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Tsinghua’s Academy of Arts & Design launches 2025 postgrad exhibition

BEIJING, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from China.org.cn:

The 2025 Postgraduate Exhibition of the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (AADTHU) opened on May 23 at the university’s art museum, featuring the latest works by more than 170 graduating students.

The exhibition features a wide range of projects that combine art and technology and address contemporary social issues in innovative ways.

Running through June 1, the exhibition spans nine galleries across four floors and is open to the public. It is the first time the academy has displayed its entire body of graduate work in a nationally recognized, first-class museum — a milestone the school sees as an important step toward making arts education more accessible and engaging to a wider audience.

By bringing academic exploration into a public cultural space, the academy said they hope to bridge the gap between artistic creation and everyday life.

At the opening ceremony, Ma Sai, dean of AADTHU, praised the graduates for their thoughtful combination of traditional wisdom and contemporary artistic expression.

He said their creations reflect deep engagement with real-world issues and affirmed the academy’s efforts in blending Eastern and Western art philosophies, bridging past and present, and uniting art with technology. He encouraged students to remain rooted in humanistic values and to draw upon the aesthetics of Chinese culture to meet the challenges of their time.

Qin Chuan, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) AADTHU Committee, emphasized that as artificial intelligence continues to reshape artistic boundaries, AADTHU remains committed to merging art and technology and using creativity to serve society.

He urged the graduates to ground their work in real-world issues and to embody Tsinghua University’s spirit of patriotism, dedication and pursuit of excellence.

Lu Xiaobo, director of the Tsinghua University Art Museum, highlighted the significance of hosting the entire graduate collection in a nationally ranked museum for the first time. He said combining education with a public cultural space provides an innovative platform for students to showcase their work to more people.

By engaging in public discourse, the graduates not only show what they have learned but also highlight the role of art education in shaping cultural development, Lu said.

Speaking on behalf of the faculty, Chen Lei, director of AADTHU’s Department of Visual Communication, encouraged students to maintain their curiosity and integrity as they face an uncertain artistic future. “Stay true to your artistic vision, focus on authentic expression, and let your work touch hearts,” he said.

Student representative Wang Bing, a graduate of the Department of Arts and Crafts, emphasized the role of art in addressing real-world issues. “With creativity rooted in everyday life, we seek to craft artistic answers to contemporary challenges,” she said.

Vice Dean Yang Dongjiang, who hosted the opening ceremony, emphasized that the exhibition not only showcases academic achievements but also looks to the future of arts education.

“By rooting their creativity in tradition while embracing cutting-edge technologies, our students are shaping a new artistic landscape and redefining the role of art in today’s world,” he said.

The works on display cover a wide range of fields, including product design, spatial design, digital art and visual storytelling. They show the students’ awareness of social issues and their connection to everyday life. Various projects address topics like aging and adolescent mental health, reflecting a sense of care and a wish to share artistic insight with the public, according to the academy.

The exhibition blends material innovation, conceptual exploration and design aesthetics. Traditional Chinese cultural elements are given a fresh look through digital techniques, with Dunhuang motifs and heritage crafts woven into contemporary styles. Some works imagine futuristic space environments, using advanced hardware and software to explore new possibilities where art and technology meet.

The academy said one of the defining features of this exhibition is its commitment to cultural continuity, reinterpreting traditional artistic heritage from a contemporary perspective. By revitalizing classic works with digital technology and offering new interpretations of folk imagery, students present a distinctly Chinese artistic voice, according to the academy.

Through imagery, space and storytelling, the exhibition conveys a strong sense of cultural confidence, demonstrating not only keen observational and expressive skills but also a deep understanding of each discipline and an ability to respond to contemporary issues, the academy said.

The exhibition also features a dedicated interactive zone, allowing visitors to directly experience the innovative fusion of contemporary art and technology.

Tsinghua’s Academy of Arts & Design launches 2025 postgrad exhibition

http://www.china.org.cn/2025-05/26/content_117895619.shtml 

 

ExploMar Unveils the SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform to empower 200km range electric water transportation

VENICE, Italy, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As a technology company focused on high-performance electric outboard motor systems, ExploMar has already launched the WAVE 300, WAVE 150+, and WAVE 70+ electric outboard motor systems, along with the 5S Energy Station solution. Recently, it announced the launch of a groundbreaking new product—the upgraded SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform—set to be officially unveiled at the 2025 Venice Boat Show (at the booth of AS LABRUNA SRL). Through system-level capacity expansion and structural innovation, this platform represents a breakthrough in the “200 km range” technology barrier, laying a solid foundation for the global electric boating industry to enter a new era of medium-to-long-range practicality.

Waterborne transportation, a critical component of the global mobility network, stands on the cusp of a shift toward sustainability. The global leisure boating fleet has surpassed 30 million vessels, with an additional 930,000 expected to have been added in 2024, representing a market valued at approximately 46.9 billion USD. As environmental regulations tighten, fuel consumption is increasingly restricted, and energy costs continue to rise, green transportation is transitioning from a distant ideal to a tangible reality, driving the boating industry toward full electrification.

Compared to fuel-powered vessels, electric propulsion offers significant advantages in terms of lifecycle economics: energy costs are approximately one-fifth those of traditional boats, the lifespan of electric propulsion systems can be two to three times longer, and maintenance requirements are significantly lower—just one-tenth of those for conventional powertrains. At the same time, electric boats deliver clear environmental benefits, including zero emissions, low noise, and minimal pollution, positioning them as a key pathway for the future of sustainable waterborne transportation.

However, unlike the widespread adoption of electric cars on land, electric maritime transportation still faces key technological challenges—especially “range anxiety,” which is particularly evident in medium-to-long-distance cruising scenarios. The demand for waterborne shuttles, high-frequency operation vessels, and small to medium-sized electric ferries is growing, but current battery systems still struggle to support efficient operations for around 200 km while maintaining performance. To truly propel electric boats from short-range experiences to practical medium- and long-range capabilities, innovation at the system level, particularly in core battery technology, is essential.

Battery System Expansion to Meet Medium-to-Long-Range Demands
In ExploMar’s electric outboard motor systems, the battery is the core energy storage unit of the entire system. It not only determines the boat’s range but also plays a critical role in power output stability and operating costs. The newly launched SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform has achieved system-level capacity expansion, featuring exceptional modular configuration capabilities.

Each outboard motor system can be configured with up to 270 kWh, while a dual-motor system can extend to 540 kWh, and a four-motor system can achieve a total energy capacity of 1,080 kWh. This not only meets the high-frequency usage demands of working boats and leisure vessels but also makes the full electrification transformation of traditional, high-fuel-consumption vessels, such as medium-sized ferries, a realistic possibility.

High Energy Density and Dual Thermal Management for Multi-Climate High-Performance Needs
On the performance front, the SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform uses next-generation cells with an energy density of 250 Wh/kg, effectively balancing long lifespan, lightweight design, and high-power output requirements. This allows the entire system to maintain extended range while offering agile power response. The battery supports 1C to 2C high-discharge rates and fast charging capabilities and is compatible with both 400V and 800V voltage platforms, interfacing with mainstream port fast-charging networks to significantly improve energy replenishment efficiency at harbor and temporary dock sites.

Moreover, to address multi-climate operational challenges, the SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform incorporates a dual thermal management system: a liquid cooling system ensures stable operation in hot climates, while an electronic heating system quickly activates in cold conditions to maintain cell activity and safe discharge. This dual-temperature intelligent thermal control design ensures that electric boats can operate stably in various climate conditions worldwide, enhancing the global navigability of electric systems.

Boatyard-Friendly, On-Demand Expansion, Creating a Flexible and Efficient Integrated Solution
The SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform is designed with compatibility and installation flexibility in mind, optimizing the integration with the overall vessel design. The modular battery uses a double-layer cell stacking structure, with fixed dimensions of 710 mm in width and 300 mm in height. This design makes full use of the stern area space and allows for optimized vessel balance and layout.

Through ExploMar’s proprietary BMS battery management system and highly integrated high-voltage E/E architecture, a single electric outboard system can support up to three battery packs. Users and boatyards can flexibly configure the system based on range requirements, enabling “on-demand expansion.” This makes it easier for boatyards to match systems during new vessel construction and allows dealers and service providers greater inventory flexibility and project adaptation efficiency in after-sales energy replenishment solutions.

The launch of the SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform marks the end of the 200 km range as a technological bottleneck for electric boats, signaling the beginning of a new era of sustainable waterborne transportation. We believe this platform will not only expand the range of electric boats but will also accelerate the adoption of electric technology and the establishment of technical standards worldwide, paving the way for large-scale implementation and commercial applications in diverse scenarios such as island transportation, water commuting, eco-tourism, and cross-shore shuttles, ultimately ushering in a new era of 200 km-range, zero-emission, low-maintenance, high-performance waterborne transportation.

About ExploMar

  • Founded in 2021, ExploMar is a pioneering force in high-performance electric water mobility, now covering over 20 countries and regions.
  • Established by experts from the new energy vehicle, marine and aviation industries, the company is dedicated to shaping a zero-carbon, intelligent future for water transport.
  • ExploMar’s advanced electric outboard systems – available in 70HP, 150HP and 300HP models – offer smart functions, low maintenance and zero pollution, providing users with an unparalleled boating experience.
  • More information: https://www.explomar.com.cn/

The 20th Western China International Fair opens, drawing over 3,000 enterprises

CHENGDU, China, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF), themed “Deepen Reform for More Momentum, Expand Openness for Greater Growth,” opened in Chengdu, Sichuan Province on May 25. The five-day fair has attracted the participation of over 3,000 enterprises from 62 countries and regions as well as 27 provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) in China.

The 20th Western China International Fair opens
The 20th Western China International Fair opens

The 20th WCIF has two guest countries of honor, namely Hungary and Laos, and two guest provinces of honor, namely Zhejiang and Qinghai, for the first time. The United Arab Emirates serves as a special partner. In addition, 15 themed pavilions have been set up in three exhibition areas: Opening Up and Cooperation Exhibition Area, New Industrial Momentum Exhibition Area, and Wonderful Life Exhibition Area. With a total exhibition area of 200,000 square meters, this fair focuses on displaying the latest scientific and technological achievements as well as characteristic industries of the participating countries and regions. Of all the participating enterprises this year, 114, or 55.6%, are among the Fortune Global 500 Companies, Top 500 Chinese Enterprises, and Top 500 Chinese Private Enterprises. In particular, there are 61 Fortune Global 500 companies, an increase of 74.3% over the previous edition.

This year’s WCIF mainly includes 25 events, such as Opening Ceremony, Western China Investment Promotion Fair & Contract Signing Ceremony of Economic Cooperation Projects, Western China International Sourcing Conference, and Guest Country of Honor Events. Participants from western China have signed contracts for 416 investment cooperation projects with Chinese and foreign investors, involving an investment of RMB 354.3 billion. It is roughly estimated that more than 2,200 projects have been launched with an investment of over RMB 3.7 trillion.

Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/the_20th_western_china_international_fair_opens.jpg 

May 19: World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day | Healthy Gut, Happy Life

SHENZHEN, China, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — May 19 is designated as World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day, aimed at raising public awareness of IBD patients and improving their quality of life and medical care. The European Federation of Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA), the China Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (CCCF) in Zhejiang, the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Group of the Chinese Society of Gastroenterology (CSGE), and other global IBD organizations, have jointly initiated the public welfare campaign “Shine with Love”. This campaign calls for iconic landmarks, municipal entities, and public screens to light up in purple to show support for the IBD community.

On May 19, 2025, Kexing Biopharm organized activities under the theme “Shine with Love”, illuminating multiple facilities in the iconic Kexing Science Park in Shenzhen with purple lights. Meanwhile, the Company also supported nationwide patient education programs, delivering warmth and hope to the IBD community. This year, Kexing Biopharm collaborated with its partners in Indonesia to organize local volunteers for the first time to participate in World IBD Day activities on May 19.

IBD is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the digestive system, including conditions such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Globally, it impacts more than 10 million people. The peak age of onset for Crohn’s disease is between 18 and 35 years, while for ulcerative colitis, it is between 20 and 49 years. As the patients are in their prime years, the disease profoundly disrupts their growth, development and fertility, as well as their ability to study, work and live a normal life. This disease is tends to progressively worsen, and even may disable the patients. Known as “green cancer”, it imposes a substantial burden on both affected families and the healthcare systems. Therefore, patient education and health management are particularly crucial.

Since 2022, Kexing Biopharm has consistently championed corporate social responsibility in the IBD field, delivering impactful public welfare activities that bring tangible support to the patients. Meanwhile, the Company’s imported product infliximab (Reminton®) has further addressed patient needs through public welfare initiatives, emerging as a key enabler of comprehensive IBD management. Reminton® (infliximab for injection) is the first biosimilar of infliximab approved in China. It is mainly indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric (6 years and above) Crohn’s disease, fistulizing Crohn’s disease, adult ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriasis.

 

CoinW’s WConnect Launches $120,000 Rewards Campaign to Celebrate Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade

DUBAI, UAE, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WConnect, the flagship builder engagement initiative by CoinW, has launched a global campaign to celebrate the upcoming Ethereum Pectra Upgrade, running from May 23 to June 14, 2025 (UTC). Open to traders, developers, and crypto enthusiasts worldwide, the campaign offers participants the chance to explore Ethereum’s latest developments while sharing in a $120,000 prize pool, including deposit bonuses and trading rewards.

ETH Pectra Upgrade Extravaganza
ETH Pectra Upgrade Extravaganza

By combining live expert insights, hands-on challenges, and incentive-driven activities, WConnect aims to empower users to learn, trade, and earn — all while staying on the cutting edge of Ethereum’s next chapter.

WConnect Live Insight Series: Expert Perspectives on Ethereum’s Future

As part of the campaign, WConnect will host a four-episode “Live Insight” webinar series featuring prominent builders and researchers from the Ethereum ecosystem. Each session will explore key narratives shaping Ethereum’s future, including:

  • The growing role of Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSD) in driving innovation
  • The evolving Layer 2 landscape following the Pectra upgrade
  • The adoption of Account Abstraction (AA) and wallet ecosystem adoption
  • Strategies for capturing alpha opportunities during ETH upgrade cycles

Following each episode, participants can test their knowledge and win prizes by joining the ETH Pectra Quiz Challenge — making it rewarding to both learn and engage with the ecosystem.

Understanding the Ethereum Pectra Upgrade

The Pectra Upgrade marks a major technical milestone for Ethereum, combining the Prague execution layer hard fork with the Electra consensus layer upgrade. This unified upgrade aims to enhance the network’s scalability, security, and usability, aligning Ethereum’s infrastructure more closely with the long-term ETH 2.0 roadmap.

Key benefits of the Pectra Upgrade include:

  • Improved staking flexibility, supporting innovations like LSDs and Restaking, allowing users to optimize their yield strategies
  • Enhanced Layer 2 scaling, reducing transaction costs and increasing throughput
  • A stronger foundation for future growth across the Ethereum ecosystem

Together, these enhancements pave the way for a more robust and efficient decentralized network.

Trade and Earn: Diverse Campaigns with Generous Rewards

WConnect’s campaign offers multiple trading incentives designed to reward active participation across the Ethereum ecosystem. Eligible tokens include SSV, EIGEN, ETHFI, STRK, ZK, OP, SWELL, RPL, ENA.

  • Trade Ecosystem Assets: Users who deposit over 50 USDT and trade eligible tokens with a minimum 100 USDT volume qualify to share a $90,000 prize pool, distributed proportionally based on trading volume.
  • Trading Check-ins: Complete daily trades of 100 USDT or more to earn rewards from a $10,000 prize pool by maintaining 3, 5, or 7 consecutive check-in days.
  • Invite Friends: Earn up to 100 USDT by inviting friends who register and trade during the event (limited to the first 200 users).
  • Deposit Bonuses: Deposit 50 USDT or more in event tokens to receive interest coupons and enjoy an APY boost up to 8% on flexible savings products for ETH, SSV, STRK, and OP.

Join WConnect and Unlock Web3 Opportunities

WConnect’s Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Campaign offers more than just rewards — it’s a gateway to understanding one of the most important technical transitions in Ethereum’s evolution. Participants gain valuable insights from industry leaders, stay ahead of emerging trends, and earn incentives for being part of the movement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this dynamic journey — explore, learn, and grow with WConnect.

For full event details and to participate, visit the official event page.

About WConnect

WConnect is a flagship online initiative launched by CoinW to foster industry dialogue and accelerate innovation across global blockchain ecosystems. By bringing together leading voices from exchanges, developer communities, and emerging tech projects, WConnect creates a collaborative space for exploring cutting-edge trends, sharing technical expertise, and uncovering new growth opportunities. Through curated panels and open discussion, WConnect serves as a bridge between builders and thought leaders, driving meaningful conversations that shape the future of Web3.

Libra Consortium announces first oil from Mero-4 FPSO in Brazil pre-salt

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda. (Shell Brasil), a subsidiary of Shell plc, announced the start of production at the floating production storage and offloading facility (FPSO) Alexandre de Gusmão in the Mero field in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil.

FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão (Photo credit Divulgação SBM)
FPSO Alexandre de Gusmão (Photo credit Divulgação SBM)

As part of the Mero-4 project, the FPSO will be connected to 12 wells, with an operational capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil production and 12 million cubic meters of gas compression per day (Shell share 19.3%). The FPSO is located 180 kilometres from the coast of Rio de Janeiro in a water depth of approximately 2,000 metres.

“Mero-4 is the latest example of how we are working with our partners to unlock value from world-class reservoirs, sustaining material liquids production and providing for the world’s current energy needs,” said Peter Costello, Shell’s Upstream President. “Our Brazil portfolio features long-life assets with high flow rates, resulting in some of our most competitive barrels on both operating cost and carbon footprint.” 

The unitized Mero field is operated by Petrobras (38.6%), in partnership with Shell Brasil (19.3%), TotalEnergies (19.3%), CNPC (9.65%), CNOOC (9.65%) and Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A (PPSA) (3.5%) representing the Government in the non-contracted area.

Notes to editors 

  • Final Investment Decision on Mero-4 was announced in August 2021.
  • The Mero field is part of the Libra Production Sharing Contract (PSC), signed in December 2013.
  • The FPSO Guanabara (Mero-1), the FPSO Sepetiba (Mero-2), and the FPSO Marechal Duque de Caxias (Mero-3), came online in 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively.  In total, the four FPSOs and an Early Production System (EPS) have a total installed production capacity of 770,000 barrels of oil per day.
  • Shell is the second largest oil and gas producer in Brazil, only behind Petrobras. 
  • Mero-4 contributes to Shell’s Capital Market Day 2025 commitment to deliver upstream and integrated gas projects coming on stream between 2025 to 2030 with a total peak production of more than 1 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d).
  • The operational capacity stated above is a 100% total gross figure.

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International Dialogue: Tech Innovation Brings Women New Opportunities and Boosts Their Economic Independence

BEIJING, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news from China.org.cn on Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2025 HER Power, HER Stories Dialogue events held in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, China.

On May 22, the main Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2025 HER Power, HER Stories Dialogue events began in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province.

On May 22, the main Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2025 HER Power, HER Stories Dialogue events began in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province.
On May 22, the main Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: 2025 HER Power, HER Stories Dialogue events began in Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province.

Featuring the theme “Technological Progress Bringing New Opportunities for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment,” ways that digital transformation and technological innovation can boost women’s economic independence, reduce their labor burdens, and elevate their decision-making power in their families and communities were explored at the dialogue. Chinese experience was also contributed to global efforts to promote gender-sensitive rural transformation in the digital era, in addition to strategies China has used in poverty reduction and balanced regional development being showcased.

The fourth iteration of the annual Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation event series, this year’s held special significance – it coincided with the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women – the most important of the four conferences on women held between 1975 and 1995 – and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – a visionary agenda for the empowerment of women.

Drawing on insights contained in the 2024 Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation: HER Power, HER Stories report – a collaborative effort that delineates various challenges encountered in empowering rural women through science and technology and indicates that China has created an effective institutional environment that facilitates women’s active participation in agricultural development and that this is a primary factor that enables technology to empower Chinese women – the event featured a rich mix of dialogue sessions, case study exhibitions, visual storytelling, field visits, and thematic panels designed to highlight the latest trends and practices with regard to how women, both in China and globally, are using technology to drive development and also fostered knowledge exchange and cooperation pertaining to gender-equitable rural innovation among developing countries.

Co-hosted by a coalition of Chinese and international organizations, including the China Internet Information Center (CIIC), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representation in China, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) China Office, the World Food Programme (WFP) China Office, the Centre for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP-CSAM), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in China, and the People’s Government of Fenghuang County, the event was also supported by the Ant Foundation and the China Foundation for Rural Development (CFRD).

Around 100 participants – including rural women, scholars, government officials, representatives of international organizations, NGOs, and businesses, and members of the media – engaged either in person or online.

“When we invest in women’s access to science and technology in rural communities, the benefits ripple across entire societies,” Siddharth Chatterjee, UN resident coordinator in China, stated in a pre-recorded video message that was played during the event’s opening ceremony. “China’s rural e-commerce villages, women-led agritech cooperatives, and digital literacy campaigns offer models the world can follow.”

Gao Anming, editor-in-chief of the China International Communications Group (CICG) and director general of the CIIC, echoed the sentiment, remarking: “When digital technology meets women’s creativity, it transcends geographical and gender boundaries. China’s experiences in driving equity through innovation offer valuable lessons for the world.”

“As a documenter and communicator of global development, the CICG tells the world how China is turning ‘her power’ into a core engine of rural vitalization through digital infrastructure, tech training, and policy innovation using over 30 languages and various AI technologies as part of its efforts to power international communications,” he noted.

“We look forward to sharing ways the dividends of technology can assist with the overcoming of gender barriers and help transform rural women from ‘subjects of development’ into ‘agents of development’ with all nations,” Gao added.

“Fenghuang places great importance on advancing women’s development,” stated Ou Wanhai, deputy mayor of the People’s Government of Fenghuang County, in his welcome speech. “As a county with a population predominantly belonging to the Miao ethnic group, we have supported rural women in achieving entrepreneurship and employment in key sectors such as agriculture and cultural tourism through policy support, capacity building, and guidance pertaining to the development of various industries. This has led to the emergence of numerous women-led enterprises that reflect the unique characteristics of Miao culture. We see this dialogue as an opportunity to join hands with all of you here and contribute Fenghuang’s strength toward driving meaningful progress in gender equality and women’s development.”

The main Sci-Tech Empowering Rural Transformation events ran from May 22 to 23. On the afternoon of May 23, two thematic panels were held – “Case Studies and Best Practices” and “From Practice to Policy: The Way Forward for GEWE of Rural Women.”

Following the dialogue session, representatives from the co-hosting organizations provided in-depth summaries and professional insights on the outcomes of the event and reached important consensus on ways to empower rural women through technology and promote gender equality.

“The women we’ve met here in Fenghuang are not just beneficiaries; they are agents of change,” Carlos Aldeco, FAO representative in China and DPRK, commented. “These stories are not just local successes; they are blueprints for how technology can dismantle gender barriers in agriculture worldwide. As we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration in 2025 and are embracing the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026 (a designation designed to highlight the crucial role of women in agriculture and address the challenges they face, promoting their empowerment and full participation in food security and sustainable agriculture), let us reaffirm our commitment to putting gender equality and women’s empowerment at the heart of agricultural transformation towards better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.”

“Providing rural women with the resources they need is pivotal in driving their transformational growth, leading to inclusive rural revitalization,” said Nii Quaye-Kumah, IFAD representative in China and head of the Asia and the Pacific Regional Centre for South-South and Triangular Cooperation. “The IFAD-supported rural cooperatives in Fenghuang County that we visited these past few days empower both female entrepreneurs and women farmers. They are a powerful testament to the IFAD’s commitment to investing in enhancing rural women’s capacity for entrepreneurship and technological innovation. Our two new projects, the Hunan Specialized Forestry Industry Development Project (HuSFID) and the Gansu Rural Revitalization Development Project (G2RDP), will continue to ensure that women are actively included in the green agricultural development process.”

“The cases discussed during the dialogue on rural vitalization – HER Power, HER Stories – are indeed inspiring and as investment in connectivity infrastructure, affordable technologies, and digital literacy skills are needed to reduce gendered barriers in the adoption of new agricultural technologies and practices,” commented Marco Silvestri, deputy head and programme officer of ESCAP-CSAM. “ESCAP, through CSAM, is committed to supporting its member States in the empowerment of women and promotion of new technologies and skills for the development of sustainable agriculture systems, sharing knowledge, best practices, and policies. By embracing digital innovations, we can build a future where women are leaders in shaping the modern agricultural landscape of the region.”

“The China Internet Information Center will, as always, continue to work hand in hand with United Nations agencies to spread the stories of women’s progress and development in China and around the world even further through knowledge-sharing partnerships,” stated Zheng Wenhua, deputy head of the CIIC.

Participants also conducted field visits to a site associated with the Digital Mulan Homestay Manager Digital Literacy Training Project and some of the locations involved with the IFAD Hunan Rural Revitalization Demonstration Project.

Jointly launched by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s Department of Market Management, the Ant Foundation, and the CFRD, the Digital Mulan Homestay Manager Digital Literacy Training Project was created in order to provide vocational skill instruction and digital literacy training to rural women. As of the end of 2024, more than 6,600 women living in 16 of China’s provincial-level administrative areas have received guesthouse management training through the program, and many of them have gradually become industry experts.

The IFAD Hunan Rural Revitalization Demonstration Project is a US$173 million initiative directly benefiting 328,000 people across 10 counties, 50% of whom are women, 30% of whom are youth, and 30% of whom are part of ethnic minority groups. The project is designed to promote inclusive rural development, climate-resilient infrastructure construction, the development of rural business service systems, and vocational training for people who live in rural areas. The IFAD has invested more than US$510 million in four projects in Hunan province alone since 1999.

International Dialogue: Tech Innovation Brings Women New Opportunities and Boosts Their Economic Independence

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Lunit Highlights AI’s Role in Advancing Precision Oncology at ASCO 2025 with 12 Studies

SEOUL, South Korea, May 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ), a leading provider of AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced that 12 studies featuring its AI-powered digital pathology solution will be presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place May 30–June 3 in Chicago, IL. Of these, 11 studies will be presented as posters and one as an online publication.

One of the featured studies, conducted with Japan’s National Cancer Center Hospital East (NCCE), evaluated HER2 expression in biliary tract cancer (BTC) patients using Lunit’s AI-powered analyzer. The resulting AI scores showed strong agreement with pathologist-assigned IHC scores in a 288-patient screening cohort. Among 29 patients treated with trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), those with higher levels of HER2-intense tumor cells achieved a higher objective response rate (ORR) of 50%, along with significantly longer progression-free survival and overall survival. The study also found that AI-derived “membrane specificity” helped identify additional responders who achieved a 50% ORR and improved survival. This group included not only HER2-intense patients but also some traditionally classified as HER2-low, suggesting that the metric may expand the pool of patients who can benefit from T-DXd. These findings suggest that AI-powered HER2 analysis – especially when incorporating membrane specificity – could expand access to targeted treatment and enable more precise therapy selection in BTC.

A separate prospective study conducted with NCCE evaluated the concordance between pathologist- and AI-assessed PD-L1 expression in lung cancer patients enrolled in LC-SCRUM, one of Japan’s largest nationwide observational cohorts, using Lunit SCOPE PD-L1. The study included 847 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and 102 small cell lung cancer (SCLC) patients. The overall concordance between the AI model and three expert pathologists was 70%. Concordance was particularly high in key subgroups: 84% for TPS ≥50% and 94% for TPS 1–49%. Of the 416 patients initially classified as TPS <1% by pathologists, the AI identified 231 with higher PD-L1 expression. Since PD-L1 scoring is widely used to guide treatment eligibility, these results highlight the potential of AI-powered PD-L1 evaluation to uncover additional candidates for immunotherapy who may have been previously excluded based on low TPS. The high concordance with expert pathologists also reinforces the reliability of the AI model as a clinical decision-support tool.

A third highlighted study introduced an AI model to predict CLDN18.2 expression in gastric cancer. CLDN18.2 is a therapeutic target for zolbetuximab. It is typically assessed using immunohistochemistry (IHC), which is often limited by tissue quantity, cost, and time. To address this, researchers trained the AI on H&E slides and validated it in the external cohort. The model achieved AUROCs over 0.751, suggesting the potential to efficiently pre-screen CLDN18.2-positive patients using only H&E slides. The study also analyzed immune phenotypes using AI-powered whole-slide image analysis to explore treatment implications. Among patients predicted to be CLDN18.2-negative, those with an “inflamed” phenotype—marked by high tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) density—showed significantly better outcomes when treated with immune checkpoint inhibitor plus chemotherapy compared to chemotherapy alone. These findings suggest that combining AI-based CLDN18.2 prediction with immune phenotype analysis could guide first-line treatment decisions without additional IHC tests.

“Our ASCO 2025 presentations build on years of work to turn AI into a clinically dependable tool—not just for reading pathology images, but for improving how we select the right treatments. From HER2 scoring in biliary tract cancer to PD-L1 evaluation in lung cancer, our models are helping uncover treatment opportunities for patients who might otherwise be overlooked. This level of precision and reproducibility is exactly what AI needs to deliver real clinical value,” said Brandon Suh, CEO of Lunit.

In addition to these three featured studies, Lunit will present 9 additional abstracts covering a wide range of research topics. These include AI-based subcellular profiling to assess the drug-targetability of 74 membrane proteins across 34 cancer types, and deep learning analysis of endothelial cells to understand how the tumor vascular environment influences immunotherapy response.

Lunit will be exhibiting at Booth #26149, where attendees can learn more about the studies and AI solutions featured at this year’s ASCO.

Lunit’s featured presentations at ASCO 2025 include:

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About Lunit
Founded in 2013, Lunit (KRX:328130.KQ) is a global leader in AI for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. With a mission to conquer cancer through AI, Lunit develops AI-powered solutions for medical imaging and biomarker analysis to enable precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. Lunit’s FDA-cleared Lunit INSIGHT suite supports cancer screening at over 4,800 medical institutions in more than 55 countries. Lunit clinical studies have been featured in top-tier journals—including The Lancet Digital Health and Journal of Clinical Oncology—and presented at major conferences such as ASCO and RSNA. Headquartered in Seoul with global offices, Lunit is driving the worldwide fight against cancer. Learn more at lunit.io.