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Global Times: Shared buzzwords: Digital trends unite youths from across the Taiwan Straits

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BEIJING, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Based on the same language background and cultural roots while facing same internet trends with increasing digital interactions, youths from across the Taiwan Straits are sharing emotional resonance by using similar buzzwords.

“Po Fang” (emotionally broken), “Chao Ding” (superb) and “I Ren and E Ren” (introverted and extroverted person) are ranked the top three Taiwan Generation Z buzzwords of 2024, according to a recent report by a Taiwan island-based data platform. Some of these catchphrases originated from the Chinese mainland.

“Ying Kong” (meaning hard control), which ranked No.5 in the top 10 Taiwan buzzwords, is also on the top 10 Chinese mainland buzzwords released by the Shanghai-based linguistic journal Yaowen Jiaozi on December 1.

Zhu Songling, a professor at the Institute of Taiwan Studies of Beijing Union University, told the Global Times on Wednesday that the same cultural roots and common language foundation resulted in the cultural affinity between the mainland and the island of Taiwan.

“The phenomenon is a testament to the same cultural background, aligned values, and a deep sense of human connections between the two sides of the Taiwan Straits. This cultural affinity naturally facilitates empathy and resonance, allowing such linguistic and cultural trends to gain traction in Taiwan,” Zhu noted.

Youths from across the Straits are under the same pressures such as education and employment. They are looking for humorous, personal and real-life ways to express themselves. Meanwhile, similar expressions have transcended the geographical boundaries, bringing the youth across the Straits closer and fostering a sense of kinship, said the professor.

Emotional bridge

“The cultural traits shared across the Straits, such as linguistic logic, festival customs, and cultural philosophies regarding interpersonal ethics, remain deeply ingrained. These are our cultural bonds and a shared foundation,” Wang Yunting, a Taiwan video blogger living in Shanghai, told the Global Times on Wednesday. 

Wang noted that the interaction around popular internet slangs highlights not only the linguistic closeness between the two sides but also a shared concern among young people for societal phenomena. 

“I believe this linguistic resonance serves as an emotional bridge, allowing young people from both sides to perceive a sense of cultural alignment through casual conversations,” she said. 

Wang pointed out that slang terms popular on both sides, such as “neijuan” (involution), “tangping” (lying flat), and “gaoqian” (chasing money), reflect more than just a closeness in language. They also demonstrate a shared focus on societal issues, such as venting about life pressures or contemplating the future.

Wu Fugui, from the Beijing-based China International Culture Exchange Center, told the Global Times that the enthusiasm of young people from Taiwan island for adopting and using popular internet slangs from the Chinese mainland reflects the profound cultural connections and shared identity across the Straits. 

“Young people from the island of Taiwan are eager to learn and use these trending phrases, which highlight the shared cultural roots and heritage of the two sides,” Wu said. “This linguistic interaction has become a bridge for enhancing exchanges among the youth across the Straits.”

Accelerated pace

The popularity of Chinese social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu, Douyin and Bilibili plays a significant role in introducing and popularizing Chinese mainland trends among Taiwan youths. Through these platforms, young people share lifestyles, memes, and colloquial expressions.

At the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit in East China’s Zhejiang Province in November, the Global Times learned that a growing number of users from the island of Taiwan have opened their accounts on the Chinese mainland social media platforms.

Que Yuxuan from Taiwan told the Global Times at the summit that Douyin and Xiaohongshu enjoy significant popularity on the island. Many internet trends and viral catchphrases from the Chinese mainland have also gained traction there.

Taiwan high school and university students frequently use terms such as “I Ren,” “E Ren,” “She Niu” (social butterfly), and “She Kong” (socially anxious) in their daily conversations. Previously, it would take some time for these trends to reach Taiwan, but now Taiwan youths are quickly catching up with the latest buzzwords from the mainland, reflecting the accelerated cultural exchange facilitated by digital platforms, according to Que.

“It has become a trend for young people in Taiwan to use Xiaohongshu to learn makeup and fashion,” Li Enshuo, a university student in Taiwan, told the Global Times.

Li, who is also a Xiaohongshu user, said that after watching a tutorial on the platform, one of her friends was able to replicate a “commuting style” outfit and was even complimented by colleagues for having “great taste.” When she shared the experience on social media, Chinese mainland users commented that this style is popular among many young professionals.

“This interaction made me realize that young people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits are already deeply intertwined in their understanding of fashion and aesthetics,” she said.

Wu noted that language, as a carrier of culture, is becoming a vital link for cross-Straits exchanges. He noted that the enthusiasm of Taiwan youths for mainland internet slangs is driving deeper interactions in online culture.

“Through the dissemination of short video platforms and social media, Taiwan youths are becoming increasingly familiar with the mainland trends. This not only bridges the psychological gaps between young people from both sides but also lays a foundation for further cultural integration across the Straits,” said Wu.

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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Care Career Announces Acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, Completing Its First Acquisition Phase and Expanding Annual Revenue Beyond $150 Million, with a Path to Exceed a Quarter Billion by the End of 2026 Through Additional Acquisitions and Organic Growth

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition represents Care Career’s seventh strategic acquisition in the past 24 months, further strengthening the company’s position as one of the largest healthcare workforce organizations in the United States while accelerating its strategy to redefine the future of healthcare workforce management through artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce innovation.

MAS Medical Staffing has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workforce solutions through strong client relationships, exceptional clinician engagement, and deep regional expertise throughout the Northeastern United States. The acquisition significantly expands Care Career’s geographic footprint while broadening its access to healthcare professionals, client relationships, workforce data, and regional market intelligence.

Care Career is building a technology-enabled workforce ecosystem powered by its AI-powered workforce platform, where every acquisition contributes not only additional market presence, but also expanded data, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital innovation, and operational scale that continuously improve the experience for clients and clinicians alike. As the platform grows, every clinician engagement, client interaction, credential, placement, and workforce trend strengthens the intelligence of Career’s technology, creating a continuously improving ecosystem designed to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective workforce solutions.

The acquisition also brings MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA® engagement technology, along with its client relationships and clinician network, directly onto Career’s AI-powered workforce platform. MAESTRA’s scheduling, credentialing, and communication capabilities will be integrated into Care Career’s existing technology stack, further enhancing clinician engagement across onboarding, scheduling, and career management while providing healthcare organizations with greater workforce visibility and operational efficiency.

“Our vision is to build the AI-powered infrastructure that modernizes healthcare workforce management,” said Siva Konatham, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Career. “Under my leadership, Care Career is focused on transforming a fragmented, labor-intensive industry into a data-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem that improves speed, efficiency, and workforce visibility for healthcare providers. Each acquisition strengthens our platform intelligence, expands our scale, and enhances our margin potential. By integrating advanced analytics, AI automation, and digital engagement tools, we are not just growing revenue—we are building a smarter, more scalable model positioned to lead the next era of healthcare workforce solutions.”

The combined organization will leverage expanded recruiting resources, centralized credentialing, advanced workforce analytics, AI-enabled automation, and digital engagement technologies—all powered by Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform—to deliver broader recruiting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced workforce insights, and expanded national coverage. Clinicians will benefit from a seamless digital experience that simplifies every stage of their careers—from job discovery and credentialing to onboarding, scheduling, communication, and long-term career development.

With seven strategic acquisitions completed in less than two years, representing the first round of acquisitions now totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue, Care Career has rapidly expanded its national presence while executing a disciplined growth strategy focused on technology integration, operational excellence, and workforce innovation. The company has also signed additional Letters of Intent with other entities with expected close dates in the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of these transactions, coupled with organic growth, Care Career expects consolidated annual revenue to exceed a quarter of a billion dollars by the end of 2026.

The addition of MAS Medical Staffing further strengthens the organization’s ability to serve healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care providers, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare organizations across an increasingly diverse geographic footprint.

“The healthcare workforce industry is entering a new era where technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making will define the market leaders,” Konatham added. “Every acquisition we complete expands the intelligence of our AI-powered workforce platform, enhances the value we deliver to our clients, and creates more opportunities for clinicians. We believe the combination of exceptional people, innovative technology, and strategic scale positions Care Career to lead the next generation of healthcare workforce solutions.”

About Care Career

Care Career is a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations recruit, engage, credential, deploy, and retain clinical talent. Powered by its proprietary AI-powered workforce platform and supported by advanced artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce analytics, Care Career is building an intelligent healthcare workforce ecosystem that connects providers and clinicians more efficiently while improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and patient care. Following seven strategic acquisitions over the past 24 months the first round of acquisitions totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue and with additional signed LOIs under contract expected to complete shortly, positioning the company to surpass a quarter of a billion dollars in consolidated annual revenue by the end of 2026, Care Career has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare workforce organizations, serving healthcare providers and clinicians across the United States.

About MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing is a premier healthcare workforce organization recognized for exceptional service, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. With an established presence throughout the Northeastern United States, MAS Medical Staffing has earned a reputation for quality, responsiveness, and delivering workforce solutions that help healthcare providers meet their evolving workforce needs while supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers.

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PointsKash Demonstrates How Businesses Can Build on Bitcoin Without Burdening the Blockchain

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As industry debate surrounding Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) intensifies, PointsKash unveils an architecture designed to work regardless of the proposal’s outcome.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global Bitcoin community debates Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) and the future of data stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash, Inc. today announced that its next-generation kiosk infrastructure was intentionally designed to operate efficiently under any outcome of the proposal.

Rather than storing operational data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash utilizes a layered architecture that combines Bitcoin‘s unmatched security with modern decentralized communications technology. Every transaction, machine event, system update, and operational record generated across the PointsKash network is cryptographically verified, securely maintained off-chain, and anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain through a single immutable cryptographic proof.

This approach allows thousands of operational events to be permanently verified while utilizing only a minimal amount of blockchain data.

As discussion surrounding BIP-110 has intensified across the digital asset industry, PointsKash believes the debate does not require choosing between innovation and responsible blockchain stewardship.

“The industry has been debating whether businesses can build meaningful applications on Bitcoin without unnecessarily consuming blockchain space,” said Michael Herron, Chief Executive Officer of PointsKash. “We believe we’ve demonstrated that the answer is yes. Bitcoin provides the world’s most trusted immutable timestamp and security layer, while higher-volume operational data belongs on technologies specifically designed to manage it. By combining both, we’ve built an architecture that is scalable, transparent, and future-ready regardless of how the BIP-110 discussion ultimately evolves.”

The company’s infrastructure assigns every kiosk its own unique cryptographic identity, allowing each machine to securely authenticate every transaction and operational event. Those records are then independently verifiable through cryptographic proofs while remaining resistant to alteration or manipulation—even by PointsKash itself.

According to the company, this architecture delivers several significant advantages:

Mathematically verifiable transaction records for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and enterprise customers.Improved network reliability, allowing kiosks to continue operating during temporary connectivity interruptions without losing transaction history.Enhanced cybersecurity, with every machine maintaining its own authenticated identity and secure communications.A scalable blockchain architecture that minimizes on-chain data while preserving complete auditability.

“Bitcoin was created to provide trust, security, and permanence—not to become a storage system for every piece of application data,” Herron added. “Our philosophy has always been simple: use Bitcoin for what it does better than anyone else—creating immutable proof that records have never been altered—and leverage modern decentralized technologies for everything else. We believe that’s the future of enterprise blockchain infrastructure.”

PointsKash believes this architecture positions the company among a new generation of fintech innovators utilizing Bitcoin as a secure trust layer while developing scalable financial applications for enterprise deployment.

The technology also establishes the foundation for future blockchain-based financial products currently under development, including enhanced digital audit capabilities, verifiable financial records, enterprise licensing opportunities, and next-generation digital asset infrastructure.

As the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to mature, PointsKash believes its technology demonstrates that responsible innovation and blockchain scalability can successfully coexist—providing enterprise organizations with the confidence to build on Bitcoin without contributing unnecessary data to the network.

About PointsKash, Inc.

PointsKash, Inc. is a financial technology company developing an integrated ecosystem of AI-enabled self-service financial centers, digital banking, digital payment solutions, cryptocurrency services, loyalty rewards, enterprise merchant technologies, and mobile financial applications. Through proprietary software, Artificial Intelligence, and strategic partnerships, PointsKash is building innovative financial solutions designed to empower consumers, merchants, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

For more information, visit www.pointskash.com.

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