At 8:00, here are the latest news: The starting price of the iPhone 17 in the Chinese mainland market is 5,999 yuan, and the "thinnest ever" model, the iPhone Air, makes its debut; Wang Teng of Xiaomi posts a message to refute rumors; Jiangsu reports one cholera case.
Top 3 Big News
The iPhone 17 series is released, and the standard version gets a 120Hz refresh rate; the "thinnest ever" model, the iPhone Air, makes its official debut with a thickness of only 5.6mm
On September 10th, at the "Ultra-exciting Ahead" themed event held at 1 a.m., Apple announced that the standard version of the iPhone 17 has a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. The standard version introduces a larger 6.3-inch display with narrower bezels. In terms of the chip, it is equipped with the A19 chip, which uses a 3nm process, has a 6-core CPU, improves memory bandwidth, and a 5-core GPU. In terms of imaging, the standard version is equipped with a 48-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.
Subsequently, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were released. The biggest highlight is the first introduction of the VC vapor chamber design. Apple designed an aluminum alloy middle frame for them, and its thermal conductivity is 20 times that of the previous generation's titanium alloy. The backs of the 17 Pro series all feature a 48-megapixel integrated lens, and are also equipped with a new 48-megapixel telephoto lens, supporting an 8X optical-quality zoom (equivalent to 200mm). In terms of color options, the 17 Pro series will add a new copper-like color, providing consumers with more personalized choices along with the dark blue color.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone Air made its official debut. It is the thinnest iPhone to date, with a thickness of only 5.6mm. This phone adopts a new design, with precision machining on both sides, specifically designed for customized cameras, chips, and modules, while the rest of the phone is mostly battery. It is powered by the A19 Pro processor, introducing the second-generation dynamic cache structure, and the peak computing power of the GPU is up to 3 times that of the A18 Pro. This phone also introduces eSIM technology (eSIM is used in the global market, including the Chinese mainland market). With the support of Apple's iOS 26, it introduces AI power-saving technology, claiming to help users "use it smoothly throughout the day".
In terms of the domestic prices of the iPhone 17 series, the iPhone 17 starts at 5,999 yuan; the iPhone Air starts at 7,999 yuan; the iPhone 17 Pro starts at 8,999 yuan; the iPhone 17 Pro Max starts at 9,999 yuan. (IT Home)
Apple's new products
Xiaomi's Wang Teng Refutes Rumors: He Didn't Steal Company Secrets for Sale and Didn't Accept Bribes
36Kr learned that Wang Teng posted a statement to refute the rumors, saying, "I've seen a lot of rumors online about my departure. They are all false and simply outrageous. Let me clarify. I didn't steal company secrets for sale, nor did I accept bribes. I admit to dereliction of duty and am deeply reflecting on it, but I didn't commit any illegal acts! Rumors stop at the wise. Please focus more on the new products to be launched in the future."
Nantong, Jiangsu Reports One Cholera Case: Patient Has Now Basically Recovered
The Tongzhou District Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Nantong City, Jiangsu Province, reported on September 9, 2025: At 6 p.m. on September 4, the Third People's Hospital of Nantong reported a confirmed cholera case in our district. The patient is a resident of Xinshi Community, Erjia Town. After effective treatment, the patient has now basically recovered, and no new cases have been found so far. Our center has organized epidemiological investigations, sampling and testing, and follow - up management in accordance with the requirements of cholera disposal regulations, and has guided the local authorities to carry out corresponding disinfection and treatment of the suspected source site - Erjia Farmers' Market.
Cholera is an intestinal infectious disease that can be effectively prevented and treated. Our center has strengthened relevant monitoring and guided local authorities to carry out health publicity and education on the prevention and control of intestinal infectious diseases and to strengthen environmental sanitation work. Summer and autumn are the high - incidence seasons for intestinal infectious diseases. Please pay attention to food hygiene, dear residents. (Beijing Daily)
Apple Press Conference
Can the iPhone 17 Win Back Chinese Users with No Incremental Updates and Full-spec Configurations?
2025 marks the beginning of Apple's "Three-year Reinvention" plan. On September 10th, it launched the most comprehensively updated iPhone 17 series in the past five years. Can Apple, which has bid farewell to incremental innovation and adopted a full-spec approach like Android, win back Chinese users?
Apple Watch Ultra 3 Officially Unveiled
36Kr has learned that at Apple's September 10th product launch event, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 was officially introduced. Priced at $799, it will go on sale on September 19th. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 features an improved display, leveraging "state-of-the-art technology" to make it brighter, with thinner bezels and a larger screen area, making it the largest display ever on an Apple Watch. It has a higher refresh rate in Always-On mode, allowing users to see the second hand ticking. The watch adds support for 5G cellular networks and satellite connectivity. It offers up to 42 hours of battery life and includes features like high blood pressure detection.
iPhone Air in the Chinese mainland supports dual eSIMs, and China Unicom can support activation
On September 10th, the iPhone Air was officially released. This device will uniformly adopt a design that only supports eSIMs globally and will no longer be equipped with a physical SIM card slot. It is understood that the iPhone Air supports dual eSIMs and can activate two eSIMs. To use an eSIM, you need to choose an operator that supports eSIMs and the relevant mobile communication service plan. Currently, China Unicom can support activation. Apple said that compared with plastic physical SIM cards, eSIMs are more convenient to use, have higher security, and can save space inside the iPhone. (Sina Technology)
The price of the most expensive iPhone has been refreshed. The 2TB version of the 17 Pro Max costs 17,999 yuan
At the Apple press conference early on September 10th, Apple launched the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. In the Pro series, the 128GB version of the iPhone 17 Pro has been cancelled, and the prices of the other versions remain the same as the previous generation. The prices of the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models of the iPhone 17 Pro Max are the same as the previous generation, but a new 2TB version has been added, with a price of 17,999 yuan, refreshing the record of the "most expensive" iPhone in history. (Sina Technology)
After the release of the iPhone 17 series, Apple discontinues the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
On September 10th, after announcing the iPhone 17 series, Apple stopped selling the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Apple usually phases out some older models when launching new - generation phones to simplify its product portfolio, and this year seems to be no exception. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are no longer available.
It is reported that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus were released in September 2023. Both models are equipped with the Dynamic Island feature, which was previously exclusive to Pro models. On these two phones, Apple replaced the Lightning port with a USB - C port for the first time. (IT Home)
Large Companies/ Major Events
The State Administration for Market Regulation will urge food delivery platforms to reasonably control subsidies to avoid disrupting the normal price system
On the 9th, in response to the recent controversy over subsidies on food delivery platforms, Wang Qiuping, the spokesperson of the State Administration for Market Regulation, introduced that the administration had promptly summoned major food delivery platforms. The relevant platforms responded quickly and collectively issued statements, promising to strictly abide by laws and regulations, put an end to unfair competition, resist vicious subsidies, and promote the standardized and orderly development of the industry.
Next, the State Administration for Market Regulation will closely monitor the competition situation in the food delivery industry, require platforms to improve service quality, strictly adhere to the bottom line of food safety, and ensure a good consumption experience; urge platforms to reasonably control subsidies to avoid disrupting the normal price system; and encourage platforms to increase support for merchants, improve the protection of riders' rights and interests, and build a positive ecosystem where consumers, merchants, riders, and platforms all benefit. (CCTV News)
A new round of oil price adjustment is suspended, and oil prices remain unchanged this round
According to the National Development and Reform Commission, the window for a new round of refined oil price adjustment opened at 24:00 on September 9. According to the monitoring of the Price Monitoring Center of the National Development and Reform Commission, international oil prices first rose and then fell during the adjustment cycle of refined oil prices this round (from August 26 to September 8).
Calculated according to the current domestic refined oil price mechanism, the adjustment amount is less than 50 yuan per ton. The prices of gasoline and diesel will not be adjusted this time, and the unadjusted amount will be accumulated or offset in the next price adjustment. (CCTV Finance)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology has removed the profile page of alumnus Wang Teng from its official website
On September 8th, Xiaomi Group issued an internal announcement stating that Wang Teng, an employee in the marketing department of Xiaomi's China region, had leaked the company's confidential information and was involved in serious violations such as conflicts of interest. According to relevant regulations, the company decided to dismiss Wang Teng. That night, Wang Teng posted an apology regarding this matter.
According to media reports, Wang Teng once revealed that he was admitted to Huazhong University of Science and Technology with a college entrance examination score of 668. As of 8 a.m. on September 9th, the profile page of alumnus Wang Teng could still be found on the official website of Huazhong University of Science and Technology. However, around 2 p.m. on September 9th, when reporters checked again, they found that the official website of Huazhong University of Science and Technology had removed the relevant profile page of Wang Teng, and it was no longer displayed. (Bailu Video)
Core Personnel of Xiaomi Auto Takes on New Role: Fan Jialin Appointed Deputy General Manager of Sales and Operations Department
It is reported that Fan Jialin, the former person in charge of Xiaomi's smart products for vehicles, homes, and people, has been appointed deputy general manager of the sales and operations department of Xiaomi Auto and will report to Xia Zhiguo, the general manager of the sales and operations department.
People familiar with the matter told Jiemian News that Fan Jialin's new position is expected to promote further business integration of Xiaomi's "smart ecosystem for vehicles, homes, and people".
Public information shows that Fan Jialin is one of the early employees of Xiaomi. He was responsible for the product design and R & D of Xiaomi routers and related smart hardware. When Xiaomi's auto team was established in 2021, he became one of the first 17 core members. After joining the auto department, Fan Jialin has been leading the work on the interconnection between Xiaomi's "full - ecosystem strategy for vehicles, homes, and people" and mobile phones and IoT devices. As of the 9th, Xiaomi has not responded to this news. (Jiemian News)
Alibaba Suddenly Drops a Bombshell: May Officially Announce New Group - Buying Products and Evaluation System
On the morning of September 9th, the market suddenly reported that Alibaba would officially announce the launch of a new group - buying product and evaluation system in the near future. Reporters learned that on Wednesday (September 10th) morning, there was indeed a major business press conference held by Alibaba in Area C of Xixi, Hangzhou, and the event lasted for half a morning. However, Alibaba did not specify whether it was a press conference for the group - buying business. (Securities Times China)
Applying for Childcare Subsidies No Longer Requires an Appointment, Over 70% of Eligible Families Have Applied
Reporters learned from the National Health Commission that the application for childcare subsidies was officially and fully opened on the 8th. Families can apply online through Alipay, WeChat, and the government service platforms of each province. They can also apply in person at the township governments or sub - district offices where the infants are registered. Since the online application platform was in trial operation in late August, over 70% of eligible infant families nationwide have submitted applications.
Currently, the management information system for childcare subsidies has been officially launched. Infant families that have not applied yet no longer need to make an appointment on online platforms such as Alipay. Simply search for "Childcare Subsidies", enter the "Childcare Subsidies" mini - program of the National Health Commission, select the place where the infant is registered, and then complete the application according to the prompts on the page. (CCTV.com)
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved 418 industry standards, including the "Basic Capability Requirements for Facial Information Protection in Facial Recognition Systems"
36Kr learned that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has approved 418 industry standards, including the "Basic Capability Requirements for Facial Information Protection in Facial Recognition Systems". Among them, there are 59 in the chemical industry, 42 in the ferrous metallurgy industry, 84 in the non - ferrous metal industry, 1 in the gold industry, 31 in the building materials industry, 3 in the rare earth industry, 64 in the machinery industry, 10 in the aviation industry, 26 in the light industry, 1 in the packaging industry, 64 in the electronics industry, and 33 in the communications industry.
One amendment to an automotive industry standard, "Automobile Door Exterior Handles", has been approved. Sixteen foreign - language versions of industry standards, including "Tire Appearance Quality", have been approved. Among them, there are 6 in the chemical industry, 2 in the non - ferrous metal industry, 2 in the light industry, and 6 in the communications industry. The amendments to industry standards shall come into force as of the date of publication.
Intel: Appoints Heads for Data Center and Other Businesses, Product CEO to Leave
Intel announced executive appointments on September 8 local time: It appointed Kevork Kechichian as the head of the Data Center Group. He previously served as the executive vice president of engineering at Arm. It appointed Jim Johnson to lead the Client Computing Group. He previously served as the interim head of this department. It appointed Srini Iyengar to lead the newly formed Central Engineering Group. He previously held the position of global silicon engineering leader at Cadence Design Systems. The responsibilities of Naga Chandrasekaran, executive vice president, chief global operations officer, and general manager of Intel Foundry Services at Intel, will be expanded to include wafer fab services. In addition, Michelle Johnston Holthaus, the chief executive officer of Intel's products, will leave the company. (Jiemian News)
Data breach incident occurred at French brand Dior, public security cyber security department: Administrative penalty imposed
36Kr learned that according to the National Cyber Security Notification Center, after investigation, Dior (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. has three illegal facts: First, it transmitted users' personal information to the French Dior headquarters without passing the data outbound security assessment, concluding standard contracts for personal information outbound, or obtaining personal information protection certification. Second, before providing users' personal information to the French Dior headquarters, it failed to fully inform users of the processing methods of the overseas recipients of their personal information and did not obtain users' "separate consent". Third, it did not take security technical measures such as encryption and de - identification for the collected personal information. The local public security organ imposed administrative penalties on Dior (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. in accordance with the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law.
Samsung Biologics Signs $1.29 Billion Contract with a U.S. Pharmaceutical Company
On September 9, Samsung Biologics announced that it has signed a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) contract worth $1.29464 billion (approximately 1.8001 trillion South Korean won) with a U.S. pharmaceutical company. This contract is the second - largest order in the company's history since its establishment, and the contract period will last until December 31, 2029. According to the confidentiality clause, the names of the customer and the product will not be disclosed. (Caixin)
South Korea Post Plans to Fully Introduce Artificial Intelligence Technology
South Korea Post recently stated that it is preparing for a comprehensive reform of its customer - facing business operations. It plans to introduce artificial intelligence technology in the business areas related to mail and financial services to modernize delivery, alleviate the shortage of human resources, and improve efficiency. According to a report by Korea Business Wire on the 8th, South Korea Post announced on the 7th that it will launch relevant projects next year to design a "digital counter" platform integrating multimodal artificial intelligence, large - language models, and autonomous systems, and apply it to postal and banking services. The results of this project will be promoted nationwide starting from 2027. (Xinhua News Agency)
Pop Mart Establishes New Supply Chain Company in Guangdong with a Registered Capital of 10 Million Yuan
36Kr learned that, according to the Aiqicha App, recently, Pop Mart Supply Chain (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. was established. The legal representative is Yuan Junjie, and the registered capital is 10 million RMB. Its business scope includes supply chain management services, wholesale of clothing and apparel, retail of clothing and apparel, general cargo warehousing services, domestic freight forwarding, non-residential real estate leasing, network technology services, information technology consulting services, etc. Shareholder information shows that the company is wholly owned by Beijing Pop Mart Trading Co., Ltd.
Alibaba has applied for trademarks for its flash sale series
36Kr learned that recently, Tmall launched an "Instant Purchase" service, which supports hourly delivery of products from brand official flagship stores. Currently, Tmall has opened invitations for flash sale cooperation to brand merchants, guiding Tmall and Taobao merchants to become suppliers for instant retail. On the back - end of the Tmall Merchant Workbench, the access for flash sale settlement can be seen. According to the Aiqicha app, since 2025, Alibaba (China) Co., Ltd. has applied for multiple trademarks in the flash sale series, such as "Taobao Flash Sale" and "Taobao Flash Sale, Get Better Deals on Food Delivery". The international classifications involve advertising and sales, website services, transportation and storage, etc. Currently, the status of the above trademarks is awaiting substantive examination.
Reports: NVIDIA Asks Samsung to Double GDDR7 Supply
According to industry insiders, NVIDIA has requested Samsung to double the supply of GDDR7. Samsung has basically completed the preparations for capacity expansion, and it is expected that the expanded supply chain will start operating as early as this month. It is understood that NVIDIA's request for Samsung to increase the supply of GDDR7 is mainly due to the demand for AI accelerators. (Cailian Press)
NVIDIA's Next-Generation Rubin Chip Has Been Taped Out
After NVIDIA revealed in late August that its Rubin architecture chips are planned for mass production next year, the company discussed the progress of Rubin at the Goldman Sachs Technology Conference on September 8 local time.
NVIDIA CFO Colette Kress said that the Rubin chips are being prepared for market entry, and the Rubin architecture will feature six chips, all of which have been taped out. (Yicai Global)
SpaceX to Spend $17 Billion to Acquire EchoStar's Wireless Spectrum
SpaceX, under Elon Musk, announced on September 8 local time that it has agreed to acquire EchoStar Corp.'s wireless spectrum for approximately $17 billion for use in its Starlink satellite network.
On the same day, EchoStar also issued a statement saying that the company has reached a final agreement with SpaceX to sell its AWS - 4 band (also known as the 2GHz band) and H - band spectrum licenses to SpaceX.
According to the announcement, SpaceX will pay a total of $17 billion, including $85 billion in cash and another $85 billion in non - publicly traded SpaceX shares. In addition, SpaceX will also assume EchoStar's debt interest of approximately $2 billion as of the end of 2027. (Jiemian News)
Thai Supreme Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Thaksin to One-Year Imprisonment
The Thai Supreme Court ruled on the 9th that former Prime Minister Thaksin must serve an additional one-year prison term. According to the latest news from Reuters on the 9th, Thaksin posted on social media that he accepts the ruling. He also said that he looks forward to the resolution of past events, including legal disputes and other conflicts involving himself. (Yicai Global)
The Cutting Edge of AI
China's AI Cloud Market Report: Alibaba Cloud Holds 35.8%, Higher Than the Sum of Ranks 2 to 4
36Kr learned that on September 9th, Omdia released the report "China's AI Cloud Market, 1H25". The report shows that in the first half of 2025, the scale of China's AI cloud market reached 22.3 billion yuan. Alibaba Cloud ranked first with a share of 35.8%, and its market share was higher than the sum of the second to fourth - ranked companies. The report believes that generative AI (GenAI) has brought about an explosion in the AI cloud market, with an expected growth of 148% in 2025, and it will reach a scale of 193 billion yuan by 2030.
Tencent Releases AI CLI and Announces Public Beta of CodeBuddy IDE
36Kr learned that on September 9th, Tencent Cloud released a new AI CLI tool, CodeBuddy Code, and announced the public beta of CodeBuddy IDE, which is open to all users without the need for an invitation code. The domestic version supports DeepSeek, and all functions including the IDE and CLI can be used without restrictions; the international version supports mainstream models such as GPT and Gemini, and the Pro model quota can be consumed in both the IDE and CLI. During the testing period, a certain amount of Pro model experience quota will be given.
ByteDance Releases Seedream 4.0 Image Creation Model
36Kr learned that the Seed team at ByteDance has officially released the new-generation image creation model, Seedream 4.0, which supports creation modes such as text-to-image, image-to-image, image editing, multi-image editing, and group image generation. Currently, Seedream 4.0 has been launched on products such as Doubao App, Jimeng AI, and Kouzi.
Investment and Financing
"New Research Intelligent Materials" Completes Multi - Million - Yuan Seed - Round Financing
36Kr learned that "New Research Intelligent Materials", an AI - driven materials R & D company, announced the completion of a multi - million - yuan seed - round financing. This round was jointly invested by the semiconductor materials company Jingrui New Materials and Jishi Pujiang Capital. The funds will be used for AI algorithm iteration, talent recruitment, and the industrialization of semiconductor materials and other scenarios.
"Avalon Technology" Completes Nearly 100 Million Yuan in Series A++ Financing
36Kr learned that recently, "Avalon Technology" announced the completion of nearly 100 million yuan in Series A++ financing, led by Plum Ventures. It is understood that the funds from this round of financing will continue to be invested in the research of AR core technologies and product iteration.
Cool Products
Tesla Unveils Upgraded Megapack 3
On the 8th, Tesla launched the Megapack 3 and Megablock at the "Las Megas" event in Las Vegas. The company said that its upgraded Megapack 3 uses a "significantly simplified thermal cabin with 78% fewer connections" and will start production in Houston by the end of 2026. (Sina Finance)
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