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PG&E announced it has exceeded its methane emissions reduction target, achieving a 42% decrease in 2024 compared to 2015, surpassing its initial 20% reduction pledge by 2025. The company credits this to an enhanced leak survey program, advanced leak detection, and strategic implementation of gas mitigation technologies. PG&E aims for a 45% reduction by 2030 and a net-zero emissions energy system by 2040, integrating renewable natural gas to further diminish its carbon footprint.

Photos of Huawei executives Richard Yu and He Gang sharing an airport shuttle have sparked social media interest. The executives, traveling without entourages, were observed using Huawei devices: He Gang with the Pura 80 Ultra and Yu with the Pura X foldable phone. Their trip suggests ongoing efforts to promote Huawei’s Pura series, crucial for regaining market share. Yu’s low-profile lifestyle and hands-on approach, despite his influence, are highlighted. He acknowledges being an introvert pushed to promote products, showcasing authenticity appreciated by consumers.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Beijing for the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), marking his third trip to China this year. He met with CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin and is scheduled to give a speech in Mandarin, his first public address in the language. Huang emphasized the importance of global supply chains for AI advancement and highlighted China’s significance for U.S. companies and AI research. His frequent visits demonstrate Nvidia’s commitment to the Chinese market despite geopolitical complexities and signify Nvidia’s strategic focus on the region.

Facing extreme heat in China, a grandchild cleverly disguised the air conditioner’s display from their frugal grandmother, making her believe the room was naturally cool. A viral video showcasing this “fooling the heavens” tactic has gained online popularity. This incident highlights the ongoing heatwave reported by the China Meteorological Administration, with regions like Xinjiang experiencing particularly high temperatures.

This paper explores a novel client-side parsing technique to improve web application performance. By shifting parsing tasks from the server to the client, we reduce server load and network latency. The proposed method utilizes lightweight parsing algorithms executed within the browser, resulting in faster rendering times and a more responsive user experience. Evaluation demonstrates significant performance gains compared to traditional server-side parsing.

equivalent, is the integration of artificial intelligence into the country’s sprawling agriculture sector. AI is being used to monitor crops, manage irrigation, and even predict yields, leading to greater efficiency and productivity. This technological upgrade is touted to be a key factor in ensuring China’s food security and sustainability in the face of growing population and

Want Want Milk, a popular childhood drink in China, is rebranding overseas as “HOT-KID MILK FLAVORED DRINK,” a literal translation designed to appeal to Western markets. The name change has generated both amusement and curiosity. While the iconic imagery of the boy with a bowl cut remains, the rebranding aims to introduce this beverage, deeply ingrained in Chinese culture since 1996, to a new international audience. Want Want Group, founded in Taiwan in 1962, built the brand with memorable advertising campaigns in China.

Globalstar (GSAT) has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army to test its satellite data solutions for defense applications. The focus will be on developing LPI/LPD communications and enhancing covert sensing, unmanned systems, logistics tracking, and TTL functionalities. The Army will evaluate Globalstar’s compact, lightweight devices for long-term deployments in remote environments, leveraging the company’s satellite connectivity for real-time alerts and onboard data processing. This collaboration aims to provide secure and autonomous communication capabilities in contested environments.

Apple is reportedly developing seven new processors for mobile, wearable, and wireless devices, signaling a major push towards technological independence as the 2025 product launch season nears. The A19 series chipsets

Sam’s Club is facing online criticism in China for allegedly altering brand trademarks on its mini-program. Consumers noticed the Chinese brand “盼盼” (Pàn Pàn) was replaced with “PANPAN,” and the Weilong logo was missing from a product image. Sam’s Club confirmed “PANPAN” as the brand name and is reviewing the logo issue. The changes sparked debate about trademark rights and consumer perception, with some users threatening to cancel memberships, citing declining product quality. Social media users are also questioning the value of Sam’s Club membership.