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  • XTransfer recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026

    XTransfer recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – XTransfer, the world’s leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, has been recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026, becoming the only company in China’s cross-border payment sector to receive this honour. The annual list is published by the authoritative international organisation, The Power 50, celebrating the companies and industry voices making their mark across the global payments industry.

    XTransfer recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026.
    XTransfer recognised in The Payments Power 50 2026.

    Now in its second year, The Payments Power 50 recognises 40 companies and 10 industry influencers making a meaningful contribution to one of the most competitive areas of financial services.

    The 2026 list comes at an important moment for payments. Merchants are looking to improve approval rates and customer experience, providers are balancing fraud, resilience and regulation, and banks and fintechs are exploring new ways to support open banking, cross-border payments, digital wallets, embedded finance and settlement.

    XTransfer has been recognised for its state-of-the-art work in cross-border B2B trade payments, connecting SMEs with top-tier financial institutions to enable secure, compliant collections and payouts across key trading corridors and emerging markets. Serving more than 890,000 registered SMEs globally, XTransfer helps businesses improve payment efficiency and reduce operational friction in international transactions.

    Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer, said, “Being recognised in The Payments Power 50 is a meaningful milestone for our team and a validation of our long-term mission: to make cross-border trade payments simpler, safer and more accessible for SMEs worldwide. We will continue to invest in compliance and product innovation, and deepen collaboration with financial institutions to help more businesses trade globally with confidence.”

    Jason Williams, CEO of The Power 50, said, “We’re proud to recognise XTransfer as part of this year’s cohort. The Payments Power 50 is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals driving the industry forward, bring the payments community together and give those shaping the sector a platform throughout the year. Congratulations to XTransfer and everyone included in The Payments Power 50 2026.”
    Hashtag: #XTransfer


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    About The Power 50

    The Power 50 is a media platform and networking hub for the most influential, innovative and powerful figures in payments and fintech. Its annual guides reveal the most influential, innovative companies and visionary personalities shaping their industry.

    About XTransfer

    XTransfer, the world’s largest B2B cross-border trade payment platform with over US$60 billion TPV in 2025, according to CIC. Founded in 2017 as one of the first payment platforms worldwide dedicated to B2B cross-border trade, we serve the largest customer base of over 890,000 registered SMEs globally.

    We connect top-tier financial institutions directly to SMEs, the backbone of global trade, giving businesses of every size access to the same secure, compliant and seamless payment infrastructure once reserved for multinationals. As of March 31, 2026, we provide payment services across more than 200 countries and regions through partnerships with financial institutions, including some of the most established international banks around the world.

    XTransfer has obtained required licenses in major hubs, including the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.xtransfer.com

  • XTransfer 榮登2026年《The Payments Power 50》

    XTransfer 榮登2026年《The Payments Power 50》

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月9日 – 全球領先的B2B跨境貿易支付平台XTransfer榮登2026年《The Payments Power 50》榜單,成為中國跨境支付領域唯一獲此殊榮的企業。該年度榜單由權威國際機構The Power 50 發佈,旨在表彰對全球支付產業具有深遠影響力的傑出企業與先驅者。

    XTransfer 獲選《The Payments Power 50 2026》
    XTransfer 獲選《The Payments Power 50 2026》

    第二屆《The Payments Power 50》榜單揭曉,共表揚40家企業與10位業界先驅,肯定他們在競爭激烈的支付領域中所做出的實質貢獻。

    本屆榜單發佈於支付產業的關鍵時刻,企業聚焦於提升核准率與顧客體驗,服務供應商需在反詐欺、韌性與監管之間取得平衡,銀行與金融科技業者則致力於開拓開放銀行、跨境支付、數位錢包、嵌入式金融與清算結算的全新可能。

    XTransfer 憑藉其在跨境 B2B 貿易支付領域的前沿實踐獲得肯定。公司連結中小企業與國際金融機構,協助其在關鍵貿易走廊及新興市場實現安全、合規的收款與付款服務。XTransfer 目前已服務全球超過 89 萬家註冊中小企業,協助企業提升支付效率,並降低國際交易中的摩擦與障礙。

    XTransfer 創始人兼首席執行官鄧國標表示:「獲選《The Payments Power 50》對我們團隊而言是一項意義重大的里程碑,更印證了我們長期堅守的使命,讓全球中小企業的跨境貿易支付更簡單、更安全、更普惠。我們將持續投入合規能力與產品創新,並深化與金融機構的合作,協助更多企業更有信心地拓展全球貿易。」

    The Power 50 執行長 Jason Williams 表示:「我們很榮幸在今年的入選名單中表彰 XTransfer。《The Payments Power 50》旨在表彰推動產業向前的企業與個人,凝聚支付社群,並為塑造產業未來的人士提供全年展示與交流的平台。恭喜 XTransfer,以及所有入選《The Payments Power 50 2026》的成員。」

    Hashtag: #XTransfer

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    關於XTransfer

    根據灼識諮詢的資料,XTransfer是全球最大的B2B跨境貿易支付平台,2025年實現支付交易額(TPV)超過600億美元。公司成立於2017年,是全球首批專注於B2B跨境貿易的支付平台之一。公司服務超過89萬家注册客戶,擁有全球規模最大的中小企業客戶群體。

    通過先進技術連接全球頂尖金融機構,公司致力於讓全球貿易的中堅力量——中小企業,享受安全合規、高效便捷的跨境金融服務,獲得與跨國大企業同等的金融服務體驗。截至2026年3月31日,我們已與全球包括多家知名國際銀行在內的金融機構建立合作關係,支付服務覆蓋全球200多個國家和地區。

    XTransfer 已在主要金融樞紐取得所需牌照,包括中國內地、中國香港、英國、美國、新加坡、荷蘭、澳大利亞及加拿大。

    更多資訊:https://www.xtransfer.com

  • TCL實業與和記港口簽署諒解備忘錄

    TCL實業與和記港口簽署諒解備忘錄

    亮相「2026深圳港國際供應鏈高質量發展大會」
    聚焦綠色低碳與數字化轉型,攜手探索可持續航運物流及全球供應鏈

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月9日 – 在「2026年深圳港國際供應鏈高質量發展大會」期間,全球領先的智能終端企業TCL實業,與全球領先的港口投資、開發及營運商和記港口集團有限公司(和記港口),宣佈簽署諒解備忘錄。秉承「共用APEC發展新機遇 共創港航合作新未來」的共同願景,雙方將建立更緊密的戰略合作夥伴關係,聚焦「減碳」與「數字化」,充分發揮各自在智能科技、新能源領域及港口營運網絡的優勢,攜手推動全球航運與物流行業的綠色可持續發展進程。

    TCL實業全球物流中心副總經理陳釵(左1)及和記港口集團商務總監周光宇(右1),在TCL 實業副總裁施衛國(左2)及和記港口集團董事總經理葉承智(右2)的共同見證下,簽署諒解備忘錄。
    TCL實業全球物流中心副總經理陳釵(左1)及和記港口集團商務總監周光宇(右1),在TCL 實業副總裁施衛國(左2)及和記港口集團董事總經理葉承智(右2)的共同見證下,簽署諒解備忘錄。

    在全球供應鏈面臨環境挑戰與效率升級雙重需求的背景下,此次跨界合作具有重要的行業示範意義。根據備忘錄內容, 雙方計劃在以下三大核心領域展開深度的交流、合作與知識共享:

    • 探索減排機遇:共同研究貫穿物流供應鏈的碳減排方案,合力應對全球氣候變化帶來的挑戰。
    • 規劃與發展綠色港口基礎設施:結合前沿的清潔能源與節能技術,攜手打造新一代綠色港口標準,降低港口營運的整體環境足跡。
    • 加速全面數字化轉型:利用大數據、物聯網及人工智能等先進技術,優化港口與物流生態系統的協同效率,以數字化賦能綠色化。

    TCL 實業副總裁施衛國表示:「此次與和記港口的強強聯合,是我們以智能科技和新能源技術賦能全球航運物流生態的重要里程碑。 我們將充分發揮在數位化轉型與清潔能源領域的深厚積累,與和記港口共同推動整個行業邁向更高質量、更可持續的新紀元。」

    和記港口集團董事總經理葉承智表示:「我們非常高興能與TCL實業達成這項具有前瞻性的戰略合作。 和記港口致力於引領港口行業的綠色轉型,通過與TCL實業聯手,我們期待加速綠色基礎設施與數字技術的融合,為我們的客戶及全球供應鏈提供更可持續、更智能的解決方案。」

    此次備忘錄的簽署,標誌著TCL實業與和記港口在應對全球供應鏈可持續性挑戰方面邁出了堅實的一步。 未來,雙方將建立常態化的溝通機制,穩步推進各項合作意向的探討與落實,共同為打造零碳、智慧的全球物流生態圈貢獻力量。

    Hashtag: #TCL #HutchisonPorts

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    關於TCL

    TCL創立於1981年,以「領先科技 和合共生」為使命,致力於為用戶帶來前瞻性的科技體驗和智慧健康生活。 TCL實業聚焦智能終端業務,主要涵蓋顯示、智能家電、創新業務及家庭互聯網等全品類智能消費電子產品及服務,同時大力發展包括環保科技、產業園運營、智能製造、產業金融等在內的其他業務。

    未來,TCL實業將把握全球化帶來的競爭與機遇,圍繞「顯示、連接、渠道」三大競爭核心,為全球用戶帶來「全場景、全品類、全連接」的智慧生活體驗,大力拓展以智慧顯示為核心的「智能物聯生態」全品類佈局,充分發揮全球渠道佈局及獨特的產業鏈垂直一體化優勢,深入推進全球供應鏈佈局,與全球合作夥伴共同打造共榮業務生態; 重視並加大研發創新投入,以技術帶動行業發展;聚焦突破中高端及海外市場,開拓創新業務新賽道; 持續以節能環保理念推動綠色生產和綠色運營,並積極履行各項企業社會責任,致力於成為全球領先的智能終端企業。

    關於和記港口

    和記港口集團有限公司(和記港口)是長江和記實業有限公司之港口及相關服務部門,全球領先的港口投資、發展及經營商。和記港口的全球網絡分佈於亞洲、中東、非洲、歐洲、美洲及澳大拉西亞等地,遍及二十四個國家共五十三個港口。累積了多年的豐富經驗,和記港口的業務現已擴展至全球其他物流與運輸領域,包括郵輪碼頭、配送中心、鐵路服務和船隻維修設施。

    和記港口二零二五年貨櫃吞吐量達九千零一十萬標箱。

  • TCL Industries and Hutchison Ports Sign MoU

    TCL Industries and Hutchison Ports Sign MoU

    At Shenzhen Port Global Supply Chain High-Quality Development Conference 2026
    Partnering on Green, Low-Carbon and Digital Transformations to Explore Sustainable Shipping, Logistics, and Global Supply Chains

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – At the Shenzhen Port Global Supply Chain High-Quality Development Conference 2026, TCL Industries, a global leader in consumer electronics, and Hutchison Ports Holdings Limited (Hutchison Ports), the world’s leading port investor, developer, and operator, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Guided by the shared vision of “Benefitting from New APEC Opportunities, Forging a New Future for Port and Shipping Cooperation”, the two parties will establish a closer strategic partnership. Focusing on carbon reduction and digital transformation, TCL Industries and Hutchison Ports will leverage their respective strengths in smart technology, new energy, and global port networks to jointly drive green and sustainable development across the global shipping and logistics sectors.

    Serena Chen, Deputy General Manager, Global Logistics Center, TCL Industries (first from left) and Ken Chou, Group Commercial Director of Hutchison Ports (first from right), signed the MoU under the witness of Weiguo Shi, Vice President of TCL Industries (second from left) and Eric Ip, Group Managing Director (second from right).
    Serena Chen, Deputy General Manager, Global Logistics Center, TCL Industries (first from left) and Ken Chou, Group Commercial Director of Hutchison Ports (first from right), signed the MoU under the witness of Weiguo Shi, Vice President of TCL Industries (second from left) and Eric Ip, Group Managing Director (second from right).

    At a time when global supply chains face the dual demands of environmental challenges and efficiency upgrades, this cross-sector collaboration serves as a significant benchmark for the industry. Under the MoU, the parties plan to engage in deep exchange, cooperation, and knowledge-sharing across three core areas:

    • Exploring Emission Reduction Opportunities: Jointly researching carbon reduction solutions across the logistics supply chain to collaboratively address the challenges of global climate change.
    • Planning and Developing Green Port Infrastructure: Integrating cutting-edge clean energy and energy-saving technologies to co-develop next-generation green ports, thereby reducing the overall environmental footprint of port operations.
    • Accelerating Comprehensive Digital Transformation: Leveraging big data, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to optimise the synergistic efficiency of the port and logistics ecosystem, empowering green initiatives through digital technology.

    Weiguo Shi, Vice President of TCL Industries, said “This powerful partnership with Hutchison Ports represents a major milestone in our mission to empower the global shipping and logistics ecosystem through intelligent technology and new energy solutions. We will fully leverage our deep expertise in digital transformation and clean energy to work alongside Hutchison Ports, driving the entire industry towards a higher-quality, more sustainable new era.”

    Eric Ip, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Ports, said “We are delighted to enter into this forward-looking strategic partnership with TCL Industries. Hutchison Ports is committed to leading the green transition of the port industry. By joining forces with TCL Industries, we look forward to accelerating the integration of green infrastructure and digital technologies, ultimately providing more sustainable and intelligent solutions for our customers and global supply chains.”

    The signing of this MoU marks a solid step forward for TCL Industries and Hutchison Ports in addressing the sustainability challenges of global supply chains. Moving forward, both parties will establish regular communication mechanisms to steadily advance and implement their shared objectives, contributing to the development of a zero-carbon, smart global logistics ecosystem.

    Hashtag: #TCL #HutchisonPorts

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    About TCL

    Founded in 1981, TCL is committed to “Building a Sustainable and Connected Future with Advanced Technology,” dedicated to empowering a smart, healthy lifestyle by enabling next-generation intelligent experiences. TCL Industries encompasses a wide range of smart consumer electronic products and services, including smart displays, smart home appliances, innovative businesses, and home internet solutions. Additionally, the Company is actively developing other ventures such as ecotechnology, industrial park management, smart manufacturing, and industrial financing.

    In the future, TCL Industries will continue to forge close partnerships with global allies to play a substantial role in globalization and offer a smarter experience to users worldwide through its smart-connected ecosystem. The Company will further enhance its investment in R&D, serving as a driving force behind technological innovations. TCL Industries will concentrate on penetrating the mid-high-end market and capitalizing on emerging business prospects. Additionally, as a responsible corporate citizen, the Company will actively promote green and sustainable development.

    About Hutchison Ports

    Hutchison Ports is the ports and related services division of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited. Hutchison Ports is the world’s leading port investor, developer and operator with a network of port operations in 53 ports spanning 24 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. Over the years, Hutchison Ports has expanded into other logistics and transportation-related businesses, including cruise ship terminals, distribution centres, rail services and ship repair facilities.

    In 2025, Hutchison Ports handled a combined throughput of 90.1 million TEU.

  • IWUF 4th Taolu World Cup Successfully Wraps Up in Hainan, China

    IWUF 4th Taolu World Cup Successfully Wraps Up in Hainan, China

    HAIKOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – The IWUF 4th Taolu World Cup successfully wrapped up in Haikou, Hainan, China, on July 8, 2026. The competition featured 11 men’s and 11 women’s events, covering four major categories, including fist routines, long weapons, short weapons, and duilian. Over two days, a total of 22 gold medals were contested.

    Athletes in competition
    Athletes in competition

    The Taolu World Cup is one of the six flagship official events of the IWUF (International Wushu Federation) and stands as the highest-level and most influential elite professional competition in the global taolu discipline. This November, wushu will make its historic debut as an official medal sport at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, marking the first time this traditional Chinese martial art has been incorporated into the Olympic sports program.

    This event marked the first high-level international wushu single-discipline competition hosted by Hainan since the inception of the Hainan Free Trade Port. It attracted 206 athletes, team leaders, and coaches from 29 countries and regions worldwide, including 117 elite competitors. Ultimately, athletes from 18 countries and regions secured medals with their outstanding competitive performances.

    Leveraging the unique geographical and policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port, combined with visa-free access for citizens of 86 countries and the 240-hour transit visa-exemption policy, overseas participants, technical officials, and media personnel have enjoyed fast-track customs clearance. Meanwhile, specialized competition equipment has benefited from zero-tariff treatment and simplified cross-border customs clearance procedures.

    Hainan boasts a rich and distinctive wushu culture. Through centuries of inheritance and development, it has integrated the essence of various martial arts schools and blended them with local island folklore and regional characteristics to form a unique “Qiong-style” wushu system. Two counties and one city in Hainan, namely Tunchang, Qiongzhong, and Wanning, have been designated as “National Wushu Hometowns,” reflecting a deep-rooted local tradition of martial arts appreciation. Indigenous fighting styles such as the Li ethnic group’s Li Family Fist, Tunchang Pochen Five-Form Stakes, and Wanning Mazai Kung Fu have been passed down through generations, standing as treasured gems of Hainan’s folk culture.

    During the event, Hainan concurrently hosted the inaugural Hainan International Wushu Culture Month event, featuring multiple “wushu + tourism” travel routes. These activities allowed domestic and international guests to enjoy Hainan’s island scenery and duty-free shopping benefits while taking in high-level wushu competitions.

    Looking ahead, Hainan will continue to deeply integrate wushu elements into its sports-tourism product system, developing a range of wushu-themed tourist destinations, study and research bases, and signature events. This will make “spectator travel” a new model for Hainan’s cultural tourism. At the same time, Hainan will continue to promote the hosting of various international wushu competitions, training camps, professional development programs, and cultural exchange activities, attracting wushu enthusiasts and professional teams from around the world to compete, train, and study in Hainan, with the goal of establishing the island as a global hub for wushu development and cultural exchange.

    Separately, the 43rd Executive Committee Meeting of the IWUF has decided that Haikou City in Hainan Province will host the 12th Sanda World Cup.

    Hashtag: #IWUF

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  • TCL实业与和记港口签署谅解备忘录

    TCL实业与和记港口签署谅解备忘录

    亮相“2026深圳港国际供应链高质量发展大会
    聚焦绿色低碳与数字化转型,攜手探索可持续航运物流及全球供应链

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年7月9日 — 在”2026年深圳港国际供应链高质量发展大会”期间,全球领先的智能终端企业TCL实业,与全球领先的港口投资、开发及运营商和记港口集团有限公司(和记港口),今日宣布签署谅解备忘录。秉承”共享APEC发展新机遇 共创港航合作新未来”的共同愿景,双方将建立更紧密的战略合作伙伴关系,聚焦”减碳”与”数字化”,充分发挥各自在智能科技、新能源领域及港口运营网络的优势,攜手推动全球航运与物流行业的绿色可持续发展进程。

    TCL实业全球物流中心副总经理陈钗(左1)及和记港口集团商务总监周光宇(右1),在TCL 实业副总裁施卫国(左2)及和记港口集团董事总经理叶承智(右2)的共同见证下,签署谅解备忘录。
    TCL实业全球物流中心副总经理陈钗(左1)及和记港口集团商务总监周光宇(右1),在TCL 实业副总裁施卫国(左2)及和记港口集团董事总经理叶承智(右2)的共同见证下,签署谅解备忘录。

    在全球供应链面临环境挑战与效率升级双重需求的背景下,此次跨界合作具有重要的行业示范意义。根据备忘录内容, 双方計劃在以下三大核心领域展开深度的交流、合作与知识共享:

    • 探索减排机遇:共同研究贯穿物流供应链的碳减排方案,合力应对全球气候变化带来的挑战。
    • 规划与发展绿色港口基础设施: 结合前沿的清洁能源与节能技术,携手打造新一代绿色港口标杆,降低港口运营的整体环境足迹。
    • 加速全面数字化转型:利用大数据、物联网及人工智能等先进技术,优化港口与物流生态系统的协同效率,以数字化赋能绿色化。

    TCL 实业副总裁施卫国表示:”此次与和记港口的强强联合,是我们以智能科技和新能源技术赋能全球航运物流生态的重要里程碑。我们将充分发挥在数字化转型与清洁能源领域的深厚积累,与和记港口共同推动整个行业迈向更高质量、更可持续的新纪元。”

    和记港口集团董事总经理叶承智表示:”我们非常高兴能与TCL实业达成这项具有前瞻性的战略合作。和记港口致力于引领港口行业的绿色转型,通过与TCL实业联手,我们期待加速绿色基础设施与数字技术的融合,为我们的客户及全球供应链提供更可持续、更智能的解决方案。”

    此次备忘录的签署,标志着TCL实业与和记港口在应对全球供应链可持续性挑战方面迈出了坚实的一步。未来,双方将建立常态化的沟通机制,稳步推进各项合作意向的探討与落實,共同为打造零碳、智慧的全球物流生态圈贡献力量。

    Hashtag: #TCL #HutchisonPorts

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    关于TCL

    TCL创立于1981年,以”领先科技 和合共生”为使命,致力于为用户带来前瞻性的科技体验和智慧健康生活。TCL实业聚焦智能终端业务,主要涵盖显示、智能家电、创新业务及家庭互联网等全品类智能消费电子产品及服务,同时大力发展包括环保科技、产业园运营、智能制造、产业金融等在内的其他业务。

    未来,TCL实业将把握全球化带来的竞争与机遇,围绕”显示、连接、渠道”三大竞争核心,为全球用户带来”全场景、全品类、全连接”的智慧生活体验,大力拓展以智慧显示为核心的”智能物联生态”全品类布局,充分发挥全球渠道布局及独特的产业链垂直一体化优势,深入推进全球供应链布局,与全球合作伙伴共同打造共荣业务生态;重视并加大研发创新投入,以技术带动行业发展;聚焦突破中高端及海外市场,开拓创新业务新赛道;持续以节能环保理念推动绿色生产和绿色运营,并积极履行各项企业社会责任,致力于成为全球领先的智能终端企业。

    关于和记港口

    和记港口集团有限公司(和记港口)是长江和记实业有限公司之港口及相关服务部门,全球领先的港口投资、发展及经营商。和记港口的全球网络分布于亚洲、中东、非洲、欧洲、美洲及澳大拉西亚等地,遍及二十四个国家共五十三个港口。累积了多年的丰富经验,和记港口的业务现已扩展至全球其他物流与运输领域,包括邮轮码头、配送中心、铁路服务和船只维修设施。

    和记港口二零二五年集装箱吞吐量达九千零一十万标箱。

  • CGTN: Navigating the South China Sea Before GPS

    CGTN: Navigating the South China Sea Before GPS

    BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Ten years after the South China Sea arbitration, CGTN has published an article exploring the story of the Genglubu – a handwritten navigation manual that guided generations of Hainan fishermen long before GPS, shedding light on a chapter of South China Sea history unfamiliar to many outside the region.

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    Before GPS. Before weather forecasts. Before satellite navigation.

    How did generations of Chinese sailors find their way across the South China Sea, one of the world’s busiest and most challenging waterways?

    A new CGTN documentary, Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea, explores the answer through a little-known ancient navigation manual passed down for generations of fishermen in Tanmen, Hainan Province. The Genglubu recorded routes, compass bearings and sailing distances, helping fishermen navigate reefs, islands and open seas. The documentary follows the fishermen who crossed the sea, the families who preserved their knowledge and a maritime tradition that connected China with Southeast Asia and beyond.

    The People Who Brought the Genglubu to Life

    To outsiders, the Genglubu looks like a secret code. A single line of just fourteen Chinese characters can contain an entire sea route: the departure point, direction, destination, distance and estimated sailing time.

    “Generation after generation, Hainan fishermen rode the waves – not to rule the sea, but to make their living from it.”

    Xin Lixue, Curator, China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea

    The documentary follows veteran fishing boat captains whose lives were inseparable from the sea. Wang Shitao first went to sea at the age of nine. At twelve, his fishing boat was caught in a typhoon. Everyone else on board died. Clinging to a piece of floating timber, he drifted alone for three days. Four years later, another violent storm struck. Once again, he was the only survivor. Yet each time, he returned to the sea. Late in life, reflecting on decades spent sailing the South China Sea, he summed up his feelings:

    “I love the South China Sea. I hate it. I miss it.”

    Wang Shitao, fishing boat captain

    The sea demanded sacrifice even as it provided a livelihood. A storm or mishap could wipe out an entire crew.

    “Children and brothers should never sail on the same boat.”

    Wang Shubao, fishing boat captain

    A Maritime Tradition Connecting Asia

    The documentary challenges the common assumption that the Genglubu was only about the South China Sea. Research on the Liang Family Genglubu reveals routes extending to Singapore, Malacca and Indonesia, showing that Hainan fishermen also played a role in regional maritime trade.

    “Hainan fishermen also took part in overseas trade.”

    Zhao Jueqi, China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea

    Not every route was written in words. Some Genglubu manuscripts contain mountain-and-water charts. They combine sketches of coastlines with compass bearings, water depth and sea conditions. These drawings helped sailors identify islands, reefs and coastlines and determine their position at sea.

    “The Americans and the British produced their own navigational records, which identify the Chinese as being engaged very heavily in fishing on these islands and other forms of economic activity.”

    Anthony Carty, International Law Sholar

    Today, satellites, weather stations and lighthouses have transformed navigation across the South China Sea. But the purpose remains the same: helping sailors travel safely and return home. Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea traces a maritime tradition shaped by generations of ordinary people. It is a story of navigation, memory and resilience, one that forms part of the shared maritime heritage of Asia.

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  • World Population Day: Swiss Re Life & Health CEO says the next decade will re-write the intergenerational contract

    World Population Day: Swiss Re Life & Health CEO says the next decade will re-write the intergenerational contract

    By Paul Murray, CEO Life & Health Reinsurance, Swiss Re

    SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – Op-ed by Paul Murray, CEO Life & Health Reinsurance, Swiss Re.

    Ten years.

    That is roughly how long we have before many societies reach one of the most defining demographic tipping points of our era: the point at which the “new” silver economy (over 65’s) outnumber people aged 30-59 who have traditionally been the bedrock of the life and pensions system.

    The intergenerational contract needs a re-write
    The intergenerational contract needs a re-write

    The significance of this shift goes far beyond demographics.

    It represents a symbolic moment that forces us to rethink the intergenerational contract: how we provide care and financial security for people as they move into later life – and how we finance a new set of needs.

    The demographic evidence is already visible across major economies. In the US, adults aged 65 and over already outnumber children in 11 states. Singapore’s over-65 population has nearly doubled in a decade to 21%. Japan is approaching 30%. The UK, France and Germany are not far behind

    These numbers are well-known. But their meaning is not yet fully reflected in our industry’s existing product strategy.

    The tipping point is also more than a statistical curiosity. We will experience it through the decisions we make coming into retirement and to secure the future of the generation coming after us. We will need to make new choices on how we fund care. We will need to make new assumptions about when to retire. And we will face a new reality around how much of the financial burden falls on the state, families or the individual.

    Families have always carried the weight of old age, even as pensions, healthcare systems and social care programmes have broadened that responsibility across society.

    But the arithmetic underpinning the system is breaking. Globally, the ratio of working-age people financially supporting each person over 65 is projected to fall from around five-to-one in 2021 to three-to-one by 2050. Across developed markets, debates about pension reform, healthcare funding and retirement ages reflect the same underlying question: how do we maintain security and dignity later in life when there are fewer hands to carry the weight?

    It’s not a crisis of demographics. It’s a crisis of design – our systems were built for shorter lives and larger workforces, and they haven’t been rebuilt for the world we are actually entering.

    That insight matters because it challenges how we think about insurance’s role. I believe we have less than a decade to develop the products that the older consumers who make up the Silver Economy – and their families – will need.

    There will be no silver bullet. We cannot return to a single solution based around family care versus public provision. The individual retiree will be the focus, but our thinking will need to be based on a more collaborative model in which families, governments, communities and the private sector work together.

    Recent Swiss Re consumer research in France and Germany revealed something striking. People don’t think about later life in terms of pensions or insurance policies. They think about practical outcomes: staying independent, being resilient when health shocks hit, not becoming a burden to their children.

    Our industry has spent decades optimising for wealth accumulation and income protection during working years. Ageing societies demand we apply the same rigour to what happens after.

    That does not mean the intergenerational contract has failed. It means it is evolving.

    We are already seeing what that evolution looks like in practice.

    • Senior health products in Asia are closing a real gap —The median age of cancer diagnosis is 67, yet many critical illness policies expire before retirement even begins. The result is high out-of-pocket expenses, stressed public healthcare, and increased burden on families. With dedicated products to cover later life illnesses, such as senior cancer products we are effectively closing a protection gap.
    • Long term care in France has had some success with private solutions alongside public provision. With over 1.4 million people covered by private long term care insurance, France has built a strong risk pool that directly addresses one of the strongest concerns expressed by consumers: not becoming a burden on the next generation.
    • Deferred annuities offer a third path beyond the binary “draw-down versus annuity” thinking. By combining flexibility today with guaranteed income later, they help transform longevity from an individual financial risk into one that can be shared more broadly.

    At first glance these solutions appear very different. In reality, they are pieces of the same puzzle. Each expands the circle of support around the individual. They help families carry less of the burden alone, and they complement the work of state safety nets.

    That is what the next evolution of the intergenerational contract looks like in practice.

    Ageing societies are one of humanity’s great achievements. But if our products and institutions stay built for a demographic reality that no longer exists, achievement curdles into liability.

    We have a decade to close that gap. Let’s treat it as a product-development window, not a deadline.

    Disclaimer
    Certain statements and illustrations contained herein are forward-looking and are made for informational purposes only. These statements (including as to plans, objectives, targets, and trends) and illustrations provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to a historical fact or current fact. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Swiss Re undertakes no obligation to publicly revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on forward looking statements and the use of information contained in this publication can be found in the Legal Notice section on Swiss Re’s website.

    Hashtag: #SwissRe #lifeinsurance #reinsurance


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    About Swiss Re

    The Swiss Re Group is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. It anticipates and manages risk – from natural catastrophes to climate change, from ageing populations to cyber crime. The aim of the Swiss Re Group is to enable society to thrive and progress, creating new opportunities and solutions for its clients. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, where it was founded in 1863, the Swiss Re Group operates through a network of around 70 offices globally.

  • CUKTECH Hosts Its First “Charge & Connect” Event, Officially Strengthening Its Presence In Vietnam’s Technology Market

    CUKTECH Hosts Its First “Charge & Connect” Event, Officially Strengthening Its Presence In Vietnam’s Technology Market

    HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 July 2026 – Technology brand CUKTECH successfully hosted its first “Charge & Connect” event at The VIBES Events & Dining, officially introducing its next-generation charging ecosystem to the Vietnamese market. The event brought together company representatives, media professionals, technology reviewers, and industry partners, marking an important milestone in CUKTECH’s expansion strategy in Vietnam.

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    A Vision Built on Innovation

    The event opened with a keynote by Eric Wang, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of CUKTECH, who shared the brand’s global vision and product roadmap for Southeast Asia, with Vietnam identified as one of its key strategic markets.

    Eric Wang highlighted CUKTECH’s continuous investment in research and development (R&D) to solve the everyday challenges faced by modern consumers, including slow charging speeds, limited product innovation, and the increasing need for reliable, high-performance charging solutions that support multiple devices simultaneously. By combining advanced charging technologies with user-focused design, CUKTECH aims to deliver a faster, safer, and more intelligent charging experience.

    Real-World Experience from Technology Reviewer Hung Khuc

    One of the event’s highlights was a sharing session by Hung Khuc, one of Vietnam’s leading technology reviewers, who discussed his hands-on experience using CUKTECH products in his daily work.

    “As a content creator who frequently shoots outdoors, I need charging devices that are both powerful and reliable. What impressed me most about CUKTECH’s power banks and chargers is their real-world performance. They can simultaneously fast charge my MacBook Pro, smartphone, and camera at full speed without power drops or interruptions.”

    To promote transparency and foster closer engagement with the local technology community, the event concluded with an extensive media Q&A session. Eric Wang, together with CUKTECH’s product research and quality management teams, addressed questions on product localization, international safety standards, the brand’s one-for-one warranty policy, and future product development plans.

    More than a product launch, Charge & Connect represents CUKTECH’s official step toward establishing a lasting presence in Vietnam. By combining cutting-edge charging technology, award-winning design, and a strong focus on user experience, CUKTECH is committed to delivering premium charging solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern consumers.

    As the brand continues to expand its product ecosystem, CUKTECH aims to become a trusted technology partner for Vietnamese users while helping shape the future of premium charging accessories in the market.

    Hashtag: #CUKTECH

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  • Thương Hiệu Công Nghệ CUKTECH Lần Đầu Tiên Tổ Chức Sự Kiện “Charge & Connect” – Chính Thức Đánh Dấu Vị Trí Trong Thị Trường Công Nghệ Việt Nam

    Thương Hiệu Công Nghệ CUKTECH Lần Đầu Tiên Tổ Chức Sự Kiện “Charge & Connect” – Chính Thức Đánh Dấu Vị Trí Trong Thị Trường Công Nghệ Việt Nam

    Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam – Media OutReach Newswire – Ngày 7/7/2026 – thương hiệu công nghệ CUKTECH tổ chức sự kiện “Charge & Connect” tại The VIBES Events & Dining, chính thức giới thiệu hệ sinh thái sản phẩm sạc thế hệ mới. Sự kiện thu hút sự tham gia của các đại diện hãng, giới báo chí và cộng đồng reviewer công nghệ tại Việt Nam.

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    Tầm nhìn chiến lược và 3 trụ cột công nghệ cốt lõi của CUKTECH

    Mở đầu chương trình, ông Eric Wang – Giám đốc Marketing (CMO) của CUKTECH đã trực tiếp điều hành phiên thuyết trình chính, công bố định hướng chiến lược mang tính toàn cầu của thương hiệu cũng như lộ trình phát triển sản phẩm tại thị trường Đông Nam Á, đặc biệt trọng thị Việt Nam. Ông Eric nhấn mạnh, CUKTECH không ngừng đầu tư vào hoạt động nghiên cứu và phát triển (R&D) nhằm giải quyết triệt để những “nỗi đau” lớn nhất của người dùng công nghệ hiện đại: thời gian sạc lâu, thị trường sản phẩm thiếu những sản phẩm thực sự khác biệt cũng như các giải pháp đáp ứng nhu cầu sử dụng điện đa dạng của người dùng.

    Reviewer Hưng Khúc chia sẻ trải nghiệm thực tế: Giải pháp tối ưu cho người làm sáng tạo nội dung

    Một trong những phần nội dung nhận được sự quan tâm lớn nhất tại sự kiện là sự xuất hiện và chia sẻ từ anh Hưng Khúc – một trong những reviewer công nghệ kỳ cựu và có tầm ảnh hưởng lớn tại Việt Nam hiện nay.

    Reviewer Hưng Khúc chia sẻ:

    “Đối với những người làm công việc sáng tạo nội dung, làm video hay thường xuyên phải di chuyển ra ngoài quay chụp như mình, thời gian và sự ổn định của thiết bị là yếu tố quan trọng. Điểm khiến mình ấn tượng ở các dòng pin dự phòng và củ sạc của CUKTECH chính là công suất thực tế rất tốt. Thiết bị có thể sạc đồng thời cho cả MacBook Pro, điện thoại và máy ảnh với tốc độ tối đa mà không hề xảy ra hiện tượng sụt áp hay ngắt dòng đột ngột.”

    Nhằm mang lại cái nhìn minh bạch và đa chiều, sự kiện đã dành phần lớn thời lượng cho phiên thảo luận Media Q&A. Về phía CUKTECH, bao gồm ông Eric Wang và các đại diện nghiên cứu và quản lí chất lượng sản phẩm đã trực tiếp trả lời hàng loạt câu hỏi hóc búa từ các phóng viên báo chí và các reviewer chuyên sâu về lộ trình nội địa hóa sản phẩm, các tiêu chuẩn kiểm định an toàn quốc tế, chính sách bảo hành một đổi một cũng như giải đáp một số thắc mắc về dải sản phẩm mới trong tương lai. Sự thẳng thắn và cam kết đồng hành lâu dài từ đại diện hãng đã nhận được sự đánh giá cao từ giới truyền thông.

    Sự kiện ra mắt “Charge & Connect” không chỉ đơn thuần là buổi trình diễn sản phẩm mới, mà còn khẳng định bước đi chiến lược, bài bản của CUKTECH tại Việt Nam. Với việc kết hợp giữa công nghệ đỉnh cao, thiết kế đón đầu xu hướng và sự thấu hiểu sâu sắc nhu cầu người dùng thông qua những đánh giá thực tế của các chuyên gia hàng đầu như reviewer Hưng Khúc, CUKTECH hứa hẹn sẽ tạo nên một cuộc cạnh tranh sòng phẳng và thiết lập nên những tiêu chuẩn mới cho thị trường phụ kiện công nghệ cao cấp trong thời gian tới.

    Hashtag: #CUKTECH

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