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Zepp Global Sleep Study Reveals Popularity of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata at Bedtime; Launches Personalized Digital Lullaby Generator

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  • Zepp partners with World Sleep Society to understand perceptions around sleep quality in the UK, US, Italy, Spain, Germany and Thailand
  • Some poll respondents believe they are losing up to 4.5 hours of sleep worrying about the pandemic
  • 60% of respondents who have worn wearables to bed said it made them aware of their lack of sleep

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 20, 2020 — Zepp, a professional-grade wearable brand empowering the digital management of personal well-being, today released a Global Sleep Study featuring commentary from the World Sleep Society, an international authority in sleep health. In October 2020, Zepp commissioned an independent poll of 12,000 respondents across 6 countries to understand the concerns, perceptions and attitudes around sleep quality in these unprecedented times.

The results show that feelings of sleep deprivation are more prevalent than most believe and that there is a general yearning for more shut-eye time. The day’s worries are deemed to carry on into the night, resulting in less than optimal sleep, and it appears to be a vicious cycle, impacting well-being the next day. With changing lifestyle habits due to the stay-at-home economy brought about by the pandemic, naturally, sleep habits have changed too. Music and meditative habits seem to resonate with respondents of this poll.

Create your own Zepp Lullaby for a better sleep
Create your own Zepp Lullaby for a better sleep

Pandemic and Other Anxieties

Thailand was revealed as the nation that was most sleep deprived, with half of respondents (50%) claiming they were definitely sleep deprived, followed by Germany (38%), USA (37.8%), UK (37.4%) Italy (18.5%) and Spain (18.2%). 43% of respondents attributed the problem to work woes, 40% to money worries, and 23% to pandemic-related concerns.

COVID-19 lockdowns were also deemed to have changed people’s sleeping patterns, with more than a third (33.6%) of respondents saying they go to bed later than usual, and 20% saying they find it harder to sleep. Respondents believe they are losing an average of 2.7 hours of sleep per night due to pandemic-induced worries, with respondents in Thailand clocking the highest average loss of 4.5 hours per night.

Almost half of respondents in the US (46%) and Spain (47%) feel that they live in a sleep-deprived nation due to technology and social media. Thailand respondents (52%) believe it results from having too much to think about and Italians agree (48%). Respondents in Germany (46%) think it is because they work too hard and are burnt out and those in the UK (46%) say it is because the world is a worrying place right now.

Coping in a Post-Pandemic World

People are also actively taking measures to help themselves sleep better in this time. Top measures include listening to relaxing music, avoiding caffeine in the evening, reading before bed and meditation. 60% of respondents who have worn wearables to bed say it makes them aware of their lack of sleep. Data from wearables are believed to have helped respondents work out the exact number of hours of sleep they have, and improve their sleeping patterns.

"By tracking sleep, you will have a better understanding of if you are achieving the three components of healthy sleep—duration, or the length of sleep, continuity, meaning sleeping without fragmentation, and depth, which is sleep deep enough to be restorative," said Dr. Lourdes DelRosso, Co-chair of World Sleep Day, World Sleep Society.

Music as a Bedside Aid

89% of respondents agreed that listening to calming music can help with sleep. Poll results show Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata was the most popular track for all nations to listen to at bedtime, with the exception of Italy, with respondents favoring Chopin’s Nocturne No.2. Respondents in Germany and Thailand said their favorite music genre to listen to was pop, whereas respondents in the US, UK, Spain and Italy said it was classical music.

Personalized Lullabies for an Enhanced Night’s Rest

Recognizing music’s role in helping people fall asleep, Zepp has worked with Swedish creative masterminds to launch a digital Lullaby Generator.

The free-to-use Lullaby Generator will help users create tailor-made music based on their very own sleep patterns for an enhanced night’s rest. Existing Zepp users can login to share their sleep metrics and automatically produce a unique and personalized lullaby. Non-Zepp users can also participate by answering a series of questions about their sleep habits.

As a champion for personal wellbeing, products and programs from Zepp are aimed at helping consumers track their sleep as they embark on their journey towards healthier sleep.

To generate your personalized lullaby, visit https://zepplullaby.com/.

Sleep Tracking Features of Zepp Smartwatches

In August, Zepp launched a stylish line-up of wearables designed with wellness in mind. The all-new Zepp E series leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge technology to convert vital health statistics into actionable insights that help users effectively monitor their physical and mental wellbeing.

Equipped with robust sleep tracking technologies and features, Zepp smartwatches are set to become consumers’ best sleeping companion. State of the art sleep tracking measures users’ sleep status, including light sleep, deep sleep, Rapid Eye Movement (REM)[1] and awake time, even monitoring 20-minute daytime naps[2] during the day, providing users with overall sleep scores to help them measure the quality of their sleep and breathing.

For detailed product specifications and more information, visit www.zepp.com.

To view the Global Sleep Study Executive Summary and for more materials, visit this link.

The Newest Products from Zepp

In August, Zepp Launched Zepp E Square and Zepp E Circle as its newest product in the line, featured 3D curved bezel-less design and stylish. On Nov. 17th, the premium designed line-up, Zepp Z was released as a premium partner in wellness, equipped with RISC-V wearable chip and PAI™ Health Assessment System[3].  

About Zepp

As a professional-grade brand for the digital management of users’ well-being, Zepp leverages its leading AI algorithmic system to bring digital health solutions to people around the globe. From traditional health and exercise monitoring to analysis and early health-status warnings, Zepp is committed to helping users improve their quality of life. Zepp believes in the use of technology to better manage our well-being and help everyone enjoy a more fulfilling life. Therefore, Zepp’s mission is to "continuously develop new technologies and use accurate data-analysis capabilities to help people manage their own health."

[1] To monitor your REM cycle, the sleep assistant mode, and heart rate tracking must be enabled. The rapid eye movement phase is the sleep phase related to dreams in the sleep cycle.

[2] The rapid eye movement period, also known as REM, is the basis for the normal biological rhythm and life-sustaining of mammals. It accounts for about 20%-25% of the entire night’s sleep cycle. It is characterized by rapid eye movement, low-amplitude mixed-frequency EEG activity, and muscle tension relaxation. To monitor your REM cycle, the sleep assistant mode and heart rate tracking must be enabled. Sleep monitoring: can record evening sleep and naps. When it detects that the wearer is asleep between midnight and 6AM, the sleep time between 6PM of the previous day and 11AM can be recorded as night sleep time; sleep between 11AM and 6PM lasting more than 20 minutes is recorded as a nap. Sleep lasting less than 20 minutes is not recorded. Less than 20-minute naps during the day will not be recorded.

[3] The HUNT Fitness Study indicates that people who maintain a PAI™ score of 100 or higher show lower risk of hypertension, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes. HUNT Fitness Study: This study was conducted by Professor Ulrik Wisloff of the Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. It lasted for more than 35 years and involved 230,000 participants. 

 

 

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Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deal: Four Months Of TIDAL For Only $0.99 (Premium) And $1.99 (HiFi)

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New Customers Can Take Advantage of Limited-Time Offer From November 24-December 2

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 — Today, global music streaming and entertainment platform, TIDAL, announced a Black Friday and Cyber Monday limited-time offer. From November 24 through December 2, 2020, new customers can receive four months of TIDAL at $0.99 for Premium or $1.99 for a HiFi membership (a value of $39.96 (Premium) and $79.96 (HiFi) for four months.) To take advantage of the offer this holiday season, new members can head to TIDAL.com/blackfriday.

TIDAL’s Premium and HiFi tiers offer music fans unlimited access to its extensive catalog of over 70 million tracks across all genres, thousands of expertly curated playlists by TIDAL’s seasoned editorial team, and endless artist radio stations. HiFi members have the added benefit of listening to the best quality of sound available, including TIDAL Masters and immersive sound experiences from Dolby Atmos Music and Sony 360 Reality Audio. Recently announced improvements including the expansion of TIDAL’s Masters catalog and TIDAL Connect, give HiFi members even more ways to enjoy the platform’s unparalleled lossless audio quality.

TIDAL brings its members closer to their favorite artists through virtual album experiences. Both Premium and HiFi members can sit back, relax and enjoy elevated listening with album commentary from artists like Alicia Keys and U2, animated artwork and performances with more interaction and dimension. Whether on the go or on the couch, members can tap into TIDAL’s full array of features across platforms and devices like: Plex, Roku, Amazon Alexa, Apple TV/Android TV, Apple CarPlay, Samsung Wearables and direct control with Sonos (Complete list here).

Following the four-month limited holiday membership, members can continue their subscription at $9.99/month for Premium and $19.99/month for HiFi – discounts are available for students (-50%), military (-40%), first responders (-40%) and families (6 accounts for $14.99 (Premium) or $29.99 (HiFi)). 

Additionally, Best Buy customers can purchase 12 months of TIDAL HiFi Standard or Family for the price of 6 months through the end of December 2020 both in-store and online.

About TIDAL

TIDAL is an artist-owned global music and entertainment platform that brings artists and fans closer together through unique original content and exclusive events. Available in 56 countries, the streaming service has more than 70 million songs and 250,000 high quality videos in its catalog along with original video series, podcasts, thousands of expertly curated playlists and artist discovery via TIDAL Rising. With the commitment of its owners to create a more sustainable model for the music industry, TIDAL is available in Premium and HiFi tiers—recordings which includes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Sony’s 360 Reality Audio recordings, and Dolby Atmos Music.

 

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TIDAL Adds Millions of Master Quality Tracks, Offering Extensive Catalog of Highest Quality Streaming Audio

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MQA Users have Doubled Since 2019 on TIDAL

TIDAL HiFi Users Now Stream 40% More Tracks in Master Quality than Last Year

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2020 — Today, global music and entertainment streaming platform, TIDAL, added millions of tracks in MQA from Warner Music Group to its Masters catalog. TIDAL, in partnership with MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), provides guaranteed delivery of the original sound recording with TIDAL Masters. Now music fans can listen to an expanded Masters catalog, featuring iconic albums from artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Missy Elliott, LCD Soundsystem, Madonna and more.

MQA, led by Bob Stuart, who this year became the first audio engineer to receive the Prince Philip Award from the Royal Academy of Engineering, has pioneered an entirely new way of coding digital audio based on key insights into how humans hear. Key to the technology is MQA’s built-in authentication to confirm that the listener is getting the exact sound created in the studio. Additionally, MQA addresses the issue that when analogue sound is turned into digital, the process introduces time-smearing artefacts that blur sounds unnaturally. MQA solves these problems, and then the MQA decoder in the TIDAL app ensures the conversion back to analogue preserves the music’s pristine clarity.

Bob Stuart, MQA Founder, explained, "By paying great attention to the nature of sound and the way we hear, MQA opens a clear window and delivers all the detail and nuance of the original song. The music industry’s catalog contains millions of significant performances from the early days of CD where, sometimes, the recording was created in 44.1kHz 16bit and where no alternative existed. We are delighted that Warner Music Group is bringing this content to TIDAL."

"TIDAL Masters offer the best sound available. As consumers’ expectations of high quality experiences increase, TIDAL’s audio innovation sets the bar for music listening," said Lior Tibon, TIDAL COO. "Not only can members hear music exactly as their favorite artists recorded it, but with recent platform enhancements, the experience is as seamless as ever."

In response to listeners’ requests to make it easier to listen to and discover more Masters tracks, TIDAL has added ‘Master Edition’ Artist Radio and Track Radio. TIDAL members can listen to radio stations in the best quality available containing  Masters only songs, uninterrupted. In conjunction, TIDAL is adding the Master Edition of My New Arrivals, a personalized playlist of new music in full master quality audio for members based on their listening habits. Using less bandwidth, MQA technology packages and delivers master quality audio to music fans making MQA files accessible to listeners on-the-go, with any headphones.

To further support a harmonious listening experience, TIDAL recently launched the "Connect" feature, which allows users to stream music from its HiFi tier directly to connected devices, including: Bluesound, Cambridge Audio, DALI, KEF, iFi audio, Lyngdorf, Monitor, NAD, and Naim Audio. Through TIDAL Connect, the platform’s unparalleled lossless audio quality can now be seamlessly experienced on members’ favorite devices with the touch of a button. For more information on how to connect, visit TIDAL.com/Connect

TIDAL offers the largest MQA catalog outside of China. In addition, TIDAL offers music lovers unlimited access to its extensive catalog of over 70 million tracks across all genres, thousands of expertly curated playlists by TIDAL’s seasoned editorial team, and endless artist radio stations.

TIDAL HiFi at a Glance

A TIDAL HiFi membership allows you to listen to the best quality sound based on your settings, selected playback device, and data availability. The HiFi tier offers a number of streaming options, including:

HiFi – High-fidelity sound comes from uncompressed music files. TIDAL HiFi utilizes FLAC, a more robust file format. In contrast, MP3 files are compressed to decrease file size, which can remove audio details, which can reduce sound quality. FLAC offers CD-quality audio in its purest form (1411kbps or 16bit / 44.1kHz)

Master – Authenticated and unbroken files with the highest possible resolution—as flawless as it sounded in the mastering suite. And exactly as the artist intended.

Dolby Atmos – An immersive audio experience. Dolby Atmos Music allows sounds to be precisely placed, adding dimensionality to create a full audio atmosphere.

Sony 360 Reality Audio – An immersive experience using Sony’s spatial audio technology to map out sound at any point or distance from your ears. This new listening experience is the culmination of years of acoustic and physiological studies of how we hear and place sounds.

Learn more on tidal.com/sound-quality 

About TIDAL
TIDAL is an artist-owned global music and entertainment platform that brings artists and fans closer together through unique original content and exclusive events. Available in 56 countries, the streaming service has more than 70 million songs and 250,000 high quality videos in its catalog along with original video series, podcasts, thousands of expertly curated playlists and artist discovery via TIDAL Rising. With the commitment of its owners to create a more sustainable model for the music industry, TIDAL is available in premium and HiFi tiers—recordings which includes Master Quality Authenticated (MQA), Sony’s 360 Reality Audio recordings, and Dolby Atmos Music.

About MQA
Using pioneering scientific research into how people hear, MQA has created a technology that captures the sound of the original studio performance. The master MQA file is fully authenticated and is small enough to stream, while also being backward compatible, so you can play MQA music on any device. MQA’s award-winning technology is licensed by labels, music services and hardware manufacturers worldwide and is certified by the RIAA.

For more information visit www.mqa.co.uk
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Press site: www.mqa.co.uk/press-and-pr

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Color Star Technology Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Continued Listing Deficiency Notice

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2020 — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) (the "Company", or "Color Star"), a company engaged in the businesses of providing online and offline paid knowledge services for the media, entertainment and culture industries globally, today announced on October 16, 2020, the Company received a notification letter (the "Notification") from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications advising the Company that based upon the closing bid price for the Company’s ordinary shares for the past 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer met the minimum $1.00 per share Nasdaq continued listing requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The Notification also stated that Under Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company would be provided 180 calendar days, or until April 14, 2021, to regain compliance with the foregoing listing requirement. To do so, the bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares must close at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days prior to that date.

In the event the Company does not regain compliance by the first compliance deadline, the Company may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company meets these requirements, the Nasdaq staff will inform the Company that it has been granted an additional 180 calendar days. However, if it appears to the Nasdaq staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, the staff will provide notice that its securities will be subject to delisting.

The Company provides no assurance that its ordinary shares will trade at levels necessary to regain and maintain compliance with the above-referenced bid price rule before the compliance deadline. The Company intends to continue to monitor the bid price for its ordinary shares. If the Company’s ordinary shares do not trade at a level that is likely to regain compliance with the Nasdaq requirements, the Company’s Board of Directors will consider other options that may be available to achieve compliance.

About Color Star Technology

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) offers online and offline paid knowledge services for media, entertainment and culture industries globally. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. The Company also offers after-school entertainment tutoring in New York via its joint venture entity Baytao LLC. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company’s statements regarding its intention to cure the Nasdaq continued listing deficiency are forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market in China and other countries where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Tian, CFA 
Email: ttian@weitianco.com
Phone: +1-732-910-9692

 

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Color Star Technology Announces Change in Ticker Symbol

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NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2020 — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (formerly, Nasdaq CM: HHT) (the "Company", or "Color Star"), a company engaged in the businesses of providing online and offline paid knowledge services for the media, entertainment and culture industries globally, today announced that the Company’s ordinary shares will commence trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the new ticker symbol "CSCW" (Nasdaq CM: CSCW), effective prior to the open of markets today. It represents the abbreviation of "Color Star Color World". The changes reflect the Company’s on-going efforts to transform itself into a brand-centric paid knowledge services platform with focuses on the music and live entertainment industries. 

"Following the success of our Color World Online Concert in September, our recently launched Color World App has reached over 500,000 registered users – not a small feat for our team. As we continue to add new artists to our platform and introduce new features to our Color World App, including the planned launches of interactive live streaming and online store on October 15 and October 25, 2020, respectively, we are increasingly confident about the outlook for the Company and believe that we can move across the mark of 1,000,000 registered users by the end of the year," Commented Luke Lu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Color Star.

About Color Star Technology

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) offers online and offline paid knowledge services for media, entertainment and culture industries globally. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. The Company also offers after-school entertainment tutoring in New York via its joint venture entity Baytao LLC. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements.  Specifically, the Company’s statements regarding the proposed acquisition of FENT are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market in China and other countries where HHT conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Tian, CFA 
Email: ttian@weitianco.com  
Phone: +1-732-910-9692

 

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Color Star Technology to Add Interactive Live Streaming Feature to Its “Color World” App on October 15, 2020

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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2020 — Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) (the "Company", or "Color Star"), a company engaged in the businesses of providing online and offline paid knowledge services for the media, entertainment and culture industries globally, today announced that it will upgrade its Color World App with interactive live video streaming feature on October 15, 2020.

"We are excited about the upcoming upgrade which adds interactive live streaming feature (the "New Feature") to our highly popular Color World App which has gained tens and thousands of users following the official launch of its Chinese version on September 10, 2020. With the New Feature, we plan to sponsor more interactive live events, such as, virtual celebrity-fan meetings, interactive training courses, and live concerts, among others. As we are committed to providing best in class user experiences for our live events, we are also accelerating the development of Augmented Reality ("AR") features for the Color World App," said Luke Lu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Color Star.

"As we are constantly bringing more musicians, actors, and artists to our platform which in return attracts more fans, followers, and paid users to our platform, the New Feature is poised to take our user engagement to another level going forward," concluded Mr. Lu.

About Color Star Technology

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: HHT) offers online and offline paid knowledge services for media, entertainment and culture industries globally. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company’s online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. The Company also offers after-school entertainment tutoring in New York via its joint venture entity Baytao LLC. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.  

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements.  Specifically, the Company’s statements regarding the proposed acquisition of FENT are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market in China and other countries where HHT conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

For more information, please contact:

Tony Tian, CFA 
Email: ttian@weitianco.com  
Phone: +1-732-910-9692

 

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NetEase Cloud Music Enters into Strategic Music Partnership with BMG

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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 16, 2020 — NetEase Cloud Music, a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China, today announced that it has entered into a strategic music partnership with BMG. Under the agreement, NetEase Cloud Music will gain access to BMG’s extensive global music catalogue and partner with BMG in new music-related endeavors including live concert performances, artist promotions, live streaming and online karaoke.

The new deal will provide BMG’s international artists and songwriters with a new stage that is widely recognized as one of China’s most active music platforms and one of the most popular music streaming platforms with over 800 million registered users.

The agreement includes recording works of Andy Grammer, Avril Lavigne, Black Sabbath, Blanco Brown, Conkarah, Curtis Waters, Dido, Jason Aldean, Kylie Minogue, Lil Dicky, and Run The Jewels, as well as copyrights from the likes of 21 Savage, Bebe Rexha, Bruno Mars, David Bowie, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Juice WRLD, Kurt Cobain, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, and Roger Waters.

As part of the strategic partnership, NetEase Cloud Music will team with BMG on its renowned "SoundLabs" series to develop unique initiatives and projects crossing cultures and genres following BMG’s success with last year’s China Beat SoundLab. Leading up to a virtual SoundLab later in 2020, Chinese musicians will have a chance to compete online on NetEase Cloud Music’s platform to join some of the world’s best songwriters in creating BMG’s China Beat releases. The creative projects will give China-based and global BMG artists and songwriters platforms to collaborate and release music and fans the opportunity to experience the creative process through live streaming and other initiatives.

"We are pleased to collaborate with BMG and share the passion to create new experiences for our highly active online community," said Ding Bo, Vice President of NetEase Cloud Music. "With access to BMG’s extensive catalogue and through our shared endeavors, we look forward to extending the reach of renowned music and artists at home and abroad by promoting artists and music works from BMG." 

"We are thrilled to team up with NetEase Cloud and provide our artists and songwriters a platform at one of the most forward-thinking businesses in music," said Marian Wolf, Vice President, Head of Global Writer Services & BMG China. "We are very excited to collectively drive creative projects based on BMG’s successful China Beat SoundLabs," adds Leon Lin, Head of A&R & Marketing, BMG China.

Launched in 2013, NetEase Cloud Music has grown to one of the most popular music streaming platforms in China with over 800 million registered users and 160,000 independent musicians. While maintaining its competitive edge in original music, NetEase Cloud Music recently has expanded its portfolio to provide music from all over the globe to its growing user community through strategic partnerships with BMG, Rock Records, Universal Music Group and Warner Chappell Music.

About NetEase Cloud Music

Launched in 2013 by NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES; HKEX: 9999), NetEase Cloud Music is a leading interactive music streaming service provider in China with more than 800 million registered users and over 30 million tracks. Dedicated to providing an elevated user experience, NetEase Cloud Music provides precise, personalized recommendations, promotes user interaction and creates a strong social community. Its focus on discovering and promoting emerging musicians has made NetEase Cloud Music a destination of choice for exploring new and independent music among music enthusiasts in China. The platform has been recognized as the most popular entertainment app among China’s vibrant Generation Z community.

Please see http://music.163.com/ for more information.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetEase_Global  

About BMG 

Founded in 2008, BMG is already the world’s fourth largest music publisher and the first new global player in the recordings business in decades. Named in 2020 one of The World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company, BMG’s pitch is unique – a relentless focus on fairness and transparency and service to its artist and songwriter clients. BMG’s 19 offices across 12 core music markets now represent over 3m songs and recordings, and thousands of artists and songwriters attracted by its fresh approach which now includes production music, film and books as well as music publishing and recordings. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House and the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr. With its multi-platform perspective, integrated technology platform and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Closing of US$800 Million Notes Offering

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 4, 2020 — Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("Tencent Music," "TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China, today announced the closing of its public offering of US$800 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes consisting of US$300 million of 1.375% notes due 2025 and US$500 million of 2.000% notes due 2030. The notes have been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The Company expects to receive net proceeds from the offering of approximately US$792.4 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

The joint bookrunners of the offering are BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. and Morgan Stanley. The joint lead managers of the offering are BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Morgan Stanley, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and Mizuho Securities.

The Company has an automatic shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (including a base prospectus) on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and has filed the related prospectus supplement with the SEC for the offering of the notes. The offering is being made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus and other documents that the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and the offering. You may obtain these documents free of charge by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Company, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send an investor the prospectus if the investor requests it by calling BofA Securities, Inc. located at One Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036, USA at +1-800-294-1322, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC located at 383 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10179, USA at +1-212-834-4533, Goldman Sachs & Co located at 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, USA at +1-866-471-2526, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC located at 29th Floor, 1585 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA at +1-212-761-6691.

This announcement is not an offer of the securities for sale in the United States and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of, these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The securities referred to herein have not been and will not be registered under the applicable securities laws of any jurisdiction outside of the United States.

About Tencent Music Entertainment

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. Tencent Music’s mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people’s lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. Tencent Music’s platform comprises online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.

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MaxCare Home cooperates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch a MV “Con Ke Ba Nghe” with a meaningful message in Vu Lan Ceremony 2020

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 4, 2020 — On the occasion of Vu Lan Ceremony 2020, MaxCare Home – the top brand which distributes high quality and prestigious equipment for family health care from Japan and America, collaborates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch the MV "Con Ke Ba Nghe". The music video expresses the feelings of successful adults, who are always concerned of the obligation to fulfill piety with their parents. This MV is expected to deliver a full- of- emotion story which can touch the children’s hearts who have not had an opportunity to repay their parents conscientiously.

MaxCare Home cooperates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch a MV “Con Ke Ba Nghe" with a meaningful message in Vu Lan Ceremony 2020
MaxCare Home cooperates with the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to launch a MV “Con Ke Ba Nghe" with a meaningful message in Vu Lan Ceremony 2020

"Con Ke Ba Nghe" is written from the original song "Ba Ke Con Nghe", the musician Nguyen Hai Phong plays a role as a young man who has a lot of desires and passions to his career. Despite being far away from home at an early age to follow his dream of making music and making a living, he always finds ways to care and take care of his parent’s health. The more promotions he gets, the more he wants to repay and respect his parents. From the beginning of the path to accomplish dreams, he had nothing in his hands. However, he did not forget asking after his parents every day. Now, he has reached certain achievements, he always wants to choose the best for his father and mother. No computation or seeking for repays, just like the way his parents have raised and nourished him. Moreover, he usually spends time with his parents because love can not be measured by tangible values but it comes from our hearts. It is also a meaningful message which MaxCare Home and the musician Nguyen Hai Phong want to transmit to the audiences through "Con Ke Ba Nghe" MV. The video is promised to be a great "spiritual dish" for Vietnamese families at the up-coming Vu Lan Ceremony as well as the reunited Mid-Autumn Festival.

"Con Ke Ba Nghe"’s scenario is not only focused on the music part, but it is also invested in the designing of a classical style in the scene of the young Nguyen Hai Phong, or a modern vibe with a flickering stage in the end of the music video. Especially, Nguyen Hai Phong’s son will be invited to attend this MV as well. Xi Trum’s act is lovely and naive, creating an interesting point for the product.

Additionally, "Con Ke Ba Nghe" MV introduces two products of the most luxurious massage chairs in the market of the MaxCare Home brand from Japan, playing a role as a companion who supports the musician Nguyen Hai Phong to take care of his parents so that he can be comfortable to develop his career. The Maxcare Max4D Pro full-body massage chair is believed to be the most trustable product with a double acupoints pulse tracking theory and a 4D ceramic roller which is capable of exhaling heat to undertake the hot stone massage therapy, realistic massage, professionists’ hands alike skilfully kneading. This product values VND 126.800.000 with a 60-month warranty as well as a lifetime maintenance. See more details at:
https://maxcare.com.vn/ghe-massage-toan-than-maxcare-max4dpro.html 

At the end of the music video, there will be a OHCO M.8 full-body massage chair with functions and unrivaled design. This product is created by the world-renowned industrial designer- Ferrari car’s creator, Ken Okuyama. All of his designs demonstrate the language of emotions, reaching the perfection of aesthetics as well as the absolute stillness of the engine. Furthermore, the realistic massage experience of M8 is created by a Shiatsu massage master- Okabayashi. The product is hand-made in Japan, the price is VND 268.800.000, containing a 6-year warranty for the engine part and a 3-year warranty for the leather part nationwide. See more product information at:
https://maxcare.com.vn/ghe-massage-toan-than-ohco-m-8.html

The experiences of the musician Nguyen Hai Phong’s parents on these two super massage chairs help him understand that he has chosen the right perfect gift to take care of his parents. The love that he has for his parents has been sent gently, subtly and completely thanks to MaxCare Home.

The MaxCare Home has affirmed the prestige and capacity of distributing high-tech products in the family healthcare and medical equipment industry by being the exclusive distribution representative in Vietnam of different international brands. such as: FAMILY INADA Massage Chair – Made in Japan, Luxury OHCO Massage Chair – Made in Japan, Citizen, Tanita, Arkray, Lamborghini … At the same time, MaxCare Home also owns the most trusted brand of health care massage chair – MaxCare Japan massage chair launched in the Vietnam market in 2008. Maxcare Home owns a 3-domain showroom system, a team of authentically trained engineers who are highly specialized, and a culture of "honesty, respectfulness committed by Japanese style" customer service .

For more details, please contact the Brand Communication Manager of MaxCare Home

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Calling Young Musicians for Life’s Good Project

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LG Invites Musical Talent Around the World to Create Empowering, Dynamic Music with H.E.R.

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 21, 2020 — LG Electronics (LG) is hosting a global virtual music contest with Grammy Award-winning musician H.E.R. as part of its Life’s Good campaign for supporting and encouraging young voices.

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As part of LG’s global campaign launched earlier this month, the Life’s Good Music Project invites young talent from around the world to complete a song from 16 vocal bars written and composed by H.E.R. "Life’s good even with all my doubts," H.E.R. sings, "with faith I know, we’ll get there." Three musicians behind the very best submissions will be selected to collaborate on a final song with H.E.R. through virtual coaching sessions. The result will be released to the public later this year.

LG recognizes music’s power in bringing people together, and the Life’s Good Music Project is set to be a new and meaningful attempt to create a collaborative piece and rehearse for it together while physically apart. No matter the distance, the connection between musicians and their audience will become even stronger through such inspiring projects, as music will hold greater meaning by featuring the vibrant voices, energy, and creativity of the young people around the world.

H.E.R. voiced the significance of young people coming together – not only in sound but also in voice, sentiment, and spirit – for the love of music no matter the circumstances. "[The Life’s Good Music Project] is a good opportunity for young creatives," H.E.R. remarked. "I was once somebody who wanted my art to be heard, so…it’s really cool for me to even start or initiate a contest or something that just challenges people. Everybody wants to be heard. Everybody wants their art to be noticed and to be heard, so I think this is the perfect opportunity for that…I just love what life’s good is all about. It’s a really positive message, and it’s very inclusive."

The Life’s Good Music Project is another step in LG’s journey to reclaim and rediscover what truly makes life good. First sparking the conversation with young people around what makes life good at the start of this month, LG followed up by releasing a Life’s Good movie featuring and directed by a group of inspired teen creators. The Life’s Good campaign aims to empower today’s youth to raise their voices and inspire meaningful actions to build a better tomorrow for everybody.

"By bringing together aspiring musicians from around the world, the Life’s Good Music Project amplifies the creative power of the younger generation and their resilience in turbulent times," said Kim Jin-hong, head of LG’s Global Marketing Center. "We look forward to hearing everyone’s compositions and performances that capture this spirit."

Submissions for LG’s Life’s Good Music Project can be made by posting on Instagram or YouTube with the hashtag isGoodMusic_LG until Sept. 17. More information can be found on the LG Global YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/GlobalLG) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/lg_global).

About LG Electronics Inc.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer goods with a presence in almost every country in the world and a diverse workforce of 74,000. LG is composed of five companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions. With 2019 global sales of USD 53 billion, LG is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products from TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, mobile devices, digital signage and automotive components. LG is also known for its premium LG SIGNATURE and advanced LG ThinQ brands, which feature the company’s artificial intelligence technology. For more news on LG, go to www.LGnewsroom.com.

LG's Life's Good Music Auditions in Collaboration with H.E.R.
LG’s Life’s Good Music Auditions in Collaboration with H.E.R.

LG's Life's Good Music Auditions in Collaboration with H.E.R.
LG’s Life’s Good Music Auditions in Collaboration with H.E.R.