Political science

Dada Announces Certain Management Changes

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Financial Officer of JD Logistics, Inc. Mr. Shan joined JD.com in December 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to his current role, he served as Chief Financial Officer of JD Logistics, Inc. Mr. Shan joined JD.com in December 2021.
  • Mr. Mao received his bachelor’s degree from Beijing Language and Culture University and is a certified public accountant in China.
  • I wish them all the best,” said Mr. Jeff Huijian He, President of Dada.
  • “I’m thrilled to welcome Mr. Shan as Chairman and Mr. Mao as our CFO.”

Triple One Metals Inc. enters into definitive property purchase agreement with Portsmouth Gold Corp. and appoints Paul Gill as Chief Executive Officer and Director

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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Each Transaction Unit will comprise one post-Consolidation common share (a “Transaction Share”) and one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Transaction Warrant”).

Key Points: 
  • Each Transaction Unit will comprise one post-Consolidation common share (a “Transaction Share”) and one share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Transaction Warrant”).
  • In connection with the Transaction, the Company has appointed Paul Gill, the President of Portsmouth, as a director and as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Gill replaces Mr. Paul K. Smith as Chief Executive Officer, who has acted in this capacity since the Company’s inception.
  • The Company’s outstanding stock options and share purchase warrants will be adjusted upon completion of the Consolidation on the same basis.

Global Times: Yearender: Chinese researchers catch up with global AI momentum

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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On May 6, iFlytek launched its Xinghuo large-scale model, with Chairman Liu Qingfeng expressing their goal to surpass ChatGPT in Chinese and catch up with ChatGPT in English by October 24.

Key Points: 
  • On May 6, iFlytek launched its Xinghuo large-scale model, with Chairman Liu Qingfeng expressing their goal to surpass ChatGPT in Chinese and catch up with ChatGPT in English by October 24.
  • Additionally, Huawei, JD.com, ByteDance, Sensetime, as well as other companies, have also released their own large-scale model products in succession.
  • The Global AI Governance Initiative, proposed by Chinese leader this year advocates upholding a people-centered approach in developing AI and promoting the establishment of a testing and assessment system based on AI risk levels, so as to make AI technologies more secure, reliable, controllable and equitable.
  • "For AI machines, the identity of human beings, as 'the creator' of the AI world, should be hidden," Xiao said.

Ultra Lithium Inc. Appoints Directors

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: ULT OTCQB: ULTXF) (“Ultra Lithium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Kiki Smith and Graham Adria have been appoint to the Company’s board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ultra Lithium Inc. (TSX-V: ULT OTCQB: ULTXF) (“Ultra Lithium” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Kiki Smith and Graham Adria have been appoint to the Company’s board of directors.
  • Graham Adria was appointed to the board of directors on November 15, 2023.
  • Graham Adria has extensive experience as a corporate lawyer and currently works for an international law firm in Beijing.
  • Kiki Smith was elected to the Company’s board of directors at the annual general meeting of shareholders on May 24, 2023.

Transgene Strengthens its Leadership Team to Accelerate its Growth Strategy

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Arnaud Dubarry will be based in Strasbourg and will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s financial strategy, management and operations to accelerate the development of its innovative immunotherapy pipeline.

Key Points: 
  • Arnaud Dubarry will be based in Strasbourg and will be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s financial strategy, management and operations to accelerate the development of its innovative immunotherapy pipeline.
  • Prior to joining Transgene, he served as Executive Finance Director at Gilead, where he led a major strategic transformation of the global finance function.
  • Alongside this new appointment, Transgene has promoted Lucie Larguier to Vice President Corporate Communications and Investor Relations with immediate effect.
  • I am looking forward to contributing to shaping the company's future and collaborating with the entire team to build on its success.”

National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) hosts December 12 webinar: Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) announced today that Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, will be part of its December 12 virtual panel – Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Utilities Diversity Council (NUDC) announced today that Dr. Keesha Middlemass, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, will be part of its December 12 virtual panel – Returning Citizens and Utilities: Platinum Level Programs Inside Prisons and After Reentry.
  • Registration can be accessed on the NUDC website https://nudc.com/
    Dr. Middlemass, whose book, Convicted and Condemned: The Policies and Politics of Prisoner Reentry (NY University Press) won the 2018 W.E.B.
  • Lastly, the panel will address the role of regulators and utility leadership, who can both have a tremendous impact on these programs.
  • The National Utilities Diversity Council educates, develops best practices and guides efforts that will promote diversity in the utilities and communications industries in the areas of governance, employment, procurement, language access/customer service, and philanthropy.

Cloopen Announces Changes in Board Composition

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloopen Group Holding Limited (OTC: RAASY) ("Cloopen" or the "Company") today announced changes in the composition of its board of directors (the "Board").

Key Points: 
  • BEIJING, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloopen Group Holding Limited (OTC: RAASY) ("Cloopen" or the "Company") today announced changes in the composition of its board of directors (the "Board").
  • Mr. Cheng Luo, a director and the chief executive officer assistant of the Company, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Changxun Sun as the chairman of the Board.
  • Mr. Pengfei Yuan, Mr. Ye Yuan, Mr. Lei Du, Mr. Yuanqi Wang, Mr. Ming Zhao and Mr. Zi Yang have been appointed as new directors to serve on the Board, effective from November 30, 2023.
  • Following the foregoing changes, the Board currently consists of ten directors, including Mr. Cheng Luo, Mr. Pengfei Yuan, Mr. Ye Yuan, Mr. Lei Du, Mr. Yuanqi Wang, Mr. Ming Zhao and Mr. Zi Yang, and three independent directors, namely Mr. Adam J. Zhao, Mr. Ziguang Gao and Mr. Tim Yimin Liu.

Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship Fund Announces 2023 Recipient: Gabriella MArquez

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Glotzer & Leib, LLP, a renowned personal injury law firm in Southern California, proudly announces Gabriella MArquez as the 2023 awardee of the Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship Fund. Gabriella is a senior at the University of Southern California, where she is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Juvenile Justice. In line with her academic pursuits, she is on a pre-law track, a testament to her commitment to the legal field.

Key Points: 
  • Glotzer & Leib, a Southern California personal injury law firm, awards Gabriella MArquez their 2023 scholarship for her academic excellence and commitment to legal advocacy.
  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Glotzer & Leib, LLP, a renowned personal injury law firm in Southern California, proudly announces Gabriella MArquez as the 2023 awardee of the Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship Fund.
  • Glotzer & Leib, LLP, a renowned personal injury law firm in Southern California, proudly announces Gabriella Márquez as the 2023 awardee of the Glotzer & Leib's Scholarship Fund.
  • The Glotzer & Leib Personal Injury Scholarship Fund is an initiative that underscores the firm's commitment to community empowerment.

Freestone Capital Management Hires Lizzie Hollis, JD as New Director of Wealth Strategy and Estate Planning

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freestone Capital Management ("Freestone") today announced that Lizzie Hollis has joined the firm's San Francisco office. As Managing Director, Wealth Strategy and Estate Planning, Hollis will report to Christine Opp, who leads the firm's financial planning efforts, and play a pivotal role in advancing Freestone's strategic vision. She will play a key role in expanding the firm's capabilities in supporting 26 advisors and their affluent clients.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freestone Capital Management ("Freestone") today announced that Lizzie Hollis has joined the firm's San Francisco office.
  • As Managing Director, Wealth Strategy and Estate Planning, Hollis will report to Christine Opp, who leads the firm's financial planning efforts, and play a pivotal role in advancing Freestone's strategic vision.
  • Hollis brings more than 10 years of trust and estate planning experience to the position.
  • "Many of our client situations are incredibly complex," said Christine Opp, Managing Director, Client Advisor and Head of Financial Planning at Freestone.

Global Times: Xizang in the New Era: Why are boarding schools embraced by residents in Xizang?

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Some parents told the Global Times that boarding schools provide care and opportunities for their children that they could not offer themselves.

Key Points: 
  • Some parents told the Global Times that boarding schools provide care and opportunities for their children that they could not offer themselves.
  • Boarding at school ensures the daily care of these children," Ngawang Wangdu, the principal of Sinopec Primary School, told the Global Times.
  • Whether boarding schools are good or not is best judged by the residents in Xizang region.
  • "The combination of day schooling and boarding education effectively solved the major problem of scarce and uneven education resources in Xizang.