BEIJING, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 24, the 18th AutoChina2026 officially kicked off. CHERY brand made a stunning debut with TIGGO V, the first transformable multi-purpose family SUV in the TIGGO family. As a groundbreaking model that fills the gap in the global multi-purpose vehicle segment, TIGGO V delivers more flexible and practical mobility solutions for family users worldwide.

CEO of CHERY Brand Jeff ZHANG, stated that all innovations of the brand are rooted in the original aspiration of For Family. This is not a slogan, but a commitment to protecting family travel with reliable quality and warm-hearted technology, and TIGGO V is the concrete realization of this promise. The letter “V” in the model name carries three core meanings: Versatility, Value, and Victory, representing that this single vehicle adapts to all scenarios for the whole family, eases burdens for households, and accompanies families toward a better life.

TIGGO V can switch freely among three modes: SUV, MPV, and PUP. In SUV mode, it has a ground clearance of 220mm. The PHEV version has a wading depth of 700mm, while the ICE version has 650mm. Paired with APA (Automatic Parking Assist) & RPA (Remote Parking Assist) intelligent parking technology, it balances high passability and intelligent mobility. In MPV mode, the 2800mm wheelbase creates a true 3-row 7-seat layout. The 42 storage spaces and N95 healthy cabin ensure all-round comfort. In PUP mode, the quick-detach barrier expands loading capacity, and original factory kits can adapt to outdoor and cargo scenarios without additional modification.

Powered by CHERY’s sixth – generation Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) efficient hybrid system, TIGGO V achieves an ideal balance between strong power and low fuel consumption, while the high-clearance chassis adapts to all road conditions. As the first all-round family-oriented model launched after the “2030 Ten-Million Family Letters Plan“, TIGGO V practices the For Family philosophy through scenario-based innovation, helping CHERY further consolidate its presence in the global family mobility market.

GUANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has introduced nine new product zones, with Phase 2 adding four focused on quality living, highlighting sustainable materials, refined craftsmanship, and culturally driven modern‑living design.

Exhibitors in the Prefabricated House and Courtyard Facilities zone emphasize environmentally responsible materials, structural stability, and modular adaptability, with products evolving from individual panels to comprehensive modular solutions. High‑strength metal panels, insulation materials, and prefabricated structural components are presented for residential, commercial, tourism, and public‑use scenarios. Enhanced performance in areas such as thermal insulation, fire resistance, and wind protection positions integrated housing as a competitive option in global markets, underscoring the sector’s transition from material supply to holistic green‑construction ecosystems.

Sustainability is the heartbeat of the Bamboo Tableware & Kitchenware and Bamboo Household Items zones, where traditional materials are being adapted for a low-carbon world. Fully degradable bamboo tableware is emerging as a premier alternative to single-use plastics, aligning perfectly with global plastic-reduction initiatives. By blending traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, these products offer a natural aesthetic alongside superior antibacterial and heat-resistant properties. Furthermore, the implementation of automated production lines has made the rapid conversion of bamboo waste into finished goods a reality, significantly accelerating circular-economy practices across the sector.

The Fashion Jewelry zone is where tech meets tradition, defined by a blend of high-tech manufacturing and heritage artistry. Leading exhibitors demonstrate full-process capabilities in lab-grown diamonds and moissanite. These high-clarity, accessible luxury stones have gained favor among younger, eco-conscious consumers. Beyond technology, the zone also highlights a renewed appreciation for traditional craftsmanship. Filigree inlay, cloisonné enamel, and other time-honored techniques are being reinterpreted for contemporary style, signaling a shift toward jewelry that carries cultural identity as well as artisanal precision.

A unified vision connects these new product zones: the fusion of sustainable materials, tech innovation, and cultural storytelling. The 139th Canton Fair has seen Chinese manufacturers move toward high‑value, quality life-oriented solutions, underscoring that modern exports must resonate emotionally as well as functionally.

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has opened recently and will conclude on May 5 across three phases. From the moment they arrived, buyers were greeted with an atmosphere more dynamic than ever.

A Saudi buyer lit up after trying the Fair’s unmanned delivery service for the first time, while an Egyptian buyer made a beeline for the CF Award display area to preview the latest, top‑tier innovations. In the exhibition halls, an Arabic‑language livestream guided Middle Eastern buyers through an immersive virtual tour. Whether onsite or online, buyers could clearly feel the strong momentum of supply and demand. To support this heightened activity, the Fair has introduced an enhanced, more systematic suite of buyer services designed to meet the evolving needs of specialized buyers seeking efficiency, reliability, and long‑term continuity.

A key upgrade is the launch of dedicated one‑stop buyer service centers. Seven centers cover all four Areas, bring the entire attendance journey and full‑chain trade support under a unified service framework. For overseas buyers navigating one of the world’s largest trade fairs, this centralized model streamlines the entire experience, from pre-registration, arrival and badge collection to business matching, negotiations, and post‑fair services. Outside of the Canton Fair Complex, the Canton Fair has also set up 70 off‑site service points and 628 service counters across airports, hotels and other locations. Overseas buyers can simply scan their passports and obtain their badges in about 30 seconds, ensuring a smooth and efficient attendance experience.

The Fair has also introduced a new “Veteran Buyer Tag,” an exclusive identifier for regular buyers. Once the system recognizes a buyer as a loyal attendee, it automatically provides tailored benefits, including special vouchers and personalized product recommendations. The initiative highlights the continuity of the Canton Fair experience, acknowledging long‑term engagement and fostering deeper relationships with the Fair.

Digital tools also play a central role in enhancing sourcing efficiency. One of the latest initiatives is the debut of a dedicated Canton Fair Newsletter for buyers, which has reached more than 810,000 buyers with targeted distribution, strengthening targeted communication.

At the same time, the upgraded Canton Fair APP provides comprehensive support throughout the sourcing journey, enabling smoother transitions from discovery to negotiation and long‑term cooperation.

At its core, the Canton Fair has long served as a bridge connecting global demand with China’s manufacturing strength and innovation capacity. At the 139th session, this role is further strengthened through a series of upgraded initiatives that enhance professionalism and digital capability, aligning the platform with evolving global business models and supporting long‑term, stable trade partnerships.

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XI’AN, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Taiyang News, a globally authoritative photovoltaic media outlet, officially released its April 2026 edition of the “TOP SOLAR MODULES LISTING”. LONGi’s EcoLife series modules (LR7-54HJD-510M), built on HIBC technology, have firmly claimed the top spot with a mass production efficiency of 25%. This milestone marks international recognition of LONGi’s innovation strength in the back-contact (BC) technology pathway and ushers in a new “25%+” era for PV module efficiency.

Since 2022, Taiyang News has published its monthly “TOP SOLAR MODULES Listing,” now widely recognized as an authoritative efficiency ranking in the global PV industry. The ranking imposes stringent inclusion criteria: only products that have achieved large-scale mass production, have complete technical data, and deliver conversion efficiency of ≥21.5% are considered. Moreover, all data must come from commercial products already delivered to end customers. With “real and deliverable” as its baseline, the ranking holds high industry reference value and credibility, serving as a barometer for global PV module efficiency levels. LONGi’s top position proves that its HIBC products have reached the world’s highest efficiency in real mass production.

Behind this achievement lies LONGi’s persistent efforts in BC technology. HIBC (High-temperature/Low-temperature Hybrid Interdigitated Back-Contact) cell technology is a major innovation along LONGi’s BC roadmap. It combines the high passivation performance of heterojunction (HJT) technology with the superior light utilization of the back-contact structure, achieving the world’s first mass production of such modules. In April 2025, the ISFH (Institute for Solar Energy Research in Hamelin) certified LONGi’s HIBC cell efficiency at 27.81%, setting a new world record for this technology and approaching the theoretical limit of single-crystalline silicon cells.

Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of LONGi, commented: “This is another peak that LONGi has reached in technological innovation, as well as another major breakthrough in our BC technology journey. We have taken PV module efficiency to a significantly higher level, fully demonstrating the high scalability of BC technology and the substantial room for further efficiency gains.”

The EcoLife series modules, designed specifically for residential applications, deliver a maximum power output of up to 510W. The EcoLife series modules increase the cell-to-module area ratio from 93.2% to 95.1%, thereby significantly enhancing light absorption. To address shading issues, the modules feature a unique quasi-bypass diode structure that enables current routing. Under shading, power loss is reduced by more than 70% compared to TOPCon products, making them highly resistant to soiling and shadows. With a leading power density of 250W/m², the modules effectively solve the challenge of generating more power on limited roof areas, substantially reducing household electricity costs.

Martin Green, known as the “Father of PV” and a professor at the University of New South Wales in Australia, has praised the technology: “On the ‘Solar Cell Efficiency Tables’ list, LONGi’s HIBC technology dominates, taking the number one spot. This is also attributable to LONGi’s persistent efforts on the BC technology track.”

To date, LONGi’s HIBC and BC series modules have gained extensive market validation worldwide. In January 2026, the LONGi EcoLife won the German Excellence Award 2026 in the “Energy & Environment” category. The jury’s citation read: “LONGi EcoLife: Higher Power Generation, Higher Safety – Modules for an Uncertain Climate Future,” specifically acknowledging the product’s technical leadership and application value. In February, LONGi renewed a three-year framework agreement with Energy 3000, a well-known European energy solutions provider, to continuously supply a total of 2GW of high-efficiency PV modules, focusing on HPBC 2.0 and LONGi EcoLife modules based on HIBC technology.

At present, HIBC cell technology has already achieved large-scale mass production. LONGi has built a complete BC technology matrix ranging from HPBC 2.0 to HIBC. Moving forward, LONGi will continue to drive technological innovation, further boost module efficiency and power density through its BC technology platform, deepen global market applications of high-efficiency products such as HIBC, and strive to deliver more valuable clean energy solutions to customers worldwide, contributing to the global energy transition and the realization of carbon neutrality goals.

SINGAPORE, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WisPaper, an AI-powered academic research agent, today introduced a new approach to scientific workflows that supports concurrent research execution. The development addresses a longstanding constraint in research—the reliance on sequential, step-by-step processes—by enabling multiple lines of inquiry to progress in parallel, allowing researchers to expand both the speed and scope of exploration.

Breaking the Limits of Sequential Research

Traditional research follows a linear structure, where literature review, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and validation are carried out sequentially. This model limits researchers to advancing a single direction, as each stage requires manual effort.

WisPaper shifts this structure by reducing dependencies between stages. Tasks that once required sequencing can now proceed more independently, allowing different research threads to move forward without waiting for earlier steps.

Enabling Concurrent Exploration

With this approach, WisPaper supports a more parallel mode of research. Researchers can initiate multiple hypotheses or problem statements simultaneously, while the system advances processes such as literature analysis, experimental setup, and result generation across these directions.

This enables a higher density of exploration within the same time frame. Instead of focusing on a single hypothesis over an extended period, researchers can evaluate multiple possibilities, compare outcomes, and adjust direction more efficiently.

Redefining the Researcher’s Role

As execution becomes less constrained by manual coordination, the role of the researcher shifts toward higher-level decision-making. Researchers can focus on defining questions, setting priorities, and interpreting results across multiple ongoing investigations.

This model mirrors how larger research teams operate, where parallel efforts are coordinated toward shared objectives. By enabling similar capabilities at the individual level, WisPaper expands how research can be structured and managed.

Implications for Knowledge Production

Parallel exploration introduces a different rhythm to scientific work. By allowing more research paths to be tested within a given period, it may influence how quickly new findings emerge, particularly in areas where validation is time-intensive.

As research workflows continue to evolve, approaches that balance depth with broader exploration may play an increasing role in shaping how knowledge is produced.

About WisPaper

WisPaper is an AI-powered academic research agent designed as a full-chain research accelerator. It supports literature retrieval, analysis, experiment design, execution, and paper writing within a unified workflow, helping researchers manage complex scientific tasks more efficiently across disciplines. For more information, visit http://wispaper.ai/?utm_source=news.

GUANGZHOU, China, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As global demand grows for efficient and adaptable solutions, exhibitors from the Hardware category at the 139th Canton Fair are presenting new technologies that reimagine how traditional tools and machinery operate in real‑world environments.

One of the most notable trends is the rapid rise of intelligent outdoor maintenance equipment. Responding to increasing labor costs and safety risks, new remote‑controlled mowing robots are transforming landscape management. Their tracked designs can navigate slopes of up to 30 degrees, allowing operators to remain at a safe distance from hazardous terrain such as embankments and uneven ground. With daily work efficiency exceeding manual labor by more than 500%, these machines offer a safer and significantly faster solution for agricultural and municipal applications.

In the power tools segment, versatility and system integration are becoming defining features. A newly introduced 20V Max brushless wet‑and‑dry vacuum cleaner reflects this direction, offering strong suction performance and an 8‑liter capacity suitable for wood chips, dust, and liquid cleanup on construction sites. Its IPX4 water resistance and wireless remote control improve usability in complex environments, while compatibility with modular stackable tool‑storage systems supports streamlined transport and organization for professionals in woodworking, renovation, and flooring installation.

Manufacturing processes themselves are also under the spotlight. Fully automated coil‑nail production systems on display use AI‑enabled visual inspection and roller‑conveyance mechanisms to reduce jamming and improve consistency. With daily output reaching 100 tons and labor productivity increasing by 50%, these systems demonstrate how smart manufacturing can enhance stability, quality control, and resource efficiency across the supply chain.

Practical hardware innovations are further improving logistics and safety. A new foldable ratchet fastening device features a handle that folds from 0 to 180 degrees, significantly reducing storage space while maintaining high-strength locking performance. Lightweight magnetic drill presses also support flexible, precise drilling across a range of industrial settings.

Taken together, the innovations presented in the Hardware category reflect a continued effort to address real‑world challenges through practical engineering and digital integration. By focusing on safety, efficiency, and smarter workflows, exhibitors at the 139th Canton Fair are contributing to the ongoing evolution of global hardware and tool solutions for modern industrial needs.

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