Tobias

快手电商在618购物节期间实现了显著增长，得益于其全域增长策略。平台“货架”模式GMV增长53%，搜索驱动GMV增长143%。直播带货持续发力，带动内容生态GMV增长29%。中小企业销售额增长30%，高价商品销售额也大幅提升。 快手电商通过促销、补贴等方式大力扶持商家，促进平台整体业绩增长。

Alibaba Group CEO announced Ele.me and Fliggy’s immediate integration into the China Digital Commerce Group, aiming to become a comprehensive consumer platform. While maintaining operational independence, they will align with the Group’s goals. This strategic move leverages the success of Taobao Flash Sale, which has seen significant growth and high fulfillment rates, especially during the 618 shopping festival. The consolidation is expected to enhance Alibaba’s consumer services and potentially reshape the retail landscape.

HFI Innovation, a MediaTek subsidiary, has sued five Huawei subsidiaries in Europe’s UPC, alleging infringement of a key LTE patent. This follows Huawei’s earlier lawsuits against MediaTek in China and the UK, along with counter-suits from MediaTek. The disputes involve 4G/5G patents and FRAND rate negotiations, highlighting the intensifying patent battles and the importance of intellectual property in the telecom industry.

Moonshot AI launched Kimi-Researcher, its first autonomous AI agent, currently in beta. Built on end-to-end agentic RL, Kimi-Researcher surpasses leading models like Claude 4 Opus and Gemini 2.5 Pro in internal tests, demonstrating strong autonomy and zero-structure adaptability. The agent independently manages research tasks, navigates conflicting information, and prioritizes accurate results. Moonshot AI plans to open-source key components to further accelerate advancements in agentic RL.

A video shows an SUV drifting recklessly on Xinjiang’s Sayram Lake grasslands, causing environmental damage. The incident, lasting about 40 minutes, resulted in turf tearing and soil compaction. Park officials have located the owner and will issue penalties, estimating damages between 70,000 and 200,000 yuan for ecological restoration. The event highlights the ongoing challenge of preserving fragile natural environments despite regulations against off-road activities.

BYD, a leading Chinese EV maker, is expanding globally by significantly investing in its car carrier fleet. The company has received its fifth carrier, “Xi’an,” and the “Changsha” is set to launch, both with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles. This builds on existing vessels, supporting BYD’s strong export growth, with exports up 133.8% year-over-year in April and exceeding 293,000 units cumulatively for the first four months, solidifying its position in the competitive EV market.

HDC 2025 in Sanya showcased advancements in the HarmonyOS ecosystem, specifically focusing on streamlining app development. Huawei spearheaded the unveiling of the HarmonyOS Application Open Source Component Technical Map, a collaborative effort with partners to create a comprehensive library of open-source components. This initiative aims to reduce redundant coding, accelerate development cycles, and foster a thriving environment for developers, featuring 1115 open-source libraries and 7 cross-platform frameworks. The event included presentations from industry leaders demonstrating successful framework integrations and the growth of the HarmonyOS platform.

At HDC 2025, the “HarmonyOS Era Partners” zone showcased young, independent developers creating innovative apps. These creators, from diverse backgrounds, are thriving due to the platform’s open access and focus on user connection. Success stories like “Light Countdown” and “Daily Coffee” highlight the ecosystem’s potential for fostering impactful and people-centric technology, driving growth through collaboration and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Labubu, a collectible toy, is experiencing a global boom. Actress Yao Chen revealed she invested in Labubu early, witnessing its rise from criticism to immense popularity, including limited-edition figures. Initially popular in Southeast Asia, Labubu’s sales have exploded worldwide, driven by celebrity endorsements and high demand (leading to secondary market price increases). The company’s CEO aims to develop Labubu into a long-term intellectual property.

Mathematician Wei Dongyi gained viral fame on Douyin, accumulating over 24 million followers in three days. The World Record Certification Agency recognized his rapid follower growth. His account will feature mathematics content, connecting him with a wider audience. Sohu CEO Zhang Chaoyang acknowledged Wei’s social media presence as natural, highlighting the shift towards social media for educational content and publications.