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Global Times: So-called ‘caotai banzi’ – ragtag set-up – reflects resilience to fight for dreams

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BEIJING, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Once having a hard time helping his child with homework yet later managing to write To Live, celebrated Chinese writer Yu Hua recently shared a short video on social media, drawing the attention of many, including Zhang Xue, a former poor repairman who is now leading his motorcycle brand onto the global stage. What resonated between these two rookies-turned big shots? The answer lies in the short video’s theme: “caotai banzi.” 

Caotai banzi originally referred to a type of itinerant amateur performing troupe, traversing from one rickety venue to another. But over time, it has evolved into a slightly sarcastic internet slang describing things or people that lack resources, experience and preparation but still show up when needed. The term can be roughly translated as “a ragtag set-up.” A caotai banzi event is one that is poorly prepared, somewhat chaotic, yet carried out against all odds. 

Meanwhile, someone with caotai banzi character can be called a “scrappy amateur” – they rush into things with no resources or plan, recklessly eager to get moving and damn the costs.

For a long time, caotai banzi was a negative term for many Chinese. But when the recent short video ended with a statement of “caotai is the best team,” viewers surprisingly did not fight back. Instead, many began to see it in a positive light. Zhang is one of them. He commented on the video: “Ragtag set-up or not – who cares? Just get the team together and turn that grassroots stage into a podium.”   

What brought this negative-to-positive change is actually the life stories of Zhang himself and the protagonists featured in the video who have freed the term from its stereotypical definition. In other words, people have discovered the admirable courage behind those scrappy amateurs who rush into things without being fully prepared.

In the video, there is a 16-year-old girl chasing her documentary dream. No experience. No knowledge of film terms. She even forgot to charge her camera before shooting. But despite being such a rookie, she still yearns to try. 

Though he doesn’t appear in the video, Zhang was a rookie too who was born in a poor, remote village. At a young age, he once rode his motorcycle over 100 kilometers to chase down a journalist just to get a few seconds on TV. That move was once his only hope to be noticed by a professional racing team. 

These stories sound absurd, but beneath them lies something truly precious – the resilience to fight for a dream. To some people, they were just “fools” wasting their time, or not qualified enough to even try. But it is this “foolish” spirit that gives them the courage to learn as they go.

In other words, if it weren’t for their various limitations or shambling beginnings, these people may not have gained a deeper faith in their dreams. To some extent, the more amateur someone is – in other words the more they belong to an underestimated ragtag set-up – the more eager they are to act in the game of success. 

Hence, instead of only seeing the awkwardness and messiness behind caotai banzi, it’s better to see that awkwardness as the very drive to strive forward. As the video puts it: “The timing will never be perfect, but you are always qualified [to try].” 

In everyday life, haven’t we, at one time or another, been inspired by clumsy beginners like that – people who just won’t let go of their dreams, no matter how awkward they seem?

So far, the online interaction between Zhang Xue and Yu Hua has become a trending topic on Sina Weibo. On the surface, it’s netizens having fun with the two figures’ public exchange. However, deep down, it is hard to ignore that the fresh interpretation of caotai banzi has already resonated with people. 

For generations, the Chinese people have felt a deep, natural resonance with the story of starting from scratch. From a grand scale, it can be seen from the transformation of the Great Northern Wilderness in Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province into a granary of abundance. On a smaller scale, it can be captured in those rags-to-riches stories of countless Chinese families. The courage to face challenges head-on and the will to raise a “tower from flat ground” have always been engraved in the Chinese tradition of grit. 

Although times change, this fighting spirit has never faded. Instead, it has gradually become a cultural norm, influencing younger generations. Just as the 16-year-old girl in video put it: “I can enter the scene clumsily and learn as I go,” she said. “If I mess up, I just get up and try again.” 

The author is a reporter with the Global Times. life@globaltimes.com.cn

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Envision Energy Unveils 2026 Net Zero Action Report at VivaTech, Pioneering Future Energy Systems for Civilizational Prosperity

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PARIS, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leading green technology company, unveiled its 2026 Net Zero Action Report at VivaTech, one of Europe’s largest and most influential innovation events. The report highlights how the convergence of energy and artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industrial systems and even the foundations of modern civilization.

This marks the sixth consecutive year that Envision has published its Net Zero Action Report. This year’s edition emphasizes that the future of infrastructure will be built on a new-type power system integrating energy, storage, grids, computing, and intelligence, forming the backbone of the AI-driven industrial era.

“A truly transformative energy transition is not merely about replacing old energy sources. It is about creating a new generation of civilizational infrastructure that enables sustainable prosperity in the age of AI.”  said Lei Zhang, Founder and CEO of Envision,”Energy is not just the foundation of AI – it is the lifeblood of intelligence. As power systems becomes the core infrastructure of intelligence era, only by solving full-chain energy management for intelligent production can we deliver the abundant, reliable, and sustainable power required for the next industrial revolution driven by AI.”

Pioneering AI Power Systems in Practice

Over the past year, Envision has continued to lead innovation in next-generation power systems, pioneering what it defines as AI Power Systems. This integration enables unprecedented efficiency: maximizing the value of every unit of green electricity, optimizing computing workloads, and aligning limited power capacity with rapidly growing GPU demand.

At the Chifeng Net Zero Industrial Park, Envision has already demonstrated this model in operation. Built on a 2 GW, 100% renewable power system, the company leverages EnOS and its Energy Foundation Model to orchestrate wind, solar, storage, computing workloads and green hydrogen production in real time.In partnership with Tencent, the AI Power System is also being used to optimize AI workload scheduling, dynamically matching computing demand with renewable energy availability.

It also lays the foundation for Mission Gobi, Envision’s global initiative announced at VivaTech 2026 to develop 5GW of green AI data center (AIDC) capacity in desert and arid regions by 2030.

Envision’s Growing Global Footprint and Impact

The report also highlights how Envision is turning the innovation into real-world impact by supporting energy security, industrial transformation and community development.

In Egypt, Envision’s 500MW Amunet Wind Project has entered full operation. As one of Africa’s largest wind installations in both single-unit scale and total capacity, it generates approximately 2.3 billion kWh annually, enough to power around 800,000 households and support Egypt’s Vision 2030.

In the UK, Envision’s smart energy storage system powered by the Dubhe Energy Foundation Model is supporting the Carrington project, one of the country’s largest standalone storage facilities. Once operational, it will supply electricity equivalent to 2.2 million households for two hours, while reducing renewable curtailment and enhancing grid stability, supporting both energy security and net-zero goals.

In global green trade, the first shipment of green ammonia produced at Envision’s Chifeng Net Zero Industrial Park was delivered to LOTTE Fine Chemical in South Korea, marking a milestone in the emergence of “green oil” as a global zero-carbon commodity.

At the Monsoon Wind Power Project in Laos, Envision supported the clearance of more than 1,200 landmines and unexploded ordnance. In addition to providing clean electricity equivalent to power supply for 1.43 million households in Vietnam and creating more than 1,600 local jobs, the project also contributed to local schools through educational support and community engagement programs.

With six consecutive years of publishing its Net Zero Action Report, Envision has evolved from a net-zero pioneer and technology partner into a global builder of the infrastructure for a sustainable future. From deserts to demined fields, from polar regions to remote islands, the company continues to deploy future energy systems that expand access to clean, affordable and reliable power. As AI and clean energy converge, Envision is working to lay the foundations for a new era of sustainable prosperity.

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Polystar, part of Elisa Industriq, delivers AI-driven analytics solution for MasOrange’s combined network

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Polystar provides consolidated analytics with AI anomaly detection for Spain’s leading mobile operator

STOCKHOLM, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MasOrange has selected Polystar, part of Elisa Industriq, to deliver a unified analytics and network probe solution across its newly combined mobile network.  

Following the integration of two separate mobile networks, MasOrange required a single platform to align KPIs, replace legacy systems, and provide consistent, end-to-end visibility across network and services. Polystar’s Osix Monitoring and Kalix Analytics now deliver this capability in a hybrid deployment model spanning on-premises (bare metal) infrastructure and Google Cloud.  

The solution was validated during a rigorous evaluation process, that included demonstrations, reference calls and a detailed simulation using live network data. This approach showed how Polystar’s analytics can deliver immediate, actionable insights in a complex, real-world environment, giving MasOrange confidence in both performance and operational fit.

A key differentiator was the new AI Anomaly Detection module in Kalix. With real network data demos, it identified affected users during service disruptions and enabled coordinated, targeted response actions. Compared to manual processes, the AI-driven approach improves speed, accuracy, and the ability to act proactively to protect the customer experience.

With Polystar, MasOrange has also the possibility to extend visibility into the radio network by including RAN monitoring, providing a complete end-to-end view across all domains. The solution integrates with existing systems and analytics tools, ensuring continuity while enabling a smooth transition to the new platform.

The deployment is a hybrid combining centralized on-premises installation with scalable cloud-based processing using Google Cloud and Kubernetes, allowing Mas Orange to expand capacity as needed.

“Our team demonstrated the advantages and concrete outcomes of our solutions through the level of insight they can deliver. We are already exploring additional use cases with MasOrange where Kalix and Osix can further enhance operational performance, observability, and customer experience.” said Georgios Baltoglou, CEO of Polystar, Elisa Industriq.

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About Polystar

Polystar is a global leader in smart, data-driven assurance and automation for telecommunications operators. Its solutions transform complex network data into operational intelligence that drives business results. Polystar enables communications service providers to enhance the customer experience and achieve optimal operational efficiency through real-time, actionable insights and pragmatic automation, powered by AI.

Trusted by more than 100 communications service providers across 55 countries, Polystar collaborates with operators to optimize their multi-vendor networks – cloud-native and on-premises.

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden with a worldwide presence, Polystar is part of Elisa Industriq, a global leader in software solutions for operational intelligence that enhances industrial knowledge with AI innovation.

Polystar is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certified, reflecting its commitment to quality management and information security. elisaindustriq.com/polystar 

About Elisa Industriq

Elisa Industriq creates software solutions for operational intelligence by multiplying industrial knowledge with AI innovation. Our businesses-camLine, sedApta, Polystar, CalcuQuote, TenForce, and Gridle-serve over 2,500 clients internationally in the manufacturing, telecommunications, and energy sectors. 

Elisa Industriq delivers business value for customers by reducing costs, improving quality, and generating growth. Our software solutions integrate with customers’ existing systems to optimize their operations in areas including manufacturing execution, supply chain optimization, network analytics, and energy management. 

Elisa Industriq is part of Elisa, a pioneer in telecommunications and digital services headquartered in Finland. Our shared mission is a sustainable future through digitalization. Elisa Industriq employs over 1,500 experts in Europe, Asia, and North America. elisaindustriq.com

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Hexagon Composites ASA: Final results of Subsequent Offering

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OSLO, Norway, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Hexagon Composites ASA (the “Company”) on 8 June 2026 regarding commencement of the subscription period for the subsequent offering (the “Subsequent Offering”) of up to 15,625,000 new shares in the Company (the “Offer Shares”) at a subscription price of NOK 8.00 per share.

The subscription period for the Subsequent Offering expired on 19 June 2026 at 16:30 (CEST). At the expiry of the subscription period, the Company had received valid subscriptions for a total of 12,691,260 Offer Shares.

The allocation of Offer Shares has been completed by the Board of Directors of the Company in accordance with the allocation criteria set out in the prospectus for the Subsequent Offering dated 5 June 2026. 9,086,310 Offer Shares were allocated based on exercised subscription rights, and 3,604,950 Offer Shares were allocated to subscribers who have exercised their subscription rights and over-subscribed. In total 12,691,260 Offer Shares have as such been allocated to subscribers in the Subsequent Offering. The allocated Offer Shares have been resolved issued by the Board of Directors of the Company, based on the board authorization to issue new shares in the Subsequent Offering granted by the annual general meeting of the Company held on 4 June 2026.

Notifications regarding the allocation of Offer Shares and the corresponding subscription amount to be paid by each subscriber are expected to be distributed during the course of today, 22 June 2026. The due date for payment of the Offer Shares is 24 June 2026 (the “Payment Date”). In order for payment to take place on the Payment Date, subscribers must ensure that there are sufficient funds on the bank account to be debited on 23 June 2026.

Subject to timely payment by the subscribers, the Company expects that the share capital increase pertaining to the Subsequent Offering will be registered with the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises on or about 1 July 2026, and that the Offer Shares will be delivered to the VPS accounts of the subscribers to whom they are allocated, and become tradeable on Euronext Oslo Børs, on or about the same date. The Offer Shares may not be transferred or traded before they have been fully paid and the aforementioned share capital increase and the issuance of the Offer Shares in the VPS have been completed.

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DNB Carnegie, a part of DNB Bank ASA, is acting as manager for the Subsequent Offering (the “Manager”). Advokatfirmaet Schjødt AS is acting as legal counsel to the Company.

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Berit-Cathrin Høyvik, Senior Director, Communications,Hexagon Composites
Telephone: +47 988 92 161 | berit-cathrin.hoyvik@hexagongroup.com

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Telephone: +1 704 777 5171 (US Eastern time zone) | eirik.lohre@hexagongroup.com

About Hexagon Composites ASA 
Hexagon delivers safe and innovative solutions for a cleaner energy future. Our solutions enable storage, transportation, and conversion to clean energy in a wide range of mobility and industrial applications. Learn more at www.hexagongroup.com and follow @HexagonASA on LinkedIn.

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This announcement does not constitute or form a part of any offer of securities for sale or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities of the Company in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of the Company may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”). The securities of the Company have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration under the US Securities Act or an available exemption from, or transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the US Securities Act. There will be no public offering of securities in the United States. Any sale in the United States of the securities mentioned in this communication will be made solely to “qualified institutional buyers” as defined in Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act. No public offering of the securities will be made in the United States.

The Company has not authorized any offer to the public of securities in any Member State of the European Economic Area nor elsewhere. With respect to any Member State of the European Economic Area (each an “EEA Member State”), no action has been undertaken or will be undertaken to make an offer to the public of securities requiring publication of a prospectus in any EEA Member State. In any EEA Member State, this communication is only addressed to and is only directed at qualified investors in that Member State within the meaning of the EU Prospectus Regulation, i.e., only to investors who can receive the offer without an approved prospectus in such EEA Member State. The expression “EU Prospectus Regulation” means Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 June 2017 (together with any applicable implementing measures in any Member State).

In the United Kingdom, these materials are only being communicated to (a) persons who have professional experience, knowledge and expertise in matters relating to investments and qualifying as “investment professionals” for the purposes of article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (all such persons being referred to as “relevant persons”) and (b) only in circumstances falling within the circumstances set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to The Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024. These materials are directed only at relevant persons and must not be acted on or relied on by persons who are not relevant persons.

Matters discussed in this announcement may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “should”, “will” and similar expressions. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, these assumptions are inherently subject to significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond its control. Such risks, uncertainties, contingencies and other important factors could cause actual events to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in this release by such forward-looking statements. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as at its date and are subject to change without notice.

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