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From Behind the Scenes to the Forefront: Overseas Orders of Lithium Battery Giants Soar
The "ambition" of lithium battery factories is unstoppable, and integrators also have to safeguard their own "livelihoods."
Nine Limit Up Boards: Zheyuan Robotics Sets the Market on Fire
The next 12 months will be a test for robot enterprises to scale up.
Big Tech Companies "Rush to Invest" in Embodied Intelligence
"Big tech companies all hope to maintain their high-tech attributes and layout any advanced technologies that may disrupt their basic business."
Zheyuan and Unitree Flock to Go Public. Behind the 30 Billion Yuan in Financing in Half a Year, Is the Robot Track "Too Hot"?
Finding a viable scenario to form a business closed-loop is more important than grand narratives.
Opening a Store on Amazon: Chayan Yuese's North American Ambitions
The overseas expansion of Chinese food is a challenge in terms of compliance, localization transformation, consumer perception, and supply chain adaptation.
A Large Number of Old - School Hong Kong Restaurants Collapsed in the First Half of 2025
The overseas expansion of mainland brands is "reshaping" the local Hong Kong catering industry.
Hot News
US Commerce Secretary: Negotiations Won't Affect Tariff Hikes Starting August 1st
On July 20th local time, US Commerce Secretary Luttner said that the US is confident of reaching a trade agreement with the EU, but August 1st, the proposed start - date for the US to impose a 30% tariff on EU products exported to the US, is "non - negotiable," and the two sides can continue negotiations thereafter. (Xinhua Finance)
Imports and Exports in the Yangtze River Delta Region Exceeded 8 Trillion Yuan in the First Half of This Year
According to customs statistics, in the first half of this year, the import and export volume of the Yangtze River Delta region exceeded 8 trillion yuan, reaching 8.16 trillion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 5.4%, accounting for 37.4% of the country's total import and export value during the same period, and continuing to play the role of a "stabilizer" and "ballast stone" for the country's foreign trade. Among them, exports exceeded 5 trillion yuan, reaching 5.22 trillion yuan, a growth of 9.9%, accounting for 40.1% of the country's total export value during the same period, and contributing 54.0% to the export growth; imports were 2.94 trillion yuan, accounting for 33.5% of the country's total import value during the same period. (CCTV News)
Taobao Launches Thai Version in Thailand, and Has Launched 3 Foreign - Language Versions Overseas
Taobao has officially launched its Thai version. According to Taobao, since the launch of the Thai version more than a month ago, the number of new local users in Thailand has increased by nearly 60% year - on - year. Since the launch of the Russian version in Kazakhstan in May, in just two months, Taobao has launched multi - language versions for the overseas market again, accelerating its overseas expansion. (36Kr)
Apple Announces Retail Business Expansion in Saudi Arabia
On July 21st local time, Apple announced the expansion of its retail business to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launching the Apple Store online store and the Apple Store app in Saudi Arabia, and providing direct support from Apple in Arabic for the first time. Apple announced plans to open its first few Apple Store retail stores in Saudi Arabia starting from 2026. As part of the business expansion plan, Apple is planning to open a landmark retail store in Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia. (Jiemian News)
OpenAI to Collaborate with the UK Government to Accelerate AI Applications and Plans to Expand Business in the UK
On July 21st, OpenAI and the UK government announced the establishment of a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the application of artificial intelligence. The memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides will cover cooperation in exploring AI applications in public services and the private sector, infrastructure construction, and technology information exchange to promote AI - driven growth in the UK. In addition to reaching a cooperation agreement with the UK government, OpenAI also confirmed its intention to expand its business in the UK. OpenAI established its first international office in London in 2023, and its team has now grown to more than 100 employees, covering research and engineering fields. (Jiemian News)
Neuralink, a Brain - Computer Interface Company, Completes Two Surgeries in One Day for the First Time
At Beijing time on July 22nd, Neuralink, a brain - computer interface company under Elon Musk, announced that it successfully completed surgeries P8 and P9 this weekend, which is the first time two surgeries have been performed in one day. The two patients are recovering well and are in good spirits. "Neuralink will ultimately change the lives of millions or even billions of people," Musk said. "Imagine your loved ones being able to walk again, or parents with dementia being able to recognize their children again." (Jiemian News)
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