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2025.08.21

11:08

Hong Kong-listed internet medical stocks fluctuated higher in the morning session, with Dingdang Health (09886.HK) rising more than 18%, Ping An Good Doctor (01833.HK) rising more than 13%, and ZhongAn Online (06060.HK), Alibaba Health (00241.HK), JD Health (06618.HK) and other stocks following suit.

06:25

Institutions conduct intensive research on Apple industry chain companies

Data shows that since the third quarter, institutions have conducted intensive research on over 30 companies in the Apple supply chain, including Crystal-Optech, Foxconn Industrial Internet, Avionics Holdings, Unimicron Electronics, Lens Technology, Han's Laser, BOE, and Dongshan Precision. Ten companies in the Apple supply chain, including Crystal-Optech, Foxconn Industrial Internet, Avionics Holdings, and Unimicron Electronics, have received research from more than 50 institutions. Reporters have learned that Apple's iPhone 17 has entered mass production. Institutions believe that as Apple prepares to stock its new phone, companies in the supply chain are expected to benefit.

2025.08.20

20:04

BOE Materials Research Institute project starts construction

On August 20, 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the BOE (BOE Oriental) Materials Research Institute project was successfully held in the Bajiao area of the Huangbohai New Area in Yantai City, Shandong Province. The Yantai BOE Materials Research Institute, covering 33,000 square meters with a total construction area of 55,000 square meters, is planned to integrate a research and development center, advanced testing and analysis platforms, administrative offices, and comprehensive living facilities. It is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. By developing four major technology platforms: AI+-based automated synthesis, fully automated analysis and testing, intellectual property, and material verification, the institute is committed to establishing an industry-leading, fully automated closed-loop system for materials R&D and industrialization, achieving efficient, precise, and commercialized materials R&D.

2025.08.09

22:44

JD.com and Honor jointly customize the first large-screen AI mobile phone, priced at 1,199 yuan

On August 8th, JD.com and Honor officially released the Honor Play 70 Plus, a large-screen AI phone co-branded with Honor for 1,199 yuan. This is the first large-screen AI phone launched through the C2M (customer-to-management) model, focusing on three key use cases: product control, smart travel, and home living. Li Yunpeng, Vice President of Honor China and Head of Honor China's E-commerce Department, stated in an interview that the mobile phone industry is entering the AI era. A good AI phone isn't about overloading hardware with excessive costs, but rather about providing the best service with the most appropriate hardware at the best price. Xie Yi, Head of the Second Mobile Phone Business Department of JD.com's 3C Digital Group, told Jiemian News that the team ultimately determined to focus on AI and large screens as their core direction. Their strategic vision and future projections extend beyond mobile phones to encompass all hardware categories. Without an ecosystem that supports AI, the industry will struggle to achieve significant growth.

2025.08.08

09:30

BOE A: LCD TV panel prices are expected to stabilize or rise again in the third quarter

BOE A stated in an institutional survey that in the third quarter, manufacturers' destocking trend continued. After a slight decline in prices of some sizes of LCD TVs, prices of some LCD TV panels began to stabilize in August as demand for panel stocking for the peak season gradually recovered. Looking ahead to the third quarter, the industry's utilization rate is expected to recover, and LCD TV panel prices are expected to stabilize overall or rise again.

2025.08.07

19:21

Guangdong Provincial Communications Administration visits VIVO and JD.com for research

According to the WeChat official account of "Guangdong Information and Communications Industry," on August 6, 2025, a delegation led by Cai Lizhi, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Guangdong Provincial Communications Administration, and attended by representatives from basic telecommunications companies, tower companies, and communications service companies, visited VIVO's Dongguan headquarters and JD Asia No. 1's Mayong Logistics Park in Dongguan. The delegation toured VIVO's smart manufacturing workshops and product showroom at the Dongguan headquarters, as well as JD's AI-powered intelligent dispatching and stacking system, intelligent conveying system, and "dark warehouse" facilities. They learned about the integration and empowerment of AI and other next-generation information technologies in smart manufacturing and smart logistics. During the visit, discussions were also held on deepening joint efforts to combat telecom fraud across communications, terminals, and the internet.

13:49

JD Pay and Baitiao now available on 12306

JD Pay and JD Baitiao have officially launched on the 12306 app. This collaboration coincides with the peak summer travel season, and JD Pay is offering a limited-time discount on train tickets. Additionally, users can experience JD Baitiao's convenient "travel now, pay later" credit consumption service.

2025.08.06

21:29

Focus Media: Plans to purchase 100% stake in Xinchao Media for RMB 8.3 billion

Focus Media announced that it plans to acquire 100% of Xinchao Media's equity from 50 counterparties, including Zhang Jixue, Chongqing JD.com, and Baidu Online, through a combination of share issuance and cash payment for 8.3 billion yuan. Upon completion of the transaction, Xinchao Media will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Media.

16:34

Changsha R&F Wanda Vista Hotel is to be auctioned, with a starting price of approximately 514 million yuan

On August 6th, information disclosed on JD.com's asset trading platform revealed that the five-star hotel 101, located in Zone B of Kaifu Wanda Plaza, 589 Zhongshan Road, Kaifu District, Changsha City, Hunan Province, will be auctioned. The starting price is approximately 514 million yuan, and the assessed value is approximately 642 million yuan. This is the first auction of the property, and no bidders have yet registered. According to information, the property is the Changsha R&F Wanda Vista Hotel, which is intended for commercial use, with a land area of 10,891.88 square meters and a building area of 65,772.28 square meters.

10:15

JD.com becomes the "exclusive global strategic partner" of the 2025 World Robot Conference

On August 6, reporters learned that at the upcoming 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), JD.com, as the "exclusive global strategic partner" of the conference, will work with top global robot brands such as Yushu Technology, Zhiyuan, Tiangong, Zhongqing, Xinghaitu, Zhuji Power, Qianxun, and Songyan Power to jointly create an immersive black technology exhibition area.

2025.08.05

10:41

JD.com announced that it will open five discount supermarkets in Suqian, Jiangsu and Zhuozhou, Hebei in August.

Recently, JD.com announced that it will open five discount supermarkets simultaneously in Suqian, Jiangsu and Zhuozhou, Hebei in August. It is reported that the first JD.com discount supermarket in Zhuozhou covers an area of 5,000 square meters, and selects more than 5,000 cost-effective daily necessities, and the prices will generally be lower than the regular market prices. JD.com told Sina Technology that the JD.com discount supermarket is the first large-scale discount supermarket format in China. As early as a year ago, JD.com Huaguan Discount Supermarket took the lead in conducting a pilot in Beijing, opening two stores in Fangshan in June and December last year, and providing dual services of offline shopping and convenient online ordering. JD.com introduced that JD.com discount supermarkets are different from existing discount supermarkets in the industry in terms of the areas they are opened, store area, number of SKUs, and offline operational advantages. In addition, relying on JD.com's advantages in the supply chain, direct sourcing from the source and its own brands, it also layouts the sinking market and focuses on mass consumption. The prices of goods in the store are generally lower than the regular market prices.

10:04

JD.com announces its sixth investment in embodied intelligence company "Pacini"

Pasini, a company specializing in embodied intelligence devices and sensors, has completed a new round of Series A funding, led by JD.com, with participation from investors including Pu Yaoxinye, Hongzhao Fund, and Zhang Keyaokun. Gensin Capital China served as exclusive strategic financial advisor. Pasini is JD.com's sixth investment in an embodied intelligence company in the past three months. Since May, JD.com has announced investments in Zhiyuan Robotics, Qianxun Intelligence, Zhuji Power, Zhongqing Robotics, and RoboScience, securing a position across the entire embodied intelligence industry chain, including robotics, core components, motion control technology, embodied models, and interactive large-scale models.

09:51

JD Coin Chain: Preparations for stablecoin license application are underway

JD CoinChain Technology stated that it has noticed the false reports and rumors in the market. JD CoinChain Technology hereby responds that it is preparing to apply for a stablecoin license. Relevant information is subject to the information published on the official website of CoinChain Technology.

2025.08.04

17:20

JD.com responds to the Zhenhu price controversy: offering 5 billion yuan in subsidies and generous rewards for new car owners

JD Auto Care announced on social media that, in accordance with court requirements, it has ceased using marketing content related to the "Zhenhu Price" slogan. A representative responded, "We regret that competitors believe 'Zhenhu Price' has influenced them, but 'Zhenhu Price' is just a name. JD Auto Care will launch a 5 billion yuan car maintenance subsidy campaign and is soliciting new names online. Participating users have the chance to win the right to use a car."

10:06

JD.com and IKEA reach cooperation, IKEA official flagship store opens on JD.com

On August 4th, JD.com partnered with IKEA, a world-renowned furniture and home furnishings brand, to officially launch the IKEA flagship store on JD.com, with a grand opening on August 8th. JD.com's comprehensive regional coverage, efficient logistics, and digital operations complement IKEA's extensive expertise in the home furnishings sector, providing consumers with one-stop, high-quality, value-for-money lifestyle solutions. Currently, the IKEA flagship store on JD.com offers over 6,500 products across 168 categories, including new products like the BÄSTBOLL gaming chair and MÅLOMRÅDE gaming table, which debuted across all channels. Delivery covers 301 cities nationwide. Leveraging JD.com's AIGC glasses-free 3D technology, the flagship store offers consumers a brand-new shopping experience characterized by "realistic visualization and intelligent interaction." Consumers can simply search for "IKEA" on the JD.com app to enter the store and shop.

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