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1. Earth Crosses First Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Face Collapse 地球跨越首个气候临界点：珊瑚礁濒临崩溃 A team of international scientists released the 2025 Global Tipping Points Report, warning that Earth has already crossed its first climate tipping point. 国际科学家团队发布《2025全球临界点报告》，警告地球已跨越首个气候临界点。 The report indicates that tropical coral reefs are on the ver...

BYD Wins Singapore’s First Level-4 Autonomous Bus Pilot Project 比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 BYD announced that it has won the bid for Singapore’s smart autonomous bus service pilot project, becoming the country’s first official Level-4 autonomous bus supplier. 比亚迪宣布中标新加坡智驾巴士服务试点项目，成为该国首个官方L4级自动驾驶巴士供应商。 The project is led by Singapore’s Land Tran...

BYD Wins Singapore’s First Level-4 Autonomous Bus Pilot Project 比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 BYD announced that it has won the bid for Singapore’s smart autonomous bus service pilot project, becoming the country’s first official Level-4 autonomous bus supplier. 比亚迪宣布中标新加坡智驾巴士服务试点项目，成为该国首个官方L4级自动驾驶巴士供应商。 The project is led by Singapore’s Land Tran...

Alibaba Boosts AI Investment, Stock Hits Four-Year High 阿里巴巴加码 AI 投资 股价飙升近四年新高 At this week’s Yunqi Conference, Alibaba CEO Wu Yongming said that global AI investment is expected to reach $4 trillion in the next five years. 在本周三的云栖大会上，阿里巴巴 CEO 吴泳铭表示，未来五年全球 AI 投资预计将达到 4 万亿美元。 Alibaba will keep pace with the trend, advancing related plans and a...

OpenAI Taps China’s Apple Supply Chain for AI Hardware OpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链” OpenAI is accelerating its push into AI hardware by partnering with Chinese Apple supply chain giant Luxshare Precision. OpenAI正在加速布局AI硬件，并与中国“果链”企业立讯精密达成合作。 Under the agreement, Luxshare will assemble at least one device, while Goertek is in talks to provide components. 根据协议，立讯将负...

Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility 美联储重启降息，市场震荡加剧 The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle. 美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布，将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%，开启新一轮降息周期。 Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committe...

Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility 美联储重启降息，市场震荡加剧 The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle. 美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布，将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%，开启新一轮降息周期。Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committee...

Luo Yonghao vs. Xibei: The Pre-Made Food Debate 罗永浩与西贝“预制菜之争” Entrepreneur Luo Yonghao questioned whether Xibei uses pre-made dishes, sparking heated debate. 罗永浩在社交平台发文，质疑西贝餐饮使用预制菜，引发公众热议。 Xibei founder Jia Guolong responded, saying the company does not use pre-made food and plans to sue Luo. 西贝创始人贾国龙回应称公司不是预制菜企业，并计划起诉罗永浩。 He a...

Alibaba and Baidu Chips Challenge Nvidia 阿里百度芯片挑战英伟达 Alibaba and Baidu have started using self-designed chips to train AI models, reducing reliance on Nvidia. 阿里巴巴和百度开始使用自主设计的芯片训练大模型，减少对英伟达的依赖。 Alibaba has used its chips since early this year for lightweight AI training, while Baidu is testing its Kunlun P800 on a new Wenxin model. 阿里自年初起已在轻量...

Apple’s Fall Launch Unveils iPhone 17 and More 苹果秋季发布会重磅来袭 On September 10 at 1 a.m. Beijing time, Apple held its fall launch event, introducing AirPods Pro 3, three Apple Watches, and the new iPhone 17 series. 北京时间9月10日凌晨1点，苹果举行秋季新品发布会，推出了AirPods Pro 3、三款Apple Watch以及全新的iPhone 17系列。 The new iPhone models are priced between $799 and $1199 in the U.S.,...

Medical Miracle: World’s First Reverse-Folding Surgery Successfully Completed 医学奇迹：世界首例反向折叠人手术成功 In Chengdu, Dr. Liang Yijian’s team performed the world’s first reverse-folding corrective surgery. 在成都，梁益建团队完成了全球首例反向折叠人矫正手术。 Jiang Yancheng, a boy from Shandong once told he would not live past 13, had his fate rewritten through four high-risk operations....

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史：抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日，中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日，天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念...

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史：抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日，中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日，天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念...

Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 100-Goal Milestone Again C罗再创百球里程碑 On August 23, in the Saudi Super Cup final, 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty for Al Nassr. 8月23日，沙特超级杯决赛中，40岁的C罗为利雅得胜利打入点球。 The goal not only leveled the score in the first half but also marked his 100th goal for the club since joining. 此球不仅帮助球队半场战平对手，也成为他加盟以来的第100...

All Three Major Indexes Rise, ChiNext Breaks 2,900 三大股指全线收高，创业板突破2900点 On August 29, A-shares ended the month with all three major indexes closing higher. 8月29日，A股迎来8月收官日，三大股指全线收高。 The ChiNext Index broke through 2,900 points intraday, recording a monthly gain of more than 24%. 创业板盘中突破2900点，月线涨幅超过24%。 The Shanghai Composite reached a 10-year high,...

All Three Major Indexes Rise, ChiNext Breaks 2,900 三大股指全线收高，创业板突破2900点 On August 29, A-shares ended the month with all three major indexes closing higher. 8月29日，A股迎来8月收官日，三大股指全线收高。 The ChiNext Index broke through 2,900 points intraday, recording a monthly gain of more than 24%. 创业板盘中突破2900点，月线涨幅超过24%。 The Shanghai Composite reached a 10-year high,...

Game Science Announces New Title “Black Myth: Zhong Kui” 《黑神话》系列公布新作《钟馗》 Game Science revealed the second installment of the Black Myth series, “Black Myth: Zhong Kui,” at Gamescom 2025. 游戏科学在2025年科隆游戏展上发布《黑神话》系列第二部作品《黑神话：钟馗》。 The studio simultaneously released the first CG teaser trailer and launched the official game website. 官方同步放出了首支CG...

A-shares Market Value Surpasses 100 Trillion Yuan A股总市值突破百万亿元大关 The total market value of A-shares has surpassed 100 trillion yuan for the first time, reflecting strong investor confidence. A股市场总市值首次突破100万亿元，显示出强劲的市场信心。 On August 18, the Shanghai Composite Index broke through 3,731.69 points during trading, marking its highest level since 2015. 8月18日沪指盘中...

A-shares Market Value Surpasses 100 Trillion Yuan A股总市值突破百万亿元大关 The total market value of A-shares has surpassed 100 trillion yuan for the first time, reflecting strong investor confidence. A股市场总市值首次突破100万亿元，显示出强劲的市场信心。On August 18, the Shanghai Composite Index broke through 3,731.69 points during trading, marking its highest level since 2015. 8月18日沪指盘中突...

China Men's Basketball Team Wins Asian Cup Runner-up, Best Result in Nearly a Decade 中国男篮亚洲杯夺亚军 创近十年最佳战绩 China's men's basketball team lost to Australia in the 2025 Asian Cup final but won the runner-up, achieving their best result in nearly a decade. 中国男篮在2025年亚洲杯决赛不敌澳大利亚，收获亚军，创近十年最佳战绩。 With key players Zhou Qi and Zeng Fanbo sidelined by injuries...

World Humanoid Robot Games Kick Off in Beijing 世界人形机器人运动会在京开赛 The 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games opened at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, featuring nearly 280 teams and more than 500 robots. 2025年世界人形机器人运动会在北京国家速滑馆开幕，吸引近280支队伍和500余台机器人参赛。 In the 1500-meter race, Lingyu Technology (a Beijing subsidiary of Unitree Robotics) won the cha...

“Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain” Breaks 800 Million Yuan at Box Office 《浪浪山小妖怪》票房突破8亿元 The animated film “Little Monsters of Langlang Mountain” has grossed over 800 million yuan since its release on August 2. 动画电影《浪浪山小妖怪》自8月2日上映以来票房已突破8亿元。 It now tops the Chinese box office chart for 2D animated films, surpassing multiple Japanese titles. 影片成功登顶...

Tencent Q2 Revenue Hits Record High as AI Powers Ads and Mini Games 腾讯Q2营收创新高 AI助力广告与小游戏齐飞 Tencent announced its Q2 2025 financial results on August 13, with revenue reaching 184.5 billion yuan, up 15% year-on-year. 腾讯于8月13日公布2025年第二季度财报，当季营收达1845亿元，同比增长15%。 Marketing services revenue hit 35.8 billion yuan, up 20% year-on-year, setting a new record, dri...

Free Preschool Education to Benefit 12 Million Children, Financial Burden on Families Reduced 免费学前教育惠及千万儿童，财政支出与家庭负担同步调整 Starting this autumn, China will provide free preschool education to 12 million children, with central government funds already fully allocated. 今秋起，中国将为1200万儿童提供免费学前教育，中央财政资金已全部到位。 National fiscal expenditure is expected...

Free Preschool Education to Benefit 12 Million Children, Financial Burden on Families Reduced 免费学前教育惠及千万儿童，财政支出与家庭负担同步调整 Starting this autumn, China will provide free preschool education to 12 million children, with central government funds already fully allocated. 今秋起，中国将为1200万儿童提供免费学前教育，中央财政资金已全部到位。 National fiscal expenditure is expected...