Building on Changan Group’s long-term “1+4+4+5” strategy, the company is advancing global expansion through seven operational upgrades and next-generation hybrid technology.

BEIJING, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Changan Group officially launched the upgraded Vast Ocean Plan 2.0 at Auto China 2026, marking a new phase of its global expansion and reaffirming its long-term commitment to international markets. The Group also debuted BlueCore Hybrid versions of the fourth-generation EADO and CS75 PLUS, bringing its latest hybrid technology to two flagship models.

The announcement is built on Changan’s 1+4+4+5 strategy, which prioritizes globalization as a core long-term transformation and sets five doubling goals by 2030, including overseas vehicle sales.

“Today, we are launching Vast Ocean Plan 2.0 with greater determination and a more open mindset,” said Zhao Fei, General Manager of Changan Group “We will continue to follow our core principles—long-term development, localization, systematization, and responsible ESG practices—while evolving from an export-driven model to an integrated global operation spanning manufacturing, trade, investment, services, and sustainability.”

A Stronger Global Roadmap

In 2025, Changan achieved 637,000 overseas sales, a year-on-year increase of 18.9%. It expanded into 21 new markets, launched 12 new models, and now operates in 118 countries and regions with 1,124 sales outlets. The Group runs 22 overseas manufacturing bases with an annual capacity of 350,000 units, and its global product portfolio reached 41 models, including 25 fuel vehicles and 16 new energy vehicles.

Vast Ocean Plan 2.0 transforms Changan’s globalization from “going global” to “taking root locally”. By 2030, the Group targets 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, with an ambitious goal of 1.8 million. Regionally, it aims to lead among Chinese brands in Europe, rank top 5 global brands in Eurasia, and enter top 10 (with top 5 ambition) in Southeast Asia, Middle East & Africa, and Central & South America.

Updated Vast Ocean Plan: Seven Strategic Upgrades

To achieve these targets, the plan focuses on seven strategic upgrades: technology, product, brand, partnership model, investment, service and team. These upgrades will strengthen global competitiveness, support the five doubling goals, and bring high-quality mobility experiences to global users.

Advancements in Hybrid Technologies and Unmanned Logistics

Alongside the strategic upgrade, Changan displayed cutting-edge technologies and new products. CHANGAN KAICHENG launched Robovan unmanned logistics vehicle based on SDA architecture, equipped with multi-layer redundancy systems for safe last-mile delivery, and has reached in-depth cooperation with JD Logistics for batch delivery.

Changan’s BlueCore Hybrid, built on iDE-H deep electrification intelligent hybrid architecture, integrates three core components and an intelligent control system, balancing fuel efficiency, performance and quietness. The fourth-generation EADO BlueCore Hybrid hits a minimum tested fuel consumption of 1.6L/100km, daily average of 3.87L/100km and a 1,500km full-tank range. Backed by 1,500 core patents, it has completed 20,000 hours of bench tests and 2 million kilometers of road trials. The fourth-generation CS75 PLUS BlueCore Hybrid features around 3L/100km fuel consumption and segment-exclusive CDC suspension for better comfort and stability.

In addition, AVATR’s VISION XPECTRA made its Asian debut, with AVATR 12 and 06T also unveiled; DEEPAL showcased six models including the newly launched L06 REEV.

A New Chapter in Global Expansion

With Vast Ocean Plan 2.0, Changan will scale its global footprint and enhance capabilities in technology, products, brand and operations. Powered by next-generation hybrid and global models, the Group will bring Chinese automotive innovation to more users and create long-term value for customers worldwide.

BEIJING, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Auto China 2026, Neusoft Corporation hosted a press conference on April 25^th and announced three key strategic moves: the iteration of Neusoft OneCoreGo^® Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0, the launch of Neusoft NAGIC.AI Cockpit Software Platform, and the strategic upgrade of its subsidiary, Neusoft Smart Go. By leveraging full-stack technology and a global ecosystem to drive innovation and empowerment, Neusoft is transforming vehicles into proactive, connected and collaborative mobile intelligent spaces.

OneCoreGo^® Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0: An Evolved AI Companion for Global Intelligent Mobility

Intelligent mobility requires proactive perception, scenario integration, and global connectivity to meet personalized user needs and complex driving scenarios. Neusoft, whose products cover over 130 countries and regions worldwide, addresses these challenges with its OneCoreGo^® Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution 7.0 through AI-driven innovation and global ecosystem collaboration. Powered by One Mate’s cross-agent collaboration and a sub-product matrix including One Map, One Sight, One Cloud, One Pay, One Store, One Link, and One Guard, the solution delivers full-link global mobility services spanning navigation, in-cabin AR, payment, app ecosystem services, connectivity and security. By breaking down functional silos, it streamlines multi-step operations into a single “depart” command, leveraging full-stack AI technology across perception, decision-making, interaction, and execution processes.

Guan Xin, Vice President of Neusoft and General Manager of Neusoft Automotive Innovative Solutions Division, said, “Adhering to the core principles of AI and globalization, OneCoreGo^® 7.0 keeps innovating, evolving into a globally intelligent mobility companion that truly understands user needs.”

To enhance driving safety and mobility efficiency, OneCoreGo^® 7.0 has also comprehensively upgraded its sub-products: One Map Global Navigation newly introduces 3D city effects, 3D lane-level maps, and traffic light guidance, offering dedicated solutions for two-wheelers and commercial vehicles as well. One Sight AR For Car improves navigation display effects, reducing instances of taking wrong routes. One Pay In-Vehicle Payment achieves over 90% payment coverage for parking services across core European cities. Combined with One Cloud’s global compliance cloud monitoring platform and One Guard’s full-stack vehicle networking security services, it creates a truly comprehensive OneCoreGo^® Global In-Vehicle Intelligent Mobility Solution.

Neusoft NAGIC.AI Cockpit Software Platform: Dual-track Architecture for AI Integration in Every Vehicle

Amid the AI-driven transformation of the automotive industry, the market faces two challenges: limited computing power in legacy vehicles and high adaptation difficulties for next-gen models. Neusoft’s NAGIC.AI Cockpit Software Platform adopts a flexible “distributed + centralized” dual-track architecture approach. For existing vehicle models, it introduces the AI BOX solution, rapidly boosting computing power via external AI computing units, significantly reducing upgrade costs and timelines. For new vehicle models built on next-gen central computing platforms, Neusoft provides a full-stack AI cockpit software product suite, meeting automakers’ stringent requirements for system stability, reliability, and full-domain control.

Pang Hongyan, Vice President of Neusoft and General Manager of the Automotive Intelligent Software Division, said, “Our dual-track architecture enables every vehicle to embrace AI and enjoy an intelligent future. Both existing models and new-generation vehicles can find the most suitable path to intelligentization.”

Moreover, Neusoft’s NAGIC.AI Cockpit Software Platform features scenario-based, human-centric AI Agents seamlessly integrating driving safety, occupant care services, intelligent assisted driving and in-cabin entertainment. Neusoft also collaborates with global ecosystem partners to drive intelligent upgrades of in-cabin interaction products, fostering a more open and dynamic intelligent cockpit ecosystem.

Strategic Upgrade of Neusoft Smart Go: A World-leading Provider of Full-Domain Upper-Body Electronics Solutions for Intelligent Vehicles

Aligning with the trend of E/E architecture evolution from distributed control to “central computing + zonal control”, Neusoft Smart Go, a subsidiary of Neusoft in the field of intelligent vehicle connectivity, has completed a strategic upgrade, aiming to become a global leader in full-domain upper-body electronics solutions for intelligent vehicles.

This strategic upgrade positions Neusoft Smart Go to focus on full-domain scenarios in upper-body electronics, building a product matrix covering full-category in-vehicle electronics solutions, including central computing platforms, cockpit-driving-parking integration, intelligent cockpits, intelligent communications, intelligent audio systems, and zonal control units, and pioneering the integration of large model algorithms.

Jian Guodong, Senior Vice President of Neusoft and CEO of Neusoft Smart Go, said, “This strategic upgrade represents a significant leap from partial focus to comprehensive layout. Through our dual-track strategy of high-end cutting-edge solutions and mature standardized products, we can flexibly meet the mass production needs of vehicle models across different regions and price segments worldwide.” Neusoft Smart Go will provide mass-producible, adaptable hardware-software integrated solutions, empowering global automakers in achieving intelligent transformation.

Neusoft’s President, Mr.Gai Longjia stated, “In the future, Neusoft Smart Go will create stronger synergy with Neusoft Corporation by sharing internal technologies and capabilities while responding jointly to external demands. This specialized yet collaborative model will preserve business unit’s agility and expertise while enhancing Neusoft’s full-stack technological advantages.”

As a trusted partner in a smarter world, Neusoft is committed to collaborating with global automakers and ecosystem partners to build an open and inclusive intelligent automotive community together for the future of global mobility.

For more information about Neusoft, please visit www.neusoft.com.

– Participants achieving HBsAg loss with pegylated interferon alfa (PEG-IFNα) ± elebsiran or BRII-179 demonstrated favorable off-treatment clinical outcomes, with most HBsAg rebounds <10 IU/mL and HBV DNA rebound infrequent and not associated with clinically significant ALT elevation. These findings indicate durable post‑treatment immunological control, supporting the potential for safe nucleos(t)ide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) discontinuation in regimens combining PEG-IFNα with novel therapeutic modalities.

– Shorter NRTI consolidation was not associated with higher HBsAg rebound rates, suggesting that shortening or potentially eliminating the NRTI consolidation period may be feasible in these combination regimens.

DURHAM, N.C. and BEIJING, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brii Biosciences Limited  (“Brii Bio,” “Brii,” or the “Company,” stock code: 2137.HK), a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patient health and choice across diseases with high unmet medical need, presented a cross-study analysis of post-treatment hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) rebound profiles at the 35^th Annual Meeting of Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL 2026), taking place from April 22-25, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey.

This analysis evaluated post-end-of-treatment (EOT) HBsAg rebound in NRTI-experienced participants with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection who achieved HBsAg loss in the Phase 2 ENSURE study or the Phase 2 BRII-179-002 study. The Phase 2 ENSURE study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of combination approaches aimed at improving functional cure outcomes. Cohorts 1-3 evaluate elebsiran in combination with PEG-IFNα compared to PEG-IFNα monotherapy, while Cohort 4 evaluates the potential role of BRII-179 in identifying immunologically responsive patients and improving HBsAg loss rate. BRII-179-002 is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, proof-of-concept Phase 2 study that evaluates BRII-179 as an add-on therapy to PEG-IFNα.

Data from the two studies were pooled to assess the incidence, magnitude and clinical relevance of HBsAg rebound following EOT in participants treated with PEG‑IFNα alone or in combination with elebsiran or BRII‑179. Across studies, participants demonstrated favorable off‑treatment clinical outcomes. All HBsAg rebounds remained below 100 IU/mL with most rebounds remaining below 10 IU/mL. HBV DNA rebound was infrequent and not associated with clinically meaningful alanine aminotransferase (ALT) elevations following NRTI discontinuation. Together, these results suggest durable post‑treatment immunological control and further support the potential for safe discontinuation of NRTIs in PEG‑IFNα-based combination with novel therapeutic modalities. Notably, shorter NRTI consolidation periods (12 to 20 weeks versus 24 weeks) were not associated with higher HBsAg rebound rates, suggesting that shortening—and potentially eliminating—the NRTI consolidation period may be feasible in future treatment strategies.

“We are encouraged by the growing evidence showing that our novel therapeutic combinations can achieve not only rapid HBsAg loss, but also durable immunological control after treatment withdrawal,” said David Margolis, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Brii Bio. “These findings strengthen our confidence in the potential of BRII‑179 and elebsiran as components of next‑generation HBV cure strategies, and we look forward to additional readouts from our ongoing studies throughout 2026.”

Additional details of the oral presentation are as follows:

Title: Cross-study Analysis of HBsAg Rebound Following Treatments of Elebsiran/BRII-179 in Combination with Peginterferon Alfa

Session/Presentation Type: Oral Presentation Session 58

Date and time: 13:40 – 15:10 on April 25 (UTC+3)

Presenter: Jidong Jia, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine at the Liver Research Centre, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University in Beijing, China

• Post‑EOT HBsAg rebound was observed in 24 of 55 participants (43.6%) with similar rates during NRTI consolidation (13/55, 23.6%) and after NRTI discontinuation (11/41, 26.8%).
• Shorter NRTI consolidation was not associated with higher HBsAg rebound rates after NRTI withdrawal, with 15.0% (3/20) of participants receiving 12–20 weeks of NRTI consolidation and 23.8% (5/21) of those receiving 24 weeks experiencing HBsAg rebound by 24 weeks after NRTI discontinuation.
• The magnitude of HBsAg rebound was limited, with all rebounds <100 IU/mL and 75.0% (18/24) remaining <10 IU/mL. HBV DNA rebound after NRTI discontinuation was infrequent, with >90% (38/41) of participants maintaining HBV DNA

About Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the world’s most significant infectious disease threats with more than 254 million people infected globally.^[1] Chronic HBV infection is the leading cause of liver disease and an estimated 820,000 people die of complications from chronic HBV infection each year.^[1] HBV is of exceptional concern in China, where 87 million people are chronically infected.^[2]

About BRII-179

BRII-179 is a novel recombinant protein-based HBV immunotherapeutic candidate that expresses the Pre-S1, Pre-S2, and S HBV surface antigens, designed to induce enhanced and broad B-cell and T-cell immunity. In November 2023, the Center for Drug Evaluation (the “CDE”) of China’s National Medical Products Administration (the “NMPA”) granted BRII-179 Breakthrough Therapy Designation.

About Elebsiran

Elebsiran is an investigational subcutaneously administered HBV-targeting siRNA designed to degrade HBV RNA transcripts and limit the production of hepatitis B surface antigen. It has the potential to have direct antiviral activity against HBV and HDV. It is the first siRNA in the clinic to include Enhanced Stabilization Chemistry Plus technology to enhance stability and minimize off-target activity, which potentially can result in an increased therapeutic index. Brii Bio licensed exclusive rights to develop and commercialize elebsiran for the Greater China territory from Vir Biotechnology, Inc. in 2020. In May 2024, the CDE of China’s NMPA granted elebsiran Breakthrough Therapy Designation.

About Brii Bio

Brii Biosciences Limited (“Brii Bio”, stock code: 2137.HK) is a biotechnology company developing therapies to improve patients’ health by addressing high unmet medical needs with limited treatment options. The Company is advancing a broad pipeline of unique therapeutic candidates with lead programs against hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The Company is led by a visionary and experienced leadership team and has operations in both China and the United States. For more information, visit www.briibio.com.

BANGKOK, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lianlian DigiTech, a leading global provider of digital payment services, was once again invited to participate in Money20/20 Asia, one of the world’s most influential fintech gatherings, held in Bangkok, Thailand from April 21 to 23. At the event, the company presented its latest developments in cross-border payment infrastructure, technology innovation, and ecosystem collaboration, offering a comprehensive view of its work enhancing global cross-border payment capabilities.

During the conference, Lianlian DigiTech announced a strategic partnership with UK-based fintech company USI Money to further strengthen its global cross-border payment network, delivering more efficient and reliable fund flows for merchants worldwide. Shen Enguang, Co-President of Lianlian DigiTech; Mark Ma, Head of Global Banking Partnership at LianLian Global; and Bryan Jiang, General Manager Hong Kong of LianLian Global, attended the event and engaged with representatives from international financial institutions. They shared perspectives on fintech trends and global payment innovation, offering industry insight into the continued evolution of a more integrated and interoperable cross-border payments ecosystem.

Building a Borderless Payment Network with Global Partners Including USI Money

At the event, Lianlian DigiTech formalized a strategic collaboration with London-headquartered USI Money to further develop its global payment infrastructure.

The partnership will focus on cross-border remittance and foreign exchange services, combining both companies’ technological capabilities and resources to deliver a one-stop payment and collection solution for global businesses. The offering is built to be efficient, secure, and cost-effective, improving overall fund flow efficiency and streamlining foreign exchange execution.

Syed Bukhari, Group Chief Business and Operating Officer at USI Money, said: “Our partnership with Lianlian will strengthen our remittance capabilities, creating greater value for our customers through broader network coverage and improved transaction performance.”

Bryan Jiang, General Manager Hong Kong of LianLian Global, said: “By leveraging the complementary strengths of our ecosystem partners in technology and compliance, Lianlian will continue to scale its global payment network and improve transaction efficiency. We remain committed to enhancing financial connectivity across global financial markets and delivering more efficient and reliable cross-border payment solutions for our customers.”

Founded in 2009 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2024 (2598.HK), Lianlian DigiTech is a China-based, globally focused digital payment company with increasingly integrated AI capabilities across its platform. Guided by its mission of “Connecting the world, Empowering global commerce,” the company focuses on developing a trusted and scalable financial infrastructure. As of the end of 2025, Lianlian DigiTech has built a cross-border payment network covering more than 100 countries and regions, serving over 10.4 million customers worldwide.

USI Money is a foreign exchange and international remittance service provider offering tailored cross-border financial solutions for businesses and individuals. With competitive real-time exchange rates and efficient execution as its core strengths, the company delivers fast, secure, and reliable global fund transfers.

In addition, Lianlian DigiTech co-hosted a networking session with Unlimit during the event, providing a forum for industry dialogue. The session brought together a broad group of fintech partners to explore collaborative models and help foster a more connected ecosystem.

Industry Roundtables: Unlocking Layered Collaboration in AI-Driven Cross-Border Payments and Advancing Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets

At the same time, Mark Ma and Bryan Jiang were invited to the themed roundtable discussions, where they shared insights drawn from industry practice and outlined new approaches to aligning fintech innovation with the global financial system.

At the roundtable on “Fintech and Banks,” Mark Ma noted that the global payment system is rapidly shifting from isolated capabilities to a layered, collaborative model. Banks continue to serve as the foundational infrastructure, responsible for clearing networks and liquidity management. Fintech firms like Lianlian, meanwhile, build on top of this foundation to deliver application-layer services for businesses, transforming complex cross-border payment channels into more accessible solutions that support a wider range of practical business scenarios. He also emphasized fintech’s growing role in compliance and value creation. By embedding risk controls and verification processes into technology workflows, fintech companies can act as compliance intermediaries, improving efficiency while filtering risk and enabling banks to operate more effectively at scale. Meanwhile, insights derived from transaction data and business flows allow for more precise evaluation of small and medium-sized businesses, shifting capital allocation from experience-based decisions to data-driven approaches and improving access to financial services.

At the roundtable titled “Different Worlds, Shared Challenges: Bridging Emerging Markets,” Bryan Jiang pointed out that the core of financial inclusion is shifting from scale of coverage to practical usability in everyday financial activity. The ability to serve underserved segments such as small and micro merchants and overseas workers in a sustained and reliable manner ultimately depends on continuous improvements in product design and operational capabilities. Using emerging markets as an example, Jiang explained that small and medium-sized businesses in these regions often face challenges such as difficult account setup, complex cross-border collections, high foreign exchange costs, and multi-layered tax requirements. Many existing solutions still follow traditional business-focused models, resulting in cumbersome KYB processes and lengthy review cycles that are misaligned with the asset-light, high-frequency, fast-turnover nature of these businesses. In response, Lianlian has lowered barriers to fund flows by offering local collection accounts, optimizing foreign exchange mechanisms, and improving settlement efficiency. The company has also restructured account architecture, streamlined review processes, and enhanced fund visibility, creating a more seamless and intuitive user experience that better aligns financial services with its clients’ business operations and day-to-day activities.

As digital technologies increasingly integrate with the real economy, innovations in AI and blockchain are reshaping the foundations of global financial services. Lianlian DigiTech has long invested in AI capabilities, global compliance, and the growth of its international service network. Its broad licensing coverage, regulatory track record, localized service capabilities, and technical reliability have earned the trust of regulators, customers, and partners worldwide.

Looking ahead, Lianlian DigiTech will continue to build on its cross-border expertise and compliance experience to further develop its AI capabilities and deepen collaboration with global partners. The company aims to extend its role beyond payment network services into more integrated financial infrastructure solutions. Lianlian DigiTech remains committed to serving as a trusted platform for global financial transactions in an increasingly digital environment, enabling businesses and individuals worldwide to access faster, more efficient, and more seamless cross-border financial services.