Tianjin Metro's HarmonyOS Version Officially Launches, Ushering in a New Era of Smart TravelOn April 2nd, the Tianjin Metro HarmonyOS app officially launched on the HarmonyOS 5 app store, marking a significant step forward in the city's smart travel initiatives. Liu Jian, General Manager of Tianjin Rail Transit Commercial Management Co...

National Standards for AI Large Models Officially Released, 360 Deeply Involved in Promoting Industry StandardizationRecently, the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Standardization Administration of China issued an important announcement, officially releasing and implementing three national standards proposed and managed by the National Information Technology Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC28), with 360s deep involvement in drafting them. These standards are: "GB-T45288...

Douyin Official Customer Service Phone Number Verification: Identifying Scam Calls and Protecting Your Account SecurityRecently, there has been a surge in fraudulent activities impersonating Douyin customer service. Scammers use phone calls and text messages to trick users into revealing personal information or transferring funds...

PingPong and Octopus Partner to Offer Efficient Cross-Border Payment Solutions for Businesses Entering the Hong Kong MarketOn March 17th, PingPong, a global payment platform, announced a strategic partnership with Octopus Cards Limited (Octopus), Hong Kong's leading electronic payment platform, to provide businesses entering the Hong Kong market with a more convenient, secure, and efficient online cross-border payment solution. This collaboration marks PingPong's further expansion in the Asian market and offers a novel payment experience for both Hong Kong merchants and international businesses...

Microchip Technology Accelerates Restructuring: Premature Arizona Fab Closure and Mass LayoffsMicrochip Technology recently announced a series of additional restructuring measures aimed at reducing costs and right-sizing its manufacturing operations, which will have a profound impact on the company's future operations and strategy. Central to this restructuring is the early closure of its Tempe, Arizona wafer fabrication plant (Fab2) and significant layoffs across multiple locations, further highlighting the challenging conditions currently facing the global semiconductor industry...

Meta Cracks Down on Leaks, Fires Nearly 20 Employees, More Layoffs ImminentMeta has taken a hardline stance against a recent wave of internal leaks, resulting in the dismissal of approximately 20 employees. According to reports on February 28th, these employees were terminated for leaking confidential company information to media outlets and other third parties...

Google Cloud undergoes minor layoffs, scale unclearFebruary 27th Sources reveal that Google recently initiated layoffs within its cloud computing division, although the exact scope remains undisclosed. Reports indicate that the job cuts affect only a small number of teams within Google Cloud, and are not a large-scale restructuring...

Alipay Partners with American Express to Offer Global Tourists a Smoother Chinese Payment ExperienceThe collaboration between Alipay and American Express marks a new milestone for Alipay's "foreign card, domestic binding" service. This partnership will enable eligible American Express cardholders worldwide to use Alipay for transactions within China...

Chevron Announces Massive Layoff Plan: 15% to 20% Workforce Reduction to Address Economic Challenges and Acquisition IntegrationChevron, a US oil giant, recently announced a significant corporate restructuring plan involving the reduction of 15% to 20% of its global workforce over the next three years. This move is intended to address the current complex economic environment, reduce operating costs, and facilitate the smooth integration of a large acquisition...

2025 Lunar New Year Box Office Breaks Records: Diverse Films Meet Diverse Viewing Needs, IMAX Makes Significant ContributionThe Chinese film market experienced a strong start to the Lunar New Year on February 1st, 2025. According to Beacon Professional Edition data, as of 24:00 on January 29th, the total box office for Lunar New Year's Day reached 1...

Xiaohongshu App Officially Launches "rednote" as its English Name, Accelerating Internationalization StrategyOn January 21st, Xiaohongshu App officially adopted the unified English name "rednote" across its English app stores. This move marks an acceleration of Xiaohongshu's internationalization strategy and reflects its commitment to the global market...

Prima Conquest Official Version Launches: Mini Program Debut, Cross-Platform Interoperability, and Upgraded Open Economy SystemGiant Network's mobile game, Prima Conquest, officially launched its official version on January 10th, overseen by Shi Yuzhu. This launch marks the culmination of two years of development and the incorporation of over 80,000 player suggestions, resulting in a significantly upgraded and revamped version of the highly anticipated game...