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Chinese city lures talent and firms with lavish perks

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QUZHOU, China, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from China.org.cn

Quzhou, a city in eastern China, is offering generous rewards to lure top enterprises and high-quality talent in order to increase its competitiveness in various fields.

The city has set three tiers of rewards with respective cash prizes of 6 million yuan ($850,872), 4 million yuan, and 2 million yuan to high-tech enterprises and projects.

Senior executives and key R&D staff at Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations which utilize more than $10 million of foreign capital in Quzhou or introduce more than 500 million yuan of fixed assets to the city are eligible for governmental incentives based on a recommendation mechanism.

Adjacent to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Ningbo, Yiwu, and other Chinese metropolises, the 1,800-year-old city is well served by a transportation network integrating high-speed railways, expressways, air transportation, and shipping.

In recent years, Quzhou has developed rapidly, creating six major industrial chains in new materials, new energy, integrated circuits, intelligent equipment, life and health, and special paper. It has also built four industrial parks, namely the Intelligent Manufacturing New City, the Smart New City, the Airport New City, and the Quzhou Innovation and Entrepreneurship Platform. In addition, Quzhou has partnered with Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou in a new “R&D plus manufacturing” mode.

Those who would like to invest in Quzhou or are interested in learning more about Quzhou’s pro-investment policies can contact the Quzhou Council for the Promotion of International Trade by phone at +86-570-8021017 or by email at zccpit@163.com. (Xu Ping)

Chinese city lures talent and firms with lavish perks

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2023-05/25/content_85601598.htm

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CCTV+: Stories of Xi and his mother: a parent’s lifelong influence on her son

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BEIJING, May 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For Chinese President Xi Jinping, his mother Qi Xin has set an outstanding example in many ways for her son and played a crucial role in shaping the values and priorities of a future leader of the country.

Qi, who was born in 1926, joined the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1943 at the age of 17, becoming a staunch supporter of the Party’s values and beliefs.

“Parents and seniors should pass on good morals to their children when they are little, helping them build moral integrity and a sense of goodwill, so that they can grow into a person who can contribute to the country and the general public,” she once said.

Qi led a simple life, which became a tradition for the family. Despite many difficulties, she managed to balance taking care of the family and her work.

Xi has cherished a lifelong goal in his heart based on his memories of illustrated story books his mother bought him about Yue Fei, a legendary Chinese general who fought against invaders to protect his people during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).

Qi told Xi, who was then around five years old, how Yue Fei’s mother tattooed her son’s back with four Chinese characters “jing zhong bao guo”, which literally translates as “serve the country with the utmost loyalty,”, so that Yue would never forget the responsibilities placed on his shoulders.

Being a loyal and loving son, Xi used to chat and take a walk with his mother whenever he had time. But to Qi, the greatest display of filial love was Xi doing his best on his job and serving the people wholeheartedly.

Over the years, Xi’s political career has taken him from Shaanxi in the country’s northwest, to Hebei Province in the north, Fujian, Zhejiang and Shanghai in the east, and eventually Beijing. In all those places, his work and contributions have been fondly remembered and applauded by the local people.

For Xi, family and family traditions have become a solid foundation in the process of state administration. Many years later, he still remembers his mother’s wisdom and firmly follows his original aspirations that she helped shape.

Link: https://youtu.be/-akHTtQ25Ew

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PatSnap Publishes 2023 Annual Report on the State of IP in a Tech-Driven World

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LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — PatSnap, a leading provider of innovation intelligence solutions, has released its 2023 Annual Report on the State of IP, uncovering the future of IP in a technology-driven world. The report offers valuable insights into the IP strategies of companies across industries, highlighting critical factors that impact IP management.

The report was built from a comprehensive survey of over 800 companies involved in IP and R&D activities on a global scale. Among the survey respondents, 74% identified themselves as mature public or private companies, while 22% identified themselves as startups, early-stage, or expansion-stage ventures. The report encompasses a diverse range of industries, including Energy and Electrical, Chemicals and Materials, Semiconductors, Communications and Information Technology, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Equipment, Life Science and Healthcare, as well as other sectors such as traditional manufacturing and services.

One of the key takeaways from the report is that a company’s IP department reporting structure plays a critical role in its IP strategy. It reveals that only a third of companies have their IP department report to the CEO or CTO. The report underscores the need for a well-structured IP department with a clear reporting line to ensure effective management of IP.

Although most companies believe patents will contribute significant value to their organization in the next two to three years, with protecting the outcome of R&D being the most significant value, IP and R&D teams face several challenges when it comes to working together. One of the major obstacles reported is the lack of patent knowledge possessed by R&D professionals, which can make collaboration difficult.

The report also discusses how technology companies manage their corporate patents, protection and monetization strategies, and overall patent management strategies. It examines the views of IP and R&D departments on patents as a source of tech intelligence, collaboration obstacles, and future expectations for IP.

Jeffrey Tiong, CEO of PatSnap, said, “This report provides critical insights into the challenges faced by companies in managing their intellectual property, particularly in today’s technology-driven world. By elevating the role of the IP department and implementing collaborative processes and tools, companies can streamline innovation and protect their business.”

PatSnap’s 2023 Annual Report on the State of IP offers crucial insights to IP and R&D professionals, enabling them to develop strategies to manage IP matters effectively within their organizations. With the emergence of AI-powered technology, companies can improve their ability to manage their intellectual property, gain insights into competitors’ technology, and make informed decisions about their R&D investments.

To download the report, visit: https://info.patsnap.com/en/en/2023-annual-report-on-the-state-of-ip 

About PatSnap: Founded in 2007, PatSnap is the company behind the world’s leading AI-powered innovation intelligence platform. PatSnap provides global businesses with a connected, easy-to-use platform that helps them make better decisions in the innovation process. Customers are innovators across multiple industry sectors, including agriculture and chemicals, consumer goods, food and beverage, life sciences, automotive, oil and gas, professional services, aviation and aerospace, and education. 

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Global Sources and MU Group Enter RMB 100 million Strategic Cooperation Agreement

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HONG KONG, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Global Sources and MU Group have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with a total value of RMB 100 million onsite at Global Sources’ Hong Kong trade shows on April 18, 2023. The agreement was witnessed by Mr. Hu Wei, Chief Executive Officer of Global Sources, and Mr. Tang Yihu, Chairman and President of MU Group. Ms. Carol Lau, Senior Vice President of Customer Service, Marketing & Business Analytics at Global Sources, and Mr. Fan Yunchang, General Manager of Yiwu Kesai Import & Export Co., Ltd., a representative of MU Group, signed the agreement.

Under the terms of the agreement, Global Sources and MU Group will establish a deep partnership, with MU Group investing RMB 100 million over the next three years to provide exclusive, tailor-made services for Global Sources’ B2B online trading platform and offline exhibitions, for itself and its subsidiaries, with the aim of expanding its B2B market and overseas presence.

Ms. Carol Lau (right) and Mr. Fan Yunchang(left) signed the agreement
Ms. Carol Lau (right) and Mr. Fan Yunchang(left) signed the agreement

Carol Lau stated that as a leading international B2B multi-channel trading platform, Global Sources serves as a bridge connecting verified suppliers and buyers worldwide. She highlighted that the successful conclusion of this extensive three-year agreement with MU Group signifies the recognition of Global Sources’ strength by its customers. Under the cooperation framework, Global Sources will provide MU Group with exclusive customized services by integrating and leveraging its online and offline resources, particularly the new iteration and upgrade of online functions on Global Sources Online (GSOL), its online trading platform. This will enable MU Group to navigate the complex global market and promote the growth of international trade.

Tang Yihu expressed high expectations for the cooperation. He noted that previous work with Global Sources has yielded remarkable results, which is why MU Group has chosen Global Sources as its strategic partner for future development. With this strengthened cooperation in place, MU Group aims to utilize the digital and offline exhibition solutions provided by Global Sources to expand into European and American markets and aggressively develop the cross-border B2B market. Mr. Tang also believes that online buyers will increasingly seek suppliers through online platforms like Global Sources, and strategic cooperation between the two parties will benefit MU Group in further developing overseas e-commerce customers. The Group aspires to become the largest cross-border B2B purchasing company and overseas e-commerce supply chain management company in Asia within the next three years.

About Global Sources

Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for over 50 years. The Company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms, and magazines. Global Sources pioneered the world’s first cross-border B2B E-commerce web site GlobalSources.com in 1995. The Company has over 10 million registered international buyers and users.

About MU Group

MU Group in founded by the end of year 2003 and was formerly well known as MARKET UNION CO., LTD. Currently, MU Group is covering more than 50 trade subsidiaries and divisions in the export trade industry. MU Group launches operating centers in Ningbo, Yiwu, and Shanghai; and branches in Guangzhou, Shantou, Shenzhen, Qingdao, and overseas.

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Omdia: Global display fabs capacity utilization recover to 74% in 2Q23 while OLED fabs are under 60% average

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LONDON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Omdia’s Display Production & Inventory Tracker reveals that total display fab capacity utilization is recovering from 66% in 1Q23 to 74% in 2Q23 thanks to surging orders of LCD TVs, notebooks, monitor panels and smart phone LCD panels. However, OLED fabs are still facing challenges to raise capacity utilization with average OLED fabs capacity utilization expected to be under 60% in the first six months of 2023.

Fab utilization rate by major application
Fab utilization rate by major application

2022’s over -supply has devastated LCD and OLED fabs capacity utilization. After low utilization in 1Q23, LCD fabs are gradually picking up the glass substrate input from 2Q23. LCD makers, especially in China, are gradually and cautiously raising their capacity utilization following disciplined capacity control to sustain panel prices.

In 2Q23, even with increasing orders and some rush demand surge, most LCD makers are setting up a roof of 80% capacity utilization rate. 

David Hsieh, Senior Director in Omdia’s Display research practice said: “OLED fabs are in lower capacity utilization than the mature, smoother running LCD fabs. Parameters for these include TFT array backplane throughput, OLED evaporation takt time, complex product switch, touch sensor patterning lead time, and the customization of OLED module form factor.”

On these parameters, the so-called full capacity utilization of LCD fabs can be viewed as 100% loading, but for OLED, 80%-90% on the total designed capacity can be viewed as full loading.

“The issue for OLED now is slow demand, rather than these process parameters,” added Hsieh.

Omdia forecasts that demand for smartphone OLED will not fully recover through 1H23 while OLED TV fabs will face slow market demand. OLED TV panel orders from LGE, Sony, Panasonic, TPV, Hisense, Samsung are not sufficient for the Gen8.5 OLED fabs to sustain a high-capacity utilization rate, and some China flexible Gen6 OLED fabs are suffering from unstable orders and a struggling throughput situation.

“While the recovery of LCD is receiving prominence and will obviously help uphold LCD prices and capacity utilization simultaneously, OLED will need to wait for further high-end consumer electronics demand recovery,” concludes Hsieh.

David Hsieh is presenting at Touch Taiwan 2023 and Taiwan Tech Conference 2023

About Omdia

Omdia, part of Informa Tech, is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets combined with our actionable insights empower organizations to make smart growth decisions.

E: fasiha.khan@informa.com   

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Hainan: From a southern island to a Free Trade Port

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BEIJING , April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Hainan Free Trade Port:

“The spring breeze brushes through Hainan Island.” “Flowers and fruits blossom everywhere”… These refreshing lyrics from the iconic song Please Come to the Ends of the Earth were sung at the 1984 Spring Festival Gala which put Hainan on the radar for the Chinese people. Back then, “spring all year round” and “fragrant flowers and sweet fruits” were the greatest merits of this island. Four years later, Hainan Province was founded and designated as a special economic zone. That’s when the change really started to happen.

2023 marks the 35th year since the establishment of the Hainan Special Economic Zone. What was previously considered “the ends of the earth” to the Chinese people is now a holiday resort destination and home to the world’s largest single duty-free complex and the only circular high-speed railway. In addition, “globalization” has also become a hallmark of Hainan: the Boao Forum for Asia is a consensus building institution permanently based in Hainan that drives cooperation and development for Asia and the world. The China International Consumer Products Expo, which has been held for three years consecutively, provides a platform for countries to share business opportunities in the Chinese market.

2023 also marks five years since the building of a free trade port with Chinese characteristics in Hainan. Since the Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Hainan Free Trade Port came into effect, the combined effect of China’s free trade port policy and the RCEP saw the piloting of CPTPP, DEPA and other international high standard economic and trade rules, culminating in a series of legal, policy and institutional measures to facilitate the port’s full opening up to the international market. At present, three “zero tariff” lists, and the 15% income tax incentives for corporations and individuals are among the over 180 policy instruments that have been rolled out in Hainan. The special administrative measures, or “negative list” for foreign investment has also been slimmed down to 27 items, the shortest in the country.

Hainan sent delegations to visit Japan, Germany, Southeast Asia and other regions to promote investment and held foreign investment symposiums for enterprises — these are some of Hainan’s practical and earnest efforts towards seeking openness and win-win cooperation.

That’s why well-known jewelry brand De Beers Forevermark only took one month to settle in Hainan. Top-tier destination for auctions and private sales Sothetby’s, United States’ General Electric, France’s Kering Group, Singapore’s leading medical group Raffles, Japan’s Lawson and other companies have also poured investment into Hainan. Furthermore, entrepreneurs from Italy, Ghana and other countries have also selected Hainan as their market-entry destination into China.

Currently, Hainan free trade port is preparing for official independent customs operations in 2025, meaning Hainan will turn into a region inside the national border but outside the customs territory of China, which will further highlight connectivity with the world and implement more liberal trade and investment policies.

For 35 years, China has been exploring and innovating in Hainan, becoming more and more open in the process. Welcome to Hainan, where the ocean is pristine and the sand is white, to take advantage of free trade and to pursue a win-win-win future for all.

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http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm

Hainan: From a southern island to a Free Trade Port
http://www.china.org.cn/video/2023-04/13/content_85228174.htm

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Dream Weavers in the countryside: Lighting up Scientific Dreams for Children

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BEIJING, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on China’s rural education:

Trashcan drones, water rockets made out of plastic bottles, DIY “wandering balloons”… These are showcases of science projects completed at an elementary school in Gushi County, Henan Province.

The ingenious teacher who led students in these projects is Zhang Jiantao. What distinguishes him is that he teaches in a rural school where out of the some 1,400 student body, over 80% are children left behind by their parents who work away from home most of the time.

Rural schools usually lack the necessary wherewithal for science education, such as apparatuses for experiments due to limited budgets. To intrigue students about science, Mr. Zhang will collect “waste” on school grounds in his daily life — used ping pong balls, straws and so on — and save them as materials for possible science experiments in the future.

These science projects that reuse waste objects have made Mr. Zhang’s science class a place of fun and joy. Besides the science projects displayed at the beginning, there are other interesting demonstrations, such as an “air cannon” made using cartons and cans, and a “static octopus” that runs on charging by friction. Through these fun experiments, the teacher has imparted knowledge on students like the pattern of sound waves and Bernoulli’s principle.

Zhang Jiantao has gained many likes from netizens. But what touched people is not only Mr. Zhang’s intriguing way of teaching, but also how through his deeds, opened up a door to science for these rural left-behind children, igniting their science dream.

Statistics show that in 2021, there were over 11.99 million left-behind children who were attending compulsory education in rural areas. But the fact is, a rather huge gap still exists between rural and urban schools in education resources and facilities, with art and science education being even weaker links in rural institutions.

For three years, Zhang Jiantao has brought over 100 science projects to his students leveraging this waste-recycling model. This year, he plans on compiling a textbook for the school he works at tailored to the circumstances of rural students, so that more children in rural areas could taste the charm of science. For a science teacher, maybe some DIY science projects don’t seem that challenging, but what really makes Zhang stand out from the rest is his commitment to staying in the countryside and contributing his bit to overcoming challenges in rural education.

“Dream weavers” like Zhang Jiantao are not rare in rural China. Yang Yu, a rural schoolteacher in Luanping County, Hebei Province, the only music teacher in her school at that time, transformed each of her classes into an experience of emotions and scenarios. She planted the seeds of music in the hearts of the left-behind children, and even brought her students to perform nationally. Math teacher Wu Xianzhou from Xinzhou Town, Danzhou City in Hainan Province, self-taught computer-programming lessons so he could teach his students and enrich their extra-curriculum choices. Under his proposal, computer-programming for children have become a special course offered at his school.

Rural education largely relies on these ordinary people with extraordinary minds. Meanwhile, China is encouraging more and more “dream weavers” through measures like training programs and income enhancement, to help even more children pursue their dreams.

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Dream Weavers in the countryside: Lighting up Scientific Dreams for Children

http://www.china.org.cn/video/2023-04/07/content_85217290.htm

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AI NPCs are the future of gaming: Parametrix.ai leads the way with its revolutionary GAEA system

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“Advanced AI NPCs will bring more diverse storylines, providing players with an immersive and unpredictable game experience-just like Westworld.”

SHENZHEN, China, March 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from PingWest:

The impressive performance of ChatGPT, made possible by the power of generative AI, has ignited a surge of enthusiasm for this cutting-edge technology among people worldwide. A generative AI-led revolution is on the way, as it has shown the potential for machines to create human-like content and engage in more natural and intuitive interactions with humans.

For the video game industry, which already involves a lot of AI work, the transformation will be even more profound. “There hasn’t been a technology this revolutionary for gaming since real-time 3D,” A16Z wrote in its blog post.

According to the renowned venture capital firm, many startups are exploring the potential of generative AI to create believable characters that gamers can interact with. NPCs, or non-player characters, are particularly crucial in creating immersion in video games. As exemplified by the popular sci-fi TV series Westworld, NPCs with human-like appearances and advanced interactive abilities can help create a feeling of being in a real-world environment for players.

A recent video clip of NPCs acting and interacting autonomously in a virtual ancient city in China has sparked a lot of interest in the gaming community as it demonstrates a technology that is closer to creating a Westworld-like game.

The demo video titled “Living Chang’an City” features hundreds of NPCs, including dancers, street vendors, pedestrians, and more, who move, communicate, and make decisions independently. These NPCs are endowed with different personalities and characteristics, allowing them to establish diverse social relationships on their own.

What gives these NPCs a higher level of autonomy in the virtual world? This should be credited to GAEA, a massive data-driven system developed by Parametrix.ai, a Shenzhen-headquartered AI company. GAEA enables the NPCs to learn, adapt, and exhibit human-like behavior, making them more lifelike and interactive.

Founded in 2019 by Kakar Liu, the former general manager of Tencent’s AI Lab, Parametrix.ai has more than 200 employees, of which 90% are R&D personnel. Among its investors are Sequoia China, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, and Gaorong Capital.

“There are two key elements to making NPCs more human-like, that is, various kinds of behaviors and natural language communication capabilities,” Parametrix.ai told PingWest. That’s where GAEA comes in, combining the company’s sophisticated AI BOT technology with Large Language Models (LLMs) to bring an enhanced AI NPC solution to game developers.

In order to create more behaviors for NPCs, GAEA builds two interrelated subsystems. The first is the Environment, which is composed of a Commonsense Textual Environment and a Physical Environment, responsible for interacting with NPCs and collecting feedback. What sets this system apart is its ability to change and adapt under the influence of NPC behavior and vice versa.

Then there is the Soul Module, which is made up of a Memory segment and a Policy Network segment. The Memory segment is in charge of modeling the intrinsic motivation of the system and storing information about events experienced by individual NPCs. The Policy Network segment, on the other hand, is responsible for making actions based on information gathered from the Memory segment and the Environment.

Under Soul Module’s influence, NPCs are able to make different choices at any given point, resulting in an incredibly diverse range of storylines. As more NPCs are added to the system, the variability of these storylines continues to expand, offering players an immersive and ever-changing gaming experience.

“For example, the Soul Module gives the dancer a romantic artist personality and records the various events of her daily life in Chang’an city, and then she will take actions based on internal motivation and changes in the Environment, thus changing the storyline,” the company explained. “She might go dancing or date someone; it’s her call.”

In addition, GAEA employs LLMs for goal planning, assists the environment subsystem in performing commonsense reasoning, and integrates this technology with the in-house developed chatbot to provide NPCs with superior conversational skills.

All of these efforts have enabled GAEA to construct the “Living Chang’an City,” an AI society run autonomously by multiple AI NPCs, marking a significant improvement over decision trees.

As a widely accepted method of NPC creation, decision trees are limited by their reliance on predetermined rules and conditions, which can lead to repetitive and predictable NPC behavior and may not account for all possible scenarios and outcomes. With the assistance of GAEA, developers will be able to create more diverse and nuanced NPC behaviors and account for a wider range of scenarios and outcomes.

The growing demand for intelligent NPCs among gamers has led to the emergence of more advanced AI NPC solutions that are poised to overtake decision trees. A recent report by Inworld.ai, a developer platform for advanced NPC behavior and dialogue, finds the majority of gamers desire more personality from NPCs and are willing to invest more time and money in games with advanced AI NPCs.

Multiple players, including Charisma.ai, Convai.com, and Inworld.ai, have set their feet on this niche market, as A16Z mentioned in the blog post.

However, with its products being commercialized on a large scale in the gaming industry, Parametrix.ai may have the opportunity to show a first-mover advantage. According to the startup, it has provided solutions, including AI NPCs, for a number of renowned game studios and serves hundreds of millions of users in over 52 countries worldwide, with 500,000 concurrent AI bots at peak workload.

With AI continuing to make great strides forward, game developers have never been in a better position, with endless opportunities to generate personalized content that speaks to each player’s unique preferences. As Parametrix.ai puts it, “AI is more than a technology, tool, or set of solutions; it is a new form of life that can bring novel ideas, stories, and experiences.”

URL: https://en.pingwest.com/a/11515?preview=Ypmwd7o1a1mJiZmJmZmloY2Fh

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WordUp, an AI-based English learning App, Introduces Fantasy Chat

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LONDON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Over 1.5 billion people speak English as a second language. They are naturally at a disadvantage compared to native speakers in a globalised world where English is what connects people to opportunities.

WordUp Chat - AI Celebrities
WordUp Chat – AI Celebrities

WordUp‘s vision is to level the playing field. It’s an AI-based English learning App, used by millions, with a simple but novel core idea:

English has 200,000 words. You’ll never hear 95% of them. 5% is enough for a perfect vocabulary. But which 5%, depends on your unique life, profession, hobbies,… WordUp helps you discover exactly the words that matter to you, sorted by their importance (usage frequency), giving you the most possible value per learning minute.

Fantasy Chat

Their latest release as of 17 March 2023 allows users to talk about any topic with an AI version of their idols, celebrities, politicians,… with over 10,000 famous people are available on the platform! It’s an incredibly entertaining way to practice English and widen their vocabulary.

This innovative AI use case is example of how Generative AI is redefining education.

The challenge of ‘Active Vocabulary’

WordUp was already well-known for its ‘Knowledge Map’ concept, allowing users to uncover their existing vocabulary knowledge into a ‘digital twin’ enabling hyper-personalised learning. This approach, blended with a wealth visual learning content and, had already made WordUp the leading vocabulary expansion app, used by millions around the world.

But there was a challenge. As in any other app, words were learnt into the user’s passive, rather than active vocabulary, meaning they could understand the words when facing them, but couldn’t necessarily recall and use them naturally in real-time conversations. Moving from passive to active vocabulary is only possible through practice and active usage. The new Fantasy Chat feature, solves that problem.

About the founders

WordUp was created by serial entrepreneurs Paymon Khamooshi and Somayeh Aghnia. Having immigrated to the UK from Iran as students in 2004, they experienced first-hand the challenges of learning English vocabulary.

In 2007, they founded Geeks Ltd (software business, London) and have since created jobs for over 500 people and won several industry awards, including the Queen’s Award for Innovation.

Initially an experimental project at Geeks, WordUp grew to become an independent company with philanthropic and impact-driven ambitions.

https://wordupapp.co

Contact:  press@wordupapp.co

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CGTN：A look at China’s democracy: What is the essence?

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BEIJING, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Carrying his fellow villagers’ hopes and expectations, Long Xianwen of the Miao ethnic group, headed to Beijing from his remote village in central China’s Hunan Province in early March, to discuss social and economic development with Chinese leaders and the nearly 3,000 other deputies to China’s national legislature.

As a deputy to the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), Long brought his proposal on supporting the development of deep integration of the tea tourism industry in Hunan’s Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture.

What distinguishes Chinese democracy from the West’s largely money politics and power-for-money deals is its essence — that the Chinese people are the masters of the country.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that whether a country is democratic depends on whether its people are truly the masters of the country; whether the people have the right to vote, and more importantly, the right to participate extensively.

The composition of deputies to people’s congresses offers insight into why China’s whole-process people’s democracy ensures people’s status as the country’s masters.

Extensive and universal

In China, there are five levels of people’s congresses – township, county, city, provincial and national levels. Till now, 2.77 million people have served as deputies to people’s congresses at all levels nationwide.

Among them, those at county and township levels accounted for 95 percent of the total, who are elected directly by people in their districts. The upper three levels of deputies are elected by their lower-level deputies.

In the latest election, more than 2.6 million new deputies have been elected to people’s congresses in townships and county-level regions, following the conclusion of local elections in last June.

According to statistics, 921 million voters, accounting for 86.49 percent of registered voters, cast their votes in the election of deputies to the county-level people’s congress. Meanwhile, 623 million voters, accounting for 85.63 percent of registered voters, voted in the election of deputies to the township-level people’s congresses.

Since the initiation of reform and opening-up, China has held 12 direct elections to people’s congresses at the township level and 11 direct elections to those at the county level.

Making full use of their close connections with the people, these deputies diligently fulfill their duties by soliciting and submitting people’s suggestions and advice through various forms and channels.

Full representatives of the people

The annual people’s congresses are first held from the grassroots level, up at township, county, city, and provincial levels and then at the highest national level, to take full cognizance of the people’s aspirations and report them to upper levels.

The deputies to the 14th NPC, elected from 35 electoral units across the country, make up a broad cross-section of people, with every region, ethnic group and sector of society having an appropriate number of representatives.

According to the 14th NPC Standing Committee, among the total 2,977 deputies, 442 are from ethnic minorities, representing all of China’s 55 ethnic minority groups.

The lineup includes 790 female deputies, accounting for 26.54 percent of the total, up 1.64 percentage points from the 13th NPC.

A total of 497 deputies are workers and farmers. Their share has grown by nearly one percentage point to 16.69 percent of total deputies.

Technical personnel, altogether 634 in number, make up 21.3 percent of all deputies, with a 0.73-percentage-point increase from the previous NPC.

A total of 969 deputies are the Communist Party of China and government officials, whose share has dropped by 1.38 percentage points to 32.55 percent.

There are also 36 deputies elected from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and 12 from the Macao SAR. Thirteen deputies representing Taiwan Province also sit on the national legislature. Forty-two deputies represent overseas Chinese who have returned to the motherland.

Representing the people’s will, the NPC deputies have discussed plans for national development and issues affecting people’s lives, and put the people’s expectations at the top of the agenda on state matters. Many of their motions and proposals have been carefully reviewed at the annual NPC session and then included into policy decisions of state organs.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-03-19/A-look-at-China-s-democracy-What-is-the-essence–1iab1tZb25G/index.html