Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-26 03:40Group 1 - Wang Jianlin sells 48 Wanda Plaza locations to a joint venture involving multiple companies including Tencent [1][2] - The acquisition includes 100% equity of the target companies, which are located in major cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou, Nanjing, and Wuhan [2] - The transaction has been approved unconditionally by the State Administration for Market Regulation, but specific financial details were not disclosed [2] Group 2 - The number of ATMs in China has decreased to approximately 802,700, down from a peak of 1,097,700 five years ago, representing a reduction of 26.87% [3] - The decline in ATM machines is attributed to the rise of mobile payment methods, with a loss of around 300,000 ATMs over the past five years [3] Group 3 - Reports indicate that over 10 provinces in China are encouraging a 2.5-day weekend model, combining Friday afternoons with weekends [6] - The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost consumption and is not mandatory, allowing regions to implement it based on their conditions [6] Group 4 - The milk tea brand "Grandpa Does Not Brew Tea" faced complaints regarding underfilled drinks, with customers reporting that the cups were not filled to the expected level [7] - The company acknowledged the issue and stated that it is being investigated, emphasizing that such occurrences are not representative of all products [7] Group 5 - Apple is reportedly planning to adjust its iPhone release strategy, aiming to launch two new models each year starting in 2025 [10] - This change is intended to better compete with domestic smartphone manufacturers and fill the sales gap in the first half of the year [10] Group 6 - RT-Mart is planning to dissolve its Central China region headquarters, merging its operations with other regions, with the restructuring expected to be completed by the end of June [11] - The restructuring will see stores in the Sichuan-Chongqing market integrated into the South China region, while stores in Hunan and Hubei will move to the East China region [11] Group 7 - Geely's chairman Li Shufu stated that nearly all new car manufacturers in China are recruiting talent from Geely, highlighting the company's role in nurturing automotive talent [12][14] - Geely's investment and acquisition strategies have allowed it to attract global talent and advanced technologies, contributing to its competitive edge in the automotive industry [12][14] Group 8 - Builder.ai, an AI programming company, has filed for bankruptcy due to fraudulent practices, with its valuation previously reaching $1.5 billion [21] - The company misrepresented its operations, claiming to use AI when much of the work was done manually by Indian developers, leading to significant financial losses for investors like Amazon and Microsoft [21]