Krypton Evening News｜Yoshinoya Japan Announces Price Increase for Selected Menu Items; TikTok Launches New Feature to Display Fact-Checking Information When Users Search for Rumors; Kimi Open Platform Reduces Prices for Model Inference Services and Context Caching
Large Companies:
Microsoft Responds to Rumors of Halting Operations in China: Information Is Inaccurate
Microsoft China officially issued a statement in response to the rumors that Microsoft would halt its operations in China. The statement said, "The reports claiming that Microsoft will stop operating in China are inaccurate. Any questions regarding the business and operations of Wicresoft should be directed to them directly."
Yoshinoya Japan Announces Price Hike for Some Products
On April 7th, Yoshinoya Japan announced that, in response to the long - term increase in raw material prices, distribution costs, and labor costs, it has decided to adjust the prices of some products starting from April 10th.
Source Says Airbus Delivered 71 Aircraft in March, with Total Q1 Deliveries Reaching 136
Industry sources revealed that Airbus Group, the European aircraft manufacturer, delivered a total of 71 commercial aircraft in March, bringing the group's total deliveries in the first quarter to 136. Airbus Group declined to comment before the monthly delivery data to be released on Wednesday (after the stock market closes).
Kimi Open Platform Lowers Prices of Model Inference Services and Context Caching
36Kr learned that on April 7th, Kimi Open Platform issued a product price adjustment notice, stating that it has adjusted the prices of the model inference services provided by the Kimi Open Platform.
Douyin Launches New Feature: Searching for Rumors Displays Rumor - Debunking Information
36Kr learned that in April, Douyin officially launched the "Rumor - Debunking Card" feature, aiming to provide users with clearer and more comprehensive rumor - debunking information and create a trustworthy content ecosystem. It is understood that when users search for some rumor - related information on Douyin, the search results will be presented in the form of rumor - debunking cards. The rumor - debunking cards will prominently display the results of rumor identification and more comprehensively show users the origin, spread reasons, and truth of the suspicious information. At the same time, the cards will also provide users with rumor - debunking information from authoritative media, statements from relevant parties, and other related information. Currently, this feature is in the trial operation stage and will continue to expand its coverage.
36Kr learned that on April 7th, Yonghui Superstores issued a "Letter to China's High - Quality Supply Chain". In the open letter, Yonghui stated that it is not only a channel for consumers to access high - quality products but also a partner of Chinese manufacturing. If enterprises face inventory backlogs due to export difficulties, Yonghui will open a "green channel" to complete the product listing within 15 days; for foreign - trade products struggling with low recognition in the domestic market, Yonghui will provide promotion support; for supply - chain enterprises eager to upgrade their products, Yonghui will act as a "market assistant" to jointly develop new products.
New Products:
Meta's New - Generation AI Model Llama 4 Is Now Available on Amazon Web Services
36Kr learned that Amazon Web Services recently announced that Meta's new - generation Llama 4 model is now available on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, and a fully managed serverless version will soon be launched on Amazon Bedrock. The first - launched Llama 4 Scout 17B and Llama 4 Maverick 17B both have advanced multimodal capabilities (able to understand both images and text) and have an industry - leading context window length (amount of information processed at one time), with significantly improved performance and efficiency compared to the previous generation.
It was learned from the industrial chain that the second - generation Apple XR headset (possibly named Vision Pro 2) has entered the mass - production stage and is expected to be released this year. Multiple independent sources have confirmed that the key components such as the panel and shell of the second - generation Apple XR headset are in production. Among them, Lens Technology is the exclusive supplier of the glass panel for Vision Pro 2; Changying Precision provides the shell for Vision Pro 2; and some electronic circuit device suppliers are rushing to fulfill orders. In response, Apple said that it does not respond to any rumors about unreleased products.
Investment and Financing:
"Maifu Precision" Completes 50 - Million - Yuan Series A Financing
36Kr learned that "Maifu Precision" announced the successful completion of a 50 - million - yuan Series A financing. This round of financing was led by Hubei Guozhong Private Equity Fund Management, a well - known domestic investment institution, with Fuxing Capital and Caixing Fund Capital participating. The funds will be used for core technology R & D, production capacity upgrade, and market expansion to further consolidate the company's leading position in the high - end precision manufacturing field.
Zhejiang Tianmei Qingyang Technology Co., Ltd. Completes 30 - Million - Yuan Angel - Round Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Zhejiang Tianmei Qingyang Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a 30 - million - yuan angel - round financing. It is understood that Tianmei Qingyang focuses on negative - oxygen - ion technology, and its spray products provide air solutions for multiple scenarios. After this financing, the company plans to increase R & D investment, further optimize product performance, and develop more innovative products suitable for different scenarios. At the same time, it will expand sales channels and enhance brand influence.
Today's Views:
Mark Gurman, a tech journalist focusing on Apple, wrote that under the latest tariff policy of the US authorities, Apple will not transfer iPhone production to the US in the next few years, mainly due to the high cost. Gurman also believes that Apple will negotiate with its supply chain to get lower prices from these supply - chain companies; or further adjust the supply chain by dispersing component suppliers/product assemblers around the world to cope with tariff challenges, so that Apple can still maintain its profit margin under the latest US tariff policy.
This morning, a screenshot of an email stating "Microsoft to halt operations in China" circulated on social media. The email content said that due to geopolitical and international business environment changes, Microsoft will adjust its global strategic layout and will officially stop operating in China starting from April 8, 2025. It is understood that this email is from Shanghai Wicresoft. An internal employee of Wicresoft revealed that "the affected businesses mainly include the office - related business outsourcing departments."
Other Notable News:
Foreign Ministry Responds to Questions Regarding TikTok
On the afternoon of April 7th, the Foreign Ministry held a regular press conference. A journalist asked questions regarding TikTok. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, "Regarding issues related to TikTok, China has previously clarified its principled stance on multiple occasions. China will handle relevant issues in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations. The US should provide an open, fair, just, and non - discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises operating in the US."
Foreign Ministry Responds Again to China - US Tariff Negotiations
The Foreign Ministry held a regular press conference on the afternoon of April 7th. A journalist asked questions about China - US tariff negotiations. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, "We have repeatedly emphasized that pressure and threats are not the right way to deal with China. China will firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests."