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New Book Spotlight: Into the Desert by Xue Mo Redefines Healing Literature

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CHICAGO, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, “Into the Desert,” a poignant novel that delves into themes of healing, the landscapes of western China, and women’s experiences, has been awarded the 2024 New York City Big Book Award in the women’s fiction category. Additionally, esteemed author Xue Mo presented this award-winning work at both the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival and the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair. These events concluded successfully, attracting significant attention and appreciation from professionals within both the publishing and film industries.

“The protagonists in Xue Mo’s works are often as unyielding as Sisyphus. They accept life’s injustices without resignation, refusing to bow to fate. They strive to be masters of their destiny, tirelessly forging ahead, falling, and rising again to tackle challenges,” observed one critic.

Unlike traditional healing literature, Xue Mo’s Into the Desert confronts the harsh realities of life and the impermanence of existence head-on. Through its life-and-death stakes, the novel reveals extraordinary human resilience and courage in the face of adversity. While it physically traverses the vast Gobi Desert, the story ultimately journeys into the deepest recesses of the human soul.

From Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore to Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go and Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s Before the Coffee Gets Cold, healing literature often employs gentle narratives to intertwine loneliness, trauma, and hope, creating a dreamlike refuge for readers. Japanese and Korean healing fiction frequently leans on “fate-driven healing” or “magical healing,” and offers the readers comforting escapes from reality.

Conversely, “Into The Desert” charts an entirely different course. It does not shy away from suffering nor does it provide magical reprieves; instead it confronts unavoidable realities head-on while steadfastly resisting despair even amidst trauma. In this world where progress is incremental: “Every step forward brings you closer to your goal.”

The story follows Lanlan and Ying’er, two women with little hope, as they embark on a perilous journey across the Gobi Desert in search of a better life. Along the way, they lose their camels, food, and water, facing obstacles such as snakes, jackals, quicksand, hunger, thirst, and exhaustion. This adventure tests the limits of their physical endurance while repeatedly challenging their inner strength.

The desert becomes a crucible for self-discovery. Lanlan, guided by her faith in Vajravārāhī, learns to let go of distractions and focus on the present. Ying’er, initially timid and unsure, gradually uncovers her courage and resilience. Her transformation becomes profoundly moving as she finds the resolve to confront the dangers they face.

When asked, “Why must Lanlan and Ying’er endure so much suffering? If the strength of women lies in love and wisdom, why does the story include so much darkness?”

Xue Mo responded:

“Suffering is the essence of human existence. It is something we must face. The value of art lies in its ability to create beauty amidst suffering, love amidst hatred, light amidst darkness, and hope amidst despair.”

This, precisely, is what sets Into the Desert apart from traditional healing literature. It does not rely on “magic” to erase wounds but instead uses realist storytelling to reveal the essence of healing. Xue Mo reminds us that true healing comes from the courage to confront trauma, the tenacity to persist, and the wisdom to know that “the world is but a dream, and emotions are but illusions.” Once awakened, one lives fully in the present, with poetry and purpose as the twin oars propelling the boat of life forward.

The book is now available for purchase on Amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=into+the+desert&crid=3GBF0TQVS36RW&sprefix=into+the+desert%2Caps%2C1074&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 

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Baidu to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 18, 2026

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BEIJING, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu, Inc. (Nasdaq: BIDU; HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)) (“Baidu” or the “Company”), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that it will report its financial results for the First Quarter 2026 ended March 31, 2026, before the U.S. market opens on May 18, 2026. Baidu’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM on May 18, 2026, U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 PM on May 18, 2026, Beijing Time).

Please register in advance of the conference call using the link provided below. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “Baidu Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call”. Please follow the steps to enter your registration details, then click “Register”. Upon registering, you will then be provided with the dial-in number, the passcode, and your unique access PIN. This information will also be emailed to you as a calendar invite.

For pre-registration, please click:
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054331-iu876y.html

In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial-in number(s), the passcode and unique access PIN) provided in the calendar invite that you have received following your pre-registration.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.baidu.com.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following number until May 25, 2026:
US: 1 855 883 1031
Reply PIN: 10054331

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on Nasdaq under “BIDU” and the HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Phase 1 of 139th Canton Fair Introduces New Dedicated Product Zones as Emerging Technologies Take Center Stage

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GUANGZHOU, China, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) has further optimized its exhibition landscape with nine new dedicated product zones, reflecting ongoing structural shifts in global trade and the continued upgrading of China’s export portfolio.

Among the most closely watched additions in Phase 1 are the consumer and agricultural drone zones, both making their debut at the Canton Fair and offering a focused showcase of applications in the low‑altitude economy. The consumer drone zone showcases progress in flight control, AI‑based obstacle avoidance and energy efficiency across imaging, tourism, emergency response and patrol. The agricultural drone zone highlights precision farming, with spraying, seeding and field‑management demonstrations showing terrain‑following, intelligent route planning, and precise payload control.

On day one, a Shandong‑based drone manufacturer welcomed buyers from 30+ countries, with over 50 strong leads. One buyer, after seeing load and wind‑resistance demonstrations, immediately confirmed three sample units and even proposed becoming a regional distributor.

Display technology is another focal point of Phase 1, highlighting advances in color accuracy, energy efficiency, and overall visual performance. Developments in fine‑grained control, expanded color gamut, and reduced power consumption point to a clear trend toward immersive viewing experiences combined with sustainability gains.

The smart wearables zone underscores how intelligent devices are becoming key interfaces for human‑machine interaction. From real‑time language translation and adaptive noise cancellation to long‑term health monitoring and AI‑enabled eyewear, wearables are evolving from standalone products into integrated systems that support communication, well‑being, and productivity across daily and professional settings.

The service robots zone further illustrates how artificial intelligence is moving from conceptual exploration to large‑scale deployment. Advanced robots showcased across industrial, commercial, medical, and public‑service scenarios demonstrate growing autonomy, multi‑sensory perception, and closer human-robot collaboration.

By bringing emerging technologies into clearer focus through dedicated zones, the 139th Canton Fair is reinforcing its function as a platform where trade trends take shape, innovation meets application, and global buyers gain early insights into cutting-edge technologies.

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OZMOSI Announces Strategic Partnership with Planview to Advance AI-Driven Planning in Pharmaceutical R&D

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By combining structured clinical intelligence with AI-driven portfolio planning, the partnership gives pharmaceutical teams a faster, clearer way to make high-stakes R&D decisions

SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, N.J., April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OZMOSI, a leading provider of structured pharmaceutical development intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with Planview, the leading AI-powered end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD).

By integrating OZMOSI’s machine-readable clinical datasets directly into Planview’s AI-driven portfolio planning platform, external scientific data is now connected to internal R&D planning in one system,  helping pharmaceutical organizations better predict market shifts, prioritize R&D investments, and make faster, more confident decisions.

This integration brings external clinical reality into internal R&D decision-making, so teams can plan based on what’s actually happening, not just on what they hope will happen.

The two organizations combine deep expertise in complementary areas, united by a shared focus on improving the quality and usability of data for strategic decision-making. OZMOSI provides structured, machine-readable intelligence across clinical trials, drug development programs, regulatory activity, and scientific literature, built on a consistent taxonomy that standardizes how data is connected and understood. Planview’s platform enables organizations to model complex investment scenarios, align initiatives with corporate strategy, and optimize resource allocation.

Together, these capabilities give teams a clearer, more complete view of the R&D landscape, grounded in clean, standardized data and strengthened by AI-driven analysis.

“AI is only as powerful as the data that fuels it,” said Beau Bush, President and Founder of OZMOSI. “Pharmaceutical organizations have no shortage of data, but too often it’s fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to operationalize. By bringing OZMOSI’s structured data foundation together with Planview’s AI-driven planning capabilities, we’re enabling teams to move beyond disconnected analysis and toward truly integrated, forward-looking decision-making.”

“Strategic planning in pharmaceutical R&D is becoming increasingly dependent on advanced analytics and AI,” said  Louise Allen, Chief Product Officer at Planview. “Integrating OZMOSI’s clinical intelligence into Planview’s platform enables pharmaceutical leaders to make better decisions by combining trusted external data with AI-driven planning

OZMOSI’s dataset spans more than 800,000 clinical trials, over 35,000 drugs, and 4,000 diseases and conditions. It brings together insights from clinical trial registries, regulatory filings, scientific literature, company disclosures, and industry announcements into a unified, structured dataset.

When integrated into Planview’s platform, this intelligence enables pharmaceutical and biotech organizations to evaluate competitive landscapes, identify emerging clinical trends, and simulate portfolio outcomes with unprecedented precision.

Together, OZMOSI and Planview are redefining how pharmaceutical organizations approach R&D strategy, ensuring that investment decisions are guided by accurate, standardized, and AI-ready data. By combining internal portfolio visibility with a continuously updated external view of the market, the partnership helps leaders not only understand what they have, but what to do next.

About OZMOSI

Founded in 2013, OZMOSI specializes in transforming complex pharmaceutical R&D intelligence into structured, machine-readable data. The company provides the foundation needed for accurate competitive analysis, product forecasting, and portfolio strategy. Through its proprietary taxonomy and semantic layer, OZMOSI connects fragmented data across the pharmaceutical ecosystem, enabling faster, more confident decision-making for global pharma, biotech, and investment teams.

Based in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey, OZMOSI is focused on making pharmaceutical intelligence clear, usable, and ready for the future of AI-driven strategy. Learn more at www.ozmosi.com.

About Planview

Planview is the leading end-to-end platform for Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) and Digital Product Delivery (DPD), powered by advanced AI capabilities that give business and technology leaders the strategic foresight to prioritize investments and initiatives, make plans real within constraints, and pivot with certainty when things change. Our AI-driven connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 3,000 customers and 3.1 million users globally. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Planview has over 1,500 employees worldwide. Learn more at www.planview.com.

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