Krypton Evening News | Tesla applies for a power supply license in the UK; Douyin E-commerce establishes a Safety and Trust Center and releases an initial announcement on blind box governance, removing over a thousand influencers; The "Hangzhou Regulations on Promoting the Development of Embodied Intelligent Robot Industry (Draft)" is open for public comments.
Large Companies:
36Kr learned that Douyin E-commerce issued a statement announcing the recent official establishment of its "Safety and Trust Center." On August 8, the center released its first-phase governance announcement, disclosing recent violations in blind box marketing within live-streaming rooms. Since 2025, the platform has systematically addressed related violations, suspending over 4,000 live-streaming rooms and removing over 1,000 influencer accounts. Simultaneously, it enhanced protection mechanisms for minors to prevent risks of inducing orders.
Rolls-Royce Sells UK Pension Fund to Prudential in £4.3 Billion Deal
Rolls-Royce Holdings sold its UK pension fund to an insurer for £4.3 billion (approximately $5.8 billion), a move to simplify the engine manufacturer's operations. Both companies stated that the deal with the pension insurer will cover all outstanding employee obligations, including pensions for 36,000 individuals.
36Kr learned that Ant Group clarified via its official Weibo account that rumors about collaborating with the People's Bank of China and China Rare Earth Group to create a rare-earth RMB stablecoin are false. The company warned the public to remain vigilant against such misinformation.
Tesla Applies for Power Supply License in the UK
The UK energy regulator, Ofgem, revealed that Tesla applied for a power supply license on July 25.
Tesla's Second Store in India Opens
Tesla opened its second Indian store in New Delhi's Worldmark business district on August 11.
According to Maoyan data, the animated film "Little Monster from Langlang Mountain" has grossed over 574 million yuan, setting a new record for domestic 2D animated films in China.
New Products:
Apple Reportedly Preparing to Launch Brand-New Ultra-Low-Cost MacBook with A18 Pro Processor
Supply-chain sources indicate Apple plans to release an ultra-low-cost MacBook priced between $599-$699, featuring the A18 Pro processor and a 12.9-inch display. Mass production of components is expected by Q3 2025.
Hydrogen Source Intelligence Launches "Juyi Intelligence · Aerial Robot" AI Drone
Beijing Hydrogen Source Intelligence unveiled the world's first AI-powered multi-purpose drone with Level 4 autonomous flight capabilities, integrating lidar, millimeter-wave radar, and edge computing for obstacle avoidance in challenging environments.
Investment and Financing:
Shanghai Moyang Biotech Completes New Round of Financing
Shanghai Moyang Biotechnology secured hundreds of millions of yuan in funding from Huagai Capital, BlueRun Ventures, and others.
"Xinsheng Semiconductor" Completes Nearly 300 Million Yuan Series B+ Financing
Xinsheng Semiconductor raised 288 million yuan in Series B+ funding led by Hongtai Fund, with participation from Hongsheng Capital and Tenghua Investment. Proceeds will accelerate R&D and overseas expansion.
Today's Views:
Nvidia stated it complies with U.S. government regulations amid rumors of a 15% revenue share on AI chip sales to China. AMD has not commented.
Tesla's Tao Lin: Takes Battery Recycling Seriously, Extracts 90% of Waste for New Battery Production
Tesla VP Tao Lin stated 90% of recycled battery materials are reused. In 2024, recycled materials supported battery production for ~21,000 Model Y vehicles.
Other Notable News:
Hangzhou's draft regulations aim to boost embodied AI robotics through infrastructure planning, core technology R&D (focusing on AI models, motion control, and components), and shared research platforms.
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son predicts "super-AI" (10,000x human intelligence) within a decade, positioning the company as an AI revolution leader through strategic investments.
National Railways Transport Nearly 600 Million Passengers During Summer Travel Season
China's railways carried 599 million passengers from July 1 to August 10, a 3.9% year-on-year increase.