Fudan University

Gen Zers see the power of art in connecting the world

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Monday, July 31, 2023

What unique influence does Chinese art have on Gen Zers?

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  • What unique influence does Chinese art have on Gen Zers?
  • In this episode of Youth Power, each Gen Z guest brought an art piece that they believed would best represent the Chinese concept of art and beauty.
  • Bruni said art Chinese art is all-encompassing, perfectly merging all types of art.
  • Gen Zers have also contributed their wisdom in helping the world appreciate the beauty of Chinese art.

ECARX Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, July 28, 2023

LONDON, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), the global mobility tech provider, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Phil Jing Zhou as its chief financial officer, effective on July 28, 2023.

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  • LONDON, July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ECARX Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) (“ECARX” or the “Company”), the global mobility tech provider, today announced that it has appointed Mr. Phil Jing Zhou as its chief financial officer, effective on July 28, 2023.
  • Mr. Zhou will succeed Mr. Ramesh Narasimhan, who will take on the position of advisor to the chief executive officer with effect from the same date.
  • I look forward to him returning to a finance role as the group’s Chief Financial Officer.
  • He joined ECARX in 2021 as chief of staff to the chief executive officer, China chief financial officer and vice president of business operations and has served as executive vice president, China operations since May 2023.

Everest Medicines Announces Commercial Launch and First Prescription for XERAVA® in China

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

SHANGHAI, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicines and vaccines, announced today XERAVA® (eravacycline) has been successfully launched in China with its first prescription issued at Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University. The commercialization of XERAVA® in China marks Everest's transformation into a commercial-stage innovative biopharmaceutical company.

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  • "The commercialization of XERAVA® in China is a significant milestone for Everest as a company, as this marks the beginning of Everest as a commercial-stage biopharma company.
  • I want to thank everyone involved in bringing XERAVA® to a successful launch," said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines.
  • "After the commercial launch, we will accelerate patient access to XERAVA® with a lean commercial team, following a highly efficient commercial strategy.
  • The launch of eravacycline in China will help doctors tackle the challenges of clinical drug resistance."

International conference on network communication held in NW China's Xinjiang

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

KARAMAY, China, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE:

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  • KARAMAY, China, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE:
    The first "Hello, Silk Road" International Conference on Internet Communication was held on July 23 in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
  • Wang Jianxin, director of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee in Xinjiang, sincerely invited Chinese and foreign journalists and online influencers to visit Xinjiang, discover a beautiful Xinjiang and tell stories of people-to-people connectivity along the Silk Road well.
  • During a roundtable discussion on international communication & value shaping and cultural envoys & common prosperity, the guests shared their views on international communication and other topics.
  • The first "Hello, Silk Road" International Conference on Internet Communication was co-hosted by the information office of the government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the government of Karamay and Global Times Online, and supported by the Special Fund for Positive Online Communication of the China Internet Development Foundation.

International conference on network communication held in NW China's Xinjiang

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

KARAMAY, China, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE:

Key Points: 
  • KARAMAY, China, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from GLOBAL TIMES ONLINE:
    The first "Hello, Silk Road" International Conference on Internet Communication was held on July 23 in Karamay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
  • Wang Jianxin, director of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Committee in Xinjiang, sincerely invited Chinese and foreign journalists and online influencers to visit Xinjiang, discover a beautiful Xinjiang and tell stories of people-to-people connectivity along the Silk Road well.
  • During a roundtable discussion on international communication & value shaping and cultural envoys & common prosperity, the guests shared their views on international communication and other topics.
  • The first "Hello, Silk Road" International Conference on Internet Communication was co-hosted by the information office of the government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the government of Karamay and Global Times Online, and supported by the Special Fund for Positive Online Communication of the China Internet Development Foundation.

Almond Board of California Directors Announce Clarice Turner as Next CEO

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

MODESTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in consumer goods, food service and wine and spirits, as the next president and CEO.

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  • MODESTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in consumer goods, food service and wine and spirits, as the next president and CEO.
  • Turner is joining the Almond Board of California (ABC) after most recently serving as president of iconic Napa Valley winery Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
  • She has also held CEO and senior executive positions at Boudin Bakery, Starbucks Coffee Company, YUM!
  • "The ABC Board is excited to welcome Clarice to the California almond industry," said board chair Alexi Rodriguez.

Senior Banking Executive to Drive Sales Growth Strategies for Chief Outsiders Clients

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Recently, Christopher joined Chief Outsiders’ team of more than 120 Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs) and Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs).

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  • Recently, Christopher joined Chief Outsiders’ team of more than 120 Fractional Chief Sales Officers (CSOs) and Fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs).
  • “A growth-oriented leader, Chris fosters high-performing, cross-functional teams through innovation and change,” said Karen Hayward, Managing Partner, Chief Outsiders.
  • At Chief Outsiders, Christopher works with the CEOs of early-stage and mid-market financial services and technology companies and private equity leadership to accelerate sales growth .
  • Prior to his tenure at CITI, he served as Vice President, Enterprise Sales & Service Strategy at UMB Financial and Business Development Executive, Consulting Division for the Cerner Corporation.

Zai Lab and argenx Report Positive Topline Data from ADHERE Study of VYVGART Hytrulo in Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The study met its primary endpoint (p=0.000039), demonstrating a significantly lower risk of relapse with VYVGART Hytrulo compared to placebo.

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  • The study met its primary endpoint (p=0.000039), demonstrating a significantly lower risk of relapse with VYVGART Hytrulo compared to placebo.
  • Detailed data from ADHERE will be presented at an upcoming medical meeting.
  • “Currently, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg), plasma exchange (PLEX), and glucocorticoids are the main treatments used during the induction and maintenance phases.
  • Zai Lab has an exclusive license agreement with argenx for the development and commercialization of VYVGART and VYVGART Hytrulo in Greater China.

IEEE EMBS Hosts Inaugural Women in Biomedical Engineering Forum in Sydney to Promote Diversity and Inclusion Across the STEM Fields

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

The forum represents the launch of IEEE EMBS’ strategic initiative to promote diversity and inclusion within the biomedical engineering field and to provide women with the opportunity to network and share their perspectives with like-minded professionals, clinicians, and researchers.

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  • The forum represents the launch of IEEE EMBS’ strategic initiative to promote diversity and inclusion within the biomedical engineering field and to provide women with the opportunity to network and share their perspectives with like-minded professionals, clinicians, and researchers.
  • EMBS was among the first societies within IEEE to promise gender-diversified workshops, conferences, and panels at its events in 2021.
  • The 2023 WIBME forum is another step in this commitment and is a headline feature of the 45th Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS in Sydney.
  • The forum is structured as a full-day session with four keynote speakers – world-renowned women in biomedical engineering – and two panel discussions on key industry topics.

How Chinese modernization creates new opportunities for global development

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

"The CPC has upheld mutual learning among civilizations and driven Chinese modernization to benefit nations around the world.

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  • "The CPC has upheld mutual learning among civilizations and driven Chinese modernization to benefit nations around the world.
  • Instead, in the process of achieving domestic growth, it hopes to create more new opportunities for global development," CICG Vice President Lu Cairong said in his forum address.
  • The forum can help the international community better understand the CPC's advancement of Chinese modernization and see how the Party has always sought happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation, Lu continued.
  • All shared their understanding of the Chinese path to modernization as well as their suggestions on how to better tell its stories to the world.