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Tesla’s board proposes a new compensation plan potentially worth $900 billion for Elon Musk, contingent on achieving ambitious market cap and operational targets over the next decade, including reaching an $8.5 trillion market capitalization and delivering 20 million vehicles. If achieved, Musk’s ownership could double. This aims to retain Musk and prioritize Tesla, focusing on autonomous driving, robotaxis, and robots, shifting away from a solely EV-centric model. Success hinges on navigating strategic transitions and competition, amid concerns about inter-company transactions and potential conflicts of interest.

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) and Huawei are deepening their partnership to advance autonomous driving, smart cockpits, and intelligent manufacturing. The collaboration will integrate Huawei’s technologies, including ADS 4 autonomous driving and HarmonySpace 5 smart cockpit, into SGMW vehicles, starting with the Baojun Huajing S SUV. This also includes using Huawei’s technologies to upgrade SGMW’s proprietary technologies and its Intelligent Island Manufacturing System (I²MS).

The Huawei China Tour 2025, coinciding with the World Intelligent Industry Expo in Chongqing, focuses on AI’s transformative role in manufacturing. Government officials and industry leaders explored AI-driven upgrades, with Huawei showcasing its strategic, technological, and collaborative ecosystem approach. Chongqing aims to become an AI-centric industrial hub, fostering collaboration with Huawei. The tour highlighted AI applications in various manufacturing aspects, including R&D, production, and supply chains, exemplified by success stories from Seres and Changan Automobile. Huawei is partnering to build a “manufacturing + AI” ecosystem in Chongqing.

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, is combating fraud targeting users of its mobile phone recharge service. A data leak stemming from vendor supply chain issues led to phishing scams where users were pressured to refund “errors.” Douyin has removed 25 non-compliant vendors, freezing their payments and blacklisting them. The incident highlights the need for stricter vendor due diligence, data security, and monitoring to maintain user trust and a secure e-commerce environment.

A vehicle displaying a “ghost face” mask sparked a police investigation in Hebei, China, to determine if it violated traffic laws. This follows a similar incident in Hangzhou where people wore masks to scare drivers. Authorities are concerned about distractions on the road, prompting legal consideration of objects obstructing driver visibility. The incident, documented via social media, highlights the tension between harmless pranks, public safety, and the legal ramifications of disruptive behavior, raising broader questions about road safety and public conduct.

Recent rumors in China link rooftop solar panels with increased cancer rates and birth defects, causing public concern. Experts measured radiation from various devices, including solar panels, finding levels significantly below national safety standards (less than 20 nanoteslas compared to the 100 microteslas limit). They clarified that while solar panels emit radiation, like most electronics, the levels are harmless. Experts emphasized that household appliances meet safety regulations, reassuring the public and supporting China’s renewable energy goals amid misinformation.

A Chinese delivery driver unknowingly transported a live crocodile, sparking online debate about logistics platform regulations. The sender allegedly claimed the crocodile was dead, but it revived en route, damaging the driver’s footwear. Lalamove stated the sender failed to specify the cargo, and the driver didn’t cancel the order, but a compensation agreement was reached. The incident highlights risks within the on-demand delivery sector concerning proper goods verification and the need for clearer guidelines for both senders and drivers.

Grandma Xu, a Chinese senior and former fraud victim, successfully turned the tables on a scammer impersonating her grandson. Educated by local police anti-fraud campaigns, she skillfully engaged the suspect until authorities arrived. This case highlights the growing success of anti-fraud education in empowering seniors to identify and thwart scams targeting their trust and vulnerabilities. Authorities emphasize vigilance, communication with family, and reporting suspicious activity to combat increasingly sophisticated schemes that exploit elders.

The U.S. State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification or location of three Russian FSB hackers: Marat Valeryevich Tyukov, Mikhail Mikhailovich Gavrilov, and Pavel Aleksandrovich Akulov. They’re accused of cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure and global energy companies, exploiting a Cisco vulnerability (CVE-2018-0171) to access networks and steal data. Though patched in 2018, vulnerable devices remain, posing a continuing threat. The reward aims to disrupt these attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Rumors allege Chinese livestreamer Xinba is under investigation and detained following claims his “Cotton Secret” sanitary napkins caused cancer. Xin Selection denies the accusations. This follows Xinba’s announcement of retirement due to health issues, handing operations to his wife. Notably, Xinba has announced similar departures before. The controversy stems from numerous reports of cancer diagnoses among users of “Cotton Secret,” which was found to contain thiourea in testing. The company asserts the thiourea levels pose no health risk, and regulators claim the product met standards upon previous inspection. Alleged victims have remained silent since the initial accusations.