Digital Currency - The digital RMB ecosystem has been established with continuous innovation and application development, with a total transaction amount of 14.2 trillion yuan by the end of September 2025 [1] - The pilot program covers 26 regions across 17 provinces, processing 3.32 billion transactions and opening 225 million personal wallets through the digital RMB app [1] - The digital RMB industry chain includes upstream technology development, midstream payment platforms, and downstream merchants, creating a comprehensive ecosystem [1] Smart Glasses - Baidu's AI glasses Pro will start pre-sale on November 1 and officially launch on November 10, featuring stylish designs and various AI functionalities [2] - The global smart glasses market is expected to see a shipment of 4.065 million units in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 64.2% [2] - The smart glasses industry is entering a rapid development phase driven by AI technology, supply chain optimization, and the entry of major players [2] HPV Vaccine - The first domestically produced nine-valent HPV vaccine is accelerating its rollout across the country, with plans to include it in the national immunization program [3] - The HPV vaccine market in China has grown from approximately 200 million yuan in 2017 to about 40 billion yuan in 2022, with a projected annual vaccination rate of 20 to 30 million in the next 5 to 10 years [3] Agriculture - A research team from China Agricultural University has identified two new genes regulating rice grain number through whole-genome association analysis, which could enhance yield [4] Tungsten Market - As of October 28, black tungsten concentrate prices rose to 288,000 yuan per ton, with prices for APT and tungsten powder also increasing significantly [6] - Tungsten product prices have doubled since the beginning of the year, driven by strategic attributes and supply chain restructuring [6] Military Industry - The "15th Five-Year Plan" emphasizes accelerating advanced combat capabilities and enhancing strategic deterrence, indicating a positive outlook for the military industry [7] - The military sector is expected to enter an upward cycle with improving fundamentals and increasing orders related to the "15th Five-Year Plan" [7] Gas Turbine Supply - A shortage of gas turbines is becoming a bottleneck for the expansion of AI data centers, leading developers to procure modified jet engine turbines [8] - Global gas turbine orders are projected to rise significantly by 2026, with a complex manufacturing process limiting the ability to quickly respond to demand [8]

Core Insights - The research team at the Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully achieved industrial-scale production of high-purity ton-level Hastelloy alloy using self-developed purification technology, which is crucial for the production of second-generation high-temperature superconducting tapes [1][3] - The second-generation high-temperature superconducting tapes are essential for creating powerful magnetic fields necessary for controlled nuclear fusion, and the production of these tapes has previously relied on imported Hastelloy alloys, which are expensive and have uncertain supply times [1] - The newly developed Hastelloy alloy has purity levels that meet or exceed those of imported materials, addressing the supply chain issues faced by the industry [1] Production and Technical Achievements - The research team has overcome key technical challenges in processing, successfully rolling the Hastelloy alloy into ultra-thin metal substrates with a thickness of only 0.046 mm, a width of 12 mm, and a length exceeding 2000 meters, achieving a surface roughness of less than 20 nanometers [3] - The metal substrates produced have excellent thermal stability and mechanical properties, and validation work has been conducted with relevant enterprises, leading to the successful large-scale production of nearly one kilometer of high-temperature superconducting tapes [3] - A framework cooperation agreement has been established with relevant enterprises for the supply of 20 tons of metal substrates, with plans for further collaboration to optimize the production process [3]