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2024 WCSL highlighted the importance of science literacy in supporting sustainable and joint development

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BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news release from China Research Institute for Science Popularization: The 2024 World Conference on Science Literacy (2024 WCSL) kicked off in Beijing from Dec 5-6. With the theme of “Enhance Science Literacy, Empower Joint Development”, the 2024 WCSL featured discussions and exchanges on topics of global interest regarding public science literacy building. The conference is sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), with support from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Science Council (ISC), the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), and the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS).

During the keynote speeches, Ezra Clark, Special Representative of the UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, said in early December, UNESCO had officially launched the International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development (2024-2033), a global and coordinated initiative designed to harness the power of all of the sciences-basic, applied, social and human-to advance sustainable change to our societies, economies and environment.

In the Strategic Plan: International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033), published by UNESCO, it has listed “global community empowered through scientific literacy” as Expected Outcome 1 of the Decade, Clark said, adding that advancing public science literacy can further strengthen public understanding of science and ensure that scientific and technological advances are effectively implemented and adopted.

When examining the development and application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, Gong Ke, Former President of the WFEO and Executive Director of the Chinese Institute of the New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Strategies (CINGAI), said that artificial intelligence serves as an advanced productive force, and more science popularization efforts need to focus on making the public aware and understand the potential risks and issues of AI technology so as to avoid unnecessary panic.

Sook-kyoung Cho, President of the Network for the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST Network) and Professor at the Korea Institute of Energy Technology (KENTECH), said that science literacy is more than just learning about scientific knowledge, but also the ability to make objective, critical evaluation of scientific information to make sound decisions.

Julie A. Luft, Retiring President of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA), Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Georgia, said that to improve the science literacy of students in today’s age, science teachers have to adopt new roles as learners, innovators and futurists that can learn new teaching standards, develop new teaching methods, and help student not just to learn what science is, but also how science works.

Rosalia Vargas, President of the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture, Portugal and Director of the Pavilion of Knowledge, said that science literacy building requires creative, collaborative, and inclusive networks of cooperation from different stakeholders, thus mustering the full strength of the society to improve public science literacy.

In addition, the conference featured five thematic forums, focusing on key issues ranging from leveraging new technologies to support science literacy building to sharing regional practices and visions for building science popularization capacity. These events have facilitated dialogue, built consensus, and highlighted pragmatic issues in science literacy building, thus supporting the formulation of better programs and policies to support science popularization and improve public science literacy.

In the future, WCSL will continue to play its role as an international platform for dialogue and cooperation in the field of science popularization and science literacy, a hub for academic collaboration and nurturing quality science communicators, and a supporter to empower the global community through science literacy.

 

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Himel Highlights Electrical Solutions Addressing Evolving Industrial and Everyday Needs

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HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Himel, a globally acclaimed manufacturer and supplier of electrical products, is highlighting recent product developments and award-winning solutions that address practical needs across industrial operations and modern spaces. From efficient motor control and contemporary wiring devices to electric vehicle charging, the selected products reflect different priorities shaping how electrical solutions are used today.

For industrial customers, these priorities often begin with operational reliability, efficiency and ease of maintenance. Himel’s newly introduced X Series Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) address these requirements through dependable motor control, simplified setup and maintenance, and flexible integration across industrial applications. The series also offers energy-saving potential in suitable pump and fan operations, where managing energy consumption is an important consideration.

While industrial environments prioritize operational performance, electrical products in residential and commercial spaces must also balance functionality, safety and appearance. Himel’s Altivo Series wiring devices combine full-flat, ultra-thin aesthetics and five color options with fire-retardant safety features and versatile functionality. Beyond design, manufacturing processes are also becoming an area of focus. Himel’s NERIO Series, featuring paint-free manufacturing technology, received the Green Technology – Manufacturing award at the 2026 Hong Kong Business Technology Excellence Awards, recognizing an approach that reduces reliance on conventional painting processes.

The growing adoption of electric mobility brings another set of requirements for electrical infrastructure. Himel’s Electric Vehicle Charger Generation 2, recognized with the Top Innovation Award, is among the company’s offerings supporting the transition toward cleaner transportation.

“Different markets and applications come with different requirements, but customers consistently look for products that are reliable, practical and suited to their needs,” said Wenjie Qi, General Manager of Himel. “Our focus is on understanding these requirements and translating them into product improvements, whether in industrial performance, everyday functionality or design.”

Across Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East, Himel’s I Love Control and Dream Home campaigns provide different ways to connect these solutions with market needs. While I Love Control helps industrial partners strengthen product understanding and technical knowledge, Dream Home, guided by “Home is where the heart is,” brings attention to how electrical products empower the spaces where people live and work infinitely. Both initiatives support Himel’s efforts to make product value more relevant to customers and partners in different markets.

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Finloop Becomes Industry Pioneer in HKMA’s EnsembleTX, Exploring Compliant Tokenisation Applications

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HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited (“Finloop”), an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 (Web2+Web3) wealth technology platform, today announced that it has become an industry pioneer in EnsembleTX, launched by Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), to explore faster, more transparent, and more efficient settlement of real-value tokenised transactions.

HKMA launched the Project Ensemble sandbox in August 2024 to accelerate adoption of tokenisation. In November 2025, it introduced EnsembleTX, marking the commencement of the pilot phase of Project Ensemble. This represented a significant advancement in enabling real-value transactions involving tokenised deposits and digital assets within a controlled pilot environment. In its initial phase, EnsembleTX focuses on empowering market participants to utilise tokenised deposits in tokenised money market fund transactions, and to manage liquidity and treasury needs in real time. Moving forward, EnsembleTX will further support the interbank settlement of tokenised deposit transactions in tokenised Central Bank Money (CeBM) on a 24/7 basis. 

Finloop has built FinRWA Platform (FRP), Asia’s first one-stop RWA (Real-World Asset) technology, issuance, and distribution platform. The platform supports multi-party participation across the full lifecycle of tokenisation, involving issuers, custodians, tokenisation agents, and other institutions. Finloop has achieved several industry breakthroughs in the tokenisation sector, including supporting the distribution of multi-currency tokenised funds and launching Hong Kong’s first technical solution for a unit trust tokenised fund. Finloop has also advanced RWA projects spanning cultural and creative IPs, gold mines, oil and gas fields, and automobiles, leveraging digital assets to empower the real economy. Its subsidiary is also an authorised distributor of the regulated Hong Kong dollar stablecoin HKDAP. Through its integration into the EnsembleTX, Finloop will draw on its technology solutions that bridge Web2 and Web3 to support the compliant and efficient issuance and distribution of tokenised assets among institutions.

Cai Hua, Chief Executive Officer of Finloop, said: “Finloop is honored to participate in the HKMA’s EnsembleTX. Hong Kong is at the forefront globally in the regulatory foresight and ecosystem development of digital assets and RWAs. Finloop will fully leverage its core strengths in tokenisation technology and institutional-grade wealth technology, actively follow the guidance of regulators, and work closely with tokenised deposit banks and other industry pioneers. We aim to provide institutional clients with a secure, compliant, transparent, and efficient trading experience for tokenised assets, and jointly expand Hong Kong’s tokenisation ecosystem.”

Looking ahead, Finloop plans to build on its practical experience in EnsembleTX to actively explore a broader range of compliant use cases, including tokenised money market funds, tokenised ETFs, tokenised private funds, tokenised notes, and related treasury management. It will continue to leverage its technological advantages in connecting Web2 and Web3 to drive the efficient issuance, distribution, trading, and settlement of relevant tokenised assets among institutions, further advancing the development of Hong Kong’s tokenisation ecosystem.

About Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited

Finloop Finance Technology Holding Limited, along with its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “Finloop”), is an AI-driven global one-stop Web5 (Web2+Web3) wealth technology platform located in Hong Kong. Finloop offers comprehensive wealth management products and technology solutions to various financial institutions. Its offerings include cash management, mutual funds, alternatives, structured products, bonds, insurance, and virtual assets. As a fintech leader in Asia during the Web3 wave, Finloop has focused on bridging physical and digital assets, developing a one-stop RWA technology, issuance and distribution platform to pioneer new growth pathways in the wealth management industry. For more information, visit www.finloop.hk and www.finlooprwa.com

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Xinhua Silk Road: Foreign journalists explore Yuhang’s innovation-driven development

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BEIJING, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Journalists from South Korean, Turkish, U.S. and Cuban media outlets visited several hi-tech companies and modern agricultural demonstration parks in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, on October 26-28.

Through site visits and hands-on experiences, they gained firsthand insights into Yuhang’s progress in integrating technological and industrial innovation.

They began their tour at Scantech, a leading comprehensive 3D solutions provider, where they explored and experienced 3D visual digitization technologies on October 26.

After trying out a 3D scanner, Isaura Diez, a journalist with Cuba’s Prensa Latina news agency, said this was her first time using a scanner, and was deeply impressed by both the device and the technology behind it. What particularly impressed her were its wide-ranging applications, including in the medical and industrial fields, she added.

On October 27, the group visited RoboCT Technology, a national high-tech enterprise dedicated to the development and application of exoskeleton robotics, to learn about the research, development and practical applications of exoskeleton robots.

At RoboCT, they learned how exoskeletons help patients with lower-limb impairments from spinal cord injuries and strokes stand and walk again, and saw brain-computer interface technology enabling thought-controlled rehabilitation.

After trying on the GoGo-H Pro exoskeleton, a reporter from Turkish newspaper Aydinlik praised the equipment for its incredibly light weight. It felt just like a part of my own body, he said, adding that what impressed him was experiencing firsthand how China’s advanced technologies are being used to improve people’s lives.

At Xynova, a leading supplier of key components in the humanoid robotics sector, Dan Sandoval, a contract photographer of the Associated Press, put on its high-DoF dexterous hand product Flex 2. He said the product could perform all the movements that a human hand can make and he hoped to see it applied in an increasingly wide range of scenarios in the future.

The journalists later visited the Qianxi eco-friendly agricultural demonstration park in Jingshan Town. There, they learned how digital rice seedling cultivation and AI-powered management systems are being applied throughout the entire rice production process.

As Hangzhou’s new urban center, Yuhang is advancing technological and industrial integration, driving momentum in the digital economy, cutting-edge technologies, urban-rural development and rural revitalization. 

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