Menuturkan kisah pengentasan kemiskinan dan pembangunan bersama dari sudut pandang setempat

BEIJING, Oct. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Menandai peringatan Hari Internasional Pengentasan Kemiskinan pada tanggal 17 Oktober, CGTN meluncurkan laman web khusus bagi Program Produksi Bersama Sutradara Global South 2026. Tahun ini, program tersebut mengusung tema "Bangkit dari Kemiskinan: Jalan Menuju Pembangunan Bersama di Global South".

Laman khusus ini menghimpun beragam film dokumenter yang mengajak penonton internasional menyelami kehidupan komunitas dan rumah tangga di berbagai negara. Melalui berbagai karya itu, penonton dapat menyaksikan bagaimana masyarakat menemukan beragam cara untuk memperbaiki taraf hidup mereka.

Diprakarsai oleh China Global Television Network (CGTN), bagian dari China Media Group, Program Produksi Bersama Sutradara Global South merupakan inisiatif kolaborasi pembuatan film dokumenter. Sebagai bagian dari Global South Media Partners Mechanism, program ini sejalan dengan Agenda 2030 untuk Pembangunan Berkelanjutan yang dicanangkan Perserikatan Bangsa-Bangsa.

Program ini mengangkat berbagai isu yang menjadi kepedulian bersama, mulai dari pengentasan kemiskinan, pembangunan berkelanjutan, ketahanan sosial, dan inovasi akar rumput hingga transformasi ekologis serta pengembangan generasi muda. Melalui pembuatan film yang digarap oleh sineas setempat, berbagi konten, dan distribusi bersama, program ini mendorong pertukaran pengalaman pembangunan.

Program tahun 2026 ini menghimpun berbagai organisasi media dan tim pembuat film dari sekitar 20 negara di Asia, Afrika, Amerika Latin, dan Eropa. Karya-karya mereka mendokumentasikan berbagai inisiatif komunitas dan perubahan sosial di sejumlah bidang, seperti lapangan kerja, perumahan, ketahanan pangan, pemberdayaan perempuan, layanan publik, dan pembangunan perdesaan berkelanjutan.

Film-film itu mengaitkan berbagai isu yang lebih luas ini dengan kehidupan individu. Film dokumenter dari Yordania mengisahkan seorang perempuan yang kembali ke kampung halamannya untuk menekuni pertanian berkelanjutan dan mengelola koperasi bersama para perempuan setempat. Film ini memperlihatkan bagaimana kerja sama di perdesaan mampu menciptakan lapangan kerja sekaligus mempererat ikatan komunitas. Dari Argentina, sebuah film dokumenter menyoroti upaya sebuah universitas di Mendoza dalam membumikan ilmu pengetahuan untuk mendukung konservasi air, peternakan, dan produsen setempat, sehingga hasil riset dapat memberi manfaat nyata bagi komunitas.

Pertanian dan ketahanan pangan juga menjadi tema utama. Film dokumenter dari Burundi mengangkat tema budi daya tanaman, peternakan, dan pengolahan hasil pertanian, serta memperlihatkan bagaimana sektor-sektor ini membuka lapangan kerja dan menopang pendapatan rumah tangga. Sebuah film dokumenter dari Rusia mengajak penonton menjelajahi berbagai kawasan pertanian di negeri itu melalui komoditas biji-bijiannya, sembari mengangkat tema keterkaitan antara riset, produksi, teknologi pengolahan, dan ketersediaan pangan.

Dari Etiopia, sebuah film mengisahkan perubahan kehidupan sebuah keluarga petani di wilayah Hadiya, termasuk perbaikan dalam hal perumahan, pasokan air bersih, sanitasi, dan listrik. Film ini memperlihatkan bagaimana pembangunan infrastruktur perdesaan dan pengembangan pertanian mulai menghasilkan perubahan nyata. Film dokumenter dari Pakistan menyoroti pembangunan sektor energi di sepanjang Koridor Ekonomi Tiongkok-Pakistan, sekaligus menawarkan sudut pandang lain tentang pembangunan kawasan.

Film dokumenter persembahan Tiongkok, On the Rural Healthcare Front Line (Di Garda Terdepan Perawatan Kesehatan Desa), merekam keseharian seorang dokter desa muda dalam melayani keluarga-keluarga di perdesaan serta menjawab kebutuhan perawatan kesehatan mereka, baik melalui konsultasi, kunjungan ke rumah, maupun penyuluhan kesehatan.

Program Produksi Bersama Sutradara Global South berpijak pada sudut pandang setempat dan penuturan kisah independen. Para sineas bebas menentukan subjek, tokoh, dan pendekatan kreatif mereka sendiri dalam bingkai tema yang sama. Dengan begitu, mereka mengajak penonton memahami pembangunan melalui kesulitan, keputusan, dan perubahan yang dialami masyarakat biasa. Berbagai organisasi peserta saling berbagi hak siar agar film-film ini dapat menjangkau penonton lebih luas dalam berbagai bahasa dan platform.

Melalui laman khusus ini, pengunjung dapat memperoleh informasi tentang program itu dan menonton film-film yang diikutsertakan, dengan konten yang diperbarui secara berkala. Lewat beragam kisah pembangunan ini, penonton akan menyadari bahwa masyarakat di berbagai belahan dunia memiliki harapan yang sama. Harapan akan martabat, kesempatan, dan kehidupan lebih baik inilah yang menyatukan mereka melampaui batas negara.

Tonton film-filmnya:

https://www.cgtn.com/global-south-directors-co-production-rogram-2026.html

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CGTN published an article exploring how Ulanqab, a city in north China, is transforming its natural advantages into new growth drivers amid the global AI boom while balancing technological advancement and economic growth with ecological conservation to chart a path toward greener development.

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ulanqab, a city in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is known as China's "potato capital" and "oat capital." Today, it is tapping its abundant wind and solar resources to power the growth of its computing industry, turning its natural advantages into new drivers of economic growth.

Since China launched its national "East Data, West Computing" project in 2022, Ulanqab has accelerated the development of its computing infrastructure. In late 2025, the city unveiled a three-year development strategy to build a "token city," powered by green energy.

According to official data, the city had signed 109 computing center projects as of August 2026. From January to August, the industry generated 5.68 billion yuan (about $849 million) in revenue, up 40.3% year on year.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Ulanqab on Friday, calling for better use of the region's abundant wind and solar resources to develop the green computing power industry. He also stressed the need to coordinate high-quality development with high-level environmental protection and stay committed to a path of green development that prioritizes ecological conservation.

From traditional industries to green computing

During his inspection, Xi visited the Chahar High-Tech Development Zone in Ulanqab, where he learned about Inner Mongolia's progress in advancing the construction of a hub for the "East Data, West Computing" project. He stressed the need to ensure the efficient operation of completed projects and finish the construction of follow-up projects on schedule.

He also called for efforts to earnestly implement the requirements for efficient, green and safe development and actively promote the development of the green computing power industry.

The "East Data, West Computing" project aims to build a coordinated national computing network by directing computing demand from eastern China to western regions, optimizing the distribution of data centers and promoting regional development. Inner Mongolia is one of eight national computing hubs established under the initiative.

Computing centers require reliable power supplies, high-speed networks and efficient cooling systems. John Gong, a professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics, told CGTN that Ulanqab has made effective use of its abundant renewable energy resources to power China's AI development and that Xi's visit underscored his support for Ulanqab's development model, which leverages local resource advantages to drive economic growth as well as technological innovation.

With an average annual temperature of 4.3 degrees Celsius, the city can use natural cooling to reduce data-center energy consumption for nearly 10 months of the year. It also has abundant wind and solar resources and relatively low infrastructure costs. These advantages have enabled Ulanqab to attract leading big data companies, which have established computing centers in the city in just a few years.

By expanding computing infrastructure in cities like this, China is leveraging its abundant renewable energy to forge a greener path for the computing industry.

Prioritizing ecological conservation

While harnessing green resources to drive economic growth and technological innovation, China has also placed strong emphasis on ecological conservation.

Xi visited the Huangqihai Lake nature reserve on Friday, where he learned about local ecological conservation efforts, inspected the lake's shoreline and mudflats, and observed birds inhabiting the area.

He stressed the need to fully implement China's wetland protection law, uphold ecological red lines and safeguard biodiversity. For degraded wetland ecosystems, he called for giving priority to natural restoration, supplemented by human intervention, and carrying out restoration in a scientific and sound manner.

Huangqihai was once an inland, closed-basin lake that came close to drying up due to climate and other factors. In 1993, a county-level nature reserve was established to restore the wetland, and it was upgraded to an autonomous-region-level reserve in 2003.

After years of ecological conservation and restoration, the lake has seen its waters and surrounding vegetation recover, becoming a thriving habitat for wildlife.

From green computing to wetland restoration, Ulanqab illustrates how economic growth and ecological conservation can go hand in hand. By turning local resource advantages into new growth drivers while safeguarding its natural environment, the city demonstrates that green development has become deeply embedded in China's pursuit of high-quality growth.

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WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiMOGA Robotics, merek robot dari Chery, akan secara resmi memperkenalkan Mobo, robot humanoid pertamanya untuk konsumen umum yang dirancang sebagai pendamping di rumah, serta membuka pemesanan awal (pre-order) global di ajang Chery International User Summit 2026 yang berlangsung di Wuhu pada tanggal 19?23 Oktober.

Dengan mengusung tema "ECO-TECH FOR OUR FUTURE LIFE (Teknologi Ramah Lingkungan untuk Kehidupan Masa Depan Kita)", acara ini akan menampilkan beragam portofolio robot AiMOGA. Acara ini juga akan menunjukkan bagaimana Chery memperluas penerapan keahliannya di bidang teknik otomotif, manufaktur, dan rantai pasok ke dalam teknologi AI terwujud serta gaya hidup cerdas.

Mobo Menghadirkan AI Berorientasi Tujuan ke Rumah

Didukung oleh sistem MoAgent AI yang dikembangkan sendiri oleh AiMOGA, Mobo dirancang untuk menafsirkan instruksi kompleks, membaginya menjadi langkah-langkah yang dapat ditindaklanjuti, serta merencanakan tugas jangka panjang, bukan sekadar menanggapi perintah secara terpisah. Dengan menggabungkan kemampuan persepsi spasial dan interaksi multimodal, Mobo mampu mengenali objek serta memanfaatkan informasi suara, visual, dan konteks percakapan. Mobo juga dapat bergerak di dalam rumah sambil menghindari rintangan secara dinamis.

Dilengkapi sistem gerak seluruh tubuh dengan 22 derajat kebebasan, Mobo mampu melakukan gerakan ekspresif, bergerak secara stabil, serta menampilkan berbagai gerakan tari. Mobo juga dirancang untuk mengingat kebiasaan dan preferensi setiap anggota keluarga, dengan tetap mengutamakan perlindungan privasi sejak tahap awal perancangannya. Setelah sebelumnya dipamerkan di World Robot Conference dan World Manufacturing Convention, Mobo akan diluncurkan secara resmi kepada audiens global, bersamaan dengan dibukanya pemesanan awal.

Keahlian Otomotif Mendukung Penerapan di Tingkat Global

AiMOGA memanfaatkan jaringan Litbang otomotif Chery, rantai pasok yang telah mapan, teknologi persepsi lingkungan dengan presisi yang tinggi, serta model AI berskala besar CheryMind yang dirancang khusus untuk industri otomotif. Dalam ajang itu, AiMOGA akan mendemonstrasikan berbagai robotnya melalui simulasi yang menyerupai kondisi di dunia nyata. Robot polisi akan menjalankan tugas patroli dan pengaturan lalu lintas, sedangkan robot perawatan kesehatan akan memberikan panduan kepada pengunjung di fasilitas medis.

Sementara itu, Mornine akan tampil di zona live streaming (siaran langsung) dan ritel tanpa kasir. Adapun robot berkaki empat Argos Pro akan memperagakan kemampuan mengikuti target secara otomatis dan membawa barang. Mobo akan mendemonstrasikan kemampuannya sebagai pendamping sekaligus penunjang kegiatan pembelajaran di rumah. Secara keseluruhan, demonstrasi itu akan mencakup berbagai penerapan robot dalam layanan publik, kegiatan komersial, dan aktivitas sehari-hari di rumah.

AiMOGA telah digunakan dalam lebih dari 100 skenario penggunaan, mulai dari dealer kendaraan dan sektor ritel hingga layanan pemerintahan, pengaturan lalu lintas, keamanan, pendidikan, dan perawatan kesehatan. Secara global, AiMOGA telah mencatatkan total pengiriman lebih dari 3.000 unit, dengan cakupan operasional di lebih dari 60 negara dan wilayah.

Melalui peluncuran Mobo, AiMOGA memperluas jangkauan bisnisnya dari sektor layanan komersial ke pasar konsumen. Berlandaskan pada filosofi operasional global Chery, "In Somewhere, For Somewhere, Be Somewhere", perusahaan ini bertujuan menghadirkan teknologi industri yang telah matang ke dalam kehidupan sehari-hari melalui solusi robotika yang praktis dan dapat diterapkan dalam skala luas.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiMOGA Robotics will unveil Mobo, its first consumer-grade family companion humanoid robot, in Wuhu, Anhui, on October 21, with global pre-orders opening the same day. The launch is part of the 2026 Chery International User Summit, highlighting AiMOGA's latest progress in bringing embodied intelligence into everyday life.

Designed Around Family Life

Previously showcased at the World Robot Conference and the World Manufacturing Convention, Mobo will demonstrate how humanoid robots can support communication, companionship and daily routines across generations.

Mobo features voice interaction, visual object recognition, schedule reminders and long-term memory. These capabilities enable it to discuss nearby objects, remind users of planned activities and follow up on earlier conversations, creating more natural and continuous interactions at home.

AiMOGA's self-developed MoAgent will also be a key focus. It connects perception, interaction and execution, helping the robot understand user requests and plan tasks, while long-term memory supports more coherent, context-aware conversations.

Bringing Automotive Expertise into Home Robotics

Drawing on Chery's global R&D system, AiMOGA has established 31 in-house R&D laboratories focused on technologies including motion control and intelligent perception.

Through vehicle-robot synergy, AiMOGA combines technologies developed for intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving with robotic motion control and decision-making capabilities. Chery's expertise in supply chain management, manufacturing and quality control also supports product development and deployment.

Building on applications in sales reception, smart traffic management and medical guidance, AiMOGA is expanding its portfolio into the home, translating technical capabilities into practical experiences for everyday users.

Robots in Real-World Settings

From October 19 to 23, AiMOGA robots will be showcased at Chery Global Technology Innovation Center. The intelligent traffic police robot will demonstrate smart traffic applications; the Robotic Nurse will provide medical guidance; Mornine will deliver product presentations; Mobo will showcase family companionship and child learning scenarios; and Argos, the quadruped robot, will demonstrate autonomous following and material transport.

The demonstrations will highlight how different robots address practical needs across multiple industries and everyday environments, moving beyond technology displays toward real-world applications.

Mobo's global debut and pre-order launch on October 21 mark AiMOGA's next step in bringing robots from commercial settings into everyday family life.

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WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiMOGA Robotics akan meluncurkan Mobo, robot humanoid pendamping keluarga pertamanya yang dirancang untuk konsumen umum, di Wuhu, Anhui, pada tanggal 21 Oktober.

Pemesanan awal (pre-order) global juga akan dibuka pada hari yang sama. Peluncuran ini menjadi bagian dari ajang Chery International User Summit 2026, yang menyoroti kemajuan terbaru AiMOGA dalam menghadirkan teknologi kecerdasan terwujud (embodied intelligence) ke dalam kehidupan sehari-hari.

Dirancang Di Seputar Kehidupan Keluarga

Setelah sebelumnya dipamerkan dalam ajang World Robot Conference dan World Manufacturing Convention, Mobo akan mendemonstrasikan bagaimana robot humanoid dapat mendukung komunikasi, pendampingan, serta rutinitas sehari-hari anggota keluarga dari berbagai generasi.

Mobo memiliki fitur interaksi suara, pengenalan objek secara visual, pengingat jadwal, serta memori jangka panjang. Berbagai kemampuan ini memungkinkan Mobo membahas objek di sekitarnya, mengingatkan pengguna tentang aktivitas yang telah direncanakan, serta melanjutkan percakapan sebelumnya. Dengan demikian, Mobo dapat menciptakan interaksi lebih alami dan berkesinambungan di rumah.

MoAgent, yang dikembangkan sendiri oleh AiMOGA, juga akan menjadi fokus utama. Teknologi ini menghubungkan kemampuan persepsi, interaksi, dan eksekusi sehingga membantu robot memahami permintaan pengguna serta merencanakan tugas. Sementara itu, memori jangka panjang mendukung percakapan yang lebih koheren dan sesuai dengan konteks.

Mengadaptasi Keahlian Otomotif untuk Pengembangan Robot Rumah Tangga

Dengan memanfaatkan sistem Litbang global Chery, AiMOGA telah membangun 31 laboratorium Litbang internal yang berfokus pada berbagai teknologi, termasuk pengendalian gerak (motion control) dan persepsi cerdas.

Melalui sinergi antara kendaraan dan robot, AiMOGA memadukan teknologi yang dikembangkan untuk kokpit cerdas dan sistem berkendara cerdas dengan kemampuan pengendalian gerak serta pengambilan keputusan pada robot. Keahlian Chery dalam manajemen rantai pasok, manufaktur, dan pengendalian kualitas juga turut mendukung pengembangan serta penerapan produk.

Setelah menerapkan teknologinya dalam layanan penerimaan penjualan, manajemen lalu lintas cerdas, dan panduan medis, AiMOGA kini melebarkan sayapnya ke sektor rumah tangga. Melalui langkah ini, AiMOGA berupaya mengubah kemampuan teknisnya menjadi solusi praktis untuk pengguna awam.

Penerapan Robot di Lingkungan Nyata

Pada tanggal 19 hingga 23 Oktober, berbagai robot AiMOGA akan dipamerkan di Chery Global Technology Innovation Center. Robot polisi lalu lintas cerdas akan mendemonstrasikan penerapan teknologi lalu lintas cerdas, sedangkan Robot Perawat akan memberikan panduan medis. Mornine akan menyampaikan presentasi produk, dan Mobo akan memamerkan kemampuannya dalam mendampingi keluarga serta mendukung pembelajaran anak. Argos, robot berkaki empat, akan mendemonstrasikan kemampuannya mengikuti pengguna secara otomatis dan mengangkut material.

Demonstrasi ini akan memperlihatkan bagaimana berbagai jenis robot dapat memenuhi kebutuhan praktis di beragam sektor industri maupun dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Hal ini sekaligus menegaskan peralihan dari sekadar memamerkan teknologi menjadi menerapkannya di dunia nyata.

Debut global Mobo dan pembukaan pemesanan awal pada tanggal 21 Oktober menandai langkah lanjutan AiMOGA dalam memperluas penerapan teknologi robotika dari lingkungan komersial ke dalam kehidupan sehari-hari keluarga.

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Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective

BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 17, CGTN launched a dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026. Under this year's theme, "Beyond Poverty: Pathways to Shared Development in the Global South", the site brings together documentaries that take an international audience into communities and households across various countries, to explore how people are finding different ways to improve their lives.

Initiated by China Global Television Network, part of China Media Group, the Global South Directors Co-Production Program is a documentary collaboration initiative. As part of the Global South Media Partners mechanism and aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it addresses shared concerns that include poverty reduction, sustainable development, social resilience, grassroots innovation, ecological transformation and youth development. Through locally-led film-making, content sharing and joint distribution, it encourages the exchange of development experiences.

The 2026 program brings together media organizations and film-making teams from some 20 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe. Their productions document community initiatives and social change in such areas as employment, housing, food security, women's empowerment, public services and sustainable rural development.

The films connect these broader issues with individual lives. Jordan's contribution follows a woman who returns to her hometown to pursue sustainable agriculture and run a cooperative with other local women, showing how rural collaboration can create jobs and strengthen community ties. In Argentina, a documentary reveals how a university in Mendoza is taking knowledge beyond the classroom to support water conservation, livestock farming and local producers and thus turn research into practical benefits for communities.

Agriculture and food security are also prominent themes. Burundi's contribution examines crop cultivation, livestock farming and agricultural processing, showing how these industries are supporting employment and household incomes. A Russian documentary series explores the country's agricultural regions through their grain crops, examining the links between research, production, processing technologies and food supplies.

In Ethiopia, a film follows changes in a farming family's life in the Hadiya area, documenting improvements in housing, clean water supply, sanitation and electricity. It shows how rural infrastructure and agricultural development are translating into tangible change. Pakistan's contribution focuses on energy development along the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, offering another perspective on regional development.

China's contribution, On the Rural Healthcare Front Line, records the daily work of a young village doctor, caring for rural families and responding to their healthcare needs through consultations, home visits and health education.

Local perspectives and independent storytelling are central to the Global South Directors Co-Production Program. Filmmakers, by choosing their own subjects, characters and creative approaches within the shared theme, help audiences to understand development through the difficulties, decisions and changes experienced by ordinary people. The participating organizations are sharing the broadcasting rights, supporting distribution across languages and platforms.

This dedicated webpage provides information about the program and access to the contributed films, with content updated regularly. Through diverse development experiences, viewers will discover the shared aspirations for dignity, opportunity and a better life that connect communities across borders.

Watch the films:

https://www.cgtn.com/global-south-directors-co-production-rogram-2026.html

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BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Menembus hambatan merupakan ungkapan yang kini memiliki arti tersendiri bagi banyak warga Tiongkok. Di tengah tantangan yang dihadapi saat ini, ungkapan ini mengingatkan mereka akan sebuah ekspedisi militer epik yang terjadi hampir satu abad silam.

"Ekspedisi itu merupakan pengembaraan tak tertandingi di era modern." Demikian tulis jurnalis Amerika Serikat, Edgar Snow, 90 tahun silam, setelah bertemu dengan Mao Zedong dan sejumlah penyintas Mars Panjang (Long March) lainnya di wilayah barat laut Tiongkok.

Pada Oktober 1934, setelah mengalami kekalahan besar dalam pertempuran, sebanyak 86.000 prajurit Tentara Merah Pusat memulai perjalanan yang kelak mengubah Tiongkok untuk selamanya. Setelah melewati ratusan pertempuran berdarah, menyeberangi sungai berarus deras, mendaki pegunungan yang diselimuti salju, serta melintasi padang rumput berawa yang mematikan, mereka akhirnya tiba di wilayah utara Shaanxi pada Oktober 1935. Namun, hanya sekitar 8.000 prajurit yang berhasil bertahan hidup.

Seperti yang diungkapkan Edgar Snow, "Apa pun pandangan seseorang terhadap Tentara Merah dan ideologi politik yang mereka wakili, Mars Panjang tetap layak diakui sebagai salah satu pencapaian luar biasa dalam sejarah militer. Jika disandingkan dengan Mars Panjang, perjalanan Hannibal melintasi Pegunungan Alpen ibarat tamasya."

Pada Oktober 1936, setelah pasukan terakhirnya tiba di wilayah barat laut Tiongkok, Tentara Merah berhasil menyatukan ketiga kelompok pasukan utamanya.

Oktober tahun ini menjadi momentum peringatan 90 tahun berakhirnya Mars Panjang.

Namun, apakah kisahnya berhenti sampai di situ? Inilah pertanyaan utama yang diangkat dalam film dokumenter terbaru CGTN berjudul Breaking Through (Menembus Hambatan). Memadukan unsur perjalanan dan sejarah, serial dokumenter ini menelusuri kembali jejak para perintis pemberani itu. Serial ini tidak hanya mengulas bagaimana dan mengapa Mars Panjang terjadi, tetapi juga menyoroti pengaruhnya yang masih terasa dalam kehidupan masyarakat Tiongkok hingga kini. Serial dokumenter ini pun menghadirkan kesimpulan yang menggugah pemikiran. Warisan Mars Panjang yang paling bertahan lama mungkin bukanlah monumen yang tersebar di sepanjang rute yang dilalui para pesertanya pada masa itu. Warisan itu justru tercermin dalam berbagai upaya yang tengah dilakukan saat ini dan berpotensi mengubah tidak hanya Tiongkok, tetapi juga dunia secara keseluruhan.

Sebagaimana tergambar jelas dalam serial dokumenter ini, di berbagai penjuru Tiongkok yang begitu luas, terdapat masyarakat yang menjalankan beragam kegiatan dengan semangat pengorbanan dan ketangguhan. Semangat serupa juga ditunjukkan oleh peserta Mars Panjang pada masa itu. Industri ruang angkasa komersial Tiongkok terus mencatat kemajuan, begitu pula industri baterai kendaraan listrik dalam negeri yang menunjukkan perkembangan terbaru. Keduanya mencerminkan semangat Mars Panjang yang terlihat jelas. Terlebih lagi, dalam banyak kasus, dorongan di balik berbagai inovasi semacam itu serupa dengan yang memotivasi para peserta Mars Panjang pada masa itu: kebutuhan mendesak untuk melepaskan diri dari kepungan dan menciptakan terobosan baru.

Hal ini sangat disadari oleh para prajurit yang tiba di Shaanxi bertahun-tahun silam. Mereka menyadari bahwa dengan bertahan hidup, mereka masih bisa kembali berjuang di kemudian hari demi masa depan.

Bagi mereka, tiba di Shaanxi bukanlah akhir dari perjuangan, melainkan awal yang baru. Gelombang besar yang kelak mengubah sejarah itu muncul dari Jiangxi yang jauh dan kini berkumpul di satu titik untuk berhenti sejenak. Namun, yang ditinggalkannya di sana bukanlah genangan air yang diam, melainkan waduk berisi air jernih dan murni yang terus menyuburkan dan menginspirasi.

Saksikan Breaking Through (Menembus Hambatan) di CGTN.com dan YouTube

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-13/The-March-that-Changed-China-Forever-Breaking-Through-Episode-1-1Rdd9qXpGOk/p.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BrsjXSSWS0&t=622s

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Total Equity Increases 19.2% to US$114.70 Million as Company Prioritizes Expansion Across GPU Computing and AI Model Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) ("VCI Global" or the "Company"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 ("1H2026"), as it advances its strategic transition toward AI computing, AI token services and infrastructure-related opportunities.

The first half of 2026 marked a significant transition for VCI Global following the separation and divestment of its capital markets consultancy, fintech and other non-core businesses. The Company is now concentrating its resources and capital allocation on building AI computing capabilities, commercializing AI services and developing infrastructure opportunities across the AI value chain.

At the same time, VCI Global is pursuing complementary opportunities in renewable energy, energy storage and carbon assets as it works toward a broader infrastructure model connecting AI, computing, energy and sustainability.

Total equity increased 19.2% to US$114.70 million as of June 30, 2026, compared with US$96.21 million as compared to December 31, 2025.

Total liabilities declined 17.7% to US$17.03 million from US$20.69 million over the same period.

Cash and bank balances rose more than fivefold to US$5.19 million from US$0.94 million, supported by financing activities and the disposal of an investment.

Revenue was US$2.56 million, compared with US$18.74 million in 1H2025, reflecting the Group's portfolio restructuring and changes in its operating profile.

VGAIN Compute was launched, providing customers with a platform to purchase AI tokens and access multiple supported large language models, including OpenAI GPT, Kimi, Meta Llama and Qwen.

Acquisition of the controlling stake in PT Fine Carbon Credit Indonesia (FCCI), an Indonesian carbon asset platform associated with approximately 241,000 hectares of forestry areas across four project sites.

"The first half of 2026 represents an important inflection point for VCI Global as we reposition the Company around AI infrastructure and scalable technology services," said Ang Zhi Feng, Chief Financial Officer of VCI Global. "While revenue declined as a result of the transition, we ended the period with higher total equity, lower liabilities and an increased cash balance. Our priority is to manage liquidity carefully and allocate capital to initiatives with clear commercial potential as we advance our AI services and infrastructure strategy."

REVENUE REFLECTS PORTFOLIO RESTRUCTURING

The first half of 2026 represents a fundamental change in VCI Global's operating profile.

The Company has completed the separation and divestment of its capital markets consultancy, fintech, and other non-core businesses, reducing exposure to businesses that were not aligned with its longer-term technology and infrastructure strategy.

Revenue for 1H2026 was US$2.56 million, compared with US$18.74 million in 1H2025. The decrease primarily reflects businesses that have since been separated or divested, along with the transition to a more focused AI infrastructure and technology operating model.

 

The Company recorded a net loss of US$8.43 million in 1H2026, compared with net profit of US$4.66 million in 1H2025. The change reflects the Company's revised operating profile following portfolio restructuring, together with changes in revenue and expenses. The Company continues to develop its AI and technology initiatives, with future performance dependent on commercial adoption and execution.

Cost of services declined 97.1% to US$104,641 from US$3.66 million in the prior-year period. The reduction primarily reflects the divestment of the business consultancy subsidiary in 2025 and the completion of several large-scale technology projects in the prior period.

Consultant fees were nil, compared with US$251,622 in 1H2025, following the divestment of the business consultancy subsidiary. IT expenses decreased to US$55,767 from US$3.29 million, as new technology projects remained in their initial rollout stages during the period.

These lower expenses reflect the Group's changed business structure and project cycle. They should not, on their own, be interpreted as evidence of improved profitability, as the Company's financial performance will also depend on future revenue generation and the costs associated with scaling its new businesses.

 

CASH POSITION AND CAPITAL ALLOCATION

As of June 30, 2026, total equity increased 19.2% to US$114.70 million from US$96.21 million at December 31, 2025, while total liabilities declined 17.7% to US$17.03 million from US$20.69 million.

Cash and bank balances increased to US$5.19 million from US$0.94 million at year-end 2025. The increase was supported by financing activities and the disposal of an investment.

The Company intends to prioritize capital deployment based on commercial demand, financing availability and project readiness, with investment priorities spanning AI Infrastructure, GPU computing and related infrastructure.

VGAIN COMPUTE: FROM AI ACCESS TO AI CONSUMPTION

VCI Global announced the launch of VGAIN Compute on October 6, 2026, through its subsidiary V Gallant Limited.

The platform enables users to purchase AI tokens to access supported large language models, including OpenAI GPT, Kimi, Meta Llama and Qwen. Announced applications include content generation, coding, research, business applications and workflow automation.

The platform introduces a customer-facing offering through which VCI Global can pursue revenue from AI services. Its token-based model provides a mechanism for charging users for access to supported AI capabilities.

The broader market opportunity is expanding as businesses move AI from experimentation into production. Gartner forecasts worldwide AI-optimised IaaS spending of US$42.3 billion in 2026, rising to US$66.1 billion in 2027. Gartner also estimates that global spending on AI inference infrastructure will reach US$23.3 billion in 2026, exceeding the US$19 billion forecast for AI model training infrastructure.

The Company's next priorities include expanding platform usage, evaluating additional models and developing enterprise and developer applications.

DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED POWER?AI?CARBON ECOSYSTEM

VCI Global's longer-term infrastructure strategy extends beyond computing capacity to the resources required to support the expansion of AI infrastructure, including electricity generation, solar power, energy storage and data center operations.

The Company intends to develop an integrated infrastructure model designed to connect energy supply with computing demand, with the objective of improving power availability, supporting scalable AI computing and enhancing long-term operating efficiency.

As AI workloads become increasingly compute-intensive, access to reliable and scalable power is becoming an increasingly important consideration in the development of data center and GPU infrastructure. VCI Global believes that combining computing infrastructure with energy development can provide greater control over critical infrastructure requirements as its AI businesses expand.

LONGER-TERM OPPORTUNITIES IN ENERGY AND FOREST CONSERVATION

VCI Global announced that V Gallant had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 70% stake in PT Fine Carbon Credit Indonesia (FCCI), a platform associated with approximately 241,000 hectares of forestry areas across four project sites in Indonesia.

The proposed acquisition provides a potential basis for developing forestry-linked carbon credit projects, subject to transaction completion and applicable technical, legal and regulatory requirements.

The voluntary carbon market offers a potential monetization route for eligible forestry projects, but credit prices vary significantly according to project type, certification standard, carbon integrity, vintage, and buyer demand.

According to Ecosystem Marketplace's 2025 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market report, based on 2024 transactions, the average price was approximately US$14.97 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent for improved forest management credits and US$20.44 for tree-planting and restoration credits. Some premium credits may command prices above US$50, depending on their characteristics and market conditions.

COMMERCIAL PRIORITIES AND INVESTOR MILESTONES

VCI Global's initiatives cover several potential sources of revenue, each with different development requirements.

AI services: VGAIN Compute provides a live platform through which the Company can pursue paid AI model access. Commercial performance can be assessed through active paying users, token consumption, revenue and service delivery costs.

GPU cloud services: VGAIN Cloud is intended to support demand for AI computing. Relevant milestones include infrastructure deployment, available GPU capacity, customer contracts, utilisation and revenue generated from computing services.

AI data center infrastructure: Galatron AI Factory's initial planned 5MW deployment provides a defined development milestone within the broader 500MW roadmap. Progress will depend on site readiness, power availability, funding and customer demand.

Energy infrastructure: Potential revenue opportunities depend on the development and ownership of specific projects, available generation or storage capacity, and contracted demand.

Carbon assets: FCCI represents a potential forestry-linked carbon credit opportunity. Key milestones include transaction completion, project qualification, credit issuance and actual sales.

These indicators provide a clearer basis for evaluating the Company's progress than global market growth alone.

OUTLOOK

The global expansion of AI infrastructure presents opportunities across model access, cloud computing, data center development and supporting energy infrastructure. VCI Global has announced initiatives across these areas, beginning with the launch of VGAIN Compute and extending to planned computing infrastructure and complementary asset opportunities.

The Company's ability to benefit from these markets will depend on execution and commercial validation. Market forecasts indicate the scale of industry investment, but they do not establish VCI Global's future revenue, market share or profitability.

VCI Global intends to progress its initiatives in phases, with the commercial outcomes of each business dependent on customer demand, operating performance, capital availability, project milestones and applicable regulatory requirements.

"Our ambition is to build an AI infrastructure business that connects customer demand, computing capacity and the energy required to support it," said Victor Hoo, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of VCI Global. "VGAIN Compute provides a commercial entry point for building customer relationships and recurring usage, while our infrastructure strategy creates opportunities to participate more deeply in the AI value chain. Over the longer term, we see the potential to develop an integrated model in Asia that brings together AI computing, energy and forest conservation."

"We intend to demonstrate the value of this transition through execution. That means growing customer usage, bringing productive computing capacity into service and converting commercial opportunities into revenue. Those are the milestones that will define the next phase of VCI Global." He added.

Management will continue to emphasize commercial validation, disciplined capital allocation and phased execution. The pace of development and contribution from individual initiatives will depend on customer demand, funding, regulatory considerations and project milestones.

About VCI Global Limited

VCI Global Limited is transforming into an AI infrastructure and technology group focused on AI computing, GPU infrastructure and AI token services through its businesses, including V Gallant and VGAIN Compute. Following the spin-off and divestment of its capital markets consultancy, fintech and other non-core businesses, the Company is sharpening its focus on AI-driven growth while exploring complementary opportunities in renewable energy, power generation, energy storage and forest conservation, including potential carbon credit initiatives. Through these interconnected areas, VCI Global aims to build a scalable and sustainable infrastructure platform supported by disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation.

For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company's ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. These forward-looking statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company's ability to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company's products and the Company's customers' economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.

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Ms. Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Director of Sales at GSM (left), and Mr. Dan Deng, CEO of Elife (right), at the signing ceremony between the two companies.

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HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 October 2026 - Green SM and Elife, a global B2B super app enabler providing mobility and delivery solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop integrated travel and green mobility solutions for international travelers.

The agreement marks another step in Green SM's global expansion strategy and underscores its commitment to building partnerships with reputable partners to deliver high-quality experiences to users worldwide.

Under the MOU, the two parties will actively work to integrate Green SM's mobility services into Elife's global network, enabling Elife's partners to offer Green SM services directly through their own platforms. This will allow users to conveniently book rides and access Green SM services through their preferred apps without switching between multiple platforms. The integration is planned for rollout across Southeast Asia, Europe and the US.

Through this partnership, Green SM will expand its access to Elife's global customer network, particularly international travelers visiting Vietnam. Elife's partner platforms collectively serve approximately 100 million monthly active users (MAU) worldwide. This presents an opportunity for Green SM to connect with a broader base of travelers and meet their demand for high-quality, reliable and seamless mobility experiences at their destinations.

In turn, partners across Elife's network will be able to add Green SM's electric mobility services to their offerings, enhancing the experience they deliver to users. Operating a fleet consisting entirely of VinFast electric vehicles, Green SM provides quiet, relaxing and zero-tailpipe-emission journeys. The comfortable interiors and smooth, quiet performance of electric vehicles help ensure a pleasant experience, even on longer trips.

Beyond service integration, Green SM and Elife will collaborate on promotional offers for international travelers and strengthen their communications efforts across online and offline channels. Through these initiatives, the two parties aim to increase brand awareness, bring their brands closer to customers and unlock further growth opportunities in international markets.

Ms. Tran Thi Thu Phuong, Director of Sales at GSM, said: "Our partnership with Elife marks another step in Green SM's global expansion strategy, creating opportunities to strengthen ties with reputable partners and bring our brand closer to a broader international customer base. Through Elife's global partner network, Green SM aims to expand its reach and make electric mobility more accessible and convenient, helping advance the adoption of green transportation in Vietnam and international markets."

Mr. Dan Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Elife, said: "Our mission is to help our partners deliver trusted mobility services wherever their users travel. Integrating Green SM's fully electric fleet into our global network will enable our partners to expand their range of high-quality green mobility options directly through their own platforms, while retaining their distinct brand identities. Through this collaboration, we aim to help elevate the travel experience for people around the world."

The partnership comes amid strong growth in the global electric taxi market. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market is projected to grow from USD 29.54 billion in 2025 to USD 110.56 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.6%. Notably, the airport transfer and tourism segment is forecast to grow even faster, with a CAGR of 27.6% over the same period.

Founded in Vietnam in 2023, Green SM has developed a green mobility ecosystem across Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Kazakhstan, Denmark, the Netherlands and the US. As part of its international expansion, Green SM has completed approximately 850 million rides, covering nearly 6 billion kilometers and helping reduce more than 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by approximately 36 million trees.

The partnership between Green SM and Elife further strengthens the connection between international travel platforms and green mobility solutions, delivering more convenient and reliable travel experiences for people worldwide. The agreement also supports the broader adoption of electric mobility solutions, contributing to a greener and smarter future for the tourism and transportation sectors.

About Green SM

GSM Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (GSM), founded by Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, is a pioneer in operating fully electric ride-hailing services across multiple platforms, using VinFast electric vehicles. Green SM is GSM's global ride-hailing brand, operating across multiple markets with a commitment to delivering high-quality mobility experiences through its all-electric fleet, professional drivers and attentive service. Beyond providing zero-tailpipe-emission transportation, Green SM helps promote greener lifestyles and advance sustainable mobility.

About Elife

Elife is a global B2B super app enabler that helps partners integrate mobility and delivery services into their own platforms across 182 countries through a single global network. By connecting and managing a network of vetted local providers under consistent standards, Elife delivers reliable, seamless mobility and delivery experiences worldwide. Its single-integration model enables partners to expand their services globally while retaining control of their brands and customer relationships.

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BEIJING, CHINA - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2026 - In response to President Xi Jinping's initiative to invite 100,000 young Americans to China over the next five years, a China-US youth exchange event was held from Oct 12 to 14 in Beijing, bringing together more than 200 students from both countries to engage in cross-cultural dialogues.

To watch the video: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/16/WS6ad1f5d7e4b06d4aa05633a1.html

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Veteran industrial leader and former Tenneco CEO to lead global materials science company.

Wayne, PA, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TekniPlex, a global leader in materials science serving customers in the healthcare and consumer products markets, announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Brian Kesseler as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13, 2026. Kesseler succeeds Brenda Chamulak, who has stepped down. 

Kesseler brings more than three decades of operating leadership at global industrial companies. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Tenneco, a global manufacturer of automotive and industrial components, where he also served as Chief Operating Officer. Before Tenneco, he spent more than 20 years at Johnson Controls, rising to President of the Power Solutions business and serving on the company's executive operating team.

He began his career in manufacturing at Ford Motor Company. Kesseler holds a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and an MBA from Baldwin Wallace University. 

"TekniPlex has differentiated materials expertise, deep customer relationships and a global footprint that few in our space can match," said Kesseler. "My focus is on delivering consistently for our customers and our people, growing faster than the underlying markets we serve, and driving operational excellence. I look forward to working with the team to get there." 

"TekniPlex has real momentum across its business units, and Brian is the right leader to accelerate it," said Rob Rutledge, Managing Partner at Genstar Capital. "He has scaled large global manufacturing businesses, and he knows how to drive growth and innovation. We're excited to partner with him as TekniPlex expands its leadership across the markets it serves. We thank Brenda for her contributions to the company and wish her well." 

Kesseler's appointment comes as TekniPlex accelerates growth across its business units serving healthcare and consumer products customers worldwide.  

About TekniPlex 

TekniPlex is a globally integrated provider of innovative solutions grounded in materials science and manufacturing technologies. The company serves customers in the healthcare and consumer products markets. Its critical components and packaging support a range of applications, including pharmaceutical packaging, medical devices, drug delivery and consumer goods.

TekniPlex operates 58 manufacturing sites across 12 countries and employs approximately 9,000 people. TekniPlex is a portfolio company of Genstar Capital. For more information, visit www.tekni-plex.com. 

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DUBAI, Uni Emirat Arab, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTCFX dengan bangga mengumumkan pengangkatan Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Ali sebagai General Manager. Pengangkatan ini menandai langkah penting dalam komitmen berkelanjutan perusahaan untuk memperkuat kepemimpinan, meningkatkan keunggulan operasional, serta mendorong pertumbuhannya yang berkelanjutan.

Berbekal pengalaman lebih dari 12 tahun di sektor jasa keuangan dan pasar modal UEA, Abdulrahman memiliki keahlian luas di bidang regulasi keuangan, tata kelola perusahaan, serta kepatuhan terhadap peraturan. Pengangkatan ini memperkuat fokus GTCFX pada kepemimpinan yang berpengalaman, standar profesional, serta pengembangan strategis jangka panjang.

Pengalaman Luas di Pasar Keuangan

Sebelum bergabung dengan GTCFX, Abdulrahman menjabat sebagai Spesialis Hukum di Departemen Penegakan Hukum Otoritas Sekuritas dan Komoditas (SCA) UEA dari bulan Maret 2014 hingga Agustus 2026. Lembaga tersebut kini bernama Otoritas Pasar Modal (CMA).

Sepanjang kariernya, Abdulrahman telah mengembangkan pemahaman yang mendalam mengenai kerangka regulasi keuangan, praktik tata kelola perusahaan, serta standar kepatuhan yang berlaku di UEA. Pengalaman profesionalnya mencakup penanganan berbagai persoalan regulasi serta interaksi dengan otoritas peradilan dan regulator terkait. Pengalaman tersebut memberinya wawasan berharga mengenai prinsip dan praktik yang mendukung tata kelola pasar keuangan yang baik.

Abdulrahman meraih gelar Sarjana Hukum (LL.B.) dari Universitas Sharjah dan telah menyelesaikan Program Kepemimpinan Keuangan Masa Depan di Otoritas Sekuritas dan Komoditas. Kombinasi keahlian hukum, pengalaman di bidang regulasi, serta pengembangan profesionalnya menjadi landasan kuat bagi Abdulrahman untuk mengemban peran pemimpin barunya di GTCFX.

Mewujudkan Visi Strategis GTCFX

Pengangkatan Abdulrahman berlangsung di tengah upaya GTCFX untuk terus memperkuat kemampuan organisasinya dan mencapai tujuan bisnis jangka panjang.

Pengetahuannya tentang regulasi keuangan di UEA akan memberikan perspektif berharga bagi manajemen perusahaan. Hal ini sekaligus mendukung komitmen GTCFX terhadap transparansi, tata kelola yang sehat, serta praktik bisnis yang bertanggung jawab.

Sebagai General Manager, Abdulrahman akan menerapkan pengalaman profesional dan perspektif kepemimpinannya untuk mendukung efisiensi operasional, pengembangan organisasi, serta peningkatan standar manajemen internal secara berkelanjutan.

Pengangkatan ini juga mendukung komitmen GTCFX yang lebih luas terhadap keunggulan layanan, penguatan hubungan dengan nasabah, serta peningkatan kepuasan investor melalui pendekatan yang profesional dan berorientasi pada nasabah.

Dengan memadukan kepemimpinan yang berpengalaman dan strategi bisnis yang berfokus pada masa depan, GTCFX ingin semakin memperkuat fondasi organisasinya serta menciptakan nilai jangka panjang bagi nasabah, mitra, dan pemangku kepentingan.

Kepemimpinan Berlandaskan Pengalaman dan Integritas

Kepemimpinan yang efektif sangat penting bagi keberhasilan jangka panjang lembaga keuangan. Di tengah industri yang terus berkembang, pengetahuan tentang regulasi, penilaian yang matang, serta tata kelola perusahaan yang sehat tetap menjadi landasan penting bagi pengembangan berkelanjutan.

Abdulrahman menghadirkan perpaduan berharga antara keahlian di bidang regulasi, pengetahuan hukum, dan pengalaman industri bagi GTCFX. Pengangkatan ini mencerminkan komitmen GTCFX dalam membangun tim kepemimpinan yang kompeten, profesional, dan visioner.

GTCFX menyambut hangat Abdulrahman Ahmed Al Ali sebagai General Manager dan menantikan kontribusinya bagi perusahaan. Kontribusi tersebut diharapkan dapat mendukung GTCFX dalam memperkuat kapabilitas, mendorong pelaksanaan prioritas strategisnya, serta mencapai babak baru dalam pertumbuhan dan keunggulan.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AiMOGA Robotics, Chery's robotics brand, will officially showcase Mobo, its first consumer-grade humanoid robot designed for home companionship, and open global pre-orders at the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, October 19-23.

Under the theme "ECO-TECH FOR OUR FUTURE LIFE" the event will feature AiMOGA's wider robot portfolio and illustrate how Chery is extending automotive engineering, manufacturing and supply-chain expertise into embodied AI and intelligent living.

Mobo Brings Goal-Driven AI into the Home

Powered by AiMOGA's proprietary MoAgent AI system, Mobo is designed to interpret complex instructions, divide them into actionable steps and plan longer-term tasks rather than simply respond to isolated commands. Combining spatial perception with multimodal interaction, it can recognise objects, use voice, visual information and conversational context, and navigate home environments with dynamic obstacle avoidance.

A full-body, 22-degree-of-freedom motion system enables expressive gestures, stable movement and dance routines. Mobo is also designed to remember individual family members' habits and preferences, while incorporating privacy protection from the outset. Previously exhibited at the World Robot Conference and World Manufacturing Convention, Mobo will make its formal global showcase with pre-orders opening simultaneously.

Automotive Expertise Supports Global Deployment

AiMOGA draws on Chery's automotive R&D network, established supply chain, high-precision environmental perception and automotive-specific CheryMind large AI model. At the summit, its portfolio will be demonstrated in settings inspired by practical applications: police robots will undertake patrol and traffic guidance; healthcare robots will offer visitor guidance at medical stations; Mornine will present in livestreaming and checkout-free retail zones; and the Argos Pro quadruped will showcase autonomous following and load carrying. Mobo will demonstrate companionship and educational support for the home. Together, the demonstrations will span public services, commercial operations and everyday home activities.

Already operating in more than 100 use cases, from vehicle dealerships and retail to government services, traffic management, security, education and healthcare, AiMOGA has achieved cumulative global deliveries of more than 3,000 units, with operations spanning over 60 countries and regions.

Mobo's launch extends AiMOGA's reach from commercial services to the consumer market. Guided by Chery's global operating philosophy, "In Somewhere, For Somewhere, Be Somewhere," the company aims to bring mature industrial technologies into everyday settings through practical, scalable robotics solutions.

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Debut Merek dan Peta Jalan Pasar Indonesia Menandai Fase Baru Ekspansi Global

WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chery International User Summit 2026 akan berlangsung di Wuhu, Tiongkok, pada 18?24 Oktober dengan mengusung tema "Eco-Tech For Our Future Life (Teknologi Ramah Lingkungan untuk Kehidupan Masa Depan Kita)."

Dengan mempertemukan mitra global dan pemimpin industri, KTT ini akan berfokus pada kolaborasi pengembangan teknologi, pengembangan jangka panjang, serta integrasi ekosistem lintas industri. Acara ini akan menampilkan visi strategis, inovasi teknologi, serta pencapaian nyata Chery Group, sekaligus mengeksplorasi bagaimana teknologi cerdas membentuk masa depan mobilitas.

LUXEED, merek kendaraan mewah berteknologi cerdas terbaru dari Chery, akan melakukan debut globalnya dalam KTT tersebut sekaligus mengumumkan rencana memasuki pasar Indonesia. Langkah ini menandai tahap lanjutan ekspansi LUXEED di pasar kendaraan mewah Asia Tenggara.

Jadwal Peluncuran di Indonesia yang Jelas

LUXEED berencana memasuki pasar Indonesia pada kuartal kedua 2027, dengan MPV unggulannya sebagai salah satu model pertama yang dijadwalkan untuk dipasarkan. Dengan memanfaatkan posisinya sebagai merek kendaraan mewah, pengalaman berkendara yang berkelas, serta filosofi mobilitas cerdas, LUXEED berupaya membangun eksistensinya di segmen kendaraan mewah Indonesia.

Dalam tiga tahun ke depan, LUXEED berencana memperluas jajaran modelnya dengan menghadirkan MPV unggulan, SUV mewah kelas full-size, serta SUV segmen C bergaya sporty untuk memenuhi berbagai kebutuhan konsumen dari beragam segmen pasar.

Untuk memenuhi kebutuhan pasar lokal, LUXEED akan memperkenalkan berbagai pilihan sistem penggerak secara bertahap, termasuk kendaraan listrik berbasis baterai (BEV), kendaraan listrik dengan teknologi range extender (REEV), serta kendaraan listrik hibrida plug-in (PHEV). Kehadiran beragam model tersebut akan memberikan pilihan kendaraan mewah berbasis energi baru yang lebih luas bagi konsumen Indonesia.

Membangun Jaringan Penjualan dan Layanan Purnajual Lokal

LUXEED terus mengembangkan jaringan penjualan dan layanan purnajualnya bersamaan dengan persiapan memasuki pasar Indonesia. Perusahaan menargetkan penyelesaian jaringan dealer tahap awal pada akhir tahun 2027.

Jaringan tersebut akan dikembangkan mulai dari wilayah Jabodetabek, lalu diperluas ke sejumlah kota besar lainnya di Indonesia. Jaringan ini akan menyediakan layanan penjualan dan purnajual berkualitas tinggi secara konsisten untuk mendukung pengembangan jangka panjang LUXEED di pasar Indonesia.

Menggandeng Mitra Lokal: Lokakarya Dealer Indonesia

Pada tanggal 22 Oktober, LUXEED akan menggelar sesi pengalaman langsung dengan produk serta lokakarya dealer di Wuhu bagi calon mitra dealer asal Indonesia. Peserta dari industri otomotif Indonesia akan berkesempatan menjajal langsung kendaraan LUXEED serta mengikuti diskusi mendalam mengenai pemosisian merek dan strategi pasar.

Melalui demonstrasi kendaraan dan diskusi bisnis, LUXEED bersama calon mitra lokal akan menjajaki peluang untuk mengembangkan jaringan dealer. Upaya ini juga bertujuan membangun fondasi bagi pertumbuhan LUXEED di pasar kendaraan mewah Indonesia.

Didukung oleh jaringan penelitian dan pengembangan global, kapabilitas manufaktur, serta pengalaman operasional internasional Chery Group, LUXEED akan terus mengembangkan produk dan layanan yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan pasar lokal. LUXEED bertujuan membangun eksistensi yang berkelanjutan di Indonesia sekaligus memperkuat posisinya di pasar kendaraan mewah berteknologi cerdas di Asia Tenggara.

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Turin, 16th October 2026. Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) (the "Company") announces that its Shareholders approved all the resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors (the "Board") to the Extraordinary General Meeting (the "EGM") held today in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The EGM was held to discuss and adopt resolutions in connection with the voluntary public tender offer (the "Offer") - launched by TML CV Holdings Pte. Ltd. through TML CV Holdings B.V. (the "Offeror") - for all issued Common Shares in the capital of the Company on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer Document published on 4th September 2026 and available inter alia here, as amended for the purposes of the increase in the price of the Offer according to the announcement of the Offeror made on 9th October 2026 and available inter alia here.

At the EGM, subject to the conditions and according to the terms described in the agenda and explanatory notes published in preparation for the EGM and available here (the "Explanatory Notes", to which readers are invited to refer for the meaning of capitalized but undefined terms in this press release), the Shareholders approved:

the amendment of the Articles of Association, to become effective simultaneously with Settlement;

the conversion of the Company from a public limited liability company (naamloze vennootschap) into a private limited liability company (besloten vennootschap met beperkte aansprakelijkheid), amending the Articles of Association accordingly, to be implemented and become effective at such time after the Delisting as determined by the Offeror;

the Post-Offer Demerger, to be implemented at the Offeror's choice, to the extent - inter alia - it comes to own at least 80% of the Common Shares;

the Post-Offer Share Sale, to be implemented if the Post-Offer Demerger is also implemented;

the dissolution in due time of the Company and the appointment of its liquidator as well as the custodian of its books and records, if the Post-Offer Demerger and Liquidation is implemented;

the appointment of the members of the Board, to become effective at Settlement, with the titles and for the terms as specified in the Explanatory Notes, while granting discharge to the Resigning Board Members in office directly prior to Settlement;

the amendment of the Company's Special Voting Shares terms and conditions (to become effective as of Settlement) and termination of the Company's loyalty voting structure (following Settlement);

the authorization to the Board to repurchase Special Voting Shares for no consideration (om niet), to become effective as of Settlement;

the cancellation of Special Voting Shares and any Common Shares held in treasury.

The approval by the EGM of (i) the amendments of the Articles of Association, (ii) the conversion of the Company into a private limited liability company in case of Delisting, (iii) the appointment of the members of the Board following Settlement, (iv) the amendment of the Company's Special Voting Shares terms and conditions and termination of the loyalty voting structure and (v) the cancellation of Special Voting Shares qualify as conditions for the Offeror's obligation to declare the Offer unconditional. As a result of the approval by the EGM of the Back-End Resolution (as defined in the Offer Document), the minimum acceptance level of the Offer will be reduced from 95% to 80% of the Common Shares. In this respect, reference is made to Section A, Paragraphs A.2 and A.8 of the Offer Document.

Details of all matters discussed today at the EGM are available on the Company's website (www.ivecogroup.com), where the voting results and minutes of the EGM will be posted in due time.

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WUHU, Tiongkok, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pada 19 Oktober, LEPAS L6 EV akan bertolak dari Shanghai untuk mengikuti LEPAS Global Elegance Drive, menandai dimulainya perjalanan global perdana dengan konsep berkendara yang elegan.

Kegiatan berkendara yang berlangsung dalam rangkaian Chery International User Summit 2026 ini sekaligus menandai pembukaan resmi LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week perdana. Sebanyak 34 Elegant Driving Ambassador dari 15 negara akan mengikuti perjalanan selama dua hari satu malam untuk menguji performa L6 EV di berbagai kondisi jalan.

Setelah resmi diluncurkan di Thailand pada bulan Juli lalu dan menuai banyak pujian dari konsumen serta media setempat berkat pengalaman berkendaranya di perkotaan, LEPAS L6 EV kini mulai berekspansi ke pasar global. Diposisikan sebagai Intelligent Urban Living SUV, LEPAS L6 EV mengusung desain yang khas serta konsep Nature-Inspired Tech Cabin dengan interior yang lapang dan nyaman. Sistem penggerak listrik yang efisien, sasis yang mengutamakan kenyamanan, fitur ADAS, serta sistem bantuan parkir cerdas memberikan kemudahan pengendalian, kenyamanan, dan kestabilan dalam berkendara sehari-hari. Jarak tempuh dan kemampuan pengisian daya cepatnya juga mendukung perjalanan jarak jauh. Perjalanan ini akan menunjukkan berbagai keunggulan LEPAS L6 EV sekaligus menguji performanya dalam beragam kondisi jalan.

Dalam perjalanan dari Shanghai menuju Wuhu, LEPAS L6 EV akan melintasi jalanan perkotaan, jalan raya antarkota, jalan di tepi danau, serta jalur pegunungan yang berkelok untuk menguji kemampuannya di berbagai kondisi jalan. Para Elegant Driving Ambassador akan menilai respons tenaga, fitur bantuan pengemudi, kenyamanan berkendara, jarak tempuh, serta performa pengisian daya LEPAS L6 EV selama perjalanan jarak jauh tersebut. Berbagai tikungan dan perubahan kemiringan jalan akan memungkinkan mereka menilai kemampuan pengendaliannya.

Sementara itu, parkir di lokasi yang belum dikenal akan menunjukkan kemampuan fitur bantuan parkir cerdasnya. Dengan mempertimbangkan beragam kondisi berkendara dan ekspektasi, para Ambassador akan menyampaikan masukan dari pengalaman mereka sendiri mengenai fitur-fitur yang paling penting di pasar mereka. Masukan tersebut akan membantu LEPAS dalam memahami kebutuhan pengguna global dengan lebih baik dan menjadi acuan bagi pengembangan bersama di masa mendatang.

Berbagai masukan tersebut juga akan menjadi bahan diskusi dan pengembangan bersama selama LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week perdana. Masukan tersebut memberikan perspektif baru bagi visi LEPAS dalam mewujudkan mobilitas yang elegan, percaya diri, dan terkendali. Mengusung tema "TOGETHER IN ELEGANCE (Bersama dalam Nuansa Elegan)," pengguna dari seluruh dunia akan merasakan langsung solusi mobilitas kendaraan energi baru (NEV) dari LEPAS, bertukar gagasan, serta mengenal teknologi cerdas terbaru Chery Auto, termasuk robot AiMOGA. Melalui integrasi teknologi robotika dan otomotif dalam berbagai aplikasi di dunia nyata, pengguna akan menemukan berbagai kemungkinan baru bagi mobilitas masa depan dan gaya hidup elegan.

Tentang LEPAS

LEPAS adalah merek NEV Premium Chery Auto, yang berdedikasi untuk menciptakan pengalaman mobilitas elegan bagi pengguna di seluruh dunia. Berkomitmen menjadi Merek Pilihan untuk Kehidupan Mobilitas yang Elegan, LEPAS memadukan Leopard Aesthetics, Elegant Technology, dan Exquisite Space, mengubah konsep elegan menjadi pengalaman berkendara yang dapat dilihat, dirasakan, dan dipercaya.

Didukung oleh jaringan dealer global yang terus berkembang dengan lebih dari 500 gerai penjualan dan layanan, LEPAS memperluas jejak internasionalnya melalui operasi yang dilokalkan, menghadirkan produk dan pengalaman yang disesuaikan dengan pengguna di berbagai pasar global.

Tentang Chery Auto

Didirikan pada tahun 1997, Chery Auto adalah produsen otomotif global yang ahli dalam pengembangan kendaraan, teknologi cerdas, dan solusi energi baru. Perusahaan ini beroperasi di lebih dari 130 negara dan wilayah, didukung oleh jaringan internasional kuat dalam penelitian, produksi, dan kemitraan strategis.

Chery Auto tetap menjadi pengekspor kendaraan penumpang No. 1 di Tiongkok di antara berbagai merek Tiongkok selama lebih dari 23 tahun berturut-turut. Berlandaskan filosofi globalnya, "In somewhere, For somewhere, Be somewhere," Chery Auto berkomitmen dalam meningkatkan mobilitas berkelanjutan melalui inovasi berkesinambungan dan kolaborasi global.

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Source: Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF)

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2026 - Access to nutritious food remains a critical part of food security.

In Thailand, around one in 10 children under five lives in severe child food poverty, while national data show that 13% of children under five are stunted and 7% are underweight, underscoring that food security is not only about having enough food, but also about ensuring consistent access to safe and nutritious diets.

Against this backdrop, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF), in partnership with the Charoen Pokphand for Rural Lives' Development Foundation, is expanding the "Eggs for Next Gen" program, a long-running school nutrition initiative, to 1,030 schools across Thailand, with 12 new schools joining this year. The expansion builds on nearly four decades of efforts to help children gain regular access to fresh eggs as a source of quality protein, while enabling schools to establish sustainable food production.

Launched in 1989, the program goes beyond providing food for school lunches. Participating schools receive support including poultry houses, equipment, laying hens and feed, together with technical knowledge in animal health, farm management, sanitation, production planning and egg management. Students and teachers gain practical agricultural skills, while schools can use eggs for meals and manage surplus production to generate revolving income that helps sustain future production cycles.

The initiative had reached 1,030 schools across 74 provinces, benefiting more than 229,502 students, 17,447 academic staff and2,690 communities. More than523 persons with disabilitieshave also participated in the programme, which targets approximately28 million eggs per production cycle.

Eggs for Next Gen reflects CPF's broader view that food security depends not only on producing enough food, but on making nutritious food consistently available, accessible and sustainable over time. By helping schools produce fresh eggs locally, the programme brings quality protein closer to children, supports healthier diets, and builds practical knowledge and capabilities that allow schools to maintain food production beyond a single cycle. In this way, the initiative moves beyond short-term food support toward stronger food self-reliance at the school and community level.

As a global integrated agro-industrial and food company with operations and investments across 17 countries and products distributed in more than 50 countries, CPF advances its "Kitchen of the World" vision by placing food security at the heart of its sustainability strategy. Its global presence helps expand access to food for consumers worldwide, while its approach goes beyond producing sufficient food to strengthen quality and food safety, nutrition, responsible production and sustainable supply chains. Together, these efforts support a more resilient and sustainable food system capable of serving people over the long term.

Kobboon Srichai, Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at CPF, said:

"For CPF, food security means ensuring that people can access food that is safe, traceable and affordable today and in the future. To achieve this, we need to strengthen the entire food system, from production to access. By combining technology and automation, strong partnerships, and advances in biotechnology and nutrition, we can improve both the quality and resilience of the food system. Eggs for Next Gen demonstrates how these capabilities can be translated into practical impact, improving children's access to quality nutrition while helping schools and communities build greater food self-reliance over the long term."

With the program now expanding to 1,030 schools, CPF continues to translate its food expertise into practical action. Supporting healthier children, stronger communities and a more resilient and sustainable food system.

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Source: Huawei

FLORENCE, ITALY - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2026 - The 11th Huawei Connect Europe was held today in Florence, Italy. Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy, Eugenio Giani, President of the Tuscany Region, Italy, and Sara Funaro, Mayor of Florence, delivered remarks at the event.

Thousands of attendees, including industry leaders, technology experts, and partners from around the globe, gathered at the event to explore how digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) will accelerate Europe's twin digital and green transition under the theme "Advancing Intelligent & Green Europe".

David Wang, Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman at Huawei, said in his opening keynote: "As Europe's digital and green transitions continue to progress, Huawei is working with over 5,000 partners to solve real customer challenges through technological innovation. The intelligent world is coming, faster than ever, and industries across Europe are preparing for a major leap in productivity, powered by AI and other advanced technologies. Huawei has been and will remain in Europe, for Europe. Working alongside customers and partners, we are committed to open collaboration to seize opportunities, driving shared success and helping build a more intelligent, greener Europe."

- Building a customer-centric "Huawei + Partners" collaboration system for a sustainable future in Europe

Leo Chen, Huawei's Senior Vice President and President of Enterprise Sales, also spoke at the event, explaining the company's strategy for the European market: "Huawei is in Europe, for Europe. We dive into local customer needs and turn technology into action to drive Europe's twin green and digital transition."

Chen went on to explain that Huawei has two focuses in the region, developing innovative products and solutions tailored to local industry scenarios, and empowering local partners to better serve European customers.

Building on the company's existing "Huawei + Partners" collaboration system, Huawei additionally launched the SCALE framework for Europe at this event. This framework covers five key initiatives: Scenario-based Solutions, Co-Innovation, Aligned Marketing, Local Service, Consistent Quality, and Efficient Collaboration. These initiatives are aimed at helping local partners innovate around customer needs, integrate Huawei solutions into their offerings more easily, and improve their service capabilities.

Other guests who spoke at the event on their own insights into Europe's twin transition strategy and intelligent industry practices included: Pierre Francois Rudant, Head of Technology, Auchan Retail; Federico Ascoli, Head of Platforms, Extended Group Management Board, Also; Sergio Grassi, a Country Manager of Zeliatech and Chief Revenue Officer for Value, Green and Services of Esprinet Group Italy; and Marcel Poser, Co-founder, Screening Eagle Technologies.

For more details, see the official website of HUAWEI CONNECT 2026 * FLORENCE: https://www.huawei.com/eu/events/huaweiconnect-florence

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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WUHU, China, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Charging a vehicle during a coffee break is becoming possible. From October 19 to 23, the 2026 Chery International User Summit in Wuhu, Anhui, will showcase Chery Auto's smart energy center, integrating solar power, energy storage and charging.

More than 2,000 guests and users from around the world will see how solar-generated electricity moves through the energy system and how AI-powered dispatch supports efficient, low-emission mobility.

China's First Scaled AC V2G Demonstration Station

The center is China's first AC Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) demonstration station deployed at scale. Its solar-storage-charging system forms a local microgrid, supports megawatt-level ultra-fast charging and powers a renewable-energy rest area. Visitors can experience convenient charging during a coffee break.

Bidirectional V2G technology also turns electric vehicles into mobile energy storage units. Vehicles can charge at lower off-peak tariffs and return power to the grid during peak demand. Where supported, they can supply homes and communities during outages. This two-way flow helps manage energy costs, balance grid loads and improve renewable electricity utilization.

V2G Demonstration Station

Integrated Technologies for Multiple Energy Scenarios

Chery Auto's Volt-dragon Charger technology shortens charging times, while the station's island mode maintains charging during grid disruptions. Research into Superconducting Charging targets more seamless, on-demand power delivery.

For households, the Energy Cube storage system combines solar generation, batteries and bidirectional charging to increase the use of self-generated electricity and reduce energy costs. Chery Auto also offers long-cycle-life Rhino batteries and is researching solid-state batteries. Laboratory samples have demonstrated high stress tolerance, supporting further exploration of safety in automotive and residential applications.

A Replicable Smart-Energy Model at a Spanish Heavy-Duty Truck Park

At an electric heavy-duty truck park in Spain, Chery Auto has implemented a microgrid integrating solar power, energy storage and high-power charging. This overseas deployment is expected to provide a replicable smart-energy model for freight operations, showing how integrated renewable energy systems can meet local industrial needs while offering potential economic and environmental benefits.

Through solutions covering energy generation, storage, distribution and consumption, Chery Auto aims to make new energy vehicles active participants in smart grids, bringing practical green-energy solutions to users and supporting more efficient energy use across industries worldwide.

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BEIJING, Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breaking through is a phrase that resonates with many Chinese people nowadays. Facing current challenges, it connects them to an epic military expedition that took place almost a century ago.

"It is an odyssey unequalled in modern times." So wrote American journalist Edgar Snow 90 years ago, after meeting Mao Zedong and others survivors of the Long March in China's northwest.

In October 1934, facing serious military defeat, 86,000 soldiers of the Central Red Army embarked on a journey that forever changed China. After fighting hundreds of bloody battles, crossing roaring rivers, climbing over snow-capped mountains and trekking across deadly swamp-covered grasslands, in October 1935 they arrived in northern Shaanxi. But only some 8,000 of them had survived.

Breaking Through

As Snow put it, "However one may feel about the Reds and what they represent politically, it is impossible to deny recognition of their Long March as one of the great exploits of military history. Hannibal's march over the Alps looked like a holiday excursion beside it."

In October 1936, with the arrival of the last of its forces in the northwest, the Red Army achieved the convergence of its three main columns.

This October witnesses the 90th anniversary of the end of the Long March.

But was that the end of the story? This is a key question raised in the new CGTN Documentary Breaking Through. Part travelogue, part history, this series retraces the steps of those intrepid pioneers, reflecting not just on how and why the original Long March happened, but also on the impact it continues to have on the landscape of today's China. And the conclusion it comes to is a thought-provoking one: the Long March's most enduring legacy is perhaps not the monuments that dot the route taken by the original Marchers, but a whole range of endeavors taking place today with the potential to reshape not just China, but the entire world.

For, as the series makes clear, wherever you look across this vast country, you will find people engaged in activities that involve just the same sort of spirit of sacrifice and endurance that was exhibited by the original Long Marchers. Whether it's the ongoing progress of China's commercial space industry or the latest developments in China's homegrown EV-battery industry, the spirit of the Long March is plain to see. What's more, in many cases the imperatives behind such innovations are similar to those that motivated the original Marchers: the burning need to escape encirclement and break new ground.

This was something the men and women who arrived in Shaanxi all those years ago, were very much aware of. They knew they'd survived to fight another day in a struggle that was all about the future.

For them, their arrival in Shaanxi was not the end; it was a new beginning. A surging tide that would change history had risen in far-off Jiangxi and was now converging on a point of temporary rest. But what it left there wasn't a stagnant pool, but rather a reservoir of clear, pure water that continues to nourish and inspire.

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