BAOTING, China, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from People’s Daily Digital Communication

As a tropical island, Hainan boasts far more charm than its turquoise seas and silvery‑white beaches. Tucked away in central Hainan, Qixianling in Baoting delivers refreshing coolness from luxuriant primeval rainforests and restorative warmth from natural geothermal hot springs — a wonderful interplay of crispness and comfort. Qixianling National Hot‑Spring Forest Park enjoys a year‑round average temperature of 23°C, t embodies Hainan’s ecological “Green Heart” and serves as a genuine summer escape.

Hiking along Qixianling’s mountain trails, visitors are greeted by fresh air rich in negative oxygen ions. The area has become a favoured hiking pilgrimage spot. Vivid rainforest scenery unfolds all along the path: gnarled roots of ancient trees sprawl across rock faces; gurgling mountain streams wind through the woods, mingling with wildlife calls to compose a natural symphony. Rare flora and exotic blossoms can be spotted everywhere, bringing the rainforest’s vibrant vitality within reach.

Riding the colourful magic‑carpet lift uphill, guests are treated to sweeping panoramic views of lush rainforest stretching far into the distance. A thrilling glass‑sky‑rafting ride follows, delivering immersive fun of rainforest exploration. These dynamic and tranquil tourist offerings greatly enrich the wellness‑oriented travel experience.

Beyond its abundant rainforest resources, hot springs represent another major draw of Qixianling. The local hot springs contain multiple trace elements beneficial to human health and deliver notable wellness benefits, underpinned by the unique strengths of “rainforest + hot‑spring + golf”.

“The air here is wonderfully fresh. The rare blend of rainforest views and hot‑springs is incredibly soothing for body and soul. With golf facilities at the foot of the mountains, it truly is a rare one‑stop holiday destination,” commented a tourist from Singapore.

Nestled within the resort, Qixianling Golf & Spa is a representative mountain‑golf course in central Hainan. Built thoughtfully around native mountain terrain, this international‑standard course features 12 natural lakes and 59 bunkers, delivering diverse and engaging competitive challenges for golfers of all skill levels. Tucked among rainforest groves, rubber‑tree plantations and mountain lakes, the course offers spectacular views of Qixianling’s seven striking peaks during play. Its pleasant mountain climate and ion‑rich fresh air enable a perfect blend of physical exercise and ecological wellness. After a round, golfers can easily access natural hot springs, forming a distinctive vacation loop: “play golf amid mountain woods, restore vitality through hot‑spring soaks”. It ranks among China’s few golf destinations that integrate rainforest scenery, mountain sports and hot‑spring wellness in one place.

In recent years, Baoting has transformed its tourism industry from basic sightseeing into an integrated model combining leisure, holiday stays and wellness. By upgrading infrastructure, elevating service quality and developing distinctive tourism products, Baoting aims to build an internationally recognised wellness‑tourism destination, allowing more visitors worldwide to experience the singular charm of its rainforests and hot springs.

As summer winds down and project lists heat up, VEVOR’s recurring monthly event brings pro-level home improvement solutions at exceptional value — just in time for the season of getting things done.

HOUSTON, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Summer is winding down, but the project list is just heating up. The garage needs organizing, the workshop could use an upgrade, and the yard is overdue for a refresh. For Home Creators, August is the moment when summer leisure gives way to fall preparation — and VEVOR’s Monthly Power 15 arrives right on time.

Held every month from the 15th to the 18th, Monthly Power 15 is VEVOR’s recurring shopping event designed to help Home Creators access high-performance home improvement solutions at exceptional value. Returning August 15–18, this month’s edition lands at the perfect moment for Home Creators to tackle the projects that have been waiting all summer — from garage upgrades and yard maintenance to creative pursuits and outdoor entertaining.

How August’s Monthly Power 15 Works

All customers can participate in this campaign during August 15–18. To redeem the offers, simply claim the corresponding coupon code on the official campaign page before checkout. These coupon codes can be stacked with other direct markdowns on selected VEVOR products and categories.

• U.S. customers:  $15 off orders of $199 / $25 off orders of $299+
• Canadian customers:  CA$12 off orders of CA$199 / CA$20 off orders of CA$299+
• European customers (Germany, France, Italy, Spain): €12 off orders of €199 / €20 off orders of €299+

Monthly Power 15 gives every Home Creator a recurring reason to visit VEVOR from the 15th to the 18th of each month, with coupon codes available for all—no returning–customer restriction. Check the campaign page for full details on coupon codes, regional availability, exclusions, and stacking rules.

This August, Monthly Power 15 focuses on Back-to-Project Upgrades—from turning garages into more capable workspaces and protecting tools and materials from seasonal humidity, to refreshing yards and preparing outdoor spaces for fall.

What Home Creators Are Saying

Customer reviews on Trustpilot and Sitejabber reflect the product quality, value, and project support behind VEVOR’s Home Creator promise:

“Pretty impressed with the quality of the products received — the fact that I can get the same results without paying for some overpriced brands, will definitely use them for next project.”
— Paul l., Trustpilot review, United States

“Fast delivery, product good quality, completed my project under budget due to price point of the product and on time due to prompt delivery.”
— Bill Sweatman, verified Trustpilot review, United States

“We are building a huge garage starting from scratch and I have literally purchased everything through Vevor! All of their products are extremely high-quality, very budget-friendly, and the availability of the items I needed were always in stock and shipped within a day or two. I’ve been well over 100 orders through these guys and will continue to stock our garage with strictly Vevor products!”
— Mike F., verified Sitejabber review, United States

“By August, most Home Creators aren’t starting from scratch—they’re picking up where they left off,” said Gavin Wu, VEVOR’s Brand Director. “Monthly Power 15 gives them a dependable moment every month to return to those projects, with Pro-Level Performance Without the Pro-Level Price

Beyond the monthly event, VEVOR’s commitment to the U.S. market runs deep. In January 2026, VEVOR opened its first brick-and-mortar retail store in Houston, Texas — giving Home Creators a hands-on, in-person experience to see, test, and compare products before they buy. Combined with the brand’s growing sports marketing partnerships and global e-commerce presence spanning 200+ warehouses and more than 15,000 SKUs, VEVOR is building a full-category home improvement ecosystem for Home Creators.

Availability

Monthly Power 15 returns every month from the 15th to the 18th. Explore August’s upgrade opportunities at VEVOR.com/Power15.

About VEVOR

VEVOR is a leading global home improvement brand, delivering pro-level performance products at exceptional value and empowering consumers to build a complete and ever-evolving home environment. Pro-grade quality without the pro-grade price tag. That’s the VEVOR way: Upgrade. The Home Creator Way.

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BRISBANE, Australia, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quinbrook’s Supernode battery energy storage project has completed Stage 2 commercial operation and reached financial close on A$469 million financing for Stage 3, marking a further milestone in the phased development of Australia’s largest operational BESS campus.

With planned capacity expected to exceed 3 GWh, Supernode is supported by CATL as its core energy storage system supplier for all three stages, providing advanced storage solutions and lifecycle support to enable reliable long-term operation.

Located at Brendale, north of Brisbane, Supernode is adjacent to the South Pine substation, a key hub in the Queensland power system and the regional reference node for marginal loss factors (MLFs). This location provides a favourable MLF position and approximately 4,000MW of available connection capacity for phased expansion. The project’s development coincides with Queensland’s accelerating energy transition and the infrastructure investment cycle.

Stage 3 has reached financial close on A$469 million in debt financing, bringing total project financing across Supernode Stages 1, 2 and 3 to approximately A$1.2 billion. Across its first three stages, Supernode is set to reach 780MW / 3,074MWh. Capacity across the three stages has been contracted under long-term offtake arrangements. 

The long-term value of such assets depends on the continued availability, operational efficiency, safety and reliability of their energy storage systems. CATL has provided EnerC Plus systems for Stages 1 and 2 and will supply TENER S systems for Stage 3, establishing a consistent technology platform across the campus.

In close collaboration with Quinbrook, CATL has supported project-specific design optimisation to enable high-density deployment within the constraints of available industrial land. EnerC Plus supports back-to-back installation, reducing the required site footprint by approximately 20% compared with EnerC. Its integrated liquid-cooling system maintains an internal container temperature differential within 5°C and is designed to deliver reliable operation over a 20-year lifecycle.

CATL’s contribution extends beyond equipment supply. Under a Long-Term Service Agreement (LTSA), CATL will further support the full lifecycle of the energy storage asset through condition monitoring, performance tracking, fault response and preventive maintenance to help ensure reliable long-term operation. CATL’s proven product performance, scalable delivery capabilities and lifecycle service model provide greater confidence in the long-term reliability and performance of the energy storage asset.

Tim Hornemand, Managing Director and Regional Lead, Australia, at Quinbrook, said:
“Achieving commercial operations for Stage 2 means we’ve successfully delivered both Origin-contracted stages on schedule, an outcome we’re incredibly proud of given the complexity of commissioning utility-scale battery storage projects in Australia. With Stage 3 now fully financed, we’ve reached another important milestone in Supernode’s continuing development. The ongoing support of our banking partners also reflects confidence in the Supernode project, our delivery track record and the long-term outlook for battery storage in Australia.”

Tan Libin, CCO and Co-President of Sales & Marketing at CATL, said:
“Energy storage is evolving from a standalone technology deployment into a strategic energy asset. The next stage of industry development will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on the ability to create long-term value through collaboration, innovation and scalable deployment. At CATL, we are committed to working with partners to unlock the full potential of energy storage assets and support the transition toward a more flexible and resilient energy system.”

CATL and Quinbrook are also working together on EnerQB, an eight-hour battery storage solution being considered for future stages of the Supernode development. The initiative builds on CATL’s role as energy storage system supplier across Supernode’s first three stages. CATL will continue to work with partners worldwide to deliver reliable technologies, scalable solutions and lifecycle support.

HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A spokesperson for Lingnan University welcomed the results of the 2026 ShanghaiRanking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU). Lingnan rose significantly from the 901st to 1,000th band globally last year to the 601st to 700th band this year, representing an advancement of 300 places and the biggest rise among Hong Kong SAR’s eight UGC-funded universities. The university has also risen to joint 6th place within this group. The encouraging improvement is consistent with Lingnan’s upward trend in other international university rankings in recent months, reflecting the phased results of the University’s continued strategic transformation in recent years and recognition from the international academic community.

Lingnan’s rise in the ARWU is driven by improvements across a range of indicators, including the number of Highly Cited Researchers, papers published in Nature and Science, papers indexed in major citation databases, and per-capita academic performance. A key factor behind this progress is the University’s growing number of Highly Cited Researchers, a metric that accounts for 20 per cent of the ranking and reflects Lingnan’s strategy of building a critical mass of high-impact researchers. Lingnan has also launched the Lingnan-60 Global Talent Recruitment scheme, which aims to bring in over 60 outstanding scholars from around the globe, strengthening the University’s research capacity across disciplines.

In recent years, Lingnan University has been committed to developing into a leading research-oriented liberal arts university comprehensive in arts and sciences in the digital era, while contributing to the development of Hong Kong SAR as an international education hub. In response to the transformation of higher education brought about by the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, the University has actively pursued its strategic transformation through “Liberal Arts + Technology” and “AI+”, recruited talent from around the world, promoted campus internationalisation, and strengthened industry-academia-research collaboration, gradually establishing a distinctive and competitive development positioning.

Recently, Lingnan participated in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia University Rankings for the first time, ranking 84th in Asia and placing among the top 100 universities in Asia. In the newly released QS World University Rankings 2027, Lingnan rose by more than 120 places from last year to 581st globally, marking its biggest rise in recent years.

In addition, in the latest THE Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026, Lingnan University rose from the 101st to 200th band globally last year to 63rd this year, entering the global top 100 for the first time. In the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education category, Lingnan retained its position as the world’s number one. The University also ranked first in Hong Kong for six SDGs and placed seven SDGs among the global top 100.

Looking ahead, Lingnan will continue to recruit top talent from around the world, promote campus internationalisation, and strengthen interdisciplinary industry-academia-research collaboration. The University will draw on the strengths of a liberal arts education in developing students’ critical thinking, interdisciplinary thinking and ability to address complex social issues, while combining the humanities with cutting-edge technologies in science, technology and artificial intelligence to equip students to respond to new challenges in the digital era and develop innovative solutions.

SYDNEY, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yesterday, the Smart Energy Council and RKS Energy Solutions, an authorised retailer for Fox ESS, hosted a press conference in a local warehouse in Castle Hill. Government leaders joined the celebrations, marking Australia’s milestone of 500,000 home battery installations and reinforcing the impact of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program (the program) on household adoption of residential energy storage. Fox ESS’s brand ambassador, Ian Thorpe, also witnessed this achievement.

Targeting more than two million installations by 2030, the program is now tracking at around 25% of the goal midway through 2026, illustrating how targeted upfront support can rapidly reshape an energy market and strengthen consumer confidence.

Building on earlier success, the Government has expanded the program beyond its original $2.3 billion commitment, with funding of $7.2 billion over four years. For local households, solar and home storage mean permanently lower power bills and real control over their energy costs.

The Government’s policy direction continues to evolve, including a renewed focus on the “missing middle” for commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage. This includes further regulatory work to support solar-plus-storage and additional state-based incentives designed to accelerate uptake.

“This has been an extraordinarily successful scheme. It’s creating jobs and generating economic activity, while also reducing power bills. And it’s making a genuine difference to climate change by cutting our emissions. Overall, this is a complete win-win,” said Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Prime Minister of Australia.

“This is a story of global significance! Australian households have delivered 14 gigawatt hours of storage. We’re installing around 2,000 batteries every single working day across the country. And for many households, that has brought their power bills down to zero,” said Hon Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy.

Fox ESS has been a key contributor to this momentum, supporting strong demand through its local footprint. The company has offices in Sydney and Melbourne, with a service team of more than 50 experts dedicated to the Australian market. In this June, Fox ESS also opened its second factory, further supporting the shift to clean energy, and strengthening its capacity to meet growing demand.

“Fox ESS is now No. 1 in the Australian market, and I’m proud to be their brand ambassador, helping Australians make the most of renewable energy at home. We’re backing a future where Australia can run on the abundant resources we have, especially our renewable ones,” said Ian Thorpe, Olympian and Fox ESS Brand Ambassador in Australia.

Moving forward, with sustained government support, Australia is poised to strengthen energy resilience, delivering lower bills, and cleaner power nationwide.

HONG KONG, Aug. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The exceptional research strengths of City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) have once again received high international recognition. In the newly released 2026 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), CityUHK secured a place among the top 100 globally for the second consecutive year and rose four places from last year to rank 95th worldwide, firmly maintaining its 2nd position in Hong Kong.

CityUHK continued to deliver an impressive performance across several core evaluation indicators. Notably, in the key academic indicator of “Highly Cited Researchers by Clarivate”, the University entered the global top 25 for the first time, ranking 2nd in Hong Kong. This once again demonstrates the University’s leading international advantage in nurturing top scholars and producing high-quality research.

Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK, was deeply encouraged by these outstanding results. “We are immensely proud that CityUHK has been ranked among the top 100 globally for two consecutive years and maintained its 2nd place ranking in Hong Kong,” he said. “This remarkable achievement reflects the continuous improvement in the University’s teaching and research strengths, as well as our leading edge in promoting internationalised education. Recognised by Times Higher Education (THE) as the ‘Most International University in the World’ for three consecutive years, CityUHK will continue to harness its powerful momentum in research and innovation, deepen cross-regional collaboration with top institutions locally and globally, actively promote the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand, and lead higher education towards new milestones.”

The ARWU, published by ShanghaiRanking, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and authoritative global university rankings. Inaugurated in 2003 by the Centre for World-Class Universities at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, it evaluates over 2,500 institutions worldwide annually, publishing the top 1,000 results. The evaluation is based predominantly on objective indicators of academic and research excellence, including the number of highly influential scholars, the volume of papers published and indexed in premier journals, and the per capita academic performance of the institution.

In recent years, CityUHK’s academic influence has continued to grow, earning widespread recognition and achieving outstanding results across various international rankings. In the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, published in June this year, CityUHK achieved remarkable success by jumping 11 places to 52nd globally, solidifying its position among the top 3% of universities worldwide. Notably, in the core indicator of “Citations per Faculty”, the University achieved an exceptional result, ranking 2nd globally and 1st in Hong Kong. Together with the latest ARWU results, this demonstrates the top-tier academic standard of the University’s faculty and research teams, as well as the tangible contribution of their innovative research to global science and societal development.

Steven Lee, Communications and Institutional Research Office, CityUHK (Tel: 3442 9945)