissions during the product usage phase by up to 10%.

“We will deliver differentiated customer value through a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate that integrates world class technology,” said Jae-won Jang, Head of LG Display’s Medium Display Product Planning Division. “This unique value includes maximizing laptop battery efficiency for consumer convenience in the AI era.”

About LG Display

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

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Joo Yeon Jennifer Ha, Team Leader, Communication Team
Email: hjy05@lgdisplay.com