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“Selling Vegetables Beauty,” Li Fugui, has become a viral sensation on Douyin, with over 6.44 million followers. Her videos, showcasing rural life and selling goods, have garnered significant attention. Despite refuting claims of earning millions, Li admits her income surpasses a regular office job. She’s adapting to increased demands, including longer editing times and visits from those seeking her strategies, while asking for privacy and respect from fans.

This white paper examines the burgeoning market for WiFi6 wireless panel access points in smart homes, driven by the need for whole-house coverage. It analyzes top brands like Xinbocangmei, Huawei, TP-Link, and others, evaluating their coverage, stability, and customization options. Key considerations for consumers include size, network stability, modularity, and cost-effectiveness. The report forecasts trends toward AI, modularity, and scenario-specific solutions, with Xinbocangmei emerging as a key innovator.

Gree Electric’s “Dong Mingzhu Health Home” is rapidly expanding, with a new store opening in Shijiazhuang, bringing the total to 656, aiming for 3,000 by 2025. This growth underscores Chairwoman Dong Mingzhu’s influence, leveraging her brand recognition for direct consumer engagement. She highlighted her past contributions, emphasizing her role in leading Gree’s significant revenue growth and shareholder value creation.

Didi Chuxing and Atour Group have partnered to integrate their membership programs. Members will enjoy reciprocal benefits, including access to over ten cross-platform advantages based on their existing tiers. Didi’s high-level Mileage Club members can gain Atour Platinum status and receive perks like room discounts and other benefits, while Atour members also receive corresponding advantages within Didi services.

Fitness studio closures and pre-paid service scams erode consumer trust. The article highlights systemic fraud in the fitness industry and similar sectors. Government regulations and Meituan’s “Worry-Free Life” program aim to protect consumers through compensation, service guarantees, and AI-driven risk detection. Meituan’s initiative promotes standardization and online transformation in service retail, fostering a shift towards more ethical and sustainable business practices.

Xiaomi’s new YU7 EV has generated a secondary market surge, with pre-order slots trading at a premium. Long delivery times, up to 56 weeks for standard models, fuel speculation and urgency. The scarcity, coupled with hype, allows early buyers to resell slots at significant markups. While unofficial transactions flourish, official timelines are only provided to confirmed order holders, creating uncertainty for potential buyers. The YU7’s success highlights the competitive EV market and the demand for quick access to desirable models.

OpenAI is diversifying its AI infrastructure by utilizing Google’s TPUs alongside NVIDIA GPUs, as part of its drive for computational power, including for ChatGPT. This move, motivated by cost management and infrastructure diversification, could boost the profile of Google’s TPUs as an alternative to NVIDIA’s GPUs. The partnership, however, shows competitive dynamics, with Google limiting access to its most powerful TPUs.

Xiaomi faces increased scrutiny after entering the automotive market, amplified by rapid growth and social media’s influence. CEO Lei Jun emphasizes meticulous communication and staying true to core values to navigate the “attention economy.” He stresses the importance of careful public statements and adapting to industry expectations despite being a newcomer.

Branko Ivankovic has been dismissed as head coach of the Chinese men’s national football team after failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup final qualifying round. This decision, the CFA cited the automatic termination of his contract, due to the team’s poor performance. His brief tenure, with a win rate below 30%, further highlights the program’s instability, which has seen 14 managerial changes in 23 years, reflecting the ongoing struggles of Chinese football.

Hong Kong food critic Cai Lan, a celebrated culinary icon who shaped Asian and global food appreciation, passed away at 83. Following his wishes, there was no public memorial service. A posthumous letter revealed his simple love for food, his ventures “Cai Lan Pho” and “Cai Lan Dim Sum” to continue carrying his values, ensuring his legacy through quality, authenticity, and customer delight.