At 8 a.m., here are the latest news: The recruiting unit responds to the situation of a cat-abusing candidate entering the inspection and publicity stage; "Ne Zha 2" has left the theaters, with a cumulative total box office of 15.44 billion yuan; Japan will levy a single tax of up to 1,650 yen per person per month.
Going Public in Progress
MagnesiumTrust Health
36Kr learned that documents from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange showed that Shanghai MagnesiumTrust Health Technology Group Co., Ltd. submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The joint sponsors are Goldman Sachs, CICC, and HSBC.
Geek+
36Kr learned that documents from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange showed that Geek+ will issue approximately 140 million shares in its initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, with an issue price of HK$16.8 per share. The company aims to raise up to HK$2.36 billion (US$301 million) through this offering, subject to adjustments to the offering size and the exercise of the over - allotment option. It is expected to be listed on July 9. Morgan Stanley and CICC are the joint sponsors.
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
36Kr learned that according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Huizhou EVE Energy Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with CITIC Securities as the sole sponsor.
Meijia
36Kr learned that according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Meijia Co., Ltd. has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The joint sponsors are China International Capital Corporation, Citigroup, and Deutsche Bank.
Lens Technology
36Kr learned that Lens Technology announced that the company has published and distributed the prospectus for this overseas issuance and listing of H-shares on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in accordance with relevant regulations. The basic number of H-shares to be issued in the company's global offering this time is 262 million shares, and the initial price range for the H-share issuance is set at HK$17.38 to HK$18.18. The H-shares issued by the company this time are expected to be listed and start trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2025.
Tongrentang
36Kr learned that according to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Beijing Tongrentang Healthcare Investment Co., Ltd. submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and China International Capital Corporation Limited is the sole sponsor.
Top 3 Big News
Recruitment unit confirms that the candidate is the person involved in cat abuse and is currently in the political review stage
Late at night on June 29th, some netizens reported that in the "List of Candidates for Inspection in the Public Recruitment Examination of Public Institutions in Guilin City in 2025", a candidate named Su Moumou has the same name as Su Moumou who was given a serious warning by Huazhong Agricultural University for cat abuse, and they are suspected to be the same person. On June 30th, reporters learned from the recruitment unit, Tong'an Town in Guilin City, that they are indeed the same person. "We have noticed this matter. The candidate is currently in the political review stage. For the inspection results, please continue to follow the official website of the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau of Guilin City."
It is understood that on December 7th, 2024, Huazhong Agricultural University issued a situation report stating that Su Moumou, a student on campus, ground a total of five tablets of a certain type of human medicine into powder from October to November and fed it to stray cats on campus in several times after mixing it with water. The school gave Su Moumou a serious warning in accordance with regulations. (Dawan News)
"Ne Zha 2" Leaves Theaters, with a Cumulative Total Box Office of 15.44 Billion Yuan
It is reported that on June 30th, the screening license for "Ne Zha: Rebirth of the Demon" will officially expire at 23:59 on June 30th. After the license expires, cinemas will no longer be able to schedule screenings. This also means that "Ne Zha 2" may be about to leave the theaters. It is understood that the screening license for "Ne Zha 2" was extended four times, and it was in theaters for 153 days. Currently, it ranks fifth in global box office. As of now, the official has not announced another extension. According to data from Maoyan Professional Edition, as of June 30th, the cumulative box office of "Ne Zha 2" has exceeded 15.44 billion yuan, ranking fifth on the global all - time box office list and breaking 113 records, including the champion of the total box office in the Chinese mainland film history and the champion of the number of viewers (324 million) in the Chinese mainland film history. Additionally, according to the prediction of Dengta Professional Edition, the predicted box office on the day of its departure from theaters on June 30th is still 527,000 yuan. (Jiupai News)
Japan to Impose a Maximum Monthly "Single Tax" of 1,650 Yen per Person to Encourage Young People to Marry and Have Children and Alleviate the Population Crisis
The Japanese government plans to implement the "Child and Child - Rearing Support Allowance" system starting from April 2026. Each person will be required to pay a maximum of 1,650 yen per month to encourage young people to marry and have children and alleviate the population crisis. However, this policy, known as the "single tax," has sparked controversy.
It is reported that in 2024, the number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000, and the birth rate dropped below 1.2, breaking the historical record. The National Institute of Population and Social Security Research in Japan predicts that by 2070, Japan's population may plummet from the current 120 million to 87 million. (NBD)
Large Companies/ Major Events
Lawyers say that using counterfeit 3C stickers is an illegal act and will result in public security penalties such as administrative detention and fines.
The official website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China recently issued a notice, clearly stating that starting from June 28, passengers are prohibited from carrying power banks without a 3C logo, with unclear 3C logos, or those belonging to recalled models or batches on domestic flights. As soon as the policy was announced, "3C certification" instantly became a hot topic of public discussion. Reporters immediately carried out on - the - spot investigations and found that products without the 3C logo were still being sold wantonly in the market. Some merchants even openly peddled 3C stickers, seriously crossing the legal red line. Li Hongjiang, the managing partner of Beijing Guantao Law Firm and the director of the Intellectual Property Business Committee, said, "It is a serious illegal act for individuals to use counterfeit 3C certification stickers. If someone deliberately uses products with counterfeit 3C certification stickers, they will face public security penalties such as administrative detention and fines." (Beijing Business Today)
The founder of Elvis Presley Audio responds to criticizing Lei Jun again, saying that he was attacked and insulted by trolls
On June 29th, Zeng Dejun, the founder of Elvis Presley Audio, released a video to respond again to the incident of complaining that Lei Jun "has a lofty online image but behaves poorly in private". Zeng Dejun said, "In the past two days, the live - streaming room and account of Elvis Presley Audio have been attacked and insulted by a large number of trolls for no reason, which has also deeply affected and harmed my life. In the industry, it seems that anything unfavorable to them will be attacked by their trolls. I think such an Internet business atmosphere is very abominable."
On June 23rd, Zeng Dejun publicly released a video to evaluate Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi. He mentioned that there was a big contrast in Lei Jun's image and that Lei Jun lacked respect. He also mentioned an old incident more than a decade ago, saying that as one of the earliest pioneers in the smart speaker field in China, he took his project to negotiate with Shunwei Capital under Lei Jun, but was told by Lei Jun, "What's the use of smart speakers? Let's not waste time on it." Then Lei Jun got up and left without even looking at him. (Sina Technology)
The price per gram of gold jewelry has dropped by more than 50 yuan in half a month
Reporters' inquiries found that on June 30th, the price per gram of Chow Sang Sang's gold jewelry was 985 yuan, a drop of 53 yuan compared with the quoted price of 1038 yuan on June 14th; the price per gram of Chow Tai Fook's gold jewelry was 989 yuan, a drop of 46 yuan compared with the quoted price of 1035 yuan on June 14th; the price per gram of Lao Miao's gold jewelry was 984 yuan, a drop of 47 yuan compared with the quoted price of 1031 yuan on June 16th. (Urban Report)
Jingdong 7FRESH Accelerates Coverage Expansion in North China, Covering Beijing, Tianjin, and Shijiazhuang
According to sources close to Jingdong, Jingdong 7FRESH has completed a contract signing with Tianjin Kerry Center and will open another mall store in Tianjin. In the second half of the year, Jingdong 7FRESH will also open new mall stores in Beijing, Shijiazhuang and other places. In addition to mall stores, Jingdong 7FRESH will also gradually open dozens of satellite stores to further expand its market coverage in North China. (Jiemian News)
He Xiaopeng Responds to the Requirement of Car - makers' Payment Terms within 60 Days: The Situation Will Improve from the Second Half of This Year to Next Year
He Xiaopeng, the Chairman and CEO of XPeng Motors, said in an interview, "After this meeting and the industry's self - discipline, I believe the situation will improve in the second half of this year and next year." He Xiaopeng also said that for technology - driven car - making companies, even if they hold back payments from others for three months by relying on their cash flow, they still won't make money. The larger, stronger and more technology - intensive a company is, the more social responsibility it should assume. I think it's very important for the situation to get better. (Yicai Global)
Lei Jun: The order lock - in of Xiaomi YU7 far exceeds expectations, and a live - stream will be held at 8 p.m. on July 2nd
36Kr learned that Lei Jun, the chairman of Xiaomi Group, posted that since the release of Xiaomi YU7, the media and users have given a lot of positive feedback after test - driving it. The order lock - in also far exceeds expectations. He will hold a live - stream at 8 p.m. on July 2nd to answer some questions that everyone is concerned about.
Fat Donglai Has Applied for Multiple "Freedom & Love" Alcohol-Related Trademarks
36Kr learned that recently, Yu Donglai, the founder of Fat Donglai, posted on his social media account about the co-branded product between Fat Donglai and Jiugui Liquor - "Jiugui Liquor Freedom & Love". According to the Aiqicha App, Xuchang Fat Donglai Trading Group Co., Ltd. has applied to register multiple trademarks such as "Freedom·Love FREEDOM&LOVE", "Freedom & Love", and "Freedom·Love DL". The international classifications cover alcohol, office supplies, beer and beverages, etc. Currently, some of the above trademarks have been successfully registered.
CATL Establishes New Technology Company, Times Electric Service Technology, with New Energy Vehicle Sales Business
36Kr learned that, according to the Aiqicha app, recently, Times Electric Service (Ningde) Technology Co., Ltd. was established. The legal representative is Feng Li. Its business scope includes the sales of new energy vehicles, the operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and the sales of new energy vehicle electrical accessories. The equity penetration chart shows that the company is indirectly wholly-owned by Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL).
Multiple countries in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing high - temperature weather, and the impact of global warming is becoming increasingly prominent
Since June, high - temperature weather has swept across multiple countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Meteorological and health departments in various countries have called on the public to take precautions against heatstroke. When interviewed, experts from multiple countries said that as global warming accelerates, extreme weather events will become more frequent and intense. Moreover, summer heatwaves are arriving earlier, and it has become more common for multiple regions to experience extreme high temperatures simultaneously. Therefore, governments around the world should not only strengthen early warnings and help the public cope with high - temperature weather, but also actively promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and slow down global warming in the long run. (Xinhua News Agency)
It's reported that the position of the Apple logo on the iPhone 17 will change, and it may be the iPhone with the biggest changes in Apple's history
On June 29th, foreign media Majin Bu published an article revealing that Apple will adjust the position of the Apple logo on the back cover of the iPhone 17 Pro. The logo, which was originally in the middle of the back cover, will be moved to the position between the camera module and the bottom of the phone. According to JRJ.com, if the rumor is true, the iPhone 17 Pro will be the first model since the iPhone 11 to have a major adjustment to the Apple logo, and it will also be the iPhone with the biggest changes in Apple's history.
NVIDIA Hires Two Young Chinese AI Experts
It is reported that recently, AI scientists Zhu Banghua and Jiao Jiantao, who graduated from Tsinghua University with a bachelor's degree, respectively posted group photos with Huang Renxun, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, on social media, announcing their joining of NVIDIA. Zhu Banghua said, "I'm very glad to tell you that I'm about to join NVIDIA as the Chief Research Scientist!" Jiao Jiantao also announced his joining of NVIDIA. In the comment section, he introduced that he would join NVIDIA's Star Nemotron team and be responsible for applied research. (Daily Economic News)
The three major U.S. stock indexes closed higher collectively, while large technology stocks showed mixed performance
36Kr learned that at the close on June 30, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose collectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.63%, the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.47%, and the S&P 500 Index rose 0.52%. The latter two hit record closing highs. Large technology stocks showed mixed performance. Apple rose more than 2%, Netflix rose more than 1%, and Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia rose slightly. Intel, Google, Amazon, and Tesla fell more than 1%. Most popular Chinese concept stocks declined. Pony.ai fell more than 3%, Dingdong Maicai and Zeekr fell more than 2%, and Weibo, XPeng Motors, Li Auto, and JD.com fell more than 1%. NIO, Alibaba, and Pinduoduo fell slightly. Tiger Brokers, Miniso, and Tencent Music rose more than 2%, and NetEase and 36Kr rose more than 1%.
Google Announces First Commercial Power Purchase Agreement for Nuclear Fusion with Commonwealth Fusion Systems
On June 30, Google's parent company Alphabet announced that it had reached an agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to purchase 200 megawatts of electricity from its fusion power project in Virginia. This signing marks the first commercial power purchase of nuclear fusion energy. (Jiemian News)
Apple Considers Using External AI Models to Power New Version of Siri
To turn around its struggling artificial intelligence project, Apple is considering ditching its in - house developed AI models and instead using the AI technologies of Anthropic PBC or OpenAI to power the next - generation Siri. People familiar with the matter revealed that Apple has discussed with these two companies the use of their large language models for Siri and asked them to train model versions that can run on Apple's cloud platform for testing. If an external model is ultimately adopted, it will mark a significant shift for Apple. Currently, most of Apple's AI functions rely on its self - developed "Apple Foundation Models" technology, and it originally planned to launch a new version of Siri based on this technology in 2026. (Sina Finance)
TikTok Launches In-App Shopping Function in Japan
On June 30th, TikTok announced the launch of "TikTok Shop" in Japan. This is an e-commerce function that allows users to buy and sell products within the app. The function enables users to discover their favorite products through shopping videos and live streams and make purchases on the spot. TikTok Shop allows brands, sellers, and creators to dynamically display shoppable videos and live streams through "Recommendations" within the TikTok app and conduct sales directly through shoppable content. TikTok Shop is connected to external payment platforms to ensure a fast and secure payment experience. (Jiemian News)
LG Electronics Acquires Norwegian Company to Enter European HVAC Market
On June 30, South Korean company LG Electronics announced that it has acquired Norwegian hot water energy storage company OSO Group. The company stated that this full acquisition of OSO Group, which is well - known for its intelligent stainless - steel hot water storage tanks, aims to expand into the water heating field based on its existing air heating business. (Jiemian News)
Over 20,000 types of food in Japan will see price hikes in 2025
Japan's "Teikoku Databank" announced on the 30th that the cumulative number of food items with price hikes or planned price hikes in 2025 will exceed 20,000, mainly seasonings and beverages. If the actual number exceeds 20,000, it will be the first time since 2023. In July, there will be 2,105 types, about five times that of the same period last year. The widespread increase in raw material costs, logistics costs, etc. has pushed up the costs. The person in charge of the survey believes that "the upward price trend is likely to continue for some time." According to the announcements up to November, it has been confirmed that 18,697 types of food will see price hikes. In terms of categories, "seasonings" such as curry roux and soup stock products top the list, reaching 6,108 types. (Caixin Press)
Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, will suspend operations at some Japanese factories due to insufficient parts supply
Daihatsu, a subsidiary of Toyota, announced on June 30 that due to insufficient parts supply from suppliers, Daihatsu's vehicle manufacturing plants in Japan will suspend the following operations: The second plant in Shiga will suspend operations from July 8th to 11th, and the second plant in Nakatsu, Oita will suspend operations from July 7th to 11th. (Jiemian News)
The Cutting - Edge of AI
Guomai Technologies Launches AI Agents for Home-based Elderly Care Scenarios
36Kr learned that recently, Guomai Technologies launched AI agents for home-based elderly care scenarios. Chen Wei, the chairman of Guomai Technologies, said that three self-developed AI agents were released this time, which are respectively responsible for the early contact and adaptation with users, the arrangement of daily life, social and entertainment activities, as well as health and safety protection. In terms of the technical architecture, it deployed a self-owned lightweight protocol, breaking the barriers between agents, enabling direct communication between agents and significantly reducing the consumption of tokens.
Cool Products
Guo Mingji: Apple is expected to start releasing multiple Apple Vision series and smart glasses products from 2027
On June 30th, well - known analyst Guo Mingji released the expected roadmap (2025 - 2028) for the Apple Vision series and smart glasses. He expects that Apple will not launch any new head - mounted devices in 2026 and plans to start releasing multiple products from 2027. The company currently has at least seven projects under development, including three Vision series products and four smart glasses products. The development schedules of five of these products have been determined, while those of two products are yet to be determined. (Jiemian News)
DJI Launches Flagship Cargo Drone DJI FlyCart 100
36Kr learned that DJI officially launched the new flagship civilian cargo drone, DJI FlyCart 100. It is understood that it integrates greater payload capacity, faster charging, and enhanced safety and intelligence. It supports two types of payload systems, is equipped with a rich ecosystem of applications, supports PSDK, and can be adapted to third - party payloads. DJI FC100 is also suitable for multiple scenarios such as emergency response, firefighting, power, engineering, logistics, and water areas.
Investment and Financing
Fuzhou Huake General Information Technology Co., Ltd. Completes 10 Million Yuan Angel Round Financing
36Kr learned that recently, Fuzhou Huake General Information Technology Co., Ltd. announced the completion of a 10 million yuan angel round financing. This financing will be used to deepen the research and development of cutting - edge technologies, accelerate product iteration, and expand market coverage. In the future, the company will continuously optimize its services, promote the digital transformation of enterprises, and contribute to the technological upgrading of the industry.
Compiled | Anya Sun