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Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Food event in China's Xiamen cooks up a taste of Southeast Asia
BEIJING (China Daily) — In gastronomy, spices are more than ingredients — they are storytellers. A dash of cinnamon, a spoonful of chili, a swirl of curry — each holds the power to unlock centuries of trade, tradition and transformation. The fifth season of the hit food documentary Once Upon a Bite turns its lens toward these "magical keys" of flavor, exploring how spices have journeyed across continents, shaped regional cuisines, and left lasting marks on the global food map. This season, the series doesn't stop at storytelling — it steps off the screen and into real life. Launched by Tencent Video and DOClabs Beijing, Once Upon a Bite introduces an immersive offline experience: A Taste of Flavor — Once Upon a Bite | Discovering Xiamen, Encountering Southeast Asia. Why now? As travel and cultural exchange return post-pandemic, people crave real experiences. This offline journey lets them taste the story and connect more deeply with food and place. The event debuted in April in Xiamen, a vital node on the historic Maritime Silk Road and a city known for its rich blend of culture and cuisine in Fujian province. It began in the heart of Xiamen's "eighth market," where 15 local stalls welcomed guests to discover the city's culinary roots. Among the highlights was satay noodles — a local specialty whose soul lies in a rich broth of ground peanuts, sesame, dried shrimp, coconut, garlic, scallions and a medley of spices. It embodies the fusion of Southeast Asian depth with Minnan (southern Fujian) tradition. Visitors gathered around tea tables, savoring dishes while watching their preparation up close. Vendors shared stories behind the recipes, and live performances of glove puppetry and Nanyin music added cultural texture to the flavorful journey. "Spices are not just condiments — they're cultural connectors," says tourism scholar Peng Jun. "They reflect the warmth and openness of Xiamen as a migrant city and serve as a unique signature of Chinese cuisine in the world. "Since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), people have come to Xiamen at different times, but finding a taste of home here has never depended on when they arrived. "The city's rich diversity of spices speaks to its endless possibilities — everyone who comes to Xiamen finds their own unique flavor of the city." To bring the story full circle, several products featured in the documentary are now available to the public. Cheuk Yuet . Queen, a Southeast Asian-style restaurant in Xiamen has launched the turtle-shaped peanut cake seen in the documentary, and new condiments, including sambal chili sauces made from five regional Chinese chilies and five varieties of tropical-style curry sauces, are now sold online. "We've always treated Once Upon a Bite as a growing IP," says producer Zhu Lexian. "Expanding beyond the screen is our way of turning stories into experiences — and this is just the beginning."
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Global and China Automotive Voice Industry Report 2025: High-Level Voice Function Installation Rate Significantly Increases, Automotive Voice Moves Towards 'Gognitive Interaction'
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 15, 2025-- The 'Automotive Voice Industry Report, 2025" report has been added to offering. Automotive voice research: high-level voice function installation rate significantly increases, automotive voice moves towards 'cognitive interaction' Automotive voice installation rate exceeds 83%, high-level voice function installation rate significantly increases From January to November 2024, installations of automotive voice systems reached 16.76 million units, with an installation rate of 83.3%. Compared to the full year of 2023, installations increased by 5 percentage points. By energy type, EREV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) had the highest installation rate for automotive voice systems, reaching 100% from January to November 2024. Typical models under this energy type include the Li Auto L series, AITO M series, and Deepal S series. In terms of voice function, installations and installation rate for continuous dialogue, see-and-speak, and wake-up-free functions greatly increased in 2024. For the see-and-speak function, from January to November 2024, its installations reached 4.66 million units, with an installation rate of 23%, an increase of 18 percentage points compared to the full year of 2023. By energy type, EREV had the highest installation rate at 92.1%, while fuel vehicles had the lowest at only 7.1%. By price range, the 'see-and-speak' function had the highest installation rate in the over 500,000 RMB range, with representative models such as Zeekr 009, Yangwang U8, and NIO ES8. This range also saw the largest increase in installation rate, up by 48 percentage points. This also indicates a significant improvement in the intelligence level of automotive voice systems in 2024. The cockpit accesses more ecological resources, voice assistants gain deep service capabilities In the era of foundation models, a voice assistant that 'knows a lot and can serve' relies more on the access to diverse ecological applications. For example, when users issue vague commands such as 'the car is almost out of power,' 'I'm hungry,' or 'what should I wear for the Chinese New Year,' the voice assistant's response requires support from applications like maps, local life services, and online information. In addition to common applications like AMAP, iQiyi, Tencent Video, NetEase Cloud Music, and QQ Music, Li Auto has implemented voice calls to Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) platform content and launched a deeply customized voice skill for Meituan. For example, users can wake up Lixiang Tongxue to ask ' Chinese New Year outfits recommended by Xiaohongshu,' 'find a Beijing travel guide on Xiaohongshu,' or 'help me find a Cantonese restaurant on Meituan with an average price of 200 RMB and a rating above 4.5.' Foundation model applications accelerate the development of automotive voice from 'command interaction' to 'cognitive interaction' Different from the previous command-based interaction, automotive voice systems empowered by foundation models have better capabilities in spoken language understanding, logical reasoning, knowledge Q&A, painting creation, and perceiving the vehicle's surrounding environment. For example: XPeng's XGPT-powered Xiao P assistant has capabilities in spoken language understanding, logical reasoning, knowledge encyclopedia, painting & story & fairy tale creation, and recognizing objects around the vehicle. Li Auto's Mind GPT-powered Lixiang Tongxue has fuzzy search capabilities, such as asking Lixiang Tongxue 'I forgot the name of a movie, there's a black pianist, do you know what it is?'; search by image description, where Lixiang Tongxue can read movie poster content and express it freely, allowing children who cannot read to choose movies by describing the poster. Xiaoai Tongxue's application of foundation models also gives it the ability to understand and respond to vague commands. For example, it can recognize and respond to commands like 'Where is my phone?', 'Turn off the lights at home', 'What mountain is that ahead?', and 'What car is that ahead?'. Taking XPeng Motors as an example, XPeng Motors has developed its own XGPT (Lingxi) foundation model and integrated it into the voice system. Additionally, it has integrated the ZhiPu AI base foundation model and multimodal models, giving the voice assistant Xiao P stronger language understanding, image recognition, and generation capabilities, which can be linked with in-vehicle perception system and external environment. AI foundation models become a must-have for OEMs to build intelligent automotive voice systems By 2024, the number of brands equipping their intelligent cockpits with foundation models has significantly increased, with Chinese independent brands being the primary drivers of this trend. Some brands have already completed the development path from cooperative supply to joint R&D, and finally to independent research. For example, in January 2024, Geely applied Baidu's ERNIE Bot foundation model in its Galaxy L6. In the same month, Geely released its self-developed full-scenario AI foundation model - Geely Xingrui AI Foundation Model. Based on the Xingrui AI Foundation Model architecture, Geely has also developed derivative models such as the Xingrui NLP Language Foundation Model and the Xingrui Multimodal Foundation Model. Among these, the Xingrui NLP Language Foundation Model is entirely self-developed by the Xingrui Intelligent Computing Center, with a total training data volume exceeding 3 trillion tokens. It includes an emotional module, enabling excellent logical reasoning and contextual memory capabilities, allowing for human-like emotional interactions. In January 2025, Geely showcased its development path for an in-cabin intelligent assistant based on the Xingrui AI Foundation Model at CES 2025 - moving from 'Assisted Intelligence' to 'Agent Intelligence' and finally to 'Autonomous Intelligence.' With the support of the foundation model, in-car assistant will evolve from 'accurately responding to commands' to 'understanding the environment and autonomously completing tasks,' and ultimately to 'possessing self-awareness and autonomous emotional capabilities.' Chinese independent brands such as BYD, SAIC, Dongfeng, GAC, Changan, Chery, and emerging OEMs like NIO, Li Auto, XPeng, AITO, and Xiaomi have also implemented AI foundation models in automotive voice systems. As automotive intelligence enters its second phase, AI foundation models are gradually becoming a necessary option for building intelligent voice interaction systems. Key Topics Covered: 1 Overview of Automotive Voice Industry 2 OEM Applications of Automotive Voice Systems 3 Automotive Voice Suppliers 4 Automotive Voice Industry Chain 5 Automotive Voice Development Trends For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager [email protected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 KEYWORD: CHINA ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY OTHER TECHNOLOGY AUTOMOTIVE SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/15/2025 09:48 AM/DISC: 04/15/2025 09:48 AM
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2024 Yuewen Global IP Awards Unveils 24 Honors in Singapore, Accelerating the Globalization of Chinese IPs
SINGAPORE, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The "2024 Yuewen Global IP Awards" grandly kicked off at the Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore on February 28. The event featured diverse programs, including the release of Yuewen's annual IP honor list (hereinafter referred to as "the list"), the unveiling of 24 honors, such as Influential Novels of the Year, Most Anticipated Adaptations, Outstanding Author of the Year, and Actor of the Year—paying tribute to outstanding authors, IPs, and actors. Notably, approximately 92% of the awarded IPs have already expanded into international markets, marking a year-over-year growth of over 20%. Over 3,000 industry luminaries, cultural icons, and IP fans from around the world attended the event, including representatives from China and Singapore's IP sectors, industry associations, academia, and key business partners. Together, they witnessed this significant milestone of international cultural exchange. Tencent Video and its overseas platform WeTV live-streamed simultaneously, with the number of viewers exceeding 40 million. The ceremony brought together a distinguished lineup of hundreds of globally renowned web novel authors, including Er Gen, Paperboy, The Speaking Pork Trotter, Qian Shan Cha Ke, Tian Xia Gui Yuan, Aoki_Aku, Guiltythree, and JKSManga. The "Influential Novels of the Year" honor was awarded to ten titles: Circle of Inevitability, Dedicated Heart, Who Told Him to Be a Cultivator!, Forcing Me to Be Reborn?!, High-Level Martial Era, Mirror of the Immortal Clan, Eighteen Again: The Quest for Fortune, Reincarnation Paradise, Shennong Dao Master, and Twilight Divide. These works span genres including fantasy, science fiction, urban, Xianxia, and light novels, collectively amassing over 56 million fans on Qidian, a leading Chinese online reading platform. Each title garnered an average of 4.32 million comments per chapter, reflecting exceptional audience engagement. The "Best New Novel" was awarded to Peace Order, an Eastern fantasy novel described as "a magnificent epic of family and country in historical wars". The work has already secured film and television adaptation deals. The "Best Original Overseas Novel" went to Shadow Slave, a fantasy-action title that has reached nearly 50 million views on WebNovel, Yuewen's global online reading platform. The Speaking Pork Trotter was recognized as "Outstanding Author of the Year" for his impressive portfolio, including The First Order, The Naming Technique of the Night, and Green Mountain. His works span sci-fi, fantasy, and urban genres, and have successfully expanded into publishing, audiobooks, animation, and film/TV. Adaptations such as Spare Me, Great Lord! 2, Since the Red Moon Appeared, and Tales of Herding Gods won "Most Popular Novel-to-TV Adaptations". "New Author of the Year" was awarded to City Cicada. His novel Genius Club—which won the 35th China Science Fiction "Galaxy Award"—is now set for adaptation into film, animation, and more, marking a breakthrough for emerging writers. Canadian author Aoki_Aku received "Author with Global Influence" award for his role in bridging Eastern and Western cultures through storytelling. Yuewen's robust creative ecosystem has been reflected in key industry trends. In 2024, the number of new authors earning over 500,000 yuan annually on the platform increased by more than 70%. Hit IPs Keep Emerging As the "bellwether of Chinese IP development", the Yuewen Annual IP Honor List has been recognized for its value-driven evaluations since its inception in 2015. It serves not only as an annual retrospective of IPs but also as a predictor of market trends. This year's list spotlights numerous hit IPs, covering the entire industry chain including animation, short-form dramas, TV, film, gaming, and merchandise. In the film and television sector, hit adaptations such as Guardians of the Dafeng, The Flourished Peony, Blossom, The Double, The Tale of Rose, Joy of Life 2, and The Legend of ShenLi took both Chinese and international audiences by storm, earning them the "Most Popular Novel-to-TV Adaptations" award. The box office sensation Yolo was named "Most Popular Film," having been both China's highest-grossing film and the top-grossing Chinese-language film internationally in 2024. Meanwhile, the online film Guardians of the Dafeng • No One Like Me leveraged the success of the TV series, earning the title of "Most Breakthrough IP Adapted Online Film." The short-form drama My Richest Husband surpassed 100 million cumulative views, securing the "Most Popular IP Adapted Short-form Drama" award. Actor RuoYun Zhang was awarded "Actor of the Year" for his standout performance in Joy of Life. Co-stars Qin Li and Gang Wu received "High-Quality Actress of Adaptations" and "Method Actor of Adaptations" respectively. Thanks to its ensemble cast, Joy of Life 2 became the only drama in 2024 with an average playback volume of over 100 million per episode, solidifying its title as "the best drama of the year". Tao Yin, a multiple-award-winning actress, was honored as "Outstanding Actress of the Year". Dylan Wang, lead of Guardians of the Dafeng, was named "Outstanding Impact Actor of Adaptations". Rising stars Zhu Zhu, Ava Wang, and Kiki Xu received "Sparkling Actress of Adaptations", "Most Anticipated Actress of Adaptations", and "Potential Actress of Adaptations", respectively. Trends in IP Development China's IP licensing market has seen rapid expansion. According to the 2024 White Paper on the Development of China's Brand Licensing Industry, as of 2023, localized IPs have been the largest source in China's IP licensing market for three consecutive years. In response to the new trend of cultural consumption, this year's ceremony has introduced a new "Best IP Crossover of the Year" category. Winning collaboration included " × The King's Avatar", which sold over one million beverages on its first day, and the collaboration between "PIZZA HUT × Battle Through the Heavens" sparked a cultural consumption frenzy among Generation Z. Another new category, "Best IP Goods of the Year," recognized 12 products, including The King's Avatar • "Glory Rendezvous" Mythic COG Collectible Cards and Lord of Mysteries • Adventure Series Hitcard Collection Cards. The cumulative Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of the listed "goods" exceeded 100 million yuan, reflecting the booming "Goods Economy" trend. According to data from iiMedia Research, the scale of China's "Goods Economy" reached 168.9 billion yuan in 2024, an increase of over 40% compared with 2023, and is expected to reach 308.9 billion yuan by 2029. IP is a core element of the "Goods Economy", and Yuewen, which has an "IP Farmland", is now tapping into the global "Goods Economy". Yuewen recently culminated its one-month-long YUEWEN WONDERLAND in Singapore, attracting global fans to "eating goods" (buying IP peripherals). The daily footfall has surpassed 20K people. Among them, the GMV of the Chinese New Year and Singapore-themed series products prepared by YUEWEN GOODS has exceeded 5 million yuan. The overseas export of goods is a microcosm of the overseas export of Chinese IPs. More than 90% of the IPs listed in this year's award have been exported overseas. For example, for The King's Avatar, which was rated as the "The IP with the Greatest International Influence", its protagonist, Ye Xiu, will serve as the "Swiss Tourism Explorer" of the Swiss National Tourist Office in 2025. The Joy of Life 2 was globally set to premiere simultaneously through Disney and has become the Mainland Chinese TV drama with the highest viewing popularity on the Disney+ platform. The list also reflects emerging trends in IP integration, with web novels, comics, and animations increasingly collaborating with gaming. Animation, Comic, Game, and Novel (ACGN) synergy prevailed this year's winners. Three co-branded titles—"Fox Spirit Matchmaker × Honor of Kings" , "The Unruly Immortals × A Chinese Ghost Story" , and "Guardians of the Dafeng × Game for Peace" —won "Most Popular Novel-to-Game Adaptations" . Notably, the collaboration between Fox Spirit Matchmaker × Honor of Kings has driven an increase in the game's revenue in the third quarter of 2024. Yuewen's Holistic IP Ecosystem With a robust IP pipeline and established IP development ecosystem, Yuewen consistently delivers hits. Starting with web novels and catalyzed by successful TV and film adaptations, the company has built a full-industry chain spanning audiobooks, animations, games, merchandise, and emerging formats like collectible cards and immersive IP theaters. This integrated approach maximizes IP value and underscores China's maturing IP industry. In this context, the ten novels that have been rated as the "Most Anticipated Adaptations" – Dream of White Hedge, The Unruly Immortals, Above the Great Dao, The First Fierce Sword of the Imperial City Department, Who Told Him to Be a Cultivator!, Genius Club, Artifact Report, Mirror of the Immortal Clan, The Divine Officials Have Orders, and Immortal Father – are expected to grow into a new batch of hit IPs. It is worth noting that 100% of the web novels awarded in the previous Yuewen Global IP Awards have entered the IP development stage. IP Commercialization Accelerates, and Overseas Influence Grows The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Yuewen's establishment. During this gala, Yuewen unveiled the "Yuewen 10th Anniversary IP of Glory", honoring classic IPs such as Candle in the Tomb, Nirvana in Fire, and Jade Dynasty. These IPs, cultivated over decades, have become cultural touchstones spanning generations. To commemorate the occasion, music artists Azora Chin, Loger, Mario, Angela Zhang, and Laure Shang performed iconic tracks tied to Yuewen IPs. As a pioneer, Yuewen not only promotes the internationalization of the Chinese IP industry but also drives the overseas adaptation of a holistic IP development model. As of November 2024, WebNovel, Yuewen's overseas online reading platform, has launched approximately 6,000 translated works of Chinese web novel, cultivated about 449,000 overseas online authors, and accumulated nearly 300 million visitors, covering more than 200 countries and regions around the world. At the same time, Yuewen has also collaborated with teams from the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, and Singapore to jointly develop IPs based on overseas original works. With the deepening of international collaboration, the IP industry is entering a new stage of global co-creation of IPs. Media Contact: Wendy LiuEmail: ywpr@ About Yuewen Yuewen (HKEX: 0772 China Literature Limited) is a culture and entertainment group that was founded in March 2015. It focuses on creating and developing intellectual property (IP) derived from online literature. Yuewen has a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, such as QQ Reading, Qidian, New Classics Media, and Tencent Animation & Comics. It serves as a platform for tens of millions of creators and a rich reserve of literary works across 200 genres, catering to hundreds of millions of users. Yuewen is renowned for its celebrated IP portfolio, which includes popular titles like Joy of Life, My Heroic Husband, Candle in the Tomb, The King's Avatar, Soul Land, and Nirvana in Fire. It has successfully expanded its reach across various media formats, including audiobooks, animation, comics, films, drama series, games, and offline merchandise. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Yuewen
