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Group 1: Company Developments - Miniso has reportedly hired JPMorgan and UBS to assist its TOP TOY subsidiary in an IPO in Hong Kong [1] - Estun announced plans to issue overseas listed foreign shares (H shares) and list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, pending shareholder approval and regulatory approvals [1] - Xunlei has completed the acquisition of sports platform Hupu for a total consideration of 500 million yuan, with 400 million yuan paid upfront and the remaining 100 million yuan to be paid in two installments [2] Group 2: Market Trends and Consumer Products - Japanese convenience store Lawson will start selling rice balls made from 2023 rice in July, alongside unprocessed rice, as part of efforts to address domestic rice shortages [5] - The first domestically produced nine-valent HPV vaccine has been approved for sale in China, breaking a long-standing market monopoly [5] - The number of newborns in Japan is projected to fall below 700,000 for the first time in 2024, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare [9] Group 3: Financial and Investment Activities - PingPong has received preliminary approval from the Central Bank of the UAE to become the first Chinese third-party payment institution to hold a payment license in the UAE [9] - Anner, known as the "first stock of children's clothing," is undergoing a change in control after its founders plan to transfer 13.03% of their shares, reducing their stake to 14.35% [9] - "Bocui Recycling" has announced additional investment in its Series B financing, accumulating over 100 million yuan for product development and overseas project collaboration [17] Group 4: Technology and Innovation - OpenAI has announced that its paid enterprise users have increased from 2 million to 3 million, reflecting significant growth in its AI services [13] - The humanoid robot company "Accelerated Evolution" has completed Series A financing led by Shenzhen Capital Group, with funds aimed at product upgrades and mass production [18] - The world robot football league "RoBoLeague" will kick off in Beijing, featuring AI-driven robots competing autonomously [14]