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Congenica Completes $50m Series C Funding Round to Advance Clinical Genomic Analysis Software and Data Platform

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Monday, November 9, 2020

The round was co-led by Tencent and Legal & General and included other new investors Xeraya, Puhua Capital and IDO Investments.

Key Points: 
  • The round was co-led by Tencent and Legal & General and included other new investors Xeraya, Puhua Capital and IDO Investments.
  • The global nature of this important financing round brings new strategic and geographic capabilities that will further advance Congenicas existing global footprint.
  • Congenica is recognised as a leader in the genomic analysis of rare diseases and inherited cancer.
  • Congenicas world-leading software enables rapid genomic data analysis at scale, performing 20x faster than industry averages and providing a 30% higher analytical yield, reducing genomic interpretation costs by up to 95%.

2020 Tencent Medical Enlightenment Summit: Popularizing Science to Overcome Challenges

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Sunday, November 8, 2020

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tencent Medical Enlightenment Summit is online today with the theme of "'The Pain."

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tencent Medical Enlightenment Summit is online today with the theme of "'The Pain."
  • We aim to use science and technology in tandem to help everyone better evaluate, manage and improve their health."
  • To this end, Tencent Medipedia announced three programs at ME Summit, including Medical Science Popularization Officers Program, Public Science Popularization Officers Program and Open Content Program, aimed to enhance science popularization and promote the dissemination of high-quality medical science content to the public.
  • As part of Tencent Science Week, ME Summit is the embodiment of Tencent's mission of "Tech for Good".

Colin Firth Boards STXfilms And Tencent Pictures "New York Will Eat You Alive"

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Edward Cheng is attached as executive producer, along with Conor Zorn and Wenxin She producing and overseeing for Tencent.

Key Points: 
  • Edward Cheng is attached as executive producer, along with Conor Zorn and Wenxin She producing and overseeing for Tencent.
  • Tencent Pictures, established in 2015, is an owned subsidiary of Tencent that produces, invests, markets & distributes films and licenses IPs across multiple platforms and formats.
  • Tencent Pictures, Tencent Games, Tencent Animation & Comics, China Literature, Tencent Music, Tencent E-sports and Tencent Sports jointly form a business platform for neo-cultural creativity.
  • Tencent Pictures will continue to bring more quality works that enrich lives, warm the heart, and touch the soul.

Yuanfudao Raises US$2.2 Billion in New Financing, Valuing the Company at US$15.5 Billion, Becoming the Most Valued Ed-Tech Company Worldwide

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

The G1 financing round was led by Tencent, with participation from Hillhouse Capital, Boyu Capital and IDG Capital.

Key Points: 
  • The G1 financing round was led by Tencent, with participation from Hillhouse Capital, Boyu Capital and IDG Capital.
  • Yuanfudao's latest financing rounds increased the Company's valuation to US$15.5 billion, making it the most valuable technology-driven education unicorns in the world.
  • The new funding will allow Yuanfudao to further capitalize on its educational technology innovation, accelerate new curriculum product development and expand its online education service system.
  • The Company has self-developed a variety of online education products including YUANFUDAO APP, YUANTIKU, XIAOYUANSOUTI, XIAOYUANKOUSUAN, Zebra AI Course and YUANFUDAO.

Fuling Global to Hold Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

WENLING, China, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fuling Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FORK) ("Fuling Global" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of mainly environmentally-friendly plastic and paper foodservice disposable products, today announced it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), to be held on November 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. (Beijing time) at Nanhai Meeting Room 6, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai Hotel, No.

Key Points: 
  • WENLING, China, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fuling Global Inc. (Nasdaq: FORK) ("Fuling Global" or the "Company"), a manufacturer and distributor of mainly environmentally-friendly plastic and paper foodservice disposable products, today announced it has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the "EGM"), to be held on November 20, 2020 at 10 a.m. (Beijing time) at Nanhai Meeting Room 6, Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai Hotel, No.
  • In addition, the Company's proxy materials (including the definitive proxy statement) will be mailed to shareholders.
  • Fuling Global manufactures and distributes mainly environmentally-friendly disposable serviceware for the foodservice industry, with six precision manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Indonesia and China.
  • The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Tencent Announces AIMIS Medical Image Cloud and AIMIS Open Lab Help Medical Data Management and Accelerate Incubation of Medical AI Application

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Tencent AIMIS Medical Image Cloud, where patients can manage their images generated by X-rays, CT, and MRIs to allow for safe and secure sharing of patient medical data.

Key Points: 
  • The Tencent AIMIS Medical Image Cloud, where patients can manage their images generated by X-rays, CT, and MRIs to allow for safe and secure sharing of patient medical data.
  • The second product, The Tencent AIMIS Open Lab will share Tencent's medical AI capabilities with third parties, including scientific research institutions, universities, and scientific and technological innovation enterprises, to incubate medical AI applications.
  • Patients can now safely manage their images via Tencent AIMIS Image Cloud and can permission medical professionals' access to the original images and reports anytime, anywhere.
  • Tencent AIMIS Open Lab is a one-stop intelligent service platform grounded in secure storage and the compelling computing power of the Tencent cloud.

Chase the Title with Leicester City Football Club and Syinix

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Thursday, October 8, 2020

KENYA, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After signing a new partnership with Syinix, Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) have kicked off the new Premier League campaign with three consecutive victories, with a triumph away to giants of Manchester City Football Club being the highpoint of the season so far.

Key Points: 
  • KENYA, Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After signing a new partnership with Syinix, Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) have kicked off the new Premier League campaign with three consecutive victories, with a triumph away to giants of Manchester City Football Club being the highpoint of the season so far.
  • If LCFC becomes Premier League Champions in 2021, then all purchases of 55-inch Syinix smart TVs during the Flash Sales period (October 11-16, 2020) will be refunded in full!
  • The stakes are being raised, and now the success of the Foxes will not only bring Syinix fans joy, but also a potential reimbursement in May 2021.
  • Follow the team in royal blue, and follow the SyinixKenya Facebook official account for more special campaigns and more great surprises!

WiMi Announces Establishment of Joint Postgraduate Training Practice Center by Lixin Technology Co., Ltd. and Institute of Semiconductor Manufacturing Research of Shenzhen University

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Monday, September 21, 2020

Lixin will focus on research, development and sales of holographic vision intelligent robots and related holographic vision technology services.

Key Points: 
  • Lixin will focus on research, development and sales of holographic vision intelligent robots and related holographic vision technology services.
  • Shenzhen University has achieved rapid development in the fields of talent training, innovation and technology research and development, and has made many original achievements in science and technology.
  • The establishment of the Joint Postgraduate Training Practice Center provides Lixin with the opportunity to explore potential cooperation in the fields of mechanical design, manufacturing and automation, semiconductor integrated circuits, and other academic disciplines of the Shenzhen University.
  • The establishment of the Joint Postgraduate Training Practice Center explores new space for the practical teaching of relevant academic disciplines in Shenzhen University.

Game Publisher Kwalee Continues Rapid Expansion with New Office in China

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Monday, September 14, 2020

Leading mobile game publisher Kwalee is continuing to expand in 2020, with a new office and team based in China.

Key Points: 
  • Leading mobile game publisher Kwalee is continuing to expand in 2020, with a new office and team based in China.
  • Kwalee is looking to hire 5-10 employees within the next year for the China office, and has already begun with the key acquisition of Penny Qian as Head of Business Development.
  • Pennys appointment highlights Kwalees ambitions in the region, with her impressive experience including roles at AppLift, Tencent and Applovin.
  • In particular, the focus of Kwalee China will be on business development, marketing and third party publishing, an area that has become a focus for the growth of the brand.

2020 99 Giving Day Breaks Record for China Internet Charity Platform by Tencent

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent today announced the conclusion of 99 Giving Day, the most popular annual charity festival in China jointly initiated by Tencent Charity Foundation and thousands of other charity organizations, enterprises, celebrities and media from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9 (Beijing time).

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent today announced the conclusion of 99 Giving Day, the most popular annual charity festival in China jointly initiated by Tencent Charity Foundation and thousands of other charity organizations, enterprises, celebrities and media from Sep. 7 to Sep. 9 (Beijing time).
  • More than 5780 donors, 500 institutions and 10000 enterprises participated in the campaign, which broke the record for giving among China' internet charity industry.
  • Given its rapid scale, growth rate and influence, 99 Giving Day has transformed into a festival of national goodwill and philanthropyfor society.
  • More than one hundred KOLs formed "We Media Charity Team" to promote 99 Giving Day in social media channels.