Contributing to a sustainable society through co-creation between businesses and the social sector

TOKYO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- transcosmos today announced its participation in a youth mentoring and support program in partnership with nonprofit organization SANKAKUSHA as part of the Collaborative Growth Society initiative promoted by KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) to support social participation and employment among young people facing challenging circumstances.

The Collaborative Capitalism Committee of KEIZAI DOYUKAI has identified "children and young people" as one of its priority themes and is working toward the realization of a Collaborative Growth Society, which seeks to address social issues while achieving economic growth through collaboration between businesses and the social sector. Based on the belief that companies should actively engage in solving social issues in partnership with the social sector, the committee promotes a variety of practical activities. This program originated from the Social Impact Co-creation Lab (Co-creation Lab), a co-creation platform established through collaboration among nonprofit organization CROSS FIELDS, nonprofit organization Japan Association of New Public, and KEIZAI DOYUKAI, where nonprofits and companies work together to demonstrate approaches to solving social issues that achieve both social impact and business viability around specific themes.

In this program, transcosmos employees will serve as mentors to young people supported by SANKAKUSHA, engaging in regular dialogue and providing ongoing support over a period of approximately six months. Rather than offering short-term support focused solely on employment, the program aims to create opportunities for each young person to connect with a working adult they can turn to for advice, helping them expand their possibilities and future options. By building ongoing relationships with employees from the job-readiness stage onward, the program seeks to expand young people's connections with society and support them in taking their first step toward social participation.

transcosmos has established its Purpose as "Make It Real, Together. By transcending limits and connecting people through technology, we open a universe of possibilities for growth and success." In addition, the company has defined "Create a fair environment for everyone." as one of its Values. Through this initiative, transcosmos seeks to realize the transcosmos philosophy framework by supporting young people who feel anxious about engaging with society and helping them realize their potential in society.

In addition, this initiative provides an opportunity not only for the young people receiving support but also for participating employees to deepen their understanding of social issues and strengthen their dialogue and active listening skills through interactions with people who hold diverse values and perspectives. Guided by the principles of Collaborative Capitalism, transcosmos will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through co-creation between businesses and the social sector.

About nonprofit organization SANKAKUSHA

SANKAKUSHA is a nonprofit organization that supports young people's participation in society, primarily those between the ages of 15 and 25 who cannot rely on their parents or other adults around them. The organization provides opportunities for young people to participate in society so that they can become independent without isolation. Its activities center around providing places to belong, employment opportunities, and housing support. SANKAKUSHA provides individualized, ongoing support to young people who have lost the motivation to live or to pursue new opportunities. Through its activities, the organization helps young people build connections with society, achieve stable living conditions, and live in a way that is true to themselves.

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Our mission is to create a society where every young person can live without insecurity, regardless of the environment in which they were born and raised. We support young people around the ages of 15 to 25 who cannot rely on their parents or other adults around them. The word "Sankaku" means "participation." We provide youth with opportunities to participate in society so they can become independent without isolation.

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Through support centered on places to belong, housing, and daily living, we have seen young people gradually regain the motivation to live and begin thinking about their next steps. At the same time, many young people struggle to take their first step toward employment due to anxiety about working and discomfort with interacting with working adults.

For these young people, having opportunities to engage in ongoing dialogue with adults who are active in the workforce and talk not only about jobs, but also about the rewards and challenges of working, their daily lives and future, can be highly meaningful. We believe that when company employees engage with young people as fellow members of society and build ongoing relationships with them, young people can gain a greater sense of connection to both work and society.

Through this initiative, we hope that ongoing dialogue between transcosmos employees and young people, and the sharing of their respective experiences and perspectives, will help young people expand their possibilities and future options. By bringing together the respective strengths of businesses and nonprofits to create new connections between young people and society, we hope to build a new model for supporting the participation in society of young people facing challenging circumstances.

*transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.

*Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.

transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have united superior "people" with cutting-edge "technology" to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients' business processes, focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 189 bases across 36 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of the e-commerce market on a global scale, transcosmos provides comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients' excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos is committed to treating the challenges of its clients and society as its own—discussing and addressing their issues from planning to execution—and Make It Real, Together. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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Flexible workplace will double to 54,000 square feet as partners anticipate growing demand

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Industrious, the world's leading workplace experience company, in partnership with GANMI, announced today the expansion of Industrious Core Columbia, located at 401 W A St, San Diego, CA 92101. The expansion will add approximately 27,000 square feet, doubling the Industrious footprint at Core Columbia to approximately 54,000 square feet. Members will have access to the expanded space beginning in June 2027.

The expansion responds to growing demand for premium flexible and coworking space in San Diego, particularly among startups and growing companies in defense, artificial intelligence, life sciences and medical devices — sectors where San Diego has developed a strong technology and innovation ecosystem.

Industrious at Core Columbia places members in the heart of downtown San Diego. Surrounded by destinations including Little Italy, the Embarcadero and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, the workspace provides convenient access to the city's business district, waterfront, arts and cultural institutions, and more than 160 restaurants and 20 coffee shops within half a mile.

Members can also expect growing convenience in the surrounding neighborhood. Four new luxury high-rise multifamily buildings are set to deliver within a half-mile radius of the building, while a Whole Foods is expected to open two blocks away, reflecting the continued momentum in Downtown San Diego.

For commuting members, the Santa Fe Depot is just steps away, with a Discover bike station four blocks from the building and convenient access to I-5 and Highways 163 and 94. An on-site parking garage and secure bike lockers provide additional flexibility.

"This location has been quite successful and has shown high sustained occupancy, so it only made sense to expand at the Core Columbia location. It offers the best of downtown San Diego, combining exceptional transit access and a dynamic mix of business, culture, and dining," said Christos Livanos, Real Estate Growth Manager at Industrious. "As companies continue to prioritize flexibility and employee experience, we're excited to build on our existing presence in this neighborhood with a hospitality-driven workspace designed to help members do their best work."

The Core Columbia expansion adds approximately 27,000 square feet, bringing Industrious' total footprint at the property to approximately 54,000 square feet. The expanded space will feature 305 office seats and 50 access seats and will deliver Industrious' signature hospitality-driven experience, combining best-in-class design, premium amenities and convenience. Industrious also operates Industrious UTC at 4727 Executive Drive, giving members access to flexible workplace options in two important San Diego business districts.

Building a Hub for San Diego Innovation and Japan-U.S. Collaboration

"We're thrilled to continue our partnership with Industrious at Core Columbia and further enhance the workplace experience at the property," said Eric Gan, Founder of GANMI. "We believe demand for high-quality flexible and coworking space in San Diego will continue to grow, particularly from startups and emerging companies in defense, artificial intelligence, life sciences and medical devices. Industrious' premium, hospitality-driven approach is an excellent fit for this next generation of companies."

GANMI also expects increasing investment and business activity between Japan and San Diego. "With the $550 billion investment commitment between Japan and the United States, we believe San Diego's technology startups are well positioned to benefit from increasing investment and collaboration," Gan said. "San Diego has exceptional strengths in defense, AI, life sciences, medical devices and other advanced technologies. We expect stronger ties between Japanese and San Diego government leaders, investors and leading companies, and we want Core Columbia to become a place where these relationships can develop." During a September trade mission to Japan with San Diego's Mayor, a U.S. Congressman and 50 business leaders, Gan met with Japanese corporate leaders, investors and startup founders, many of whom expressed interest in expanding business ties with San Diego, particularly in defense, AI, life sciences and medical devices. For Japanese companies and startups considering a first U.S. presence, flexible workspace offers a low-commitment foothold, and GANMI sees this engagement as an early signal of demand the expanded Industrious space at Core Columbia is positioned to capture.

Bringing AI Technology Directly to the Workplace

Technology is a growing part of the workplace experience. MCWHK, a technology arm of GANMI, plans to offer advanced AI tools and services for tenants and members at Core Columbia.

"We plan to introduce leading-edge AI technology, including Project Token, to our building tenants to help them use AI more effectively and improve their overall workplace experience," said Winston Gan, Chief Technology and Investment Officer of MCWHK. "Our goal is to make advanced AI practical and accessible in the workplace — helping companies and their employees become more productive, collaborate more effectively and discover new ways to work."

AI technology can create a differentiated experience for both existing and new members.

Bringing Japanese Culture and Community to Core Columbia

As part of its strategy to create a stronger community within the building, GANMI also plans to host the first "Japan Omatsuri" at Core Columbia on September 24, 2026.

The Japanese festival will bring together building tenants, Industrious members, local businesses, technology companies, and members of the San Diego and Japanese communities. GANMI expects the event to be the beginning of a broader program of cultural, technology and business events at the property.

"These events are part of our broader strategy to create more than just office space," Gan added. "Together with Industrious, we want to create an outstanding workplace experience for our existing tenants while making Core Columbia an attractive destination for new companies moving to or expanding in San Diego. We want to combine innovation, international collaboration and Japanese hospitality to create a unique community in the heart of downtown." Rather than signing a traditional lease, Industrious utilizes a partnership model that positions Industrious and the landlord on the same side of the table, rewarding both parties for strong performance. Industrious' global network includes more than 250 flexible workspaces across 80+ cities, providing productive and engaging workplaces for individuals and companies of all sizes and stages.

ABOUT INDUSTRIOUS

Industrious is the world's leading workplace experience company. We make workplaces welcoming, empowering and delightful, and create enriching experiences for individuals and teams of all sizes. Our flexible offerings include dedicated offices, turnkey private suites, and on-demand access to coworking and meeting spaces. Landlords and occupiers partner with Industrious to activate whole buildings, streamline operations and elevate amenities. Acquired by CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) in 2025 and founded in 2012, Industrious now operates more than 250 locations across 80+ cities globally, including many of the world's most iconic properties. For more information, visit industriousoffice.com.

ABOUT GANMI

GANMI is a San Diego-based investment and real estate company focused on creating and investing in innovative businesses and real estate projects. GANMI seeks to combine real estate, technology and hospitality to create differentiated experiences for tenants and communities. With strong relationships in both the United States and Japan, GANMI is focused on supporting greater business, investment and technology collaboration between San Diego and Japan, particularly in areas including artificial intelligence, defense, life sciences, medical devices and other advanced technologies.

At Core Columbia, GANMI is working with partners including Industrious to transform the property into a destination where businesses, entrepreneurs, investors and technology leaders can work, collaborate and build connections between San Diego, Japan and the broader global innovation community.

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Saudi: One Destination, Endless Ways to Explore

Saudi Tourism Authority and Wego launch a new campaign inspiring MENA traveller to discover more of Saudi

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Wego, the number one travel app and largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), have partnered to launch a new destination campaign inviting travellers across the region to discover Saudi through its diverse destinations, rich culture and heritage, natural landscapes, entertainment and year-round experiences.

From the vibrant energy of Riyadh and the historic character of Jeddah to AlUla's ancient landscapes and the Red Sea coastline, Saudi brings together distinctly different destinations and experiences within a single journey. The campaign will showcase this diversity, inspiring travellers to discover more of Saudi and build journeys around their individual interests and travel styles.

Families can combine cultural attractions with entertainment and outdoor activities, while couples and leisure travellers can explore coastal escapes, dining, shopping and wellness. Travellers seeking adventure and discovery can experience archaeological sites, mountain landscapes, desert activities, diving and water experiences along the Red Sea, alongside local traditions and authentic Saudi hospitality.

Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer at Wego, said: "Travellers across the MENA region are increasingly looking for destinations that give them the freedom to build a trip around their own interests. Saudi is particularly well positioned for this, bringing together culture, nature, entertainment, adventure, and leisure within one destination. Through our partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority, we want to make that breadth easier to discover and inspire travellers to experience different sides of Saudi, whether they are returning to Saudi or planning their first visit."

Saudi's year-round calendar further expands the possibilities for regional travellers, with cultural festivals, live entertainment, sporting events and seasonal programmes bringing destinations to life throughout the year. During Saudi Winter, visitors can enjoy a diverse programme of events and outdoor experiences across destinations including Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, Diriyah and the Eastern Province, while Jeddah will welcome Gulf Cup 27 from 23 September to 6 October 2026, giving Gulf travellers another reason to experience the city beyond the stadiums.

Through the campaign, STA and Wego will reach travellers across MENA with destination-led editorial content, travel inspiration, and digital activations showcasing Saudi throughout the travel-planning journey. The collaboration will help travellers discover more of Saudi and turn that inspiration into their next Saudi journey.

About Wego

Wego is the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Combining a dynamic travel marketplace with on-platform bookings, Wego enables travelers to easily search, compare, and book flights and hotels across hundreds of airlines, hotels, and online travel agencies. Beyond its B2C marketplace, Wego also operates WegoPro, a next-generation business travel platform, and WegoBeds, a MENA-focused bedbank. The company is dual-headquartered in Singapore and Dubai with offices in Bangalore and Mumbai.

For more information, visit www.wego.com

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Loyalty Juggernaut Advances Responsible AI with ISO/IEC 42001 Certification

British Standards Institution certifies the AI management system governing GRAVTY®'s pioneering Agentic Systems portfolio.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global loyalty technology leader Loyalty Juggernaut today announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, which governs the development, deployment, oversight and continual improvement of AI capabilities within its GRAVTY® platform. The certified scope encompasses AI systems using supervised and unsupervised learning and large language models to support hyper-personalized engagement, fraud management, loyalty intelligence, autonomous decision-making and loyalty operations.

An internationally recognized management system standard, ISO/IEC 42001 provides a structured framework for managing AI-related risks while promoting responsible governance, transparency, accountability and security throughout the AI lifecycle.

Within this certified management system, GRAVTY® brings together six Agentic Systems designed to help loyalty programs continuously sense, analyze, decide, act and learn:

- Program Intelligence System: Transforms program data into actionable insights, forecasts and strategic recommendations.

- Personalization System: Orchestrates individualized offers and experiences at scale.

- Growth and Retention System: Identifies opportunities to acquire, engage, retain and grow customers.

- Commerce and Experience System: Connects loyalty, commerce and customer experiences across the loyalty ecosystem.

- Trust and Risk System: Detects anomalies, mitigates fraud and strengthens program integrity.

- Productivity and Workflow System: Automates complex operational workflows and augments human decision-making.

"Agentic AI marks a fundamental shift from systems that provide intelligence to systems that interpret conditions, recommend strategies, take coordinated action and learn from outcomes," said Kalpak Shah, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Loyalty Juggernaut. "ISO/IEC 42001 certification validates the rigorous management system behind our AI innovation, giving clients greater confidence that GRAVTY®'s AI capabilities are developed and deployed with strong governance, transparency, security, accountability and human oversight."

"AI will play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of loyalty, but innovation must go hand in hand with trust and responsible governance," said Dr. Nejib Ben Khedher, Head of Emirates Skywards. "Loyalty Juggernaut's ISO/IEC 42001 certification provides an important level of assurance as we explore next-generation capabilities within GRAVTY®. Ultimately, our focus is on using AI to create greater value for our members while ensuring that transparency, accountability and trust remain at the heart of how we innovate."

The certification builds on Loyalty Juggernaut's broader commitment to enterprise-grade security, privacy, reliability and responsible innovation.

About Loyalty Juggernaut

Loyalty Juggernaut is the leading provider of enterprise loyalty technology. Its cloud-native, patented GRAVTY® platform enables brands to design, operate and continuously optimize sophisticated loyalty ecosystems at scale. Loyalty Juggernaut serves clients across airlines, hospitality, retail, financial services, telecommunications and diversified business groups worldwide.

About Emirates

Founded in 1985, Emirates is a global connector of people, places and economies. Based in Dubai, the airline's global network serves more than 146 destinations in 81 countries across six continents. Its luxurious amenities, regionally inspired gourmet cuisine, award-winning in-flight entertainment system and the unmatched hospitality of its iconic multilingual cabin crew have made Emirates one of the world's most recognized airline brands.

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Tim Miller Joins Gaming Compliance International as Strategic Advisor

Former UK Gambling Commission Executive Director to Advise GCI on Regulatory Policy, Product Development and International Growth

HENDERSON, Nev., Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Gaming Compliance International (GCI) have announced the appointment of Tim Miller as Strategic Advisor. Miller will provide an independent regulatory perspective on GCI's transaction and market monitoring products and services as the company expands globally.

Miller recently founded GamReg Consulting, a consulting practice focused on gaming regulation, after 10 years at the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), most recently as its Executive Director of Policy and Research. GCI will be one of Miller's first clients for the new venture, where he will work directly with GCI CEO Matt Holt and his team to provide perspective as a former regulator. In this role, Miller will be tasked with supporting GCI's international market expansion efforts, ensuring GCI solutions meet the evolving needs of gaming regulators, and viewing product development through a regulatory lens. Miller will also bring regulatory policy and strategic insight to the advice GCI provides to its regulatory clients as they work to meet the needs of their citizens.

Since its founding in 2025, GCI has provided a range of services to gaming regulators globally, including market-leading transaction monitoring and market intelligence platforms. For the 2026 World Cup, GCI provided regulators with market monitoring insights, helping them understand overall wagering activity in their jurisdictions from licensed and unlicensed operators. In a single U.S. state alone, GCI identified over 2,000 active operators—the vast majority of which were unlicensed.

"As GCI works to become the go-to provider of market intelligence for gaming regulators worldwide, adding someone with Tim Miller's expertise and reputation shows regulators that we understand the challenges they face, and that we are building the tools and services that will leave them better equipped than ever to meet those challenges," said GCI CEO Matt Holt. "Having watched Tim's efforts over the last decade with the UKGC, we are thrilled to have him play a critical role in shaping the future of GCI."

"Partnering with the GCI team as they provide tools that regulators need around market intelligence makes complete sense as I launch GamReg Consulting," said Tim Miller, Strategic Advisor to GCI and Founder of GamReg Consulting. "I know firsthand that the tools regulators need to protect their citizens continue to evolve, and I will make sure that GCI and its clients stay a step ahead in optimizing their markets."

Holt and Miller will speak at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas on the "New Tools for a New Age – Helping Regulators Understand Market Dynamics and Stop Illegal Gambling" panel. The panel will take place on Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. PT in Titian 2305 at The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Joining Holt and Miller will be Oliver Shawano, Vice-Chairman of the Forest County Potawatomi Gaming Commission, Stephanie Maxwell, Deputy Director and General Counsel for the Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, and Jonathan Michaels, Principal at Michaels Strategies.

About Gaming Compliance International (GCI):

For more information, visit gamingcompliance.com

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About GamReg Consulting

GamReg Consulting is a UK-based international advisory firm helping governments, gambling regulators and the organizations that support them design regulatory systems. Founded by former UK Gambling Commission Executive Director Tim Miller, the consultancy brings senior regulatory experience, international insight and practical networks to help clients strengthen licensed markets, tackle illegal gambling and improve consumer protection.

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Ross Anderson, COO, Gaming Compliance International

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A friendship that blossoms in the Mu Us Desert

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from People's Daily

In Pennsylvania, the United States, the Allegheny River winds through Pittsburgh. Just east of the city lies the township of Plum, where Ronald Sakolsky, known to his Chinese friends as "Sai Kaosi," has called home for many years.

"Part of my heart is still in China." Upon returning recently from a trip across the Pacific, Sakolsky found it difficult to hide how deeply he missed the country.

His living room is filled with mementos from his travels. The sofa is covered with photos he brought back from his trip. But his most treasured keepsake is a large cross-stitch embroidery presented to him by Yin Yuzhen. Green leaves symbolizing peace surround a globe, with China and the United States stitched in different colors. The Chinese characters meaning "one earth, one dream" capture the deep friendship that has grown between Sakolsky and Yin over more than two decades.

"Yuanfen" -- a special bond or sense of destiny -- is the word Sakolsky repeatedly uses in Chinese when talking about his story with China. "It's all yuanfen," he said.

In 1999, at the age of 40, Sakolsky was a history teacher at a middle school in Pennsylvania. By chance, he came to Luoyang, central China's Henan province, to teach through a China-U.S. teacher exchange program.

One day in October that year, he turned on the television as usual to watch the news. On the screen was a vast stretch of desert, where a petite Chinese woman from a rural area was carrying a bundle of tree saplings taller than she was. And that woman was Yin Yuzhen.

"I suddenly burst into tears," he recalled. Deeply moved by what he saw, he thought, "I have to do something."

For the next two months, Sakolsky searched everywhere for a way to make a donation. Eventually, he found a charitable organization willing to provide $5,000 with no conditions attached. Sakolsky insisted that every cent of the money go toward helping Yin plant trees.

In the spring of 2000, Sakolsky traveled to the Mu Us Desert in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in north China. As he watched Yin plant the frail-looking saplings, he could not help wondering: Could a desert really be turned into a forest? It seemed impossible.

The second day after returning to China in August this year, he stood in the forest that had been planted with the $5,000 donation. Yin had named it "Sai Kaosi Forest."

The dream he had once thought impossible had become a reality. More than 50,000 trees now grow there, forming a vast forest.

At the airport, he and Yin embraced in tears after 26 years apart. The following day, they planted another evergreen tree together as a symbol of their friendship.

"I have hugged Americans, and I have hugged Chinese. The feeling is the same," Sakolsky said repeatedly after his latest trip to China.

Since returning home, he has been sharing his experiences online and reconnecting with old friends. Last week, he spoke to about 50 neighbors in his community, and soon he plans to address nearly 1,000 residents in Pittsburgh.

"We've sparked a flame of people-to-people exchange. Now, we just need to keep it burning," he said.

He picked up a photo taken during his trip to China, showing him and Yin leaning against each other's shoulders and embracing in tears.

"If I had to choose one photo to represent the friendship between the American and Chinese people, it would be this one," he said. "This photo tells the whole story. It captures everything about this friendship."

"The American and Chinese people share the same basic human goodness. Both have kindness in their hearts," Sakolsky said.

In his view, Chinese and Americans both love their families, hope their children can have better lives, cherish peace and want to make the land beneath their feet a better place. These shared values matter far more than the differences brought about by nationality, he said. They form the simplest and most genuine foundation for people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States.

Outside the window, two newly planted green plants stand side by side on the lawn in front of Sakolsky's, with the national flags of China and the United States fluttering nearby.

He said he had deliberately planted the two flowers in the front yard as a symbol of his hopes for friendship, peace and the protection of the shared planet.

"People-to-people friendship works. Our story will continue, just like the forest in the Mu Us Desert thousands of miles away, growing year after year," Sakolsky said.

Stories of people coming to know and understand one another will continue to cross the ocean, putting down new rings of growth, one after another.

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The future of China-US relations lies in people-to-people friendship: China Daily editorial

BEIJING, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The following article was published today by China Daily.

On the eve of President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States, his reply to a letter from students at 10 US universities is a timely reminder that the future of China-US relations is not shaped only by official exchanges and corporate engagement. It is also built in classrooms, on sports fields, through music and the interactions between ordinary people, especially the youth.

For a relationship as consequential and complex as that between China and the US, exchanges among young people play an irreplaceable practical role. They help narrow perception gaps, increase mutual understanding and lay a social foundation for the steady and healthy development of bilateral relations.

As Xi has pointed out before, the hope of the China-US relationship lies in the people, its foundation is in grassroots connections, its future depends on the youth, and its vitality comes from subnational exchanges. No matter how things may change, the will of the Chinese and US peoples for exchanges and cooperation will not change, and the amity and friendship between young Chinese and Americans will not change.

During his visit to the US in November 2023, Xi announced an initiative to invite 50,000 US students to China for exchange and study programs over five years. The target was achieved two and a half years ahead of schedule, reflecting the potential of youth exchanges between the two countries.

US students have visited schools and universities in China, learned Chinese calligraphy and ancient poetry, played sports with Chinese peers, experienced traditional festivals and explored cities across the country. Such encounters allow young people to experience China firsthand.

Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington, offers a vivid example. During Xi's state visit to the US in September 2015, he encouraged students of the school to visit China, emphasizing education as a bridge between peoples. In 2016, 118 students and teachers from the school traveled to multiple Chinese cities. The school's then principal said the journey profoundly changed students' perceptions, providing a deeper understanding of China and fostering friendships with Chinese students.

More than a decade later, this connection endures. In 2026, Lincoln High School marked the 55th anniversary of China-US Ping-Pong Diplomacy, with students and former players recalling how sports helped open a new chapter in bilateral engagement. These are modest encounters, but their cumulative effect can be substantial.

Today, China-US relations face both opportunities and challenges. The two countries have extensive economic links and shared interests in areas ranging from climate change to people-to-people exchanges. At the same time, differences in some fields can create uncertainty. Public perceptions can harden without direct contacts that provide people with personal experience.

In recent years, the "becoming Chinese" trend on US social media proves that people-to-people and cultural exchanges are a vital way to promote mutual learning among civilizations and break down prejudice and stereotype image. This is precisely why people-to-people exchanges matter. They foster familiarity, empathy and human connections that endure over time.

For US youths who have experienced China firsthand, and for their Chinese peers who have met them, China-US relations are no longer merely an issue discussed in headlines. They become friendships, memories and shared experiences. The Chinese people welcome more US youths to visit and explore China. This new generation of envoys of friendship across the Pacific should be the inheritors, guardians and promoters of China-US friendly cooperation.

In his reply, Xi expressed hope that the US students would join the vast number of young people in both countries in striving to carry forward, uphold and advance China-US friendly cooperation, and work together to foster mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples and to ensure the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations, so as to contribute the vitality of youth to building a better world.

Engaging in friendly exchanges and cooperation reflects the shared aspirations of the peoples of both countries. Regardless of how the bilateral relationship evolves, the desire of young people on both sides to meet, learn from one another and cooperate remains a valuable source of vitality.

The future of China-US relations will depend not only on how the two countries manage their differences, but also on whether the two peoples continue to see each other as human beings rather than abstractions.

Travel opens minds. Every handshake between students, every shared song, every game played together and every journey across the Pacific matters. The bridge between China and the US is built at the grassroots. Its builders today are ordinary people. Its keepers tomorrow will be the next generation.

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Donghai, China, Brings Crystal and Handcrafted Press-On Nails to Milan Fashion Week

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MILAN, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Donghai County brought its crystal and handcrafted press-on nail industries to Milan on September 23 for a gathering of designers, businesses and cultural representatives. The event, held under the theme "Crystal Shines Across the World, Commerce Connects the Future," coincides with the 10th anniversary of Donghai's designation as a "World Capital of Crystal" by UNESCO. It offers the county's makers an opportunity to build relationships within the international fashion community and reach new markets.

Crystal has long been part of Donghai's identity; handcrafted press-on nails have become another distinctive local craft. Crystal trade exceeded 60.6 billion yuan in 2025. The county also produced more than 300 million pairs of press-on nails—over 70% of China's total—with annual sales of 15 billion yuan. Its products reached more than 30 countries and regions.

About 60 guests gathered for the opening, among them Geng Xiewi, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Chinese Consulate General in Milan; Marco Griguolo, Metropolitan City of Milan Councillor for Infrastructure; Guo Mingzhou, Deputy Head of Donghai County; Stefano Di Marino, a China-Italy friendship ambassador; and representatives from the Italy–China Economic & Business Development Association (ASEIIC), the China Chamber of Commerce in Italy, fashion businesses, buyers, design schools and the media.

At the event, Jiangsu Donghai Crystal Industry Development Group Co., Ltd. introduced an initiative to bring international designers and other creative professionals together with Donghai's crystal and press-on nail makers. New crystal and press-on nail products created in collaboration with Italian designers were unveiled, bringing Chinese and Italian design influences together in pieces visitors could see firsthand.

Visitors could also explore an open exhibition of crystal pieces and press-on nails from Jiangsu Jingcheng Shangjia Press-On Nails Co., Ltd., Donghai Jingyun Fuli Culture Co., Ltd., Donghai Ji Ming Yang Culture Development Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Jingyiyi Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., and Lianyungang Yuenuo Beauty Co., Ltd.

With its crystal heritage and flourishing handcrafted press-on nail industry, Donghai brought two expressions of local creativity to Milan—and opened the door to new collaborations with the international fashion community.

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Reconova Makes Its Debut at PTE Asia 2026, Accelerating the Global Expansion of Smart Aviation through Embodied Intelligence

SINGAPORE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From September 23 to 24, Reconova (07656.HK) made its debut at PTE Asia 2026, the inaugural Asian edition of Passenger Terminal Expo, in Singapore. The company showcased a range of embodied AI products and solutions, including its baggage transfer robot and intelligent passenger processing solutions, demonstrating how embodied intelligence can enhance airport operations and productivity. The exhibits attracted strong interest from airport operators, industry experts, and aviation stakeholders from across Asia.

According to ACI data, airports across Asia and the Middle East are entering an unprecedented cycle of infrastructure investment, with approximately US$240 billion expected to be invested over the next decade in new airports, terminal expansion, and modernization. At the same time, demand for technologies such as AI and automation continues to grow.

Reconova has been deeply engaged in smart aviation for nearly a decade, with its solutions now deployed at more than one-third of China's civil airports. Building on years of technological development and large-scale project delivery experience, the company is systematically adapting its products and solutions to meet the evolving digitalization and automation needs of airports across Southeast Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East.

As a provider of productivity-focused commercial robotics, Reconova has developed a full-stack embodied intelligence technology architecture spanning visual perception, cognition, reasoning, and execution. Its technology stack is built on capabilities including vision foundation models, with visual agents serving as a core capability and embodied robots as a strategic extension.

The AntOne baggage transfer robot and related solutions showcased at PTE Asia 2026 demonstrate how this technology strategy is being applied to real-world airport operations.

Reconova's participation in PTE Asia 2026 marks another important step in its international expansion. Through an asset-light, deep-collaboration model, the company aims to bring its technologies and technical standards to global markets. Its international strategy initially focuses on leading airports in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, establishing reference projects before expanding to other major airports across these regions and further into Europe and the broader Asia-Pacific market.

Reconova's intelligent passenger processing solution is currently undergoing a proof of concept (PoC) at Tashkent International Airport in Uzbekistan, while the AntOne baggage transfer robot is being introduced to markets including Europe and Japan.

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HSINCHU, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- M31 Technology (M31), a global silicon intellectual property (IP) provider, and Ambiq, a technology leader in ultra-low power semiconductor solutions for edge AI, today announced a joint ultra-low-power Foundation IP solution on the TSMC N12e® process at TSMC 2026 North America Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) Ecosystem Forum. The solution brings together an optimized SPSRAM memory compiler and an ultra-low-leakage standard-cell library for Ambiq's platforms, to help SoC designers meet increasingly stringent power and area budgets for AIoT, wearables, and other always-on edge applications.

As SoC designs incorporate more always-on capability and embedded intelligence, power targets continue to tighten while die-size constraints and tape-out schedules remain unforgiving. Built on TSMC N12e®, this solution focuses on design-ready Foundation IP that improves energy efficiency while delivering the high performance required for complex AIoT and edge computing workloads.

The Foundation IP includes a TSMC N12e® ULL (Ultra Low Leakage) SPSRAM memory compiler designed to deliver high density and high performance with extremely low leakage and optimized area, while incorporating essential low-power features such as redundancy, power gating, and BIST. The compiler supports both high-performance and ultra-low-power operation within the same physical memory footprint, enabled by deep co-optimization across circuit design and layout implementation. In low-power mode, its dual-rail architecture achieves close to 500 MHz at near-threshold periphery voltage, while keeping VCCA retention leakage within 1.05-1.1x of the total bit-cell retention leakage. Initial instances have demonstrated strong PPA gains, and full compiler development is ongoing.

Complementing the memory compiler is the TSMC N12e® standard-cell library from M31, developed to support Ambiq's platforms and achieving approximately 50% leakage power savings through design-level collaboration with Ambiq, combining Ambiq's cascade-style approach with M31's circuit and layout innovations.

Designed to empower next-generation always-on sensing and edge intelligence applications, these Foundation IP deliverables support faster time-to-market and shorter design cycles, maximize energy efficiency through ultra-low-leakage design, and improve cost efficiency by helping reduce die size and minimizing redesign effort.

"Energy efficiency must be a focus starting from the foundation of a system-on-chip, especially as edge devices take on increasingly sophisticated AI workloads," said Scott Hanson, CTO and Founder of Ambiq. "Our collaboration with M31 brought together complementary low-power design expertise and contributed important building blocks to our next-generation flagship platform in the TSMC N12e® technology node."

"Designers are being asked to hit unprecedented energy and area targets while still delivering meaningful compute and responsiveness," said Jayanta Lahiri, VP at M31. "By combining our high-efficiency memory compiler with standard-cell foundations co-optimized with Ambiq on TSMC N12e® to support Ambiq's platforms, we're enabling customers to achieve aggressive PPA goals with a practical and implementation-friendly Foundation IP solution."

Looking ahead, M31 will continue expanding its low-power IP portfolio on advanced process nodes while working closely with ecosystem partners to advance high-performance, low-leakage solutions for next-generation Edge AI applications.

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