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From “Journey to the West” to “Black Myth” What has kept Sun Wukong timeless?

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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on “Black Myth: Wukong” and “Journey to the West”:

 

These days, a monkey has gone viral across various social media platforms, triggered by the official release of China’s indigenous action RPG “Black Myth: Wukong.”

In the game, players take on the role of “The Destined One,” and embark on a journey by following the footprints of Sun Wukong, the protagonist of “Journey to the West.” The first ever Triple-A game by China, “Black Myth: Wukong” won high ratings from many game-centered media both home and abroad; on day one of its release, it set a new record high in Steam’s history of concurrent players.

Many plots and characters in the game were appropriated from the great Chinese mythology masterpiece “Journey to the West.” For example, the final boss in the first level is a monster bear (Black Bear Guai) capable of fire attack; if the player has already acquired an item called “Fireproof Mantle,” triumph will be much easier. To acquire the tool, a hidden boss “Elder Jinchi” must be defeated. Here, these characters, tools, and plots are all based on a chapter from “Journey to the West,” where an old monk Jinchi tried to steal a kasaya robe from Tang Sanzang by setting fire, and Sun Wukong borrowed a Fireproof Mantle and protected his master; a monster bear however, stole the kasaya robe in chaos.

Hence, to better understand the plots in the game, many players, both domestic and abroad, begin to read the book, and some short-cut-seekers have turned to the TV series rendition of the work.

As the first romantic mythological novel in China, “Journey to the West” has been popular for several centennials and holds special significance for the Chinese.

From the birth of the stone monkey Sun Wukong to how he threw the Heavenly Palace into chaos, from how Sun Wukong protected his master Tang Sanzang through eighty-one ordeals to their final acquisition of the holy Buddhist scriptures, “Journey to the West” is a household name in China, while Sun Wukong, who is capable of seventy-two transformations and has fiery eyes with golden pupils, has for long been the very first hero admired and imitated by numerous Chinese children. Growing up, the children who were fascinated by Wukong stories tend to reopen the book in their adulthood, and ponder the philosophies hidden in between the lines.

For example, the main task for Tang Sanzang and his disciples was to attain the Buddhist scriptures, leading some to think this is a novel that intends to promote Buddhism. In fact, many elements from Daoism and Confucianism are blended into the novel. One can find Lord Lao Zi sitting with Ancient Buddha Dipamkara expounding the Way together; on the Ullambana Feast, the buddhas and deities created poems themed on happiness (Fu), official ranks (Lu), and longevity (Shou), which are typical ideals pursued in Daoism. In the book, the leading characters often quote from Confucian classics, while their behaviors from time to time reflect the values upheld by Confucianism, like benevolence, filial piety, courtesy, righteousness, etc. Such settings go beyond the doctrinal boundaries of any single religion, which not only reflect the trend of fusion among Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism in the 16th century, but also testify to the internal inclusiveness of the Chinese culture.

Throughout “Journey to the West,” there are many poems. But the line “I shall search the nameless rivers of the world, and climb all unknown mountain ranges” best captures the characters’ journey to the west. The destination of the journey was Vulture Peak. Once on their way, Tang Sanzang and his disciples began to wonder how long it still had to take to arrive. Sun Wukong answered: “If you see your true nature, are determined to be sincere, and always turn your head back to enlightenment, then you will have reached Vulture Peak.” Descriptions of such kind have given answers to issues like faith and perseverance, denoted by Chinese culture.

There are many other plots in the novel that offers peeks into the vulnerabilities of human nature, and many dialogues that encapsulate worldly wisdom in simple words.

Though “Journey to the West” portrays a world of deities, monsters, buddhas and demons, it actually covers topics that are highly relevant to human life and reality. What the novel tries to convey between the lines are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and philosophies, providing food for thought for all humanity.

Besides the Wukong in Black Myth, maybe you will also be interested in the Wukong in “Journey to the West.”

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JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 All-Black Residential Solar Module with 25.52% Efficiency

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SHANGRAO, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), today unveiled Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar module built on its all-new TAC technology. The first version to reach the market, an all-black 48-cell module, delivers a maximum power output of 510 W with a module efficiency of 25.52%. It was designed to redefine the upper limits of what a scenario-specific module can deliver in both appearance and efficiency for premium homes and other architecturally refined residences.

The module showcases a deeper, more uniform and more refined black appearance than conventional back-contact (BC) modules. Semiconductor-grade low- and high-temperature processes bring the power temperature coefficient down to -0.24%/℃, meaning stronger energy yield in high-temperature environments.

TAC technology combines the excellent carrier transport of TOPCon with the low-temperature processing and positive electrode passivation of HJT, pushing peak cell efficiency to 28%, approaching the theoretical limit of monocrystalline silicon cells. Together with a zero-gap cell layout and hidden-ribbon technology at module level, the module achieves an efficiency of 25.52%. Compared with conventional BC products, it delivers approximately 30 W more power, and a lower temperature coefficient. Its deeper, more premium black appearance blends seamlessly into residential rooftops— especially dark-colored ones — making it a standout in the residential module category for both power and aesthetics.

“Our vision for Tiger Neo 5.0 was to develop a panel tailored to premium residential rooftops. It pushes the boundaries of both performance and aesthetics with innovations in cell technology, passivation processes, structural design, module format and interconnections. With this launch, we aim to help move the industry toward solutions tailored to specific applications,” said Charlie Cao, CEO of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd.

About JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

JinkoSolar (NYSE: JKS) is a holding company combining clean energy industrial operations and strategic investment in emerging technologies. Its industrial foundation is a controlling interest in Jinko Solar Co., Ltd. (SSE: 688223), a global leader in clean energy technology. The Company makes disciplined strategic investments in renewable energy, advanced materials, artificial intelligence, commercial space and other frontier technologies, drawing on its industrial experience and its ability to identify emerging technologies and bring them to commercial scale.

Through Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., the Company distributes its solar products and sells its solutions and services to a diversified international utility, commercial and residential customer base in China, the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Chile, South Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and other countries and regions.

JinkoSolar has over 10 production facilities globally, over 20 overseas subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the United States, Mexico, and other countries, and a global sales network with sales teams in China, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, Vietnam and India, as of June 30, 2026.

To find out more, please see: www.jinkosolar.com 

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AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact

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 Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact

BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /CNW/ — The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the “Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact” award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG).

AGFUND CEO Hammam bin Nasser bin Juraid accepted the award in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group.

HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, President of AGFUND, said the recognition acknowledges AGFUND’s experience using financial services to empower underserved communities, strengthen livelihoods and promote economic independence.

He credited the founders of AGFUND’s microfinance banks, particularly the late Prince Talal bin Abdulaziz, for establishing institutions centered on empowering people.

He added that the award reflects over two decades of commitment, the dedication of financial inclusion banks and partners, and clients who transformed financing into businesses and family income. He emphasized expanding opportunities and measuring success through lasting improvements in people’s lives.

Prince Abdulaziz stressed that the recognition reflects the value of institutions reaching excluded populations and encourages broader access and economic opportunities for families.

AGFUND’s financial inclusion banking network has served more than 1.3 million clients and disbursed over US$1.37 billion in financing since inception. Women represent 59 per cent of borrowers, demonstrating its contribution to economic empowerment.

Presented by WSBI, established in 1924, together with ESBG, the award recognizes an approach linking financial services, social impact and sustainable development.

Following its first bank in Jordan in 2004, AGFUND expanded across nine countries: Jordan, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Sudan, Mauritania and Sierra Leone, focusing on communities underserved by conventional financial institutions.

The network has issued more than 1.5 million loans, opened over 927,000 savings accounts, established 112 branches and employed more than 1,500 people. Its services finance micro and small enterprises and income-generating activities, improving livelihoods and economic independence.

AGFUND plans to strengthen development partnerships, advance digital solutions and innovative financial products, and integrate financing with training, capacity development, market access and risk protection.

It is also exploring geographic expansion, particularly in Africa, through institutional partnerships that adapt successful approaches to local needs and extend sustainable financial inclusion to more communities.

Website – https://agfund.org/

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GAC Showcases Multiple Models at Canton Fair: Systemic Global Expansion as a Response to High‑Level Opening‑Up

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On 15 October, the 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) kicked off in Guangzhou. Dubbed “China’s No.1 Exhibition” with a 70‑year history, it serves as a vital window for global merchants to understand China, and one of GAC’s stages to connect with the world. For international buyers, GAC serves not only as a sourcing platform but as a trusted channel for experiencing Chinese automotive innovation and building long-term local partnerships. Having made its debut in 2012, GAC has participated in the fair 30 times to date. Together with the Canton Fair, it has witnessed the transformation of Made‑in‑China products into Chinese global brands.

This transformation is reflected in GAC’s global expansion journey through a string of continuously refreshed sales figures. Overseas sales stood at 90,000 units in 2024, hit 130,000 units in 2025, and exceeded 197,000 units in January‑September 2026, representing a year‑on‑year surge of 138.9%. GAC is sprinting full steam ahead toward its annual target of 300,000 overseas units. GAC has accomplished a shift from “product export” to “system‑level global expansion”.

At the GAC booth, XT80, AION i60 and AISTALAND GX7 showcased intelligent driving, three-electric systems and premium cabins. The energy-ecology zone featured DC ultra-fast charging piles, 7 kW smart home chargers, multi-in-one electric drive units and PV-Storage-Charging-Swapping Technology, addressing range anxiety. Opening day drew buyers from Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Latin America and Africa. At the Music & Cuisine Festival, GAC built three immersive spaces blending smart mobility, Cantonese cuisine, camping and sports. The XT80, AION N60, GAC S7 and AISTALAND GT7 served as lifestyle carriers, letting guests enjoy morning tea, global cuisines and intangible cultural heritage.

GAC will advance its ONE GAC 2.0 strategy, deepening localized operations and expanding its systematic global layout. As a tribute to the Canton Fair’s 70th anniversary and a new business card for China’s auto industry, GAC will help drive Chinese intelligent manufacturing onto the global stage.

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