创业邦·2025-12-19 00:08Group 1 - TikTok CEO Zhou Shuzi announced the establishment of a new joint venture, TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC, to handle data protection and algorithm security in the U.S. while ByteDance retains control over e-commerce and advertising [1] - The new joint venture is expected to be finalized by January 22, 2026, and will focus on content review and software security [1] Group 2 - Hainan Free Trade Port officially launched its full island closure operation, leading to significant discounts on iPhone products, with prices reduced by over 2,000 yuan for certain models [3] - The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB version is priced at 9,299 yuan, which is 700 yuan cheaper than e-commerce platforms [3] Group 3 - OpenAI is in preliminary talks for a new funding round, aiming for a valuation of approximately $750 billion, with potential funding reaching hundreds of billions [3] - This valuation represents a 50% increase from the previous funding round in October 2022 [3] Group 4 - Elliott Investment Management has accumulated over $1 billion in shares of Lululemon and is advocating for a former Ralph Lauren executive to become the new CEO [12] - Lululemon's current market capitalization is around $25 billion [12] Group 5 - Apple announced adjustments to its iOS rules in Japan, allowing developers to use third-party app stores and payment methods, in compliance with new regulations [12] - This change enables developers to add alternative payment options within their apps [12] Group 6 - Honda confirmed a temporary suspension of production at its joint venture factory in China due to supply chain issues, specifically related to semiconductor shortages [16] - The suspension will last for three days starting December 29, 2023 [16] Group 7 - Xiaomi's founder announced the official release of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra next week, following leaked images of the device [7] - The new model is expected to generate significant consumer interest [7] Group 8 - Amazon is restructuring its AI team, integrating chip and model development under a new business unit led by a veteran from its cloud computing division [18] - This move aims to enhance Amazon's capabilities in artificial intelligence and maintain competitiveness in the market [18]