Krypton Evening News | JD Group: JD Group's revenue in 2024 was 1.1588 trillion yuan; Manus invitation codes are being resold for up to 100,000 yuan; Fa Dafu Cloud Legal Affairs mini-program has been deeply integrated with DeepSeek.
Large companies:
Tailing Electric Vehicle Establishes Yunbu Robot Company in Jiangsu
36Kr learned that Tianyancha App shows that recently, Yunbu Robot (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. was established. The legal representative is Sun Muqian, and the registered capital is 10 million RMB. Its business scope includes the production of Class II medical devices, Class II value-added telecommunications services, research and development of intelligent robots, sales of intelligent robots, manufacturing of industrial robots, manufacturing of service and consumer robots, etc. It is wholly owned by Tailing Technology Co., Ltd.
Manus invitation codes being resold for up to 100,000 yuan
On March 7th, the latest domestic AI product, Manus, has become another product that has gone viral across the internet after DeepSeek. Currently, the product is still in internal testing, and users can apply to join the internal test after logging in. According to reports from multiple media outlets, on second - hand trading platforms, the so - called Manus invitation codes have been resold for as much as 100,000 yuan. On some social media platforms, writing application emails for invitation codes has also become a paid service. (Beijing Business Today)
Nezha X Launches Overseas Media Test Drive, Global Model Lands in the Brazilian Market
36Kr learned that recently, Hozon Auto brought Nezha X to Brazil to hold its first test drive event for mainstream media and car reviewers since the beginning of the year, accelerating the localization process in the South American market. Since entering the Brazilian market in July 2024, Nezha Auto has established a local branch and completed the shipment of over 1,000 vehicles. It is expected that 10 stores will be opened in Brazil in the first quarter of 2025.
JD.com Applies for Trademark of JD Food Delivery
36Kr learned that according to the property clue information from Tianyancha, recently, Beijing Jingdong Century Trading Co., Ltd. applied to register the trademark of "JD Food Delivery". The international classification is catering and accommodation, and the current status of the trademark is waiting for substantive examination. According to media reports, in February this year, JD.com announced the launch of its food delivery business. Relevant person in charge introduced that merchants who apply to settle in JD Food Delivery before May 1, 2025, will enjoy zero commission throughout the year.
MX Group soared more than 10% intraday, with a total market value exceeding HK$140 billion
36Kr learned that MX Group soared more than 10% intraday, with the stock price reaching HK$378 and the total market value exceeding HK$140 billion.
WeChat Gets a Major "Diet": New Feature Allows One-Click Cleaning of Original Photos and Videos in Chats
36Kr learned that recently, WeChat has launched a new feature on both iOS and Android platforms. In the "Clear Cache" option, there are new options to clear "received original photos and videos" and "sent original photos and videos". This feature can further optimize storage space, helping the storage space to "lose weight" again, and is expected to completely solve the problem of some users being troubled by WeChat taking up too much space. Currently, some users have conducted actual tests and found that after clearing the large-sized exchanged original photos/videos, their phones have successfully "lost weight" by more than one-third.
JD.com, Inc.: JD.com's revenue reached 1.1588 trillion yuan in 2024
36Kr learned that JD.com, Inc. released its financial report for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024. The report shows that JD.com's revenue reached 1.1588 trillion yuan in 2024. As of the end of 2024, the total number of employees in the JD ecosystem had increased to approximately 670,000. For the year ended December 31, 2024, JD's total human resources expenditure reached 116.1 billion yuan. Since its full - scale transformation towards technology in 2017, as of the end of 2024, the cumulative R & D investment in the JD ecosystem had reached nearly 140 billion yuan. As of press time, JD's U.S. stocks were up more than 6% in pre - market trading.
JD.com Group: Q4 Revenue Reaches 347 Billion Yuan, Up 13.4% Year-on-Year
36Kr learned that JD.com Group released its financial reports for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2024. The reports show that in the fourth quarter, JD.com Group's revenue reached 347 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.4%, compared with the market expectation of 332.385 billion yuan. Among them, the merchandise revenue increased by 14.0% year-on-year, exceeding the growth rate of online retail sales of physical goods in the same period. The service revenue increased by 10.8% year-on-year. Both merchandise and service revenues achieved double-digit year-on-year growth. In the fourth quarter, JD.com achieved double-digit year-on-year revenue growth in both consumer electronics and daily necessities categories. Among them, the supermarket category achieved double-digit year-on-year revenue growth for four consecutive quarters.
Ele.me: Launches the Mechanism of Monthly Rider Rights and Interests Consultation Meetings and Persistently Promotes the Transparency of Platform Rules
36Kr learned that Ele.me's official account posted a message saying that it has currently launched the "Monthly Rider Rights and Interests Consultation Meetings" mechanism. Through regular communication and interaction among riders, merchants, users, experts, etc., it conducts algorithm disclosure and thematic research, actively listens to feedback from all parties, and continuously improves relevant suggestions. Ele.me stated that it has been actively promoting the positive application of algorithms and striving to make platform rules more transparent.
Investment and Financing:
Yuntong Shuda Completes 50 Million Yuan Series A Financing
36Kr learned that Yuntong Shuda announced that it has completed a 50 million yuan Series A financing. This round of financing was led by Puhua Capital, followed by investors such as the Data Security Fund and Huadan Capital, and old shareholders like Meiri Hudong continued to increase their investment. The financing will be mainly used for core technology R & D, global promotion of the Digital and Intelligent Green Wave system, in - depth governance of traffic data, and expansion of intelligent connected vehicle scenarios, further enhancing the company's innovation ability in the field of intelligent transportation. As of now, the Digital and Intelligent Green Wave system has been applied in nearly 30 regions such as Hangzhou, Wenzhou, Taiyuan, Tianjin, and Baoding. More than 600 Digital and Intelligent Green Wave corridors have been built, with a total length of over 1000 kilometers. The road traffic efficiency has been improved by at least 20%, saving citizens 15 - 20 minutes of commuting time every day.
New Products:
The Fa Dafu Cloud Legal Services Mini Program has been deeply integrated with DeepSeek
36Kr learned that the Fa Dafu Cloud Legal Services Mini Program has officially and deeply integrated with DeepSeek, fully accessing its large model to build a new ecosystem for AI services in the legal vertical field. Through the innovative model of "legal vertical model + industry knowledge base + intelligent platform", it deeply integrates the powerful functions of DeepSeek such as semantic understanding, logical reasoning, and multi - round dialogue capabilities, and combines the professional scenario data of enterprise legal services.
WPS AI Becomes the First AI Application Supporting In - depth Thinking for Table - related Products
36Kr learned that recently, the WPS AI data assistant under Kingsoft Office has been upgraded to add in - depth thinking capabilities. Combining with Kingsoft Office's self - developed technologies such as document image recognition and understanding, chart engine, and cross - format data fusion, it has been integrated into WPS Smart Spreadsheet, WPS Multidimensional Spreadsheet, and WPS Spreadsheet, becoming the first AI application in the domestic office software market to support in - depth thinking for table - related products. Users can create a new WPS Smart Spreadsheet, WPS Multidimensional Spreadsheet, or WPS Spreadsheet, select the AI data analysis function under the WPS AI tab, and enable the in - depth thinking mode to experience this latest AI office service for free within a limited time.
HarmonyOS Smart Mobility: Over 28,000 small reservations for AITO M8 within 12 hours of pre - sale
36Kr learned that HarmonyOS Smart Mobility announced that the pre - sale price of the AITO M8 starts at 368,000 yuan, and there were over 28,000 small reservations within 12 hours of the pre - sale.
Today's Viewpoint:
Organization: Global Wearable Wristband Device Market Shipments Increased by 4% Year-on-Year in 2024
36Kr learned that a Canalys report shows that in 2024, the global wearable wristband device market achieved steady growth, with shipments reaching 193 million units, a year-on-year increase of 4%. This is the second consecutive year of growth after the market adjustment in 2022, demonstrating a recovery trend. The strong demand in China and emerging markets has become the main growth driver, offsetting the decline in mature markets such as the United States and India.
Cainiao CTO: "AI + Logistics" Helps Express Delivery Outlets Reduce Costs by 30%
36Kr learned that recently, a Southeast Asian technology media published a signed article by Li Qiang (nickname: Zaikuan), the CTO of Cainiao, sharing the application of AI autonomous driving in the logistics field in China to help the industry reduce costs and increase efficiency. The article stated that currently, in multiple county - level express delivery co - distribution centers in China, the automated sorting machines, digital systems, and unmanned vehicles developed by Cainiao have become a "new partnership", reducing transportation costs by 20% - 30%. Li Qiang believes that the continuous emergence of new technologies provides strong impetus for the digital and intelligent transformation of the logistics industry, which helps improve the overall operational efficiency and service quality of the industry. Currently, Cainiao is also continuously deploying "AI + Logistics" to promote the commercialization of technology and enable logistics technology to reach rural areas and go global.
Lei Jun: The era of the comprehensive rise of domestic brands has begun
On the afternoon of March 6th, during the open session of the Beijing delegation, Lei Jun, a deputy to the National People's Congress, believed when answering reporters' questions that the era of the comprehensive rise of domestic brands has begun. Lei Jun thanked Beijing, this fertile ground and the first - class business environment, which have enabled Xiaomi to achieve rapid development and growth in the past 15 years. In the future, Xiaomi will be more determined to pursue the path of technological innovation and high - end development, allowing a large number of consumers to experience the wonderful life brought by technology. (CCTV News)
Other news worthy of attention:
The first batch of 120 - ton pure - electric mining trucks in China achieve large - scale application
It is learned from the State Power Investment Corporation that yesterday (the 6th), the 120 - ton pure - electric mining trucks independently developed in China were officially put into mass use, marking the large - scale application of this type of mining trucks in the domestic open - pit mine field. (CCTV Finance)
Lei Haichao, Director of the National Health Commission: Childcare subsidies will be issued this year, and the relevant operation plan is being drafted
Lei Haichao, Director of the National Health Commission, pointed out during the open group meeting of the Jiangsu delegation at the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress that the population issue remains an important issue that requires in - depth and dynamic research. Childcare subsidies will be issued this year. The National Health Commission is working with relevant departments to draft the operation plan for the relevant childcare subsidies. It is necessary to further reduce the costs of childbearing, parenting, and education, and vigorously develop the integrated childcare services to provide more inclusive services for families in need of childcare services. (21st Century Business Herald)
New breakthrough: Chinese research team unlocks the "long - life code" of solar cells
Perovskite solar cells are regarded as an important direction for future photovoltaic technology due to their high efficiency, low cost, and light weight. However, there is a key problem with this type of battery - poor stability, making it difficult to use for a long time. On March 7th, a study by East China University of Science and Technology successfully solved this problem, and the relevant results have been published in the international top - tier journal "Science". It is understood that the research team has successfully found the key method to extend the lifespan of perovskite solar cells. Solving this problem of "short lifespan" brings humanity one step closer to using cheaper and lighter solar panels. (CCTV News)