Morning Brief | Huawei Mate80 Signal Bar Shows 5A, Official Response / Luo Yonghao: Major Announcement Today / New E-Bike Regulations Go Live
📢 Tech & Innovation Updates
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📡 Huawei: 5A Is Not the Same as 5G-A
Huawei recently launched the Mate 80 flagship series, featuring 5A communication technology and a Smart Grip feature.
Key Points:
- 5A Technology: Huawei clarified that 5A is an advanced terminal communication technology for a premium network experience, not a network standard.
- Distinction from 5G-A: 5A is not equivalent to 5G-A (5GA) or 5.5G.
- Compatibility: Currently available on Mate 80 and Mate X7 devices; enabled by default with no extra fee.
Smart Grip Feature:
- Works with calls, Huawei MeeTime, and voice/video functions in WeChat, DingTalk, Feishu, Enterprise WeChat, and Douyin.
- Supported on Mate 80 and Mate X7, with more models coming soon.
- Uses sensor detection to trigger a side-switching shortcut (up to 3 times per interaction).
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📊 China Surpasses 5 Million Valid Domestic Invention Patents
According to People’s Daily and the China National Intellectual Property Administration:
- China is first in the world to hold 5 million valid domestic invention patents.
- PCT international patent applications ranked No. 1 globally for six consecutive years.
- China’s top 5,000 brands now have a combined value of USD 1.81 trillion (second globally).
Highlights:
- 15.3 high-value invention patents per 10,000 people — surpassing the 14th Five-Year Plan target.
- Strategic industries hold 1.4+ million effective patents.
- Transitioning from quantity accumulation to quality improvement.
- IP-intensive industries contribute 13% GDP, copyright-intensive industries 7.5% GDP.
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💬 ChatGPT Turns Three
Launched Dec 1, 2022, ChatGPT reached 1M+ users in 5 days.
Now: 700M weekly active users, USD 500B valuation, still #1 free app on Apple’s App Store.
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🎙 Luo Yonghao Teases Hua Shan Recording
- Hua Shan alleged “Xibe was set up.” Luo Yonghao responded with hints about a recorded conversation.
- Recording contains profanity; yet unreleased, possibly via link outside social networks.
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🚗 XPeng VP on "Anti-Overcompetition" in Auto Industry
- Chen Han, XPeng VP: Moving away from overcompetition is essential for industry maturity.
- Voices from Xiaomi, Geely, and BMW also support ending price wars for long-term sustainability.
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📈 ChatGPT May Introduce Ads
- New code hints at “marketplace content” and search ads in the ChatGPT Android beta version.
- Would mark a shift from its ad-free model toward Google-like targeted advertising.
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🧸 Huawei AI Toy Sells Out
- Smart Harn-Harn emotional companion robot (¥399) sold out instantly after launch.
- Provides voice conversation, touch interaction, and diary memory — but cannot sing or compose.
- Works with HarmonyOS 5.0+ via standalone app.
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💡 Andrew Ng on AI Bubble
- Application Layer AI: Underinvested, huge future potential.
- Inference Infrastructure: Needs more capacity.
- Training Infrastructure: Possible bubble risk, may affect broader AI sentiment.
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🖼 Tongyi Z-Image Model Released
- 6B parameter open-source image model, runs on consumer GPUs (16GB).
- Strong bilingual text rendering, realistic landmark generation.
- Prompt Enhancer can understand concepts before creating visuals — reached 500K downloads day-one.
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🖥 New Studio Display Early 2026 Launch
- Expected 120Hz refresh rate.
- Codenamed J427, with A19 Pro chip and miniLED 27-inch display.
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📱 OnePlus Ace 6T Specs Revealed
- Snapdragon 8 (5th-gen), 3nm process.
- 165Hz display, 8300mAh battery, 100W charge.
- Flagship gyroscope — 77% aim accuracy improvement.
- Multiple IP ratings for dust/water resistance.
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🛁 AI Automated Bathing Machine Launch
- Priced at JPY 60M (~¥2.71M), limited to ~50 units.
- Nanobubble tech cleans/drys in 15 mins.
- AI adjusts temperature and ambience via emotion detection.
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🚲 New E-Bike Regulations Effective Today
- All e-bikes must meet GB 17761—2024 standards.
- Old-standard bikes banned from sale by Dec 1, 2025.
- Registered old bikes may continue use; unregistered must be plated before deadline.
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🛒 Meituan’s Instant Shopping Strategy
- Despite losses, CEO emphasizes strong flash-purchase platform.
- Expansion includes cold storage, “Transparent Kitchen,” and spoilage guarantees.
- Delivery within 30 mins is the core selling point.
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🍳 AI Disrupting Online Recipes
- Google AI summaries replacing site visits, sometimes giving dangerous cooking advice.
- Food bloggers warn of mismatched instructions/images.
- Google calls it only a “starting point” tool.
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🎬 Zootopia 2 Breaks Box Office Record
- Surpassed 1.9B RMB, biggest imported animation gross in China.
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🎭 A Time Reserved New Posters
- War drama set during Western Hubei Campaign (1940–1943), releasing Dec 6.
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🖤 The Housemaid Artistic Poster
- Psychological thriller premieres Dec 19 in North America.
- Stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried.
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