Krstar Evening News | China Successfully Launches Jili Constellation Group 05 Satellites; Over 260 Flagship Stores on Tmall's First Batch Connect to Flash Sales; Tesla Unveils Upgraded Megapack 3
Large Companies:
36Kr learned that Starbucks China officially announced a deep-seated cooperation with Xiaohongshu App, jointly launching an exclusive comprehensive cooperation program on the "Interest Community Space". Starbucks has selected over 1,800 stores nationwide and upgraded them into "Interest Community Spaces" themed around four areas: pets, handicrafts, cycling, and running, which will be operated by partners with shared interests.
Dreametech to Establish Factories in Germany for Automotive and Major Appliance Businesses
36Kr learned that Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Dreametech, led a team to Germany to select factory sites for the company's automotive and major appliance operations. Dreametech's automotive division will collaborate with BNP Paribas to build a German factory near Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The company plans to unveil its first ultra-luxury pure-electric vehicle, benchmarked against the Bugatti Veyron, in 2027. The automotive project has assembled a nearly 1,000-member team covering cross-industry expertise in R&D, manufacturing, and quality control.
Anglo American Nears Acquisition Deal for Teck Resources
Anglo American is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire Canadian mining firm Teck Resources, potentially announcing the stock-based transaction this week. Discussions remain subject to change and may not result in final agreement.
US Social Platform Discord Experiences Service Outage Affecting 90,000+ Users
Downdetector.com reported Discord's service disruption on Monday impacted over 93,800 users. The platform confirmed investigating accessibility issues affecting certain communities, stating: "This incident has escalated into widespread availability problems. We're prioritizing traffic restoration."
Xiaomi's Wang Teng Denies Rumors: No Trade Secrets Theft or Bribery
Wang Teng of Xiaomi publicly refuted online speculation: "Recent rumors about my departure are completely false. I confirm no involvement in corporate espionage or bribery. While acknowledging duty negligence, I've committed no illegal acts. Please focus on upcoming product launches."
260+ Tmall Flagship Stores Join Flash Sale Initiative
36Kr reports over 260 brands participated in Tmall's September 8 Super 88 Sale through flagship stores or authorized outlets via the newly launched "Instant Purchase" channel. Tmall has opened flash-sale cooperation invitations to merchants through its business platform.
Elon Musk Confirms Discussions with "EVE Online" Developers on AI Gaming
Elon Musk revealed via social media that he communicated with "EVE Online" developers about potential AI gaming collaborations.
Dior China Penalized for Data Protection Violations
Chinese authorities imposed administrative penalties on Dior (Shanghai) for three violations: unauthorized personal data transfers to France without security assessments or user consent, and inadequate data encryption measures. The sanctions align with China's Personal Information Protection Law.
Elon Musk Confirms Tesla's Transformer Production Plans
Elon Musk affirmed via social media that Tesla will commence in-house transformer manufacturing.
Nvidia Requests Samsung to Double GDDR7 Supply
Industry sources indicate Nvidia has asked Samsung to double GDDR7 production to meet AI accelerator demands. Samsung's expanded supply chain could begin operations this month following completed preparation for capacity expansion.
New Products:
QQ Browser PC Version Launches Real-time Subtitles Supporting 16 Languages
QQ Browser for PC introduced AI-powered real-time subtitle generation and translation on September 9, enabling web video subtitling without additional plugins.
Tesla Unveils Upgraded Megapack 3 at Las Vegas Event
Tesla launched the simplified Megapack 3 with 78% fewer thermal cabin connections at its "Las Megas" event. Production is scheduled to begin in Houston by late 2026.
Investment and Financing:
Mistral AI Secures €1.7B Series C Led by ASML
French AI startup Mistral AI completed a €1.7 billion Series C financing at €11.7 billion valuation, led by ASML on September 9.
Alpharon Technology Closes ~$14M Series A++ Funding
Alpharon Technology announced completion of nearly 100 million yuan Series A++ financing led by Plum Ventures, earmarked for AR core technology R&D and product iteration.
Sources: Alibaba's Conference Unrelated to Koubei or Group Buying
Insiders clarified that Alibaba's upcoming business conference won't involve "Koubei.com" or self-operated group-buying operations.
Today's Perspectives:
MIIT to Maximize AI's Employment Creation and Efficiency Potential
MIIT Vice Minister Zhang Yunming stated at a State Council briefing that while AI may replace repetitive/dangerous jobs, it will enhance labor efficiency and safety while creating new occupations. The ministry will coordinate efforts to fully leverage AI's job creation capabilities.
Other Notable Updates:
China Successfully Launches Jili-5 Satellite Cluster
China launched the Jili Constellation 05 satellite group via Jielong-3 rocket from Shandong waters at 3:48 a.m. on September 9, achieving successful orbital deployment.
China Establishes 30 AI Standards, Developing 15 Humanoid Robot Standards
China has issued 30 national AI standards and is developing 15 humanoid robot standards focusing on safety, drive technology, and data utilization to support industry advancement, according to SAMR's Q3 2025 press conference.