Core Viewpoint - The well-known host Li Xiang's accounts on Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin have been banned from being followed, indicating potential issues related to her online presence and influence [1][15]. Group 1 - Li Xiang's accounts on major social media platforms, including Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Douyin, are currently displaying a "banned from following" status [12][15]. - Li Xiang, born on February 10, 1976, in Changsha, Hunan Province, is a graduate of Communication University of China and currently serves as the president of 360 Entertainment [15].

Group 1 - Weibo CEO Wang Gaofei responded to the online dispute between Luo Yonghao and Jia Guolong, emphasizing that future debates should occur through media interviews and not through online confrontations [1] - Wang Gaofei referenced the Central Cyberspace Administration's notification regarding the management of internet celebrity accounts, highlighting the need for platforms to enforce regulations and manage online behavior [1] - The notification includes a negative list of behaviors for internet celebrities, such as organizing online disputes and attacking competitors, which could lead to public resource occupation and increased online hostility [1] Group 2 - Recently, it was confirmed that Xibei Catering will close 102 stores, accounting for 30% of its total locations [2] - Luo Yonghao responded to Jia Guolong's comments regarding Xibei, stating that the failure of his company, Smartisan Technology, was not solely due to negative publicity but involved various factors [2] - Jia Guolong announced he would respond to Luo Yonghao's accusations of defamation, urging media and the public to pay attention to the matter [3]

Group 1 - Weibo CEO Wang Gaofei responded to the online debate between Luo Yonghao and Jia Guolong, emphasizing that future debates should occur through media interviews and not through online confrontations [1] - Wang Gaofei referenced the Central Cyberspace Administration's notification on regulating the behavior of online celebrities, highlighting the need for platforms to enforce community rules and manage the conduct of online influencers [1] - The notification includes a negative list of behaviors, such as organizing online disputes and offline confrontations, which can lead to public resource occupation and incite online hostility [1] Group 2 - Xibei Catering announced the closure of 102 stores, accounting for 30% of its total outlets, as confirmed by Chairman Jia Guolong [3] - Luo Yonghao responded to Jia Guolong's comments, stating that the failure of Smartisan Technology was not solely due to negative publicity but involved various business mistakes [3] - Following Luo Yonghao's remarks, Jia Guolong indicated he would respond to the allegations of defamation but did not follow through with the promised response [3]

Group 1 - Weibo has reached a strategic cooperation with SM Entertainment, focusing on music copyright, artist interaction, and content co-creation [1] - SM Entertainment will provide its music copyrights to Weibo for user-generated content, and its artists will engage with Weibo users in various forms [1] - Weibo plans to continue expanding deep collaborations with global quality entertainment companies to enhance its entertainment social strategy and promote cross-cultural entertainment exchange [1]

Group 1 - The online dispute between Jia Guolong and Luo Yonghao has garnered significant attention [1] - On January 16, Jia Guolong responded to Luo Yonghao's accusations against Xibei, claiming they were defamatory [1] - Following Jia's public statement, Luo Yonghao acknowledged the situation, indicating he would return to his regular business activities [4] Group 2 - Both Jia Guolong's and Luo Yonghao's accounts have been silenced, as confirmed by sources close to Luo [4] - Sina Weibo's CEO Wang Gaofei suggested that future disputes should be addressed through media interviews rather than social media [4]

Group 1 - The CEO of Weibo, "Lai Qi Zhi Jian," emphasized the need for media interviews for public debates, highlighting a negative list of behaviors for online influencers, including organizing online conflicts and offline confrontations [1] - Jia Guolong, through the account "Xi Bei Ren Xin Sheng," stated that neither he nor his company has reported any incidents against Luo Yonghao since September 10 of the previous year, asserting that they operate legally and have never engaged in unethical practices [1] - Following the public statement from Jia Guolong, Luo Yonghao acknowledged the situation in his social media post, indicating that he is ready to move on to more important matters [3] Group 2 - The account "Xi Bei Ren Xin Sheng" gained over 7,000 followers after the recent events, indicating increased public interest or support [1] - Jia Guolong's wife reported a police incident due to personal threats, which included the exposure of their family's private information [1]

Group 1: Corporate Conflicts - The conflict between Jia Guolong and Luo Yonghao escalated, with both parties being banned from Weibo after a series of accusations and responses regarding defamation and personal attacks [1][2][6] Group 2: Apple Trade-In Program - Apple China updated its Trade In program, expanding the list of eligible Huawei and Xiaomi devices for trade-in, with maximum trade-in values for Huawei's Mate X5 reaching RMB 2850 and various other models listed with specific trade-in values [2][3] Group 3: AI Developments - Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, stated that the gap between Chinese and Western AI models may only be a few months, contradicting previous beliefs about a larger disparity [4][5][6] - OpenAI warned investors about potential provocative statements from Elon Musk as their ongoing legal disputes heat up, with OpenAI's valuation reportedly reaching $500 billion [6] Group 4: Meta's Strategic Shift - Meta announced it will cease independent sales of Horizon Workrooms and related services by February 2026, following significant layoffs in its Reality Labs division, indicating a shift in focus away from the metaverse [7][8] Group 5: NIO's AI Initiatives - NIO established an AI Technology Committee to enhance its AI capabilities across various business functions, aiming for a 40%-50% growth in 2026 while maintaining a startup mentality [10] Group 6: Apple Smart Glasses and Foldable Phone - Apple is expected to launch its first smart glasses in Q2 2024, designed as lightweight accessories reliant on iPhone for processing tasks, while also planning to release its first foldable phone, the iPhone Fold, in September 2024 [11][12][15] Group 7: Kilo for Slack Launch - Kilo for Slack was launched as a new AI coding product, integrating with Slack to enhance workflow efficiency, utilizing the Chinese model M2.1 for its operations [16] Group 8: Trump Mobile Company Investigation - U.S. lawmakers are investigating Trump Mobile Company for alleged deceptive practices regarding its T1 phone, which has not yet been delivered despite accepting pre-orders [18]

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing online dispute between Jia Guolong and Luo Yonghao has drawn significant attention, particularly following Jia's announcement to respond to Luo's allegations against Xibei, leading to both accounts being silenced on Weibo [1][3]. Group 1: Company Developments - Jia Guolong confirmed that Xibei will close 102 stores, accounting for 30% of its total locations, with the closure process expected to be completed in the first quarter of this year [7]. - Jia emphasized that all employees affected by the closures will receive their full wages, and customers with stored value cards can use them at other locations or request refunds immediately [7]. - The company has issued over 300 million yuan in consumer vouchers to attract customers back, although this has reportedly increased the company's financial risks [8]. Group 2: Market Performance - Xibei's business has seen a 50% year-on-year decline in January, indicating significant challenges in its operational performance [8]. - Jia stated that the issues facing the company are not solely related to pricing, asserting that market dynamics allow for diverse consumer preferences and price points [9]. Group 3: Industry Context - The Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission has issued guidelines to regulate the behavior of online influencers, specifically prohibiting organized online disputes that could escalate tensions and misuse public resources [3]. - Li Guoqing, founder of Dangdang, expressed willingness to assist Xibei during its challenging times, highlighting the broader industry concern regarding the sustainability of restaurant businesses amid economic pressures [10].

Core Viewpoint - The ongoing online dispute between Jia Guolong and Luo Yonghao has attracted significant attention, with both parties making public statements regarding accusations and responses related to the "pre-prepared food" controversy affecting Xibei [1][12]. Group 1: Company Responses - Jia Guolong announced on January 16 that he would respond to Luo Yonghao's accusations of defamation against Xibei, emphasizing that he and his employees have not reported Luo to the police despite facing personal attacks [3][10]. - Xibei has faced a significant decline in business, with sales dropping between 40% to 60% over the past four months, leading to the decision to close 102 stores, which represents 30% of its total outlets [7][10]. - The company has implemented various self-rescue measures, including issuing over 300 million yuan in consumer vouchers, but these efforts have not effectively reversed the negative trend, with a reported 50% year-on-year decline in business [7][10]. Group 2: Industry Standards and Public Perception - The "Xibei pre-prepared food controversy" highlights a critical lack of clear industry standards, which has led to public confusion and negative perceptions of pre-prepared food in the restaurant industry [12][15]. - Jia Guolong maintains that according to official definitions, Xibei's food does not fall under the category of pre-prepared food, yet this argument has not resonated with the public, exacerbating negative sentiment [14][15]. - The absence of authoritative standards has resulted in a cycle of public backlash and miscommunication, indicating a pressing need for regulatory bodies to establish clear guidelines for pre-prepared food to restore consumer trust and stabilize market expectations [16][17].

Group 1 - The accounts of well-known figures Jia Guolong and Luo Yonghao have been banned on Weibo due to negative behavior, as stated by Weibo's CEO Wang Gaofei [1] - Jia Guolong responded to accusations from Luo Yonghao, emphasizing that his company, Xibei, has operated legally and has not engaged in any illicit activities [1][2] - Xibei's public relations vice president, Song Xuan, has resigned, citing personal development reasons and the pressure from recent events [4][6] Group 2 - Ctrip has been under investigation by local market regulatory authorities for alleged monopolistic practices, including price manipulation and forced exclusivity [5][7] - Some Moutai provincial direct stores are now allowing eligible taxpayers to purchase the Flying Moutai at a price of 1499 yuan per bottle, without the need to buy additional products [7] - New regulations for the recycling and utilization of used power batteries from electric vehicles will be implemented starting April 1, 2026, focusing on comprehensive lifecycle management [7] Group 3 - Several smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi and OPPO, have lowered their annual shipment forecasts by over 20% due to rising upstream supply chain costs [8] - Porsche announced a 10% decrease in global deliveries for 2025, totaling 279,449 vehicles, with significant declines in the European market attributed to supply shortages [12][13] - Gree Electric plans to distribute over 5.58 billion yuan in cash dividends to shareholders, with a payout of 10 yuan per 10 shares [10] Group 4 - Smart has suspended its charging cooperation with multiple charging operators, possibly due to financial pressures [11] - Major banks in the U.S. have reduced their workforce by approximately 10,600 employees, marking the highest reduction in nearly a decade [14] - The AI startup Anthropic has appointed former Microsoft executive Irina Ghose as its General Manager for India [14]