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Zero’s Founder Zhu Jiangming Wins Scientific Entrepreneur Award: Sole Recipient in Automotive Sector
Leapmotor’s CEO Zhu Jiangming was awarded the 2025 Zhejiang Province Science Entrepreneur, the only automotive leader recognized. The award acknowledges his contributions to EV technology, particularly CTC battery integration and central electronic architecture, enhancing China’s EV competitiveness. The Zhejiang Science Entrepreneurship Program, launched in 2024, aims to cultivate innovative entrepreneurial leaders.
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TSMC Considers UAE Fab: Boosting Semiconductor Manufacturing in the Middle East
TSMC is considering building a cutting-edge chip fabrication plant in the UAE, a significant strategic move for the world’s largest chipmaker. This potential expansion highlights the UAE’s drive to become a global tech leader, particularly in AI. Discussions with UAE officials and US representatives suggest advanced stages of assessment. This move, along with potential investments from other major semiconductor companies, could lead to major shifts in the global semiconductor supply chain, boosting the Middle East’s tech capabilities.
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Li Bin’s Clever Nio Play on Words: “Wei Le Ying” – “We Will Win”
The 2025 Future Automotive Pioneers Conference in Shenzhen highlighted NIO’s advancements. CEO William Li unveiled the unified brand presence of NIO, ONVO, and Firefly, cleverly referencing “Willing to Win” in Chinese. He also emphasized NIO’s commitment to Shenzhen’s innovative spirit and its extensive charging network utilized by 90% of non-NIO vehicle drivers, solidifying NIO’s infrastructure investment in China.
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Musk’s White House Farewell: Key Takeaways on DOGE’s $1 Trillion Reduction Goal
Elon Musk left the U.S. Government Efficiency Department (DOGE) to advise former President Trump. He aims to continue contributing to DOGE’s goal of $1 trillion in spending cuts, despite facing challenges with job reductions and questionable savings. Musk plans to remain a key advisor while Trump expressed a willingness to utilize Musk’s expertise.
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Tmall 618 Sales Soar: 217 Brands Including Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei Surpass 100 Million RMB
Tmall’s 618 shopping festival launched strongly, with sales exceeding expectations, driven by heavy discounts and government subsidies. Within hours, 217 brands hit 100 million yuan in GMV, including Apple, Midea, and Huawei. Home appliances, electronics, and other sectors saw significant growth, reflecting robust consumer demand and potentially indicating a shift in consumer preferences and economic health.
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AWS Continues Data Center Expansion, Eyes NVIDIA Chips
AWS is aggressively expanding its global infrastructure and securing NVIDIA’s AI chips to meet surging demand, anticipating billions in annual AI revenue. While AWS revenue increased in Q1, it lagged behind competitors like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. CEO Matt Garman highlighted datacenter expansions, collaboration with NVIDIA on GB200 chips, and willingness to host OpenAI models, advocating for cross-platform partnerships.
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Lu Goose Bro Learns English for Trip to Meet Hyperthyroidism Bro: Buys Translator
“Braised Goose Guy” (Lu’e Ge) is preparing to visit the US to meet “Jia 亢 Ge,” following the latter’s successful tour of China. This collaboration highlights the growing influence of online personalities as cultural ambassadors. Lu’e Ge’s rise began with a viral moment during Jia 亢 Ge’s China trip, further solidifying the power of digital platforms in cross-cultural exchange and shaping global narratives. His earlier interactions with tech entrepreneurs also showcase how personal brands can promote national culture.
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JD’s 618 Shopping Festival Kicks Off: Apple, Xiaomi, and Huawei Sales Surge Past 100 Million Yuan
JD.com’s 618 shopping festival saw a massive surge in sales, with transaction volume and orders up over 200% year-over-year in the first hour. Consumer electronics, including major brands like Apple and Xiaomi, performed exceptionally well. Sales in Hong Kong and Macau also soared. JD.com’s logistics, using autonomous delivery vehicles, is efficiently handling the increased demand across 400+ cities.
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Creative Retailers Foil June 1st Return Frenzy with Unique Tagging Strategy on Performance Costumes
As Children’s Day approaches, online retailers face a potential surge in costume returns. To combat this, some vendors are implementing strategies like attaching prominent “no return if removed” stickers. This follows concerns about customers using costumes for performances and then returning them. The focus is on balancing consumer rights with protecting businesses from unfair exploitation of return policies.
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Influencer Ordered to Pay $400,000 in Suit Over Red Underwear Controversy, Claims Comments Were Emotional and That They Are a Loyal Customer of Pang Donglai
A Chinese court ruled in favor of retail giant Pang Dong Lai, fining a Douyin user RMB 400,000 (USD $55,000) for defamation. The case involved negative videos about red underwear purchased at a Pang Dong Lai store. The court ordered a formal apology and compensation, highlighting the financial risks of unsubstantiated online claims.