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【Technology Circle】

Apple's advanced artificial intelligence features originally planned to be launched with iOS 18 will have to postpone their debut. According to people familiar with the matter, this delay will give Apple more time to fix possible bugs and ensure the integrity and smoothness of the user experience. Apple's artificial intelligence feature is expected to be launched to users as part of a software update in October, which means it will be available to users a few weeks after iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which were originally scheduled to be released in September.

【Automotive Circle】

The reporter of China Business News exclusively learned that Chery Automobile recently issued 14-dimensional cost reduction measures within the company and simultaneously required suppliers to follow up, including design optimization to reduce the number of parts, use of integrated parts, reduction of unnecessary processing and transportation, improvement of qualification rate, use of new technologies, new materials and new processes, and management of suppliers from only first-tier suppliers to second-tier and third-tier suppliers, vertical integration, etc. It should be pointed out that Chery Automobile requires in the document that cost reduction cannot relax the requirements on quality.

Huawei's advanced intelligent driving 3.0 version will be officially launched in August

On July 29, Huawei's executive director and chairman of the Intelligent Automotive Solutions BU, Richard Yu, revealed at the AITO 400,000th new car roll-off and M9 70,000th delivery ceremony that Huawei will officially launch Huawei's advanced intelligent driving 3.0 version (i.e. ADS 3.0 version) in August. ADS 3.0 version will start data upgrades on M7 and M9 in September, and the vehicle's autonomous driving capabilities will reach a new level. (Daily Economic News)

"We are determined not to make driverless taxis. We believe that 'liberating energy and reducing accidents' is the real social value created by intelligent driving." In a recent interview with a reporter from China Business Network, Li Bin, chairman and CEO of NIO, said that the real value of intelligent driving is to reduce accidents, not to take away the jobs of private car drivers and taxi drivers.

Nezha Auto accelerates overseas expansion, aims to cover markets in 50 countries by 2025

It is reported that Nezha Auto, a car brand under Hozon New Energy Automobile Co., Ltd., is accelerating its further expansion into Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and African countries. According to the plan, Nezha X will be launched in Brazil, Indonesia and other places in August 2024. So far, Nezha Auto has taken the lead in setting up three overseas factories in Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, and is the first new car-making force to have factories in the above three countries. At the same time, Nezha Auto plans to accelerate its overseas expansion this year and strive to cover the markets of 50 countries by 2025. (36Kr)

Recently, a PPT suspected to be from Leapmotor that circulated on the Internet wrote: "In the heat of the automobile price war, Leapmotor has also become a highly-watched participant. Starting from August 1, Leapmotor will make major strategic adjustments and recover the rights and interests of some models. This decision is not a follow-up move, but a well-considered strategic layout. Under the fierce competition of the price war, Leapmotor has always been seeking a balance, both to meet consumers' expectations for cost-effectiveness and to ensure the sustainable development of the company and the quality of its products." In response to this news, Leapmotor responded to the reporter from China Business Network that it was not aware of it and was in the process of internal verification.

【Transportation】

Shentong Metro issued an announcement on abnormal stock trading fluctuations. On July 19, 2024, Shentong Metro Group officially took over Shanghai Shentie and Jiushi Chengkai. Taking over Shanghai Shentie and Jiushi Chengkai belongs to the business related to Shentong Metro Group and has no direct relationship with the Company. As of now, there is no plan to inject them into the Company. In terms of equity structure, Jiushi Group is the controlling shareholder of Shentong Metro Group, with a controlling proportion of 66.62%; Shentong Metro Group is the controlling shareholder of the Company, with a controlling proportion of 58.43%.

【Big Consumption】

The Discipline Inspection and Supervision Commission of Shaxian District, Sanming City, Fujian Province, recently announced on its official website that Tong Youjian, chairman of Shaxian District Snack Culture and Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd., is suspected of serious violations of duty and is currently under supervision and investigation by the Shaxian District Supervision Commission. On July 29, a reporter from China Business News called Shaxian Snack Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Sanming Shaxian District Snack Culture and Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd., and relevant personnel said that the company's operations are currently normal and the investigation of senior management has no impact on business development. Shaxian Snack Group Co., Ltd. currently has more than 4,000 chain standard stores authorized for franchise cooperation.

【Aerospace】

The seventh domestically-made large aircraft C919 officially joins China Eastern Airlines fleet

The reporter learned from China Eastern Airlines that on the afternoon of the 29th, China Eastern Airlines officially received the seventh domestic large aircraft C919. On the afternoon of the 29th, the domestic large aircraft C919 with the aircraft number B-919H carried out the MU9006 transfer flight, flew from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, and officially joined the China Eastern Airlines fleet. This is the third domestic large aircraft C919 received by China Eastern Airlines this year. As of now, China Eastern Airlines' C919 fleet has reached 7 aircraft. (CCTV News)

On Sunday local time, Musk revealed at the X Takeover live event that SpaceX's fifth Starship orbital test flight mission (IFT-5) is expected to be carried out in late August or early September, which is a combination of the Super Heavy Booster (B12) and the Starship spacecraft (S30). Musk predicted that the success rate of capturing and recovering the "Super Heavy Booster" in this mission is only 50%, and the probability that the Starship thermal insulation tile/heat shield will remain intact after re-entering the atmosphere is about 60%.

【financial】

On July 29, Caitong Asset Management’s official website released a statement regarding false information spread online. The statement shows that recently, the company’s employee Bian Moumou published false information about the company and related employees on public platforms such as WeChat Moments and WeChat chat groups, which seriously infringed the reputation and legal rights of the company and related employees. Caitong Asset Management stated that the company and related employees have reported to the police and asked Bian Moumou to stop infringing on the legal rights and interests of the company and related employees and bear the corresponding legal responsibilities. The company also reserves the right to pursue the relevant legal responsibilities of rumor spreaders who maliciously spread rumors and damage the reputation of the company and its employees and the normal market order.

【Pharmaceutical Circle】

Recently, Wang Yu, Vice President of Pfizer China and General Manager of Oncology Division, said in an exclusive interview with Yicai Global that in the 35 years since entering China, the company has brought 15 oncology products to Chinese patients, covering lung cancer, breast cancer, urinary system tumors, blood tumors, digestive system tumors and other fields. Pfizer China's goal is to launch more than 15 new products or new indications in the field of oncology in China by 2030, which means that new drugs launched in China should be developed, submitted for listing and launched simultaneously with the rest of the world as much as possible.

【Petrochemical】

Sinopec and others set up oil and gas development company in Inner Mongolia

Aiqicha App shows that recently, Sinopec (Inner Mongolia) Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Co., Ltd. was established, with Wu Liang as the legal representative and a registered capital of 2 billion yuan. Its business scope includes geological exploration technical services, oil and gas technical services, emerging energy technology research and development, new material technology research and development, solar power generation technical services, wind power generation technical services, etc. Shareholder information shows that the company is held by China Petrochemical Corporation and Inner Mongolia Geology and Mineral Group Co., Ltd. with 51% and 49% shares respectively.

Editor on duty: Qisan