Yingpu technology has reached strategic cooperation with Hedong District, Tianjin

Chinese Restaurant Brands Going Global: What Keeps Customers Coming Back After the Opening?

How long can the queues outside a brand’s first overseas store last? And how many customers drawn in by the novelty will become regulars? For Chinese restaurant brands expanding internationally, opening a store is only the beginning of the challenge of building a local business and retaining customers.

Runjian Signs US$200 Million Overseas AI Inference Contract, Keeping Computing Resources in China

Runjian（润建股份）disclosed on October 18 that its wholly owned subsidiary Wuxiang Yungu（五象云谷）had signed a one-year AI token services contract with an unidentified overseas company. The agreement includes a US$200 million minimum annual purchase commitment, equivalent to approximately CNY 1.338 billion, with computing resources hosted in China and services accessed remotely through an API.

China Proposes Export Restrictions on 23 AI Technologies, Keeps API Services Outside Large-Model Transfer Rules

China’s Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Science and Technology published proposed additions to the country’s technology-export catalogue on October 16, covering 23 AI technologies. Accompanying guidance distinguishes transfers of restricted technology from services such as overseas API access, while a temporary registration requirement has already taken effect.

Before Listed on Stock Market, Moviebook Closes Another New Round of Funding

Chinese AI hardcore player Moivebook closed its new round of financing with an undisclosed amount recently, preparing for an initial public offering after 11 rounds of funding.

Human Demand for Multidimensional Information Brings Opportunities, says Moviebook

Fan Shuo believes the human demand for multi-dimentional information brings monetization opportinities in smart advertising. Moviebook, previously listed on NEEQ, reportedly plans to file listing application to STAR Market.