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At the Huawei Developer Conference 2025, the gaming sub-forum examined how HarmonyOS is transforming the game industry. HarmonyOS’s “one-time development, multi-platform deployment” capability enables seamless user reach. Huawei Game Center supports developers with all-scenario applications, mini-games, and international expansion, fostering innovation and driving user growth. New features enhance gameplay, user engagement, and developer support, creating a thriving ecosystem.

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has set a new lap record for production EVs at the Nürburgring, clocking in at 7 minutes and 4.95 seconds. This achievement, highlighted by Top Gear, puts the SU7 Ultra ahead of previous leaders like Porsche and Tesla. The remarkable feat, accomplished on the first attempt, marks a significant milestone for Chinese automakers in the global EV market, according to the report.

South Korea is implementing major labor reforms, including a 4.5-day workweek with no pay cuts, reducing weekly work hours from 52 to 48. The government aims to lower average annual working hours to below the OECD average by 2030. Other changes include expanded annual leave eligibility and promoting flexible work arrangements like adjusted schedules and remote work, with incentives for businesses. These policies aim to improve work-life balance and align with international standards.

Former Chinese national team player Xu Liang reignites debate on footballers’ salaries. He argues that top players’ earnings (around $414,000 annually post-tax) are justified, comparing them to other competitive industries. Xu stresses the importance of evaluating a range of player compensation, not just the elite’s. He defends salaries as separate from performance criticism, recognizing that elite players have earned their position.

Dangdang founder Li Guoqing and Zhang Danhong will marry on August 16, 2025, marking a new chapter. The announcement follows Li’s divorce settlement. The wedding, themed “A Delayed Answer for Two Peking University Graduates,” will be held in Beijing. Guests are asked to donate to a Guizhou primary school, reflecting the couple’s philanthropic nature. Li, 61, appears to be embracing this new phase.

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) is launching a 2025 product quality supervision campaign, inspecting 164 product categories across manufacturing, distribution, and online platforms. The initiative emphasizes consumer safety, especially for children’s products and items like power banks and e-bikes, with a 70% increase in live streaming platform inspections. The campaign follows a power bank recall prompted by safety concerns and focuses on emerging sectors. Results will be publicly disclosed.

In a recent livestream, Gan Wei, ex-wife of Jia Yueting, discussed their post-divorce relationship. Despite their split in May 2025, she remains connected to his family and plans to visit him in the U.S. with their children. Gan Wei denied the divorce was for asset protection, citing lack of emotional support and a “widowed” marriage as reasons for the separation. She also shared a story of being ignored on her birthday.

Anker Innovations is recalling several power bank models (A1642, A1647, A1652, A1680, A1681, A1689, A1257) due to a potential fire hazard. Inspections revealed unauthorized material alterations in battery cells from an external vendor, potentially leading to overheating and combustion. The company has removed affected products from e-commerce platforms and ended its relationship with the supplier. This recall highlights the importance of product safety for the popular brand with a global presence.

JD.com is aggressively entering the travel market. Offering hotels a commission-free program for up to three years has already attracted nearly 50,000 applications. Leveraging its vast user base and lifestyle market leadership, JD.com aims to capitalize on peak travel season. This move follows a successful foray into food delivery using subsidies. However, facing giants like Meituan and Ctrip, the travel sector presents a distinct, more competitive challenge.

Romoss Technology, a leading power bank maker, faces challenges. Numerous 3C certifications for its fast-charging power banks are suspended, with the official Douyin store removing power banks. A recall of over 490,000 power banks is underway due to potential overheating issues, leading to consumer concerns. The recall process, involving potentially problematic postal returns, has also raised further questions.