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Angelalign Technology Denies Patent Infringement and Vows Vigorous Defense

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Angelalign Technology Inc. (6699.HK) (“Angel”) categorically denies accusations of patent infringement by Align Technology Inc. (ALGN) and promises a vigorous defense.

“Angel has a rich heritage of clinically driven innovation during its 20-plus year history. Accusations by our competitor of patent violations are frivolous and entirely without merit,” said Angel’s Chief Commercial Officer and SVP, Rich Hirschland. “Angel has invested heavily in patent compliance since our founding. We are confident that we will prevail in this case.”

Angel has proudly led the clear-aligner field in innovation for many years. Among its cutting-edge products are the award-winning angelButton™, the angelHook, the A6 mandibular advancement system (now celebrating its ten-year anniversary), the angelKid system, and the Intelligent Root System. The company is committed to bringing fair and healthy competition to the marketplace to benefit doctors and their patients.

Angel’s products regularly receive high doctor-satisfaction scores. Its flexible manufacturing system also has been widely praised for turning complex clinical ideas into workable solutions. These innovations, powered by a corporate culture that focuses on treating employees and customers well, have led to impressive global growth for Angel, which is expected to continue.

“We anticipate that our growth will not be materially affected by the lawsuits,” Hirschland said. “We look forward to using the lawsuits to tell the Angel success story and help attract more customers to Angel around the world.”

About Angelalign Technology Inc.
Founded in 2003 and celebrating 1.5 million smiles, Angelalign Technology Inc. provides digital technology-driven clear aligner products and services to meet the needs of dental professionals and patients worldwide. The Company’s innovative products and technical services have established it as a prominent player in the orthodontics industry. In 2021, Angelalign Technology was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In 2023, the Company launched its global expansion strategy, with its products and services now reaching over 50 countries and regions. Learn more at angelaligner.com.

Media Contact:
Sue Kolb
sue.kolb@angelaligner.com

Angel Aligners
Angel Aligners

 

 

Quhuo Announces Plan to Implement ADS Ratio Change

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) (“Quhuo” or the “Company“), a leading gig economy platform focusing on local life services, today announced that it will change the ratio of its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs“) to Class A ordinary shares (the “ADS Ratio“) from the current ADS Ratio of one ADS to ten (10) Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.0001 per share, of the Company (the “Class A Ordinary Shares“), to a new ADS Ratio of one ADS to nine hundred (900) Class A Ordinary Shares.

A post-effective amendment to the ADS Registration Statement on Form F-6 will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC“) to reflect the change in the ADS Ratio. The Company anticipates that the change in the ADS Ratio will be effective on August 25, 2025 (U.S. Eastern Time), subject to the effectiveness of the post-effective amendment to the ADS Registration Statement on Form F-6 on or before that date. Quhuo’s ADSs will continue to be traded on The Nasdaq Stock Global under the same symbol “QH” under a new CUSIP number – 74841Q308.

For Quhuo’s ADS holders, the change in the ADS Ratio will have the same effect as a one-for-90 reverse ADS split and will have no impact on an ADS holder’s proportional equity interest in the Company. Each ADS holder of record at the close of business on the date when the change in ADS Ratio is effective will be required to surrender and exchange every ninety (90) existing ADSs then held for one (1) new ADS. Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as the depositary bank for Quhuo’s ADS program, will arrange for the exchange of the current ADSs for the new ones, if needed.

No fractional ADSs will be allocated in connection with such ADS Ratio change. The aggregate fractions, if any, will be sold and the net proceeds (after deduction of fees, taxes, and expenses) will be distributed to the entitled ADS holders.

As a result of the change in the ADS Ratio, Quhuo’s ADS trading price is expected to increase proportionally, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS trading price after the change in the ADS Ratio will be equal to or greater than 90 times the ADS trading price before the change.

About Quhuo

Quhuo Limited (NASDAQ: QH) is a leading workforce operational solutions platform in China. Quhuo provides tech-enabled, end-to-end operational solutions to blue-chip on-demand consumer service businesses in industries with significant e-commerce exposure, primarily including on-demand food delivery, mobility services, housekeeping and accommodation. Quhuo’s platform helps its industry customers mobilize a large team of workers and utilizes a combination of training, performance monitoring and refinement, and incentives to transform them into skilled workers who can follow industry-specific, standardized and highly efficient service procedures. Within the on-demand consumer service ecosystem, the Company plays a unique and indispensable role as the link between consumer service businesses and end consumers to enable the delivery of goods, services and experiences to consumers.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical or current fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding Quhuo’s anticipated timeline for the ADS Ratio change and its expectations regarding the ADS price following the change. Forward-looking statements include statements containing words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Quhuo’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties. Quhuo’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to Quhuo’s abilities to (1) manage its growth and expand its operations, (2) address any or all of the risks and challenges in the future in light of its limited operating history and evolving business portfolios, (3) remain in its competitive position in the on-demand food delivery market or further diversify its solution offerings and customer portfolio, (4) maintain relationships with major customers and to find replacement customers on commercially desirable terms or in a timely manner or at all, (5) maintain relationships with existing industry customers or attract new customers, (6) attract, retain and manage workers on its platform, and (7) maintain its market shares in relation to competitors in existing markets and its success in expansion into new markets. Other risks and uncertainties are included under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the Company’s latest annual report on Form 20-F. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and Quhuo undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

 

Galbot Clinches Gold Medal at World Humanoid Robot Games, Redefining Autonomous Robotics in Real-World Applications

BEIJING, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Galbot has made history at the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, securing the gold medal in the Robot Skills Competition, with a standout performance in the Pharmaceutical Sorting Challenge. This marks the first time that robot productivity has been showcased on a global stage in a world-class competition, and Galbot has emerged victorious with a commanding performance that sets a new benchmark in autonomous robotics. 

Galbot operating autonomously in a smart pharmacy in Beijing.
Galbot operating autonomously in a smart pharmacy in Beijing.

At the Robot Skills Competition, Galbot competed fully autonomously, with no reliance on teleoperation, setting it apart from most of the 22 teams that depended on human remote control. Galbot excelled at every stage, ranking first in the preliminary, semi-final, and final rounds. Ultimately, it secured the championship with a time of 10 minutes and 22 seconds, scoring a total of 336 points—160 points ahead of the second-place team.

The pharmaceutical sorting challenge was particularly intense, simulating real-world medical applications and scenarios. Galbot was tasked with autonomously reading, locating, and picking medications from six multi-tiered shelves, delivering nine correct medications from hundreds to designated containers with top speed and accuracy—all without human assistance. This win is a validation of Galbot’s fully autonomous technology, which is already deployed in over 10 smart pharmacies across Beijing, China, with plans to expand to 100+ stores by the end of this year, further demonstrating its potential in real-world healthcare and retail sectors.

At the heart of this success is Galbot’s unique Sim2Real methodology, which involves massive pre-training on large-scale, high-quality synthetic datasets followed by precise fine-tuning with minimal real-world data. This approach has drastically reduced reliance on costly real-world data collection while enhancing generalizability across diverse environments.

Galbot is leading the way in autonomous, general-purpose robotics, bringing cutting-edge AI to every industry. By excelling in complex real-world environments, Galbot is redefining productivity and expanding the possibilities of robotics across every sector.

About Galbot

Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd. is a global pioneer in embodied AI and general-purpose robotics. Founded in May 2023, Galbot is committed to delivering autonomous, general-purpose robots for global users, with deployments across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and other sectors. 

Galbot was founded by leading scientists in the field of embodied intelligence. The team has more than a decade of hands-on experience in the robotics industry, having successfully led the mass production of intelligent hardware products at multi-million-unit scale—demonstrating exceptional real-world commercialization capabilities.

 

Galbot dominates all rounds, from prelims to finals.
Galbot dominates all rounds, from prelims to finals.

Global Times: Development opportunities, potential and advantages should be better used

BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The final year of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) is already halfway through. How has China’s economy performed in the first half of 2025?

The country’s GDP expanded by 5.3 percent year-on-year over the period, outpacing growth rates in the same period last year and the full-year figure, ranking among the top in major economies. Meanwhile, total imports and exports reached a record high between January and June, with exports increasing by 7.2 percent year-on-year.

This shows that amid the volatile global economy, China’s economy has maintained steady progress, demonstrating strong vitality and resilience.

How to carry out economic work going forward?

A meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on July 30 called for maintaining the continuity and stability of policies while making them more flexible and predictable, concentrating efforts on keeping employment, businesses, markets and expectations stable, effectively promoting the positive interplay between domestic and international economic flows, and striving to accomplish the annual economic and social development targets and tasks for this year and successfully completing the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Planning is important, but most crucial is implementation. All regions and departments should take on greater responsibility and act more proactively, focusing intently on promoting high-quality development, consolidating and expanding the positive economic recovery trend, and decisively achieving the goals of the 14th Five-Year Plan.

Strategic focus

To ensure sound economic work at present, it’s imperative to correctly grasp the situation, recognize development advantages, and maintain strategic focus.

Looking around the world, unilateralism and protectionism have been on the rise, with the external environment becoming increasingly complex, grim and uncertain. Domestically, the country’s economy is underpinned by a stable foundation, multiple advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, and the supporting conditions and fundamental trends for long-term sound economic development have not changed.

The future of China is filled with both opportunities and challenges.

To consolidate and expand the positive momentum of the economic recovery, the key lies in concentrating efforts on managing our own affairs well and firmly grasping the initiative for development.

From “village galas” that greatly promoted rural cultural tourism to “Su Chao” – the grassroot football league that boosted the “ticket economy,” China’s consumption market has seen robust development. In the first seven months, the country’s total retail sales of consumer goods grew by 4.8 percent year-on-year, while the final consumption expenditure contributed 52 percent to GDP growth. Domestic demand has become a main driver and stabilizer of economic expansion.

Domestic demand as the mainstay and internal circulation are unique advantages of a large economy. The more complex the external environment is, the more we must anchor development strategies in strengthening domestic circulation and take multiple measures to expand domestic demand.

In order to encourage consumers to spend, efforts should be made in areas including promoting reasonable wage growth, broadening property income channels, and boosting farmers’ incomes to enhance their spending capacity. Meanwhile, efforts should also be made to innovate diversified consumption scenarios, improve supply in fields including culture and tourism, catering, healthcare and sporting, and continuously optimize the consumption environment.

The potential of the ultra-large market will continue to be unleashed through deepening special initiatives to boost consumption, while expanding goods consumption and cultivating new growth points.

It is also important to expand effective investments. From restoring old urban residential communities and constructing underground utility networks to improving public service facilities, new urbanization has vast scenarios of “investing in the people.” For every 1 percentage point increase in China’s urbanization rate, it could generate over 200 billion yuan ($27.83 billion) in annual consumer demand and drives trillions of yuan in new investment demand.

To consolidate and expand the positive momentum of economic recovery, it is also critical to seize development opportunities and respond to external uncertainties with determined opening-up.

Since the beginning of this year, China’s foreign trade and foreign investment have maintained stable performance, with a 3.5 percent year-on-year growth in total imports and exports in the first seven months, demonstrating its full resilience.

China is also steadily expanding its presence in the international market. In the first half of the year, China’s trade with over 190 countries and regions recorded growth, with the trade volume with 61 trading partners exceeding 500 billion yuan, an increase of five compared with the same period last year. It is necessary to roll out a combination of policies to continuously leverage the stabilizing effect of foreign trade on economic growth.

In addition, China has also continuously enhanced the attractiveness of its market. Starting from December 18, the Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch island-wide independent customs operation. The number of duty-free items in Hainan will rise to about 6,600, accounting for 74 percent of all tariff categories. This a part of China’s continuous rollout of policies facilitating free and convenient trade, demonstrating the country’s determination to expand its door wider to the rest of the world.

New growth drivers

To ensure sound economic work at the moment, it is crucial to adhere to the new development philosophy to continuously foster new growth drivers and new strengths in economic development.

At sea, the country’s second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, successfully completed its float-out. On land, the CR450 electrical multiple unit, the world’s fastest high-speed train with a test speed of 450 kilometers per hour, has redefined new global benchmarks for speed. In the sky, three astronauts of the Shenzhou 20 successfully entered the Chinese space station, and the domestically produced large aircraft C919 has carried more than 2 million passengers.

In the first seven months of this year, the output of above-scale high-tech manufacturing companies grew by 9.5 percent year-on-year. In July, industrial robot output surged 24 percent year-on-year. As of June, the country’s valid patents reached 5.01 million, up 13.2 percent year-on-year. All of these show that China’s innovation ecosystem has demonstrated vibrant momentum and industrial upgrading has made great strides.

Philosophy guides action. Under the guidance of the new development philosophy, China is continuously boosting innovation and foster new quality productive forces. In this process, China’s unique strengths must be given full play.

China’s complete industrial system and strong supporting capacity have enabled its manufacturing sector to maintain the top global position in terms of overall scale for 15 consecutive years, with the output of over 220 major industrial products leading globally. These advantages will empower China to seize the initiative amid global industrial and supply chain restructuring.

Moreover, China boasts abundant talent, with over 5 million STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) graduates annually. By advancing the integrated development of education, technology, and talent, China will unlock the full potential of talent dividends, fueling even greater innovation momentum.

It is critical for China to seize precious opportunities. With various developments, 2025 is hailed as the first year of mass production of humanoid robots in China, and various types of robots are evolving rapidly. Meanwhile, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is taking speed in China. By seizing the critical opportunities of the new scientific and technological revolution, China is advancing its manufacturing sector toward high-end, intelligent, and green transformation, paving the way for broad prospects of “Made in China.”

To grasp the key tasks on the path forward, China must intensify efforts to address systemic weaknesses, leverage competitive strengths, and enhance institutional safeguards, striving to achieve greater self-sufficiency in key industrial chains. Moreover, more efforts will be made to promote the deep integration of sci-tech innovation and industrial innovation and adhere to green development.

Strong momentum

To ensure sound economic work at the moment, it is crucial to fully mobilize the enthusiasm of all sectors to provide strong momentum for high-quality development.

China is striving to fully release policy effects to maintain stable economic operation. In the first half of the year, all regions and departments withstood pressure and tackled challenges head-on, accelerating the implementation of more proactive and effective macro policies.

Notably, the meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee held on April 25 called for stabilizing employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, and deployed a package of policies that have played a critical role in effectively responding to external shocks and promoting sustained economic recovery. Facts have proven that “more proactive and effective macro policies” are highly practical and effective.

Monetary policy tools such as reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts retain ample room for adjustment. Fiscal tools, including fiscal deficits, special-purpose bonds, and special government bonds, retain room for further expansion as needed, demonstrating that China’s macro policy toolkit remains sufficient.

Going forward, it is important to maintain sustained momentum in macro policies while applying timely adjustments. This involves not only advancing the implementation of existing policies and established measures to ensure continuity and stability but also enhancing policy reserves to swiftly roll out new initiatives as required. By balancing flexibility and predictability, China will be able to leverage macroeconomic governance capabilities to respond to evolving external conditions.

This year marks a critical year for advancing comprehensive reforms. In the first half of the year, China’s reforms have deepened across multiple fronts, continuously injecting momentum and vitality into high-quality economic development. For example, the country implemented the Private Sector Promotion Law and revised the Anti-Unfair Competition Law to ensure fair market participation for all economic entities, while reducing the market access negative list and issuing guidelines on building a national unified market that further dismantle market barriers.

Enterprises are the basic cells of the national economy and the driving force behind economic growth. To consolidate and expand the positive momentum of economic recovery, it is imperative to closely address enterprises’ pressing concerns, spare no efforts to alleviate difficulties, and continuously stimulate the vitality of micro entities.

For example, to reduce operating costs for enterprises, the authorities have implemented policies such as structural tax and fee reductions, established sci-tech innovation bonds to provide low-cost refinancing funds, and promote more flexible enforcement measures like “light penalties or exemptions.”

Now is the time to fully unleash our capabilities and forge ahead through wind and rain.

Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Economy, we must comprehensively implement the decisions and plans of the CPC Central Committee, maintain resolve, enhance momentum, and stimulate vitality. By leveraging development opportunities, potential, and advantages, and consolidating and expanding the positive momentum of economic recovery, we will undoubtedly achieve the goals and tasks outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan with high quality and lay a solid foundation for a strong start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

 

Practical AI for Pets: PETKIT’s 2025 Global Launch Innovations Focus on Pets’ Health

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PETKIT hosted its 2025 Global Product Launch in Wuxi, bringing together local government representatives and industry experts to discuss the theme “AI for Pet Health” and how artificial intelligence is shaping innovation in companion animal care. The event featured the debut of several new products designed to address common health and lifestyle challenges faced by pet owners, with a particular focus on AI-enabled monitoring and automation.

PETKIT Founder W.K Guo Showcase "AI FOR PET HEALTH"
PETKIT Founder W.K Guo Showcase “AI FOR PET HEALTH”

Purobot Crystal Duo: AI-Enhanced Open Top Litter Box for Urological Health

The highlight of the launch was the Purobot Crystal Duo, introduced as the world’s first open-top automatic litter box equipped with a built-in AI camera for health tracking. Beyond automating cleaning functions, the device leverages AI voice detection, urination pH monitoring, and stool consistency recognition to alert owners to early signs of potential health concerns. Since its pre-launch on petkit.com, the Purobot Crystal Duo has garnered more than 8,000 pre-orders in a short period, underscoring strong market demand.

Key features include:

  • Open-top design to reduce stress for cats and accommodate large breeds, including Maine Coons.
  • The AI monitoring system analyzes vocalizations, detects soft stool, and tracks urinary pH changes using specialized litter, enabling early intervention for urinary or digestive issues.
  • Dual waste traps for extended storage offering up to 30 days of use for a single cat.
  • Odor control through porous crystal structure combined with an N60 deodorizing module.

PETKIT 2025 New Innovation Launch
PETKIT 2025 New Innovation Launch

Yumshare Daily Feast: Fully Automated AI Wet Food Feeder

The launch also introduced what PETKIT describes as the world’s first fully automated AI wet food feeder, developed to address long-standing challenges in feeding cats wet diets. Wet food is widely recognized for its high moisture content, balanced nutrition, and benefits for cats with urinary, kidney, or metabolic conditions. Yet, owners often struggle with issues of food spoilage, hygiene, and the need to be physically present at every meal.

“Unlike conventional timed wet food dispensers that rely on ice packs and only keep food fresh for a few hours, our system employs 24-hour freshness preservation supported by AI-driven monitoring,” said W.K Guo, founder of PETKIT. “Owners can build customized feeding schedules, while the device ensures that every portion is served fresh.”

Key functions include:

  • AI recognition to identify individual pets and record eating behavior in multi-cat households.
  • Real-time abnormality alerts when feeding habits change, supporting early detection of health concerns.
  • Automated handling of leftovers, preventing spoilage or contamination without requiring manual cleaning.
  • Built-in UV sterilization to reduce bacterial growth at the source.

By combining nutrition, preservation, and automation, the AI wet food feeder allows pet owners to provide the dietary benefits of wet food—once considered impractical for busy households—with the same convenience as dry feeding.

YumShare Solo 2: Solve multi-pet feeding with personalized AI

To address the challenges of feeding in multi-cat environments, PETKIT introduced the YumShare Solo 2, an upgraded AI-powered feeder. The model features a chip with 2.4x computing power and 7x faster image processing than its predecessor, supporting real-time AI facial recognition for cats. Each cat receives individual feeding records, including portion size and timing, allowing households to monitor dietary habits across multiple pets.

PETKIT also disclosed that its R&D team is advancing motion recognition algorithms to map feline body movement and posture, aiming to provide more comprehensive health insights in future iterations.

Eversweet Max 2: 99.9% Bacteria-Free Hydration with Boiling Sterilization

The Eversweet Max 2 smart drinking fountain was unveiled as a response to growing concerns about bacterial buildup in conventional water dispensers. Its design allows for full waterway sterilization using 100°C boiling water circulation, eliminating up to 99.9% of bacteria. With components built from heat-resistant materials, owners can perform deep-cleaning cycles in just 10 minutes, two to four times per month, ensuring ongoing safety and hygiene in pet hydration.

Pioneering the Future of Pet Tech Innovation

PETKIT, guided by the value “The Technology that Cares”, has emerged as a leader in smart pet tech, with a decade-long global presence across over 50 countries. With the industry’s most diverse product range, PETKIT believes technology can transcend convenience to bridge gaps between humans and pets. By seamlessly integrating cutting-edge AI into its lineup, PETKIT empowers pet owners with unmatched convenience, control, and insights, nurturing deeper connections between pets and families.

PETKIT Purobot Crystal Duo is now available for pre-order at www.petkit.com.
Early adopters will receive exclusive launch discounts.

VIVOTEK Wins HR Asia 2025 Best Companies to Work For

Recognized for Building a Future-Ready and Employee-Centric Workplace 

TAIPEI, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In its 25th anniversary year, VIVOTEK (3454-TW), the global leading security solution provider, has been named one of the “2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia” by the leading HR publication HR Asia, recognizing its long-term investment in talent development and efforts to create a happy, fulfilling workplace. The company earned high scores in areas such as “Sustainable Workplace,” “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” and “Group – THINK, FEEL, DO,” reflecting strong employee recognition of its workplace environment and organizational culture. VIVOTEK is accelerating its AI strategy implementation, from incorporating AI into new security products to launching its headquarters’ inaugural event “AI Innovation Day,” aimed at driving organizational evolution and empowering employees to work smart.

VIVOTEK wins the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025” award by HR Asia, showcasing its commitment to talent development and creating a happy workplace.
VIVOTEK wins the “Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2025” award by HR Asia, showcasing its commitment to talent development and creating a happy workplace.

Cross-Disciplinary AI Collaboration for Social Safety

“VIVOTEK is committed to delivering the most trusted smart security solutions by integrating edge AI cameras, VAST Security Station (VSS), and the VORTEX cloud service to enhance user safety. Cross-disciplinary AI talent is key to maintaining resilience and competitiveness in global markets. We are honored to receive the ‘2025 Best Companies to Work for in Asia‘ award. This recognition strengthens our resolve to uphold our core value of employee care, deliver on our commitment to well-being, foster AI innovation with our partners, and build a safer future together,” said Alex Liao, President of VIVOTEK.

Unleashing AI Potential – “AI Innovation Day” Sparks a Culture of Innovation

To boost corporate competitiveness, VIVOTEK offers a range of AI learning resources and training, covering skills such as AI-powered presentations and data analysis. This year, the company’s headquarters will host its first-ever “AI Innovation Day,” offering rewards to encourage employees to use AI to optimize workflows and showcase innovative applications, driving an enterprise-wide smart transformation. The company also offers competitive compensation, including annual performance-based raises. Employees at the headquarters enjoy fully paid “Golden Week” leave to promote work-life balance. VIVOTEK is also dedicated to building a fair and transparent workplace culture through regular town halls and GM-led forums, which strengthen communication between staff and leadership while enhancing organizational agility and cohesion.

Leading Across the Board – VIVOTEK Recognized Among Top Employers

The “Best Companies to Work for in Asia” award is a premier employer recognition across the Asia-Pacific region, spanning 13 countries or territories. This year, 360 companies in Taiwan participated in the selection process. Winners are determined through a combination of anonymous employee surveys and a review of HR strategies, assessed by a panel of experts from various fields. The evaluation focuses on three key pillars: Core (company values), Self (employee perceptions), and Group (team performance). The award honors companies that excel in employee experience and people-first practices. VIVOTEK scored above market averages across all key indicators and was honored with this prestigious award based on outstanding evaluation results.

State Grid Gansu Linxia Power Supply Company: Answering the “ecological protection” question in power grid construction

LINXIA, China, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On the 14th of August, employees of State Grid Gansu Linxia Power Supply Company were conducting peak summer and flood prevention patrols along the newly put into operation of the 110 kV Zhebei Second Line in the northern part of Linxia County. They saw birds flying into their “nests”. This scene made him unable to help but share his joy with his colleagues: “For birds, this is a safe haven, and the risk of electric shock is almost zero; For the power grid, this is a reliable defense line, and bird damage faults have decreased significantly, making agricultural irrigation and enterprise production electricity more stable.”

Linxia Prefecture is located in the transitional zone between the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and the Loess Plateau. It is an important water conservation area and ecological functional area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, with a significant ecological position. With the increasing biodiversity, more and more birds are living here.

“There is a natural conflict between bird habitats and power grid towers. Bird droppings, nesting materials such as twigs and wires, if they fall on the lines, may cause line failures, which also threaten the safety of birds,” said Mu Zhengrong. “In the past, we installed various bird repellents such as bird spikes, but the birds still liked to nest here, and no matter how we tried to drive them away, line failures caused by birds still occurred from time to time.”

In recent years, State Grid Linxia Power Supply Company has established and practiced the concept of lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, firmly promoting the harmonious development of the power grid and natural ecology. In the initial stage of the design of the Linxia Beiyuan (Qiaosi) 110 kV transmission and transformation project, we actively coordinated with the design unit, integrated ecological environment protection into the construction of the power grid, and designed a “nest” at the top of the power grid tower according to the living habits of birds “choose to live high”. Transforming the traditional bird prevention and bird drive in the construction of the power grid into attracting and attracting birds. The core concept of “digital intelligence and green low-carbon” is integrated throughout the entire construction process.

Blocking is not as good as dredging. This ecological and friendly grid construction model, with “Anju Nest” as the carrier, not only reflects respect for natural beings but also demonstrates the ecological responsibility of the enterprise.

Today, walking in the Linxia Beiyuan area, the green power grid continues to extend in the fields, and one after another “nests of peace” have become habitats for birds. State Grid personnel are protecting the green mountains and clear waters as if they were their own eyes, and nurturing the ecological environment as if it were their own life, striving to answer the “ecological protection” question in power grid construction.

SW China’s Xizang makes remarkable economic, social achievements over 60 years

BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A report from People’s Daily: This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of southwest China’s Xizang autonomous region. Wang Junzheng, secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee, and Gama Cedain, deputy secretary of the CPC Xizang Autonomous Regional Committee and chairman of the People’s Government of the region, introduced the region’s remarkable economic and social development achievements at a press conference held by the State Council Information Office recently.

In 2024, the region’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached 276.5 billion yuan ($38.52 billion), 155 times that of 1965 in constant prices. While it took the region 50 years to achieve its first 100 billion yuan in GDP, the second 100 billion yuan milestone was reached in just six years, Wang said.

Since 2021, sustained efforts have further expanded Xizang’s economy while improving the quality and efficiency of growth. Modern industries, including clean energy, cultural tourism and plateau light industry, are laying the foundation for a modern industrial system. The region’s key economic indicators have ranked among the highest growth rates in the country for several consecutive years, with its regional GDP projected to surpass 300 billion yuan this year, reaching the third 100 billion yuan milestone.

Xizang’s infrastructure has also significantly improved. By the end of 2024, the total operational road length and the railway length in the region had reached 124,900 kilometers and 1,359 kilometers, respectively, and its domestic and international air routes reached 183. Four major power grids had been put into use, with the main grid now covering all counties, districts, and cities in the region.

These developments have substantially resolved historical infrastructure constraints, providing significant momentum for high-quality regional development, Wang noted.

Xizang boasts a long history and a splendid culture, alongside unique natural landscapes and rich cultural resources. It is an important center for preserving the distinctive culture of the Chinese nation and a major global tourism destination, enjoying exceptional advantages in developing the cultural tourism industry, which has experienced robust growth in recent years.

In 2024, the total output value of Xizang’s cultural industry increased by 23.8 percent, according to Gama Cedain. The region received 63.89 million domestic and international visitors, marking a 15.8 percent year-on-year increase. Notably, the number of inbound tourists skyrocketed by 188.2 percent. In the first half of this year, Xizang welcomed over 32.18 million visitors, representing an 11.7 percent increase year on year.

Meanwhile, living standards have improved dramatically. In 2024, the per capita disposable income of urban residents in Xizang reached 55,444 yuan, 121 times that of 1965. The per capita disposable income of rural residents hit 21,578 yuan, 199 times that of 1965.

Xizang has achieved a comprehensive victory over poverty and eliminated absolute poverty. Education has been made a top priority, with the region leading the nation in providing a 15-year publicly funded education program from kindergarten to senior high school.

A comprehensive public healthcare system offers free health checkups for all farmers and herders, contributing to a regional life expectancy of 72.5 years. Accelerated urbanization has transformed settlements into modern towns.

Over the 60 years since the establishment of the autonomous region – particularly in the past five years – Xizang has vigorously advanced various livelihood projects and programs. People of all ethnic groups have witnessed transformative changes in their daily lives, such as shifting from carrying water in buckets to enjoying running water, from oil lamps to electric lighting, from dirt roads to paved highways, and from yurts to modern housing, according to Gama Cedain.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the state and the autonomous region plan to allocate 24.65 billion yuan to support 28 categories of regional social development projects. As of now, 23.678 billion yuan has already been invested in these projects.

A wide range of livelihood initiatives have been effectively implemented, including centralized heating and oxygen supply in high-altitude areas, the resolution of seasonal water shortages in agricultural and pastoral zones, enhanced reliability of power supply, and comprehensive coverage of fiber-optic broadband and 4G networks.

Located on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, known as the “roof of the world” and “Asia’s water tower,” Xizang serves as a vital ecological security barrier for China. How can the region safeguard the plateau’s unique ecological environment while preserving its biodiversity and natural wonders?

Xizang has adopted the strictest ecological protection system in accordance with law. It has firmly upheld a policy of rejecting the approval or introduction of projects and enterprises that are high in energy consumption and emissions but low in efficiency, strictly prohibiting any pollution-prone projects on the plateau. The region has actively promoted national park construction and advanced the afforestation project in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, the regional capital. Ecological conservation red line zones have been drawn for more than 50 percent of the region’s land area, with protected areas of all types and levels now accounting for 37.95 percent of its land area.

Low-carbon development has also been vigorously pursued. In 2024, over 99 percent of electricity in Xizang was generated from clean energy, the highest of all regions in China. Non-fossil energy consumption in the region exceeded 55 percent of total energy use, placing it among the top in the country in green energy.

Today, Xizang’s natural environment is among the best preserved in the world. “We will firmly uphold the principle that ‘lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets and so are ice and snow,’ persistently serving as guardians to make the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau an ecological treasure shared by mankind and contributing more to building a shared future for all life on Earth,” Wang said.