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As the 2025 Gaokao nears, China is undertaking a massive logistical operation: nationwide distribution of exam papers. China Post, with police escorts and advanced technology like Beidou, is ensuring secure transport for over 13.35 million examinees. The operation highlights the exam’s importance and underlines the need for public vigilance and cooperation.

Kingsoft Office appointed Lei Jun, the founder and de facto controlling shareholder, as Honorary Chairman. Jun, with his extensive experience in technical innovation and management, will provide strategic guidance without receiving compensation. His advisory role is expected to contribute to the company’s growth, reflecting his long history with the company since 1992 and his other entrepreneurial ventures.

A roadside sign labeled “985” and “211” along a highway in Shaanxi Province, referencing elite Chinese universities, has become a symbol of good luck for students preparing for the National College Entrance Examination. Local residents and traffic police film the sign during exam season to wish students success, transforming the marker into a localized landmark of hope and ambition. The sign’s strategic placement coincides with highway kilometer markers.

Nio’s new brand, Ledao, is running a localized pilot program using the L60 model for Didi’s premium ride-hailing service. This move, aimed at broadening consumer access, has sparked discussion. Nio executives address public concern, clarifying this is a limited trial to potentially compete with the BYD Han in the RMB 200,000 segment. They aim to provide consumers with a Ledao experience through a curated program.

A projector manufacturer is launching a lamp replacement service in April 2025 to address declining picture quality. The service offers tiered packages: “BrightView” for lamp replacement and installation, “VividCare” for in-depth cleaning and maintenance, and “PremiumCare” for on-site service. This initiative aims to rejuvenate home theater systems, ensuring optimal viewing experiences.

This comparison reviews the Dangbei X5S Plus, JMGO N3, and Vidda M2 Pro projectors under $500. The Dangbei stands out with superior brightness, contrast, and color accuracy due to its ALPD 3.0 laser. It also has a more versatile design and interface, including more connectivity ports. While both JMGO and Vidda provide viable options, the Dangbei excels in overall performance and user experience.

BYD is aggressively pursuing legal action against online defamation and disinformation campaigns. Publicly announcing a crackdown on “black public relations” and media tactics, the EV giant is suing 37 accounts with 126 more under review. BYD has already won cases, with individuals ordered to apologize and pay damages for spreading false information, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their reputation and market fairness.

Micron has begun shipping samples of its 1γ LPDDR5X memory, targeting next-gen AI smartphones. This advanced, low-power DRAM boasts industry-leading 10.7Gbps speeds, up to 20% lower power consumption, and the thinnest packaging in the industry at 0.61mm. This marks a significant advancement in mobile memory, utilizing EUV lithography. Competitors like Samsung and SK Hynix are also developing their own 1c DRAM solutions, intensifying the competition in the mobile memory market.

OpenAI is expanding access to its ChatGPT “Memory” feature to all users. This allows the chatbot to retain conversation context, improving interaction cohesion. While free users gain short-term memory, paid subscribers retain more extensive memory capabilities. Control and privacy are prioritized, giving users options to disable Memory and manage data storage. This move is a strategic response to growing AI competition, aiming to boost user acquisition and solidifying OpenAI’s market position.

Transgender boxer Iman Khalifa was reclassified as male after tests revealed an XY chromosome profile, indicating male DNA. The IOC reportedly knew of the “abnormal” results before the 2024 Paris Olympics but allowed her to compete, where she won a women’s boxing title. The WBO now requires further testing for future competitions as a female. Opponents raised concerns about Khalifa’s physical advantages.