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Village embodies Xi’s philosophy

Editor’s note: China Daily is presenting the series Visionary Pathway to tell the stories of practices and key initiatives promoted by President Xi Jinping during his tenure in various local regions, exploring their transformative impacts and interpreting the consistent values, thoughts and philosophies upheld by the president.

BEIJING, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Aojiao, a village at the southeastern tip of Dongshan county, Fujian province, faces the sea on three sides. It is renowned for its 500-year history of maritime culture and beautiful natural scenery, and has become a modern fishing village known for its economic prosperity and ecological preservation. LI JUNTAN/FOR CHINA DAILY
Aojiao, a village at the southeastern tip of Dongshan county, Fujian province, faces the sea on three sides. It is renowned for its 500-year history of maritime culture and beautiful natural scenery, and has become a modern fishing village known for its economic prosperity and ecological preservation. LI JUNTAN/FOR CHINA DAILY

A brisk dawn wind carried a salty tang across Aojiao village as fishing boats glided in with the tide, their cabins loaded with crab, squid tubes and the occasional grouper.

Along the shoreline, 59-year-old fisherman Shen Zhiqun was busy unloading fresh catches with his son, after nights spent navigating the shimmering expanse of the sea.

Shen’s fishing vessel is outfitted with state-of-the-art fishing technologies, and the development of cold chain systems has allowed his catches to reach markets far beyond the coastal village — thanks in part to e-commerce platforms.

However, he said that his 40 years of experience in fishing remained the key to guaranteeing a bumper harvest from each of his fishing trips.

“To me, fishing in the ocean is like going through college. It requires experience, learning from the older generation and taking lessons from the sea,” he said.

Nestled at the southeastern tip of Dongshan county, Aojiao has undergone a dramatic transformation, from a small village to a vibrant fishing community, over the past two decades — a change that captured national attention when President Xi Jinping visited in October last year.

It was Xi’s second trip to the coastal hamlet, and came 23 years after his first visit in 2001, when he served as the province’s governor.

Xi, who is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, praised the village’s evolution over the past 23 years and conveyed an optimistic tone about an even brighter future for rural areas and a more vibrant life for farmers.

The village’s transformation has been widely seen as a validation of Xi’s vision for diversifying the nation’s food supply and broadening the channels of income for rural residents.

Aojiao, dubbed the nation’s most beautiful fishing village, now boasts 88 registered steel-hulled fishing boats and a total of 603 smaller fishing vessels, pushing its annual marine output value past 330 million yuan ($45.3 million) in 2023. Furthermore, the development of aquaculture, e-commerce and rural tourism has broadened the channels of income for village residents, whose average annual disposable income has reached 58,000 yuan.

During his visit last year, Xi fondly recalled that during his first trip to Aojiao in 2001, he already foresaw the village’s enormous potential.

“When I was working in Fujian, I noticed that our island communities held tremendous promise. That’s when I proposed leveraging both the mountains and the sea — using mountain resources if you live by the mountains, and using the sea if you live by the sea,” he said.

Liang Caiyi, an analyst with the Fujian Academy of Social Sciences, noted that Aojiao’s success story has proved correct the long-standing emphasis from Xi that rural areas should tailor their development strategies to local resources.

“A consistent governance philosophy underlies both the president’s vision of leveraging the mountains and the sea and the all-encompassing approach to food,” she said.

Meanwhile, the village’s proper protection of its ocean ecology and environment, and the thriving of rural tourism today, also exemplify the idea that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, she added.

Fishermen catch fish at sea in Aojiao village, Dongshan county, Zhangzhou city, East China's Fujian province, Jan 7, 2025. Xu Wei/China Daily
Fishermen catch fish at sea in Aojiao village, Dongshan county, Zhangzhou city, East China’s Fujian province, Jan 7, 2025. Xu Wei/China Daily

Growth drivers

During his tenure in Fujian, Xi championed an all-encompassing approach to food, underscoring the development of under-forest economies — ecologically sustainable activity that relies on forests and woodlands — and marine aquaculture. The approach sought to adapt development strategies to local conditions and fully transform Fujian’s mountains and maritime assets into real drivers of growth.

Shen Ruidong, deputy Party secretary of Aojiao village, said the community has acted on this vision over the past two decades and striven to harness the ocean’s abundance to boost public well-being.

A pivotal moment in the village’s transformation came with the modernization of its fishing fleet, Shen said.

In the early 2000s, fishermen navigated rough waters in small wooden trawlers, and the prospects of deep-sea fishing or aquaculture seemed distant.

Confronted with challenges such as dwindling fish stocks, village officials worked tirelessly to secure bank loans that enabled local fishermen to purchase larger, steel-hulled vessels to replace the wooden trawlers.

These modern vessels — equipped with GPS navigation, hydraulic winches and refrigeration facilities — allow crews to stay at sea for 10 to 15 days at a stretch, venturing farther offshore and significantly cutting costs while boosting profits.

“The refrigeration equipment also allows us to keep the catches fresh and sell at better prices,” he said.

Another key factor that underpinned the village’s prosperity was the gradual pivot to the construction of modern sea farms to bolster the aquacultural sector.

Guo Handong, 57, had to switch from the building of wooden boats to the farming of abalone with the upgrading of the village’s fishing vessels in 2010.

However, a powerful typhoon disrupted his operations years later by causing a power failure, rupturing pipes and causing oxygen levels in the water tanks to plummet — resulting in the loss of nearly half of his stock.

With help from authorities and aquaculture experts, Guo was able to rebuild his farm and deploy modern technology to monitor water quality, manage disease outbreaks, and better protect equipment from severe weather conditions.

Today, Guo’s farm, one of 128 of its kind in Aojiao, boasts 122 tanks — nearly twice its previous capacity — and operates on an internet-of-things system that allows him to regulate oxygen levels with a tap on his phone, producing thousands of abalones each year with a smaller team.

The pivoting from wild catch to aquaculture in Aojiao epitomized the nation’s broader shift in the fishing sector. Nationwide, 82 percent of China’s aquatic products were produced through aquaculture in 2024, with the nation’s aquacultural sector now accounting for nearly 60 percent of global aquaculture output.

Green drive

Environmental restoration has also been central to the village’s renewal, as enhanced measures to treat waste and sewage from aquaculture operations, households and fishing vessels bolstered the local ecology.

Aojiao was once confronted with growing pollution from the quick development of coastal aquaculture, as some farmers erected makeshift structures along the shore, with trash and wastewater discharged directly into the sea, said Shen Ruidong, the village official.

The coastal waters were once teeming with kelp and abalone farms, but foam buoys floated on the surface, and bits of polystyrene littered the beach. During high tide, marine debris would even wash up to residents’ doorsteps.

To tackle these issues, local authorities launched a baywide ecological cleanup, creating no-aquaculture as well as permitted zones, and guiding farmers to designated areas.

They also encouraged upgrading from wooden rafts and foam buoys to eco-friendly plastic net pens and floats, improving the marine environment and restoring orderly offshore operations.

The gradual improvement in ecology and environment has paved the way for the development of rural tourism, allowing Lin Hubin, a military veteran, to set up a homestay while selling seafood on a live­streaming platform.

Lin said the homestay was flooded with bookings during summer and holiday periods, as tourists arrived to experience the seaside lifestyle and fishing practices.

Meanwhile, the improvement in water quality has also significantly improved the quality of produce from aquaculture farms, which pump water from deep in the sea to raise the produce, farmers said.

Cai Yanzhong, head of the bureau of agriculture and rural affairs in Dongshan county, said the trajectory of Aojiao’s development holds key lessons for the rural vitalization of broader regions.

“By leveraging its unique geographical assets and cultivating distinctive local industries, Aojiao has built a diverse economic foundation that includes marine capture and aquaculture, advanced seafood processing, e-commerce and rural tourism,” he said.

“This shows that successful rural vitalization hinges on industry-focused strategies that adapt to local conditions, tap into inherent advantages and develop signature enterprises.”

The village is not without challenges. The dwindling of fish stocks offshore is expected to continue troubling the fishermen, and the aging of the village workforce, with an increasing number of young people migrating to urban areas, is posing obstacles to long-term development, officials said.

Even so, Shen Zhiqun, the fisherman, said he expects that the sea will continue to provide for the village’s future generations.

“Everything we have comes from the sea,” he said. “And as long as we treat it with care and respect, it will continue to give back.”

Taobao Malaysia Celebrates the Festive Period with Its First Raya Sale this March

Celebrate Raya with daily free shipping, exciting deals and cashback giveaways from Taobao

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taobao Malaysia is ushering in its first-ever sales campaign dedicated to the Ramadan and Raya season, offering Malaysian shoppers a golden opportunity to discover products that will make this festival truly special. Running throughout March, the month-long campaign features attractive promotions, daily free shipping vouchers, and a carefully curated selection of festive essentials, ensuring that Malaysians can prepare for the celebrations with ease.

Taobao Malaysia Celebrates the Festive Period with  Its First Raya Sale this March
Taobao Malaysia Celebrates the Festive Period with Its First Raya Sale this March

Following the successful introduction of its English interface in September last year, Taobao Malaysia continues its commitment to making the platform more accessible to local users. The Raya campaign is slated to further enhance that experience, providing tailored shopping solutions and promotions that cater to the needs of diverse Malaysian consumers.

Jess Lew, Country Head of Taobao Malaysia, said, “We are thrilled to celebrate one of our country’s biggest festive moments together with our first-ever Raya campaign. We have prepared an abundance of promotions to make it easier and more rewarding for our customers to shop for their festive needs. With the successful implementation of the English interface, we can further enhance the shopping experience, ensuring that everyone can easily access the Taobao platform and shop effortlessly.”

Celebrating the Spirit of Raya with Special Promotions

Shoppers can kickstart their shopping spree on Taobao from 8PM on 3 March with the platform’s promotions. But that’s not all! Taobao has set three amazing promotional phases for different categories packed with thrilling deals to help everyone shop for their Raya essentials.

  • Phase 1: Dapur Syawal Ceria (3 March 8PM – 8 March)

Special promotions on kitchenware such as cooking utensils, baking tools, dining essentials, organisers and storage solutions to help Malaysians prepare their homes for the festive season.

  • Phase 2: Serikan Rumah untuk Raya & Balik Kampung Essentials (9 March – 22 March)

Special discounts on home décor, furniture, lighting, carpets and even travel essentials like suitcases for those heading back to their hometowns.

  • Phase 3: Last Call Raya Sale (23 March – 31 March)

A final chance for shoppers to grab last-minute deals on all must-have Raya essentials before the celebrations begin.

On top of that, shoppers have the chance to grab a limited-time offer, and an RMB35 voucher (equivalent to RM21) to enjoy free shipping with no minimum spend required during this special promotion period.

For first-time Taobao shoppers, there are exciting deals for as low as RMB1 (equivalent to RM0.62) up for grabs, making the Raya campaign the perfect time to join the Taobao community. (Attached link for ¥1 New User Deals: https://intl.taobao.com/sk/01xkbhkBzLC)

Taobao Malaysia is also introducing the “Spend & Win Duit Raya” throughout the campaign to take this Raya promotion to the next level. Shoppers can stand a chance to win up to RMB50 (equivalent to RM30) Duit Raya every Wednesday in March at 12PM (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) when they make a purchase, with 100 winners per day. The Duit Raya will be in the form of cashback amount, and it will be equivalent to the amount shoppers spend, capped at RMB50 (equivalent to RM30).

“We hope to build a more holistic shopping environment with the promise of delivering our biggest promotion in Malaysia ever. We believe Malaysians will be able to save more and enjoy more this festive season,” concluded Lew.

The Taobao app is available to download for FREE on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. For more details on Taobao Malaysia’s Raya promotion, please stay tuned for updates on the Taobao Malaysia Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X social media channels or visit the Taobao app.

* The platform rules will prevail over the specific promotion details.

About Taobao Malaysia

Taobao Malaysia aims to facilitate convenient shopping on Taobao and Tmall for consumers in Malaysia. Through the Taobao app, Malaysian shoppers can access billions of products, complete with logistics, payment and other services and offers tailored to their individual market needs. Taobao Malaysia is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

Bitget x AB Carnival: Share 235,502,000 $AB Worth $3.5 Million

SINGAPORE, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate the listing of $AB, Bitget (bitget.com) and AB DAO have launched the PoolX & CandyBomb dual airdrop event, rewarding BGB, BTC, ETH holders as well as deposit and trading participants. Tens of thousands of users will have the chance to win a total of 235,502,000 $AB, valued at over $3.5 million.

Event 1: PoolX – Stake BTC, ETH, and BGB to Earn AB Rewards
Total Prize Pool: 165,607,000 AB
Eligible Assets for Staking: BTC, ETH, BGB
Details & Participation: https://x.com/bitgetglobal/status/1896502057533837423 

Event 2: CandyBomb – Deposit & Trade $AB to Earn Airdrop Rewards
Total Prize Pool: 69,895,000 AB
How to Participate: Deposit or trade $AB to qualify for the airdrop
Details & Participation: https://x.com/bitgetglobal/status/1896504574053429395 

Click the links above to participate or share this airdrop event and invite more users to join the AB DAO ecosystem.

Singapore Probes Final Destination of Possible Nvidia Chip Servers

This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek and Nvidia logos on screens in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, on January 27, 2025. Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state's interior minister said on March 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT
This photo illustration shows the DeepSeek and Nvidia logos on screens in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, on January 27, 2025. Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state's interior minister said on March 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT / CHINA OUT / CHINA OUT

Singapore, Singapore

AFP – Servers that may contain AI-powering Nvidia chips shipped from the United States (US) to Singapore ended up in Malaysia, but their actual final destination remains a mystery, the city-state’s interior minister said Monday.

The US is cracking down on exports of advanced semiconductors to China, seeking to retain a competitive edge over the technology. 

But Bloomberg News reported in late January that US officials were probing whether DeepSeek bought advanced Nvidia semiconductors through third parties in Singapore, skirting Washington’s restrictions.

Shanmugam, who is also the law minister, said the route of the chips emerged in the course of an investigation of three men charged last week with fraud by making false representations.

Local media have linked their cases to the alleged movement of Nvidia chips from Singapore to be used by Chinese AI firm DeepSeek.

“Essentially, the case relates to servers with chips embedded in them coming into Singapore, and then from Singapore, they went to Malaysia,” Shanmugam said.

The servers were supplied to Singapore-based companies by US firms Dell and Super Micro, according to Shanmugam.

“The question is whether Malaysia was a final destination or from Malaysia it went to somewhere else, which we do not know for certain at this point,” he said. “But we assessed that there may have been false representation on the final destination of the servers.”

He said Singapore had asked both the US and Malaysia for more information.

Pressed about links to Nvidia, Shanmugam said, “We assessed that the servers may contain Nvidia chips. I think that’s the highest I can put it at, at this point.”

In January, DeepSeek released its R1 chatbot, shaking the global tech market and claiming its tool can match the capacity of top US AI products for a fraction of their costs.

© Agence France-Presse

 

OPPO Announces Enhanced AI Strategy to Deliver Next-level Mobile AI Experiences at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC25

  • OPPO is one of the first smartphone brands to implement Private Computing Cloud and has further integrated applications with Google Gemini so users can soon take action across OPPO apps in Gemini.
  • During MWC2025, OPPO unveiled new AI features, including AI Call Translator and AI VoiceScribe, and has committed to releasing new AI updates roughly every month.
  • OPPO plans to bring generative AI features to around 100 million users by the end of 2025, doubling its 2024 target of 50 million.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – OPPO today announced its enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, positioning itself as a leader in AI experiences by delivering comprehensive, secure, and continuously evolving AI solutions at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC2025.

Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO
Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO

“When it comes to AI, the user experience is ultimately all that matters,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Smartphones are not just a vehicle for AI – they are the engines that power the best possible AI experiences. As a global leader in smartphones, OPPO is driving in-house innovation and open collaboration with industry partners to bring our users these unparalleled AI experiences.”

Collaboration with Google to deliver new advances in system-level and secure AI

Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud
Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud

As applications of AI continue to evolve, OPPO is advancing its AI experience from functional-level to system-level AI. This in turn is placing new demands on the extent of AI integration and security required on devices. OPPO is further integrating Google AI experiences across its smartphones, and Google Gemini can soon take action across native OPPO apps, such as Notes, Calendar, and Clock. These new capabilities will work alongside existing support for Gemini 1.5 Pro and Gemini 1.5 Flash on OPPO AI Phones to unlock unprecedented levels of performance and responsiveness. The two companies are working closely to bring the latest Gemini 2.0 to OPPO Phones soon.

To protect user security and privacy when accessing these deeply embedded AI features, OPPO is also implementing Private Computing Cloud (PCC) built with Confidential Computing from Google Cloud. Starting from AI Recording Summary, AI features including AI Search, AI Studio, AI Call Summary will be integrated with OPPO Private Computing Cloud this year.

“We are excited to collaborate with OPPO to shape the future of mobile AI by bringing together Google technologies with OPPO’s exceptional hardware and software,” said Matt Waldbusser, Managing Director for Global Solution and Consumer AI, Google Cloud. “Through our extensive partnership spanning apps, AI models and cloud solutions, we are unlocking immense potential to redefine the mobile AI experience.”

Extensive AI R&D delivers non-stop innovation in AI features

Darren Chen, Director of AI Technology Strategic Planning, OPPO
Darren Chen, Director of AI Technology Strategic Planning, OPPO

Under its latest AI development strategy, OPPO is focusing on the three core areas of AI Productivity, AI Creativity, and AI Imaging to deliver meaningful features that will make AI an essential part of users’ everyday lives.

Underlying these three pillars is a comprehensive AI R&D strategy that covers the entire AI ecosystem – from chips and devices to the cloud. OPPO is working closely with MediaTek to optimize chips for high-efficiency, real-time AI processing that enables powerful performance without compromising energy efficiency. Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek said, “The partnership between MediaTek and OPPO is set to unlock new opportunities in AI. From AI-enhanced photography to next-generation gaming experiences, from intelligent security solutions to seamless device connectivity, the possibilities are limitless.”

Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek
Will Chen, Deputy General Manager of the Wireless Business Group at MediaTek

On the device side, AI technologies like LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), Parallel Decoding Solution, and MoE (Mixture of Experts) are significantly boosting the performance of AI capabilities on OPPO devices. On the cloud, OPPO has built a comprehensive data security protection system that works across devices and the cloud.

Reaching more users with more features faster than ever

OPPO will offer monthly updates on average in AI features and experience
OPPO will offer monthly updates on average in AI features and experience

As AI technology and applications continue to develop, OPPO is evolving its own approach to redefine how AI enhances everyday experiences. After surpassing its goal of reaching 50 million users last year, OPPO now aims to double that, expecting nearly 100 million users by the end of 2025.

To meet users’ growing demand, OPPO will deliver an average of one new AI update per month. New AI innovations like AI Search and integration of OPPO applications with Google Gemini are coming to the OPPO Find N5 soon.

AI Call Translator, which interprets calls in multiple languages in real-time, and AI VoiceScribe, offering multi-use voice summarization across voice calls, online learning, and meetings, are coming to OPPO devices via a future update.

UCL Legendary football player David Villa joining OPPO AI Tech Summit
UCL Legendary football player David Villa joining OPPO AI Tech Summit

Spanish football legend David Villa also graced the event and experienced OPPO AI first-hand. With OPPO AI, Villa aims to explore new possibilities for enhancing his daily life and professional endeavors through cutting-edge, continuously evolving AI features.

OPPO AI Phones and AI Features showcased across MWC2025
OPPO AI Phones and AI Features showcased across MWC2025

Besides OPPO AI Tech Summit, OPPO AI features and AI phones, including the Find N5, Reno13 series, Find X8 series are widely showcased by leading partners such as Google, MediaTek, and Qualcomm at MWC2025.

From deep technical research to continuous enhancements in user experience and in collaboration with the strongest partners, OPPO is dedicated to leading innovations in AI experience.Hashtag: #OPPO

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ZTE champions “AI for All” strategy across terminal devices at MWC Barcelona 2025

BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has unveiled its expanded AI smartphone lineup under its “AI for All” product strategy. This includes the revolutionary true full-screen flagship smartphone nubia Z70 Ultra, the gaming-centric nubia Neo 3 series embracing the “Born to Win” concept, the photography-centric nubia Focus 2 series. The lineup also features more innovative devices that cater to gaming, photography, fashion and music enthusiasts. Additionally, ZTE showcased a lineup of World No.1 FWA & MBB solutions powered by AI, 5G-Advanced and Wi-Fi 7, demonstrating its global leadership with the No.1 market share for four consecutive years, according to the latest TSR report. 

ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google
ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google

A Bold Vision for “AI for All” through Strategic Global Partnerships

ZTE is committed to creating a Full-Scenario Intelligent Ecosystem with AI-driven multi-modal interactions and a full range of AI devices, connecting person, vehicle, and home ecosystems to ensure that every consumer can benefit from the efficiency, emotional resonance, and enhanced functional values brought by AI.

In the AI era, smartphones are evolving into a comprehensive intelligent platform that seamlessly integrates connectivity, interaction, services, and entertainment. “In cooperation with our global partners, we are committed to integrating world-leading AI capabilities under our AI OS framework,” said Ni Fei, SVP of ZTE, President of ZTE Mobile Devices. “By seamlessly connecting multi-modal architectures with advanced AI LLMs, we are transforming how users interact with smartphones. In overseas market, ZTE accelerates AI transformation with Google. All new nubia products will integrate Gemini, Google’s most capable AI model, combined with Google Cloud’s scalable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.”

A special addition to ZTE’s AI ecosystem is its first-ever AI earphones nubia LiveFlip, designed for tasks like Knowledge Q&A, AI Travel & Ticket Booking, Real-Time AI Translate and more. Beyond functional enhancements, it offers companionship and emotional resonance through voice chat centered on AI smartphones, which makes AI smartphones that listen, understand, and care for users.

nubia Takes the World by Storm with a Focus on Gaming and Photography

Since expanding globally in 2024, ZTE has witnessed the overseas smartphone shipment surge by over 60%, marking notable market share gains across key regions such as Latin America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Europe. nubia is accelerating its global expansion with AI-driven devices offerings, especially fueled by its gaming-centric and photography-centric product portfolio, as well as elevated product tiers, expansive sales channels, enriched ecosystem, and strengthened localized marketing efforts. All of this is happening while fostering the “Be yourself” brand mindset. nubia is now present in more than 30 countries and regions. 

The nubia Neo series, developed with esports enthusiasts in mind, is designed to deliver exceptional gaming experiences for everyone, powered by cutting-edge AI features like AI Companion Demi, AI Performance Engine NeoTurbo, new AI Game Space, AI Translate and AI Photography. It also boasts comprehensive hardware upgrades, such as unique dual gaming shoulder triggers, a 6000mAh large battery, and a dynamic esports design. Embracing the mission to empower gamers with the motto “Born to Win”, the nubia Neo 3 series perfectly suited for the new generation of self-fulfillment. 

nubia Z70 Ultra redefines smartphone photography with its revolutionary 1.5K true full-screen display and AI-driven photography enhancements. Featuring Neovision AI Photography system, this flagship offers unparalleled imaging performance for professional and casual photographers alike. Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Mobile Platform, a 6150mAh battery, and IP68/IP69 dustproof and waterproof ratings, it ensures an extraordinary user experience. 

nubia Neo 3 GT 5G starts at €299, while nubia Neo 3 5G is priced from €249. ZTE also introduces nubia Flip 2 5G, priced from €699, featuring a more durable hinge, a larger 3-inch external display, improved imaging capabilities, and extraordinary AI features such as AI Calling Translate, AI Conversation Translate, AI Wallpaper Generator, and the upcoming AI Pets. Product prices may vary based on specifications and regional markets. These products will be available worldwide, catering to the diverse needs of global consumers. 

For more information, please visit ZTE booth (3F30, Hall 3, Fira Gran Via) or explore: https://www.zte.com.cn/global/about/exhibition/mwc25.html

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DTA Showcases Taiwan’s Innovation & Sustainability at Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, Tokyo

TOKYO, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiwan’s thriving startup ecosystem took center stage at Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, where the Digital Transformation Association (DTA) highlighted Taiwan’s leadership in sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation. Supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and industrial leaders, this premier global event brought together over 1,000 innovators, startups, policymakers, and academic and industry leaders from more than 80 countries to foster collaboration and cross-border partnerships.

DTA Chairman Jen-Ran Chen (sixth from the left), the Managing Partner of GRC Fund (fifth from the left), and a delegation of Taiwanese startups visit Venture Café Tokyo at CIC Tokyo
DTA Chairman Jen-Ran Chen (sixth from the left), the Managing Partner of GRC Fund (fifth from the left), and a delegation of Taiwanese startups visit Venture Café Tokyo at CIC Tokyo

DTA Leads Taiwan Delegation

DTA President Jen-Ran Chen led a Taiwan delegation of startups, investors, and industry leaders to engage in discussions on regional innovation and collaboration. The delegation also included Benjamin Jen, Managing Partner at GRC VC Fund and former President of the Taiwan MIT Alumni Club, and Benjamin Liao, Chairman of Forte Hotel Group and a core member of MIT REAP Team Hualien, both of whom are industry leaders fostering Taiwan’s innovation ecosystem for sustainable development.

Taiwan’s startup talent also took the spotlight at #Pitch2Tokyo, a global startup competition supported by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Among 17 international competitors, Dr. Roy Cheng, CEO of an ITRI-backed startup and MIT REAP Team Hualien’s entrepreneur representative, presented Harvest Defender, showcasing precision agriculture solutions leveraging Hualien’s organic farmlands.

Advancing Dialogue on Resilient & Sustainable Cities

At the Resilient & Sustainable Cities panel, DTA, in partnership with MIT REAP Team Hualien, emphasized Taiwan’s role as a leader in urban innovation and resilient technologies. The panel featured Fara Taraie, an urban design expert with experience in Japan and the UK, discussing best practices in sustainable city planning. Benjamin Liao, also Chair of PATA Taiwan, shared insights on sustainable tourism and hospitality development, while blockchain entrepreneur Harrison Goldsmith explored how innovative technologies drive sustainability and urban resilience.

Participating in the East Asia Innovation Panel

Further reinforcing Taiwan’s role in regional innovation, DTA Secretary-General Dr. Samantha Huang joined the East Asia Innovation Panel, where she discussed government-led innovation policies and startup ecosystem growth alongside Osamu Aruga, Director for Innovation Policy at Japan’s Cabinet Office, and Harim Chung, Director of the Tokyo Office at Korea SMEs and Startups Agency. The session, moderated by James Lee, Senior Manager of Global & Asia Innovation Advisory at CIC Tokyo, highlighted opportunities for regional collaboration in innovation-driven economies.

DTA’s Commitment to Global Innovation

As Taiwan’s leading industrial association for digital transformation, DTA, through its participation in Venture Café Global Gathering 2025, will continue to strengthen Taiwan’s global presence as a hub for social innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

For more information about DTA, visit www.dta.tw.

Trend Micro Puts Industry Ahead of Cyberattacks with Industry’s First Proactive Cybersecurity AI

New capabilities supercharge proactive risk management, threat modeling, attack path prediction, and actionable insights


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 4 March 2025 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), has launched a breakthrough AI Agent designed to change the way enterprises approach cyber risk. Today’s announcement introduces Trend Cybertron, the industry’s first specialized cybersecurity large language model (LLM) designed to drive proactive security outcomes. Using the most precise local risk assessments and deepest global threat intelligence in the industry, the new AI engine predicts and prevents threats across an organization’s entire attack surface in any environment.

Trend Cybertron combines the reasoning capabilities of Agentic AI with 35 years of data, threat intel, and human expertise to build a vastly capable cybersecurity agent. To learn more, visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/predictions/artificial-future-security-predictions-for-2025

Eva Chen, CEO: “Trend is building a cybersecurity AI agent unlike any other. We’re bringing together a massive quantity of the highest-quality data in the industry to supercharge our capabilities and make it easier than ever for customers to proactively manage their cyber risk. Our customers and partners are already seeing reduced costs and improved security posture.”

More than a standalone LLM, this new approach to AI for security will leverage all of the core technologies in Trend Vision One™—threat data, analytics, engines, and beyond—to provide a truly complete solution for organizations’ entire cybersecurity workload.

Organizations worldwide are grappling with increasingly complex security challenges. Understanding attack surfaces, managing siloed tech stacks, responding to threats, handling alert fatigue, and integrating AI are all leading to overwhelmed and fatigued security teams. Trend Cybertron connects real-time and historical data from around the globe to:

  • Accelerate security outcomes by anticipating needs and predicting risk
  • Reduce alert overload, increasing precision in prioritization and preventing fatigue
  • Unleash greater value and more powerful insights from existing risk sensors


Stuart MacLellan, CTO at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust: “This evolution of AI in the Trend platform is unique as it calculates our constantly changing risk profile and cross references millions of bits of data for custom threat intelligence. This has made it possible to be more proactive than reactive with our entire security strategy.”

Seamlessly integrated into the flagship Trend Vision One™ platform, Trend Cybertron is now available to customers worldwide. An industry-leading focus on proactive security enables IT teams to anticipate and predict risk and threat activity with exact precision across the entire attack surface. This makes it possible for teams to get ahead of breaches and mitigate risk before it has the chance to materialize.

Frank Dickson, Group Vice President, Security & Trust at IDC: “Let’s face it. Cybersecurity has been detection centric for some time. Prevention was simply uncool. Trend is looking to change the market narrative; there is no need to detect an attack if it never happens. Leveraging AI in combination with its cyber risk exposure management, Trend enables organizations to see threats from an attacker’s point of view and thwart them before risk becomes reality, creating a massive ROI for overworked security teams. Trend promises to make proactive prevention cool again in 2025.”

Trend Cybertron will be trained on an unmatched foundation of intelligence and AI expertise, including:

  • Trend’s threat intelligence from over 250 million sensors that protect over 82 million assets at 500,000+ enterprises in 175+ countries—the broadest in the industry, blocking over 160 billion threats in 2023
  • Machine learning that enables data classification, vulnerability discovery, and detection of deepfakes, phishing techniques, malware, lateral movement, user anomalies, and scams
  • Decades of institutional knowledge from over 3,000 security experts, with over 700 patents in cybersecurity technology
  • 20+ years of advanced vulnerability and zero-day research from the Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative™ that enables protection of customers an average of 70 days ahead of the industry

The result is a highly resilient, rapidly evolving system that can independently perform risk management tasks and make decisions to anticipate, understand, and mitigate billions of cyber threats worldwide every month. This empowers customers to make informed security decisions and manage their cybersecurity posture, data privacy, and compliance.

Rachel Jin, Chief Enterprise Platform Officer at Trend: “Trend Cybertron represents a paradigm shift in cybersecurity—combining advanced AI with decades of human intelligence to deliver truly proactive security. By leveraging real-time and historical global intelligence along with comprehensive visibility across every attack surface, we empower enterprises to predict and prevent threats, reduce risk, and create a more resilient future.”

Trend Cybertron redefines industry standards in key areas:

  • AI for Security: Trend breaks down longstanding security silos via complete connection of all available information to build a comprehensive understanding of security, intelligence, and data. With the ability to securely access data from all layers, security teams can make informed decisions with a depth of understanding that exceeds any previous cybersecurity platform. Data breach risk was reduced by 17% on average, saving millions of dollars per year in potential risk.
  • Security for AI: The rapid expansion of AI has also raised concerns for data security. A growing number of enterprises and governments worldwide are training proprietary LLMs to reduce the associated risks. Trend has made it safer and easier than ever for organizations at all levels to protect training data, prevent misalignment, and stop cyberattacks against their AI models.
  • Actionable Insights: With complete telemetry across endpoint, cloud, network, email, identity, AI, and data, Trend makes real-time predictions and addresses the impact and likelihood of thousands of potential attack paths for each customer. The platform also learns and adapts to a customer’s unique environment to find and address new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Comprehensive visibility and automatic prioritization equip organizations with fast and effective mitigation 24/7.
  • Simplifying Workflows: The new AI model is designed to enhance Trend’s flagship platform, ensuring organizations at any stage of their cybersecurity journey can seamlessly integrate this technology with their existing security stack. Security teams benefit from reduced workloads and improved accessibility at all levels of expertise.
  • Empowering Leadership: Going beyond other cybersecurity platforms, Trend Vision One™ empowers security leaders to change roles from reactive defender to proactive business enabler. By transforming security from a cost center into a driver of innovation, Trend enables leaders to effectively communicate cyber risk in the context of business risk—ensuring both operational protection and future growth. Trend research has shown this is a critical issue for many organizations worldwide.

AI is only as powerful as the data it’s trained on and the experts who build it. Trend’s experienced global team of security and AI specialists collaborated in Ottawa, Canada to refine every stage of development, ensuring that the new AI agent is fine-tuned to deliver the most effective proactive security.

Industry analysts have recognized Trend as a Leader across critical security categories including endpoint protection, attack surface management, cloud native application protection platforms, network analysis and visibility, network detection and response, and more. Trend is also a pioneer in AI deployments within cybersecurity, with AI-driven annual recurring revenue exceeding $200 million at the end of Q3 2024.
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