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HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – HKGSEO, a leading SEO company in Hong Kong, today announced the launch of its revolutionary “SEO+GEO” dual-engine optimization service. This new offering aims to help businesses adapt to the AI-driven search revolution by not only improving traditional search engine rankings but also actively implementing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). This ensures that their content is proactively recommended and referenced by AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek, allowing businesses to capture next-generation traffic opportunities. With the increasing popularity of AI chatbots, user search behavior has undergone a fundamental shift. More and more users are no longer simply typing keywords but are instead using natural language to ask questions, expecting immediate, clear, and context-rich answers. This means that in addition to traditional SEO, businesses now need to focus on GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) to ensure that AI actively “speaks” their brand content when answering questions. HKGSEO stated, “AI Overview has become a critical component of Google search results. Even the best SEO rankings may appear below AI-generated summaries. In the future, a business’s visibility will not only depend on keyword rankings but also on whether AI understands, trusts, and is willing to reference them.” HKGSEO’s new SEO+GEO service leverages AI technology to provide the following key optimization strategies: Content Structure Optimization: Deploy FAQ-style content on websites with Schema markup to make it easier for AI to understand and reference. Authority and Trust Building: Use authoritative data, customer case studies, and industry certifications to enhance E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) signals. Brand Reputation Development: Increase opportunities for AI referencing and recommendations through industry directories, media coverage, and multi-channel content exposure. Technical Architecture Optimization: Ensure websites are effectively crawled and indexed by AI bots, improving multimedia recognition and loading performance. HKGSEO added, “AI needs to learn from high-quality content to provide good answers. If businesses fail to optimize their content and technical infrastructure, they will be absent from AI’s knowledge base, missing out on the next wave of traffic opportunities.” With HKGSEO’s new SEO+GEO optimization service, businesses can benefit from a single monthly fee that not only ensures effectiveness across Google, Google Mobile, Yahoo, and Bing SEO but also enhances visibility on major AI Q&A platforms (such as Google AI Overview and Bing Copilot Answer). This helps businesses capture traffic from both search engines and AI platforms, improving their digital marketing ROI. Hashtag: #HKGSEO The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About HKGSEO HKGSEO is a Hong Kong SEO agency specializing in website SEO and GEO optimization services. Having optimized over 1,000 websites, it was founded and is operated by former Google employees. The company is committed to providing affordable, one-stop digital marketing solutions for SMEs, including SEO, GEO, SEM, and web design. Website: www.hkgdigital.com

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – Coehl has revealed its Resin Designer Series for iPhone 17, featuring translucent cases in soft pastels with delicate shimmer finishes. The four-piece collection ranges from sparkling silver to gentle lavender gradients, concealing high-level impact defense and wireless charging compatibility within subtle sophistication. Models Mirelle and Serina introduce a further gesture of ease, their integrated straps blending function with elegance to accompany you effortlessly throughout the day. Crystelle shimmers with delicate glitter and a pearly shell glow, a luminous ode to light drifting between sea and sky. The Resin Designer Series brings together four distinct expressions: Crystelle, Soléa, Lyra, and Rosara. Each design is a study in light, created to illuminate your device with subtle radiance or vibrant shimmer. Crystelle reflects a pearlescent glow, fresh and luminous. Soléa reveals a soft blush canvas, delicately scattered with heart-shaped sequins. Lyra draws inspiration from twilight skies, layering lavender tones with flecks of starlight. Rosara softens the palette with gentle pinks and fine holographic accents. Designed for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, the series pairs graceful artistry with everyday function—magnetic charging compatibility and protection tested up to 8 feet. Lyra blends twilight lavender with a delicate starry shimmer, capturing the calm beauty of dusk in motion. Building on this foundation, Mirelle and Serina offer the same premium protection and magnetic charging capabilities with distinct design approaches. But where the Resin Designer Series emphasises visual appeal, Mirelle and Serina add mobility-focused features for those who value hands-free living and intuitive security. Mirelle embodies quiet luxury with a refined textured finish, subtle metallic accents, and a matching lanyard for timeless elegance. Mirelle embodies quiet luxury through its textured leatherette exterior with superior hybrid impact defense and subtle Champagne Gold metallic accents. Offered in four considered tones—Ebony, Shell Pink, Lint Green, and Pecan Brown—each piece is paired with a coordinating lanyard for subtle utility. Serina reflects nature’s gentle moments, where sky, sand, and stillness converge — its fluid lines moving effortlessly with your day. In contrast, Serina draws inspiration from nature’s serene horizons with the use of fluid lines. A smooth exterior repels fingerprints and debris, and an inner microfibre lining provides additional cushioning for inside-out resilience. Serina is complemented by a wrist strap and is available in tones of Dewdrop Blue, Cloud Pink, and Milk Sand for practical versatility. While Mirelle is available for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Serina extends across the whole iPhone 17 lineup including iPhone 17 Air. “With the iPhone 17 series, we set out to create accessories that feel as natural and intentional as the way you live. This collection goes beyond protection, it’s about grounding yourself in the essentials, moving with quiet confidence, and expressing your style with authenticity. Each piece is designed to integrate effortlessly into daily life, reflecting maturity and purpose while leaving space for personal expression. It’s a collection that embraces deliberate action and conscious living, positioning every accessory as part of a lifestyle that is simply rooted, intentional, and uniquely yours,” said Coehl’s Senior Lead Product Designer, Gladys Phan. The Resin Designer Series, alongside Mirelle and Serina, launches as part of Coehl’s comprehensive iPhone 17 collection, which also includes the established IML Designer Cases and Waterfall Designer Cases. These three distinct lineups share consistent protective standards and magnetic charging capabilities for a well-rounded portfolio designed for the discerning, contemporary woman who values taste and reliability. View the full Coehl iPhone 17 range at coehl.co. Stay connected with Coehl’s design journey on Instagram and Facebook, alongside a community of like-minded individuals who appreciate intentional style and sophisticated simplicity.Hashtag: #Coehl The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Coehl Created for women, crafted for embracing life’s journeys. Coehl (“co-elle”) is founded on the belief that women are multifaceted and fluid in their everyday lives. Taking inspiration from organic textures and natural shapes, the brand designs personal case collections that are unique, versatile and inspiring – sharing the same qualities found in women today.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 September 2025 – SKINARMA has dropped its new iPhone 17 case lineup, larger than last year’s, featuring fresh colorways and survivalist-inspired elements to coincide with Apple’s iPhone 17 launch and its latest colors and features. Now available on SKINARMA’s website, the collection spans over 10 distinct designs across the iPhone 17 series. It combines all-new styles with major updates to brand signatures. SKINARMA introduces a new range of functional iPhone 17 cases with lanyard loops, grip-stands and more. The MAGMA series leads as the flagship collection, featuring a semi-transparent case with metallic accents and matching aluminum buttons. The focus is MAGMA’s distinctive octagonal magnetic charging ring, which abandons traditional circular designs in favor of an industrial-tech concept. Available for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, it comes in molten orange, complementing Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro in Orange, and black for users seeking a more discreet look. The lineup introduces several never-before-seen collections. PHANTOM delivers rugged sophistication with leatherette panels, a structured silhouette, and an enhanced grip-stand for durability and functionality. MYST speaks to more feminine styling through holographic and dotted lumen finishes set within clean, minimalist geometry. VEKTOR takes a bolder approach with its forged carbon back and distinctive 1-1 finish, ensuring no two pieces are alike, while red accents evoke the precision of laser strikes. The drop rounds out with HAXA, SONIX, VIGOR, and AEGIS, targeting diverse preferences using different materials and finishes. Among refreshed crowd-favorites, SPECTRA unveils intricate mech-tech detailing with visible circuitry patterns that borrow machine-inspired cues from EKHO, a SKINARMA best-seller from the iPhone 16 range. Receiving a full structural redesign is SAIDO, embracing a futuristic silhouette with statement touches like an updated magnetic charging ring and chunkier tactile side buttons. Meanwhile, HELIO showcases aggressive tech-graphic overlays while injecting energy through refreshed color treatments. All cases come equipped with swappable lanyard loops for versatile carrying, while select models include fortified corner bumps for superior impact resistance. Additional standout features throughout the mix include magnetic charging compatibility, aluminum camera bezels, and full-length integrated grip-stands. The package drives home SKINARMA’s ‘built to last’ promise while pushing the boundaries of streetwear conventions and functional design. The iPhone 17 collection ultimately operates as tactical gear engineered for modern-day survival needs, merging durability with contemporary style. Explore the complete iPhone 17 collection and find your survival essential at SKINARMA.com. Unlock exclusive rewards and priority access through SKINARMA’s loyalty program. Follow SKINARMA on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok for behind-the-scenes looks at survivalist-inspired innovation. Hashtag: #Skinarma #Technology The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About SKINARMA SKINARMA, a Singapore-based fashion-forward tech brand, offers streetwear-inspired accessories like iPhone, MacBook and AirPods cases, along with bags and apparel. Since its launch in 2018, the brand has built a dedicated following in cities such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Bangkok and Dubai. With community and culture at the heart of its designs, SKINARMA aims to rewrite the intersection of fashion, technology and art.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2025 – Nominations for the “Quality Building Award 2026 (QBA 2026)” is open now. The biennial Quality Building Award, hailed as the “Oscar of the Construction Industry,” is jointly organized by ten top professional institutions and organizations in Hong Kong’s architecture and construction sectors. With a history spanning over two decades, the award aims to recognize outstanding building projects in Hong Kong, mainland, and overseas, as well as teams that have demonstrated exceptional collaboration and teamwork. QBA 2026 is chaired by The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (HKIH). The theme for this year is “Smartly We Build | Sustainably We Thrive | Inclusively We Lead,” focusing on honoring projects that employ intelligent, sustainable, and inclusive solutions. The goal is to drive industry innovation and green development, promote social collaboration, and collectively build a prosperous and sustainable future. This year, the award categories have been further expanded to encourage greater participation from projects in the Greater Bay Area and overseas regions. Expanded International and Greater Bay Area Categories to Foster Cross-Regional Collaboration Hong Kong has the distinctive advantages of enjoying strong support of mainland and being closely connected to the world. As an industry that relies heavily on cross-regional collaboration with both mainland and international partners, the construction sector can benefit from strengthening external connections and technical exchange opportunities. QBA 2026 has expanded the eligibility of two categories: “Building Outside GBA (include International)” and “Building in GBA (Not include Hong Kong).” These categories are open to high-quality projects from mainland and around the world, with no requirement for involvement from Hong Kong-registered companies. Projects only need to submit proof of completion. Whether residential or non-residential, new construction or renovation, all eligible projects are encouraged to participate. This initiative aims to promote professional interaction among Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area, and the international community. It encourages cross-regional teams to showcase their outstanding work, share experiences and technologies, and further strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an international hub. Ms CHANG Yuk Kam, Patricia, Chairlady of QBA 2026 Organizing Committee, stated, “We hope the award will inspire the industry to move beyond solely pursuing scale and height, and instead focus on integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices that truly meet the needs of users and communities. Particularly against the era of Hong Kong’s integration with the Greater Bay Area, cross-disciplinary and cross-regional collaboration has become an inevitable trend. The relaxed eligibility criteria this year are designed to encourage more teams from the Greater Bay Area and internationally to participate and collectively elevate regional building standards.” Mr HO Chun Hung, JP, Chairman of QBA 2026 Jury Panel and Director of Buildings Department, HKSARG, stated, “Architecture is not merely a fusion of technology and art, but also a vital force driving social progress. We encourage entries to fully embody the spirit of ‘people-oriented’ design, showcase sustainable and inclusive architecture, and apply innovative and smart technologies in design, construction, building management and maintenance, thereby injecting new impetus into making Hong Kong a more livable city.” Nomination Details and Key Dates Nominations for the QBA 2026 opens now. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon HKT on Friday, 28 November, 2025. Teams from Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area, and around the world are encouraged to submit entries across multiple categories, including but not limited to residential, commercial, cultural, public facilities, and urban redevelopment projects. Schedule Date Key Milestone 9 September 2025 Nominations open 28 Nov 2025 at 12:00 noon (HKT) Nominations close The Jury / Assessment Process 2 Dec – 12 Dec 2025 First Screening Jan-Feb 2026 Site Visits / Video Judging Feb-Mar 2026 Finalists Announce 20-21 March 2026 Finalists Presentation to Jury Panel June 2026 QBA 2026 Award Presentation Ceremony Award Categories Categories Nomination Requirements Hong Kong Residential (Single Building) Nominated new building must be a single independent structure/ single tower, not part of a complex containing other buildings. The Major Function of the nominated building must be for residential use. Hong Kong Residential (Multiple Buildings) Nominated new buildings must be a group of buildings/ more than a single tower of similar kinds, which form a residential complex. The Major Function of the nominated multiple buildings must be for residential use. Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) The Major Function of the nominated new building must be for non-residential use and for GIC use. Nominated new buildings may be single or multiple buildings. Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Non- Government, Institution or Community) The Major Function of the nominated new building must be for non-residential use and for non-GIC use. Nominated new buildings may be single or multiple buildings. Hong Kong Building (Renovation / Revitalization) Any nominated existing building must have undergone and completed a renovation, restoration, revitalization or similar process to its physical structure and/or communal facilities. Nominated existing buildings may be residential or non-residential buildings. Hong Kong Temporary Building Nominated building must be designed and constructed for temporary purpose and / or constructed of short-lived materials. Nominated new building may serve one or several functional uses, such as residential, commercial, institutional, and for exhibition & leisure purposes. *Nominated project teams should submit a photo and video documenting their project, to be remotely assessed by the judging panel. Building Outside GBA (include International) Nominated buildings must be outside the territorial limits of the Greater Bay Area (GBA)# Welcome participation from all companies, without the requirement of providing proof of being based in Hong Kong. Nominated buildings can be new or existing buildings, with a valid certificate of completion. Any nominated existing building must have undergone and completed a renovation, restoration, revitalization or similar process to its physical structure and/or communal facilities. The Major Function of the nominated building may be a residential or non-residential building. *Nominated project teams should submit a video documenting their project, to be remotely assessed by the judging panel. **Nominated project teams are not entitled for Quality Excellence Award, Sustainable Development Award nor Innovative Project

BERLIN, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2025 – At IFA 2025, the Deutscher Tennis Bund (DTB) presented CHiQ with an “Honorary Partner” certificate for its support for the German Wheelchair Tennis Open 2025, reflecting the tournament’s official appreciation and endorsement of CHiQ and also serving as a testament to CHiQ’s commitment to ESG values and social responsibility. CHiQ Presents Human-Centered Innovation and ESG Excellence to IFA 2025 Held in Berlin this July, the Wheelchair Tennis Open united top athletes worldwide, each exemplifying remarkable resilience and determination. As the event’s official sponsor, CHiQ championed the theme “Every Serve Counts. Every Life Shines”, highlighting the spirit of accessible sports and amplifying the tournament’s footprint through its global platforms. Mr. Feng Zheng, CHiQ’s Europe General Manager, accepted the certificate on behalf of the brand, stating, “Supporting wheelchair tennis is not only a social commitment, but also reflects CHiQ’s care and respect for underrepresented communities. We want to raise awareness and understanding of accessible sports and harness corporate strength to drive positive social change.” At IFA 2025, CHiQ also unveiled an ESG-themed exhibition zone. The showcase highlighted achievements in public welfare, environmental innovation, and sustainable development, revisiting CHiQ’s journey with the Wheelchair Tennis Open and its progress in green manufacturing, energy-saving technologies, and sustainable materials. Backed by Changhong Group’s robust ESG framework, including consecutive annual ESG reports and an “AA” rating from Wind, the brand’s global responsibility efforts are deeply embedded. In sustainable product innovation, CHiQ continues to lead with high-efficiency appliances. Its newly launched washing machine in Europe exceeds the EU A-class standard by 10%, while its air conditioners utilize advanced inverter technology to reduce energy consumption without compromising comfort. CHiQ’s refrigerators, certified with 6-star energy ratings, provide energy-efficient solutions for modern households. Thanks to its ongoing commitment to innovation in smart home appliances, CHiQ received the Global Product Innovation Technology Award – Leading AI Home Appliance Brand at IFA 2025, again underscoring the brand’s technological excellence and growing international influence. By supporting inclusive sports, advancing energy-efficient products, and continuously strengthening the ESG framework, CHiQ is redefining what it means to be a responsible brand through its philosophy: “Responsibility goes beyond promises; warmth stems from every choice”. ESG is no longer just an abstract concept; it has become a meaningful bridge between the brand and its users to engage in ongoing dialogue and co-create a better life. Hashtag: #CHiQ The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – September 9, 2025 – Intrepid Metals Corp. (TSXV: INTR) (OTCQB: IMTCF) (“Intrepid” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide assay results from a step-out diamond drill hole from the Ringo Zone, part of the ongoing 2025 drill campaign at the Company’s Flagship Corral Copper Property (“Corral” or the “Property“) in Cochise County, Arizona. To date, Intrepid has competed seventeen drill holes (4602.35 meters (“m”)) across the Ringo, Earp and Holliday zones, with an eighteenth hole currently underway at the Ringo Zone. The latest drill hole, CC25_037 intersected 140.80m of 0.36% CuEq1 including 32.15m of 0.85% CuEq1 and is located 50m north of CC24_018, which intersected 88.25m of 0.60% CuEq1 including 28.30m of 0.94% CuEq1 and roughly 90m northwest of CC24-019, which intersected 175.00m of 0.45% CuEq1 (see Figure 1 below). “These latest results continue to demonstrate the consistency and scale of copper-gold-silver mineralization at our project. Step-outs to the north/northwest confirm grade continuity and the mineralized footprint, enhancing our confidence in the potential of this system,” said Mark Morabito, Chairman and CEO of Intrepid Metals. “With each hole, we’re not only validating our geological model but also building toward a district-scale opportunity. The strength of these intercepts, combined with the growing interest from major industry players, reinforces our belief that Corral Copper is emerging as one of the most compelling copper exploration stories in the Southwest. We’re excited to continue advancing the program and unlocking value for our shareholders.” Highlights from Hole CC25_037: – 140.80 meters (“m”) of 0.27% Copper (“Cu”), 0.15 grams per ton (“gpt”) Gold (“Au”) and 3.37 gpt Silver (“Ag”) (0.36% Copper Equivalent (“CuEq”)1) including, 87.30m of 0.39% Cu, 0.18 gpt Au and 4.89 gpt Ag (0.49% CuEq1) including 32.15m of 0.66% Cu, 0.29 gpt Au and 9.87 gpt Ag (0.85% CuEq1) including 13.30m of 0.94% Cu, 0.40 gpt Au and 10.31 gpt Ag (1.15%CuEq1). Emerging Gold Mineralization The Corral Copper Project and the Bisbee Mining Camp (“Bisbee”) (Copper Queen CRD Deposit, 53 M tonnes (‘t”) at 6% Cu and the spatially and genetically linked Lavender Pit Porphry Deposit with 223Mt at 0.63% Cu2) occur in similar geological settings and therefore share many features in common including favourable host rocks (Jurassic intrusions and Paleozoic and Cambrian carbonates sedimentary host rocks), alteration styles (decalcification, marbelization, calcsilicate/skarn, quartz-sericite-pyrite and potassic) and timing of mineralization (Jurassic). Both Corral and Bisbee are also gold enriched (Copper Queen produced approximately 2.8M ounces of gold and 77M ounces of silver, making it the largest gold producer in Arizona2) which is a feature that is not present in all CRD/Porphyry deposits globally. Intrepid has recognized and prioritized the contribution of gold mineralization to the upside exploration potential of the project and has been working to further it’s understanding of the distribution of gold at Corral. Intrepid identified a series of important syn- to post-mineral breccias that occur internal to Ringo, Earp and Holliday but also in many other parts of the Property (emerging targets) which have the potential to contribute significant volumes of gold mineralization and represent a focus for future exploration drilling on the Property. Gold Highlights from Intrepid’s 2024 and 2025 drill program: – 105.20m of 0.55 gpt Au including 48.85m of 0.97 gpt Au in Hole CC24_011 – 44.40m of 0.53 gpt Au including 3.30m of 1.86 gpt Au in Hole CC24_013 – 79.00m of 0.65 gpt Au including 33.00m of 1.43 gpt Au and 2.35m of 15.84 gpt Au in Hole CC24_014 – 112.95m of 0.53 gpt Au including 63.40m of 0.91 gpt Au in Hole CC24_023 – 49.10m of 0.78 gpt Au including 23.05m of 1.31 gpt Au in Hole CC25_029 – 37.50m of 1.00 gpt Au in Hole CC25_030 Image 1: Drillhole CC25_037 at 258.2m showing patches of chalcopyrite>pyrite in the Courtland Hydrothermal Breccia To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6187/265453_13b9b544b4877be9_001full.jpg Image 2: Drillhole CC25_037 at 266.7m showing vienlets of chalcopyrite>pyrite in the Courtland Hydrothermal Breccia To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/6187/265453_13b9b544b4877be9_002full.jpg Economic Geology of Corral Precious and base metal mineralization at Corral is concentrated in structurally controlled northeast dipping siliciclastic and carbonate sedimentary rocks including (oldest to youngest) Cambrian Bolsa Quartzite, upper-Cambrian Abrigo Limestone, Devonian Martín limestone and Mississippian Escabrosa limestone and in Jurassic aged intrusions. The most intense mineralization occurs in the Abrigo Limestone (main host) and Bolsa Quartzite, which are intruded locally by a series of Jurassic (and possibly younger) mineralized intrusions including the Star Hill, Copper Bell and Sniveler porphyries, quartz latite sills, and cross-cutting mineralized breccia bodies. The Corral Copper Property includes the Holliday, Earp and Ringo Zones (northwest to southeast), which are related zones of discontinuously outcropping, locally high grade CRD, skarn and distal porphyry related mineralization and associated supergene enrichment that formed in the distal porphyry copper geological environment. A significant component of Intrepid’s discovery strategy at Corral is to leverage distal alteration and mineralization to vector toward one or more mineralized porphyry copper centers (see News Release dated April 15, 2025). The Ringo Zone is located at the southern end of a 3.5km long string of copper-gold-silver-zinc bearing carbonate replacement bodies. The Ringo Zone measures approximately 900m (northwest to southeast) by 800m (southwest to northeast) and contains favorable Abrigo Limestone (and Bolsa Formation), pre-mineral intrusions, alteration and copper-gold-silver-zinc replacement style mineralization and secondary enriched copper oxide zones that are locally high-grade. Technical Information All scientific and technical information in this news release has been prepared by, or approved by Daniel MacNeil, P.Geo. Mr. MacNeil is a Technical Advisor to the Company and is a qualified person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. MacNeil has verified the drilling data disclosed in this news release, including the assay and test data underlying the information or opinions contained in this news release. Mr. MacNeil verified the data disclosed (including previously released Intrepid data underlying the information disclosed) in this news release by reviewing imported and sorted assay

CHONGQING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 September 2025 – The World Smart Industry Expo 2025 concluded successfully in Chongqing on 8th September. As a highlight event of the Expo, the “2025 Digital Industry Ecology Conference” hosted by Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. attracted government leaders, over ten academicians and industrial specialists, more than 300 top-notch technology firms, and over 1,500 industrial elites. Focusing on the new industrial opportunities spawned by the technological revolution, particularly advancements in artificial intelligence, the conference became a major highlight during the Expo. Hu Henghua, Deputy Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Committee of CPC and Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal Government, attended the 2025 Digital Industry EcologyConference and delivered an opening remarks. Hu Henghua, Deputy Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee and Mayor of the Chongqing Municipal Government, attended the 2025 Digital Industry Ecology Conference held on the afternoon of 5th September and delivered an opening speech. He noted that with the theme of “Embracing Intelligence, Shaping a New Future”, this conference has facilitated the sharing of forward-thinking insights and sparked dynamic intellectual exchanges, , which will undoubtedly pool wisdom and strength while building momentum for the digital industry. Chongqing stands ready to seize this opportunity to work with all parties in shareing new opportunities in Digital Chongqing, advancing breakthroughs in digital technology, creating new landmarks for the digital industry, exploring innovative models of digital governance, and collectively building a brighter future in the intelligent era. Hu Henghua stated that, as an important strategic pivot for the Western Development in the New Era and a comprehensive hub for inland opening-up as positioned by the central government, Chongqing boasts a well-developed industrial system, prominent geographical advantages, and abundant strategic opportunities, providing vast prospects for the development of its digital economy. In recent years, Chongqing has deeply implemented the spirit of the important speeches and instructions ofPresident Xi , and fully embraced the intelligent era. Led by the construction of Digital Chongqing, it has vigorously carried out the “AI +” initiative, promoted the deep integration of the real economy and the digital economy, and sped up the building of a highland for AI applications and a highland for digital-intelligence technological innovation. Chongqing is strengthening the foundation of digital development by enhancing data aggregation and computing power supply. It is fostering new quality productive forces in the digital sector through advancing digital industrialization and the digitalization of industries. By strengthening scenario-driven applications and AI empowerment, the city is promoting comprehensive digital transformation across urban domains. Additionally, it is optimizing the development environment for the digital industry by focusing on talent cultivation and building an open-source ecosystem. Miao Wei, a member of the Standing Committee and Deputy Director of the Economic Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and former Minister of Industry and Information Technology, said in the keynote speech that, China, as the only country in the world with all industrial categories, is rapidly integrating its digital and real economies. He particularly lauded Chongqing as a benchmark for the integration of digital and real economies in the Western China, highlighting its remarkable achievements. Specific examples included the SERES Smart Factory, which has achieved 100% automation in key processes and reduced product delivery cycles by 30%, as well as Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd.’s large language model “Tianjing 3.0″which uses AI to empower financial services so as to boost domestic consumption. As the host city of the World Smart Industry Expo, Chongqing has also established itself as a major hub for the digital economy. The city is experiencing vigorous growth in this sector, with the scale of its digital economy exceeding the one-trillion-yuan threshold. It has nurtured a group of leading enterprises and formed a virtuous cycle of “innovation and R&D — real-world application — cluster expansion,” providing core driving force for the regional digital economy. Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. is a typical example of an enterprise rooted in Chongqing while serving the whole nation. Backed by the excellent business environment in Chongqing, the company has always clung to independent R & D in science and technology. It has formed a research team of over 3,400 people, accounting for over 75% of its total staff, and independently built more than 1,000 core systems covering the whole processes of risk control, customer service, marketing and asset management, making a key leap from a “technology user” to a “technology creator”. In 2023, Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. pioneered the release of “Tianjing”, a large language model for retail financial services targeting a user base of hundreds of millions. Now it has evolved to Version 3.0 and the model has been fully deployed across eight major application scenarios. At the 2025 Digital Industry Ecology Conference, Mashang Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. released a number of achievements and cooperation projects, leading the collaborative development of the digital industry ecosystem. It officially launched the first financial blockchain management platform ahead of other national consumer finance companies, and implemented the first-ever “Blockchain + Digital Yuan” ABS transaction, building a reliable, open and shared “digital base” for the industry. It unveiled two Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratories jointly with Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications and the Chongqing-Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, aiming to build an innovative platform for special-purpose quantum computing and enhance the research level of cybersecurity and digital economy governance. Additionally, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed with the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics to jointly build a new paradigm for deep industry-academia-research integration. This initiative integrates basic research, technological breakthroughs, talent development, and results translation into a unified strategy, fostering a fertile environment for Chongqing’s digital economy. The conference also invited Jiang Xiaojuan, Honorary President of the China Society of Industrial Economics and Former Deputy Secretary- General of the State Council, Lu Jianhua, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Deputy Director of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, Liang Tao, Former Vice-Chairman of