BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on Xiong’an:

Across many of the world’s languages, the word for “civilization” shares a common origin. Whether it is the English civilization, the French civilisation or the Spanish civilización, each traces its roots to the Latin word civitas, meaning “city.” This is no accident. Cities are the finest expression of civilization, embracing diversity and renewing themselves without end. As we look back at the past and ahead to the future, the very definition of the city has been reshaped. No longer merely a cold jungle of steel and concrete, the city is becoming a way of life, a vessel that makes life better.

On the north China plain, a city is rising to bring this vision to life. Conceived as a grand plan for China’s long-term development, Xiong’an is growing with remarkable vitality, turning bold visions of the future into reality.

Take a stroll through Xiong’an, the first thing that greets you is the fresh scent of trees and grass carried on the breeze. This is a city that has mastered the art of restraint. Rather than allowing concrete to spread unchecked, it embedded the principle of “planting trees before building the city” into every inch of its land from the start. The Daqing River Forest marks the starting point of the Millennium Forest initiative. Here, “millennium” does not mean expecting every tree to live a thousand years. Instead, it reflects the ambition to build a resilient forest ecosystem that can regenerate naturally, evolve continuously and remain vibrant for generations to come — a living legacy for the future. Over the past nine years, some 483,000 mu (32,200 hectares) of new forest has been planted across Xiong’an, expanding the city’s green coverage to 743,000 mu. As a result, forest coverage has climbed steadily from 11% to 35.1%. On this ever-greening landscape, a park city is gradually taking shape. The vision of “a forest within 3 kilometers, a greenbelt within 1 kilometer, a park within 300 meters, and green spaces everywhere” is no longer just a blueprint — it has become a way of life for residents.

Beyond its green spaces, Xiong’an runs on an invisible foundation of data and code. Some 40 billion pieces of city operation data form the lifeline of this cloud-based city. The physical city and its digital counterpart grow in tandem: every steel beam has a match in the virtual city, and every control valve carries its own IP address, keeping the city’s vital systems visible in the cloud. Smart, connected buses move steadily through the streets, reading road conditions accurately without the need for a driver. Smart lamp posts and roadside lidar sensors track traffic flow in real time, feeding data to the city’s computing center, where AI algorithms adjust traffic signal timing accordingly. When a camera detects an overflowing garbage bin, the system flags it automatically, and sanitation crews can complete the cleanup within 10 minutes. In Xiong’an, technologies such as financial big data, blockchain and artificial intelligence are no longer abstract concepts but practical tools for understanding residents’ needs and serving them better.

With its scenic surroundings and advanced technologies, the city’s ultimate aim is to serve its people. In Xiong’an, residents can meet nearly every daily need within a 15-minute walk from home. The city now has 105 elementary and middle schools and kindergartens, 80 elder care facilities and 43 community centers in operation. The “15-minute living circle” was part of the city’s plan from the outset, giving residents access to education, healthcare, elder care, shopping, dining and entertainment close to home. Tasked with relieving Beijing of functions not essential to its role as the capital, Xiong’an offers high-quality public services and close-knit communities that give people a place to build both a livelihood and a career.

The rapid rise of Shenzhen and Pudong once stunned the world. Now it is Xiong’an’s turn. The city is emerging with its own poise and wisdom, generating a fresh vitality all its own. Growing from a quiet, little-known plot of land to a visionary blueprint and finally to a rising city, Xiong’an is more than a symbol of urban development. It stands as a legacy this new era leaves for generations to come.

This is Xiong’an. This is the future!

China Mosaic
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Xiong’an: Where a better city means a better life
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Climbs to No. 39 with approximately 7% year-over-year growth in Brand Power

HONG KONG, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Infinix ranked No. 39 in the Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders 2026. Compared with last year, Infinix climbed four places and increased its brand power by approximately 7%. The achievement marks Infinix’s fourth consecutive year in the Top 50 and its first Kantar BrandZ Future Leading Award.

These results reflect Infinix’s growing brand equity and continued momentum across global markets, driven by stronger awareness, differentiation and consumer trust. Guided by its Joy Tech philosophy, Infinix continues to expand its global footprint, collaborate with industry leaders and deliver innovative products and experiences that further strengthen its global brand.

The Kantar BrandZ Top 50 Chinese Global Brand Builders is a leading benchmark for evaluating the international performance of Chinese brands. The ranking covers 11 key markets, including Australia, Brazil, Germany, India, Japan, and Mexico, and tracks more than 1,200 brands across 15 industry categories. Based on the Kantar BrandZ brand equity framework, data from leading global digital platforms, and research involving more than 30,000 consumers worldwide, the ranking measures the influence and competitiveness of Chinese brands in global markets. Inclusion recognizes sustained progress in global brand building while supporting stronger international reputations and new partnership opportunities.

Accelerating Premiumization Through Product Innovation

The recognition comes as Infinix continues to accelerate its brand evolution. Earlier this year, Infinix introduced its flagship NOTE 60 Series, marking a new milestone in its premiumization strategy. Combining distinctive design with refined craftsmanship, the NOTE 60 Series has received several international design honors, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Design Award, and MUSE Design Award. These achievements reinforce Infinix’s premium positioning and strengthen its global product portfolio.

Infinix has also worked with global partners including Pininfarina, Snapdragon®, and JBL, bringing together expertise across design, hardware, and software to advance product innovation and enhance consumer perception of the brand.

Bringing Joy Tech to Local Communities

For more than a decade, Infinix has established a strong presence across emerging markets, with operations in more than 70 countries and regions. Its global strategy focuses on understanding local cultures, lifestyles, and communities, bringing the “Joy Tech” philosophy to life through localized products, experiences, and community engagement.

During the recent FIFA World Cup tournament, Infinix connected with football fans across the Middle East through a series of community viewing events in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. Hundreds of local consumers gathered to watch matches, take part in activities, and support their national teams. These initiatives created new opportunities for Infinix to engage with local communities and demonstrate how technology can enhance shared cultural and entertainment experiences, bringing the spirit of Joy Tech to life.

Looking ahead, Infinix will continue developing localized, technology-driven lifestyle experiences tailored to the needs and cultural characteristics of different markets. By delivering products and experiences that resonate with local users, Infinix aims to make innovative technology more accessible and enjoyable while continuing to strengthen its global brand equity and long-term relevance.

About Infinix

Established in 2013, Infinix is an innovation-driven brand dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology, bold design, and outstanding performance. The brand provides smart, enjoyable mobile experiences that enhance everyday life. Beyond smartphones, Infinix has expanded its portfolio to include TWS earbuds, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, smart TVs, and more—building a comprehensive ecosystem of smart devices. Currently, Infinix products are available in over 70 countries and regions worldwide, including Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.

For more information, please visit: http://www.infinixmobility.com/

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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, has officially launched Tuya AI Coding, an AI-native no-code application development platform enabling users to turn ideas into AI-powered lifestyle applications with just a single prompt.

By describing their ideas, desired features, or interface requirements in natural language, users can generate applications that are runnable, deployable, and capable of powering real AI-driven experiences. The platform also supports one-click deployment and social media platform sharing. The launch of Tuya AI Coding marks a further step in Tuya’s expansion from AI-generated pages to AI applications that can interact with the physical world, broadening the possibilities of the AI Home ecosystem.

AI Application Development Is Moving Beyond Page Generation into Real Life

Gartner has named AI-native application development platforms one of the top strategic technology trends for 2026, predicting that 75% of new applications worldwide will be built using low-code development approaches by year end. Behind this rapid market growth, a new industry shift is emerging: as the barrier to AI application development continues to fall, the standard for evaluating the value of these applications is also changing. Frost & Sullivan’s July report noted that AI-native no-code app generation platforms are evolving from simply “creating apps through conversation” to “enabling complete business delivery,” with competition now expanding beyond app generation capabilities to include deployment, launch, operations, and continuous iteration.

In short, the “last mile” of AI application development is no longer just about generating code — it’s about whether an application can integrate into real-world scenarios. An app confined to the browser, unable to interact with real services, devices, or data, has limited practical value.

This is the challenge Tuya AI Coding was built to solve. Built to seamlessly connect human creativity with AI technology, the platform is designed to ensure that every AI-generated application is capable, from day one, of connecting with real devices, serving real users, and powering real-life experiences.

Turning Ideas into AI Lifestyle Applications with a Single Prompt

Most AI app generation tools on the market today remain limited to the digital world, stopping at the creation of web pages or mini-program interfaces.

Built on Tuya’s global AI+IoT technology stack, Tuya AI Coding comes with three core foundational capabilities: device connectivity, cloud services, and data intelligence. When users input a requirement, the AI does more than generate interfaces and interaction logic. It also automatically builds the full backend architecture, including databases, API gateways, user authentication, and device management, while directly connecting to Tuya’s cloud infrastructure spanning more than 200 countries and regions.

At the same time, Tuya AI Coding leverages Tuya’s extensive AI hardware ecosystem, with native support for access to more than 100,000 SKUs. Foundational capabilities such as device management, data analytics, and weather information services can be added flexibly, enabling seamless integration between software applications and real-world hardware devices.

Empowering Non-Technical Creators to Build AI Lifestyle Experiences

Tuya AI Coding is designed primarily for creative users without technical backgrounds, including designers, product managers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and students. For these users, the key needs in AI application development are clear: quickly turning ideas into working products, lowering technical barriers, validating concepts at low cost, and gaining a sense of creative achievement.

Traditional development workflows, however, have long stood in the way. High technical barriers, limited resources, slow iteration cycles, and complex tools often prevent creative individuals from bringing their ideas to life.

To address these challenges, Tuya AI Coding offers several core capabilities:

Real-time preview and conversational iteration: During the generation process, the interface is rendered in real time, allowing users to refine details instantly through natural language commands such as “make the button larger” or “add dark mode.”Template library and scenario-based support: Vertical use cases are supported with ready-to-use templates, making development more accessible and efficient.Cross-platform compatibility and one-click deployment: The platform automatically generates applications that work across PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other devices, while enabling one-click cloud deployment and easy social media platform sharing.A fully no-code workflow: What once took months in traditional development can now be compressed into minutes, lowering the technical barrier by 90%.

As the AI industry undergoes a deeper shift in value creation, “unlocking creativity for everyone” is becoming just as important as improving efficiency. As more platforms begin to offer the ability to generate applications with a single sentence, Tuya AI Coding’s differentiation becomes increasingly clear: it not only generates AI applications, but also enables those applications to integrate with Tuya’s AI hardware ecosystem and accelerate real-world transformation.

Tuya AI Coding is now officially available. Users can explore the platform at coding.tuya.ai.

About Tuya Smart

Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem. This approach fosters a vibrant global developer community comprising brands, OEMs, AI agents, system integrators, and independent software vendors who collaborate to create smart solution ecosystems embodying the principles of sustainability, security, efficiency, agility, and openness.

As of Mar 31, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 1,970,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

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