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Americans Believe That China is the Most Important Place… “This Man” Ran and Wooed Me Again After 5 Months
Coincides with the opening of the Shanghai store in China
Tim Cook will run again in 5 months
Impact of slow iPhone 15 sales
“Apple and the Chinese supply chain coexist”
The US Department of Justice has taken Apple to court
The first point of view on the “dominance of the illegal market”.
Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China again after five months. The nominal reason for the visit to China is to commemorate the opening of the Jing'an branch of Asia's largest Apple store on the 21st, but there is speculation that this is a move to appease the Chinese market, which has been struggling of late. Attention is focused on whether the company can avoid the “triple trouble” of lagging far behind its rivals in generative artificial intelligence innovation, falling foul of antitrust laws in the US and Europe, and a steep decline in market share in China.
In particular, CEO Cook emphasized “supply chain collaboration,” meeting with CEOs of major partners such as BYD, China's largest electric car company. CEO Cook met with the CEOs of three of the company's partner companies, including BYD Chairman Wang Chang-fu, Lan Technology Chairman Zhou Kunfei and Changying Precision Chairman Chen Xiaoshuo at Apple's headquarters in Shanghai. China on the 20th (local time). discuss smart and environmentally friendly manufacturing, talent development achievements, etc. It is known that General Director Cook announced several times at this event. “There is no place more important in Apple's supply chain than China.” Partner companies also had time to demonstrate their products.
BYD became an Apple partner through a subsidiary in 2008. Starting with metal case development, we currently provide assembly of glass and components for various product lines such as iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Lan Technology has been producing glass parts for Apple products since 2006, and Changying Precision, which provides metal parts for Apple products, was selected as a partner in 2012.
On this day, according to the Chinese newspaper Fengpai, CEO Cook said in connection with the meeting with the partner company. factories are currently very high.” “For Apple products to achieve carbon neutrality in 2030, both parties will need to achieve a lot of innovation.”
CEO Cook said in an interview with this newspaper that there will be an announcement about generative artificial intelligence (AI) by the end of the year. Having recently decided to stop development of the Apple Car self-driving car, the company has again made it clear that it will focus on the generative AI business. “There is incredible potential in generative artificial intelligence,” said CEO Cook. “That is why we are now investing heavily in this area.”
Yesterday, CEO Cook announced the news of his visit to Shanghai via the Chinese social network service (SNS) Weibo. Five months have passed since my visit to China last October. CEO Cook revealed a photo with famous actor Zheng Kai from Shanghai and greeted him with “Nong Hao” which is the Shanghainese dialect of “Ni Hao”.
The Apple Store Jing'an branch, located in downtown Shanghai, opened on the 21st and is the largest store in Asia. It is the second in the world after Fifth Avenue in New York.
CEO Cook's frequent visits to China recently are due to Apple's struggles in the Chinese market. As the conflict between the US and China continues to escalate, sales of the latest model, the iPhone 15 series, have been slow due to the obsession with “patriotic consumption” in China. Accordingly, Apple has reduced the price of the iPhone 15 series more than twice this year alone.
To make matters worse, the US Department of Justice has decided to sue Apple in US federal court for violating antitrust laws. According to Bloomberg News, the US Department of Justice believes that Apple violated antitrust laws by blocking other competitors from accessing the iPhone's hardware and software capabilities. The US Justice Department has sued Apple twice in the past 14 years, but this is the first time it has questioned its illegal market dominance.
Previously, Apple was also fined 1.8 billion euros (about 2.6 trillion won) for violating antitrust laws in Europe. On the 4th, the European Commission (EC) decided to impose a fine on Apple to prevent music streaming rivals such as Spotify from offering cheap services on its platform. At the time, EU Antitrust Commissioner Margret Vestager explained: “Apple has been abusing its dominant market position to distribute music streaming apps through the App Store for 10 years.”
Future Technologies Sells $14M Private 5G to US Energy Sector in 12 Months
Proof, or at least an indication, that the growing market for private networks in Industry 4.0 is as much about local knowledge and boots as global corporate reach. Future Technologies, a US-based systems integrator, has just released a press release about receiving $14 million in orders from the nation's energy sector in 2023; and more to come on his big-ticket wins in the coming weeks, it said.
The company, founded in Atlanta, Georgia as a satellite integrator in 1999 and focused on private mobile communications for 15 years, recently appeared RCR wireless webinar on the state of private networks in 2024, and it will appear again in a companion report later in the month. In 2023, its contract revenues in the broad US energy market come from a combination of private 4G/5G sales, plus fixed broadband and mobile wide area network (WAN) solutions.
Fixed broadband sales include microwave and point-to-multipoint technologies; The WAN business is for mobile IoT sensor solutions, moving into non-mobile LoRaWAN as well. Most of the category winners were in the chemical, oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, it said. Future Technologies, a close ally of Nokia in the private 4G/5G market, has listed Cambium Networks, Semtech/Sierra Wireless, plus Intel and Microsoft as key suppliers.
The statement says: “Upstream and midstream energy operators face inherent challenges when it comes to operating in harsh, remote geographic environments. These often pose challenges, including limited connectivity, extreme weather conditions and vast distances. Private mobile, fixed broadband and public/private mobile WAN solutions can address these issues, providing a reliable and secure infrastructure tailored to specific (industry) needs.”
It explained its offering in each subsector of the energy market (“digital oilfield,” “chemical facilities,” and “renewables”) without actually naming any of its customers. With private 4G/5G as the key driver of the company's sales growth in 2023, it explained how edge mobile connectivity “augments” and “complements” public 4G/5G and enterprise Wi-Fi in each case to create : hybrid enterprise infrastructure to spring for operational efficiency.
Oilfield's explanation says it uses Nokia's DAC and MPW private network systems (3.55-3.7 GHz) to complement fixed wireless broadband (3 GHz to 60 GHz) from Cambium Networks: to extend fiber optic transport networks to vertical assets. , such as towers and buildings; Mobile WAN equipment from Sierra Wireless is deployed to connect to both public and private networks to “provide data-protected network connections to these critical assets,” according to the release.
In chemical plants, it uses the same Nokia systems to “cover 100 percent” of outdoor production environments; In renewables, it said it is tackling “carbon sequestration initiatives” with private 4G/5G (“for coverage”) and fixed broadband (“transportation and fixed wireless”) use cases. It assumed that computer vision was primarily a fixed wireless use case.
“These hybrid network solutions provide the best all-in-one solution for customers… ensuring they have the right network layer for each use case and, in some cases, the network flexibility of having both a primary and backup network approach in each case. the use case. This approach allows each problem to be solved with the right technology versus a single technology approach driving the result.”
Future Technologies also deployed private 5G solutions in good volume in the US defense sector in 2023. The company said in January it had secured “several million dollars” in private 5G wins among Fortune 100 and 500 industrial companies, many in the manufacturing space, and a $150 million pipeline of new private 5G sales. Future Technologies also works with AWS, Ciena, Cisco, Dell, Ericsson, HPE and Juniper (HPE; forthcoming), according to its website.
Peter Cappiello, CEO of Future Technologies, said: “Future technologies have experienced significant growth in the energy sector… We have accepted major awards in 2023 and are charging with an even more significant pipeline in 2024. Our team has years of domain expertise in these markets, which is critical when addressing requirements such as the connected worker, digital workflow, industrial automation and the digital twin.”
He added: “Our focus in this market is driven by our team of industry leaders, partnering with best-in-class technology solutions providers including Intel, Nokia, Cambium Networks, Semtech and Microsoft. Through this hybrid network transformation approach, we can help customers extend the functionality of their existing network assets while covering new networks, providing coverage and connectivity for advanced use cases.”
Suseo Dongtan GTX opened on the 30th, one-way fare up to 4450 won.
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The Suseo-Dongtan section of GTX A, a metropolitan high-speed railway, is scheduled to open on the 30th of this month.
The one-way fare is a bit expensive at 4,450 won, but they say that if you get a discount, you can get a ride for less than 1,000 won.
However, the service intervals are longer than in the subway, and it is inconvenient to go down to the platform 40 meters deep underground.
Reporter Park Cheol-hyun visited in person.
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Suseo Station in Seoul, the departure station of the GTX-A line.
The train to Dongdae departed at 10:07 am and arrived at Songnam Station, 10 km away, in 6 minutes.
It is similar to the regular metro, but its maximum speed is 196 km/h and it takes only 20 minutes to reach Duntan.
(Jinyong Park/GTX Business Division, National Railroad Authority)
“We expect a time reduction of at least 79% compared to current means of transportation such as buses and cars.”
The base fare for the GTX-A is 3,200 won, and charges are added every 5km, with an adult fare from Suseo to Dongtan at 4,450 won.
That's about 60% of the 7,400 won SRT fare for the same section, and discounts apply to veterans, the disabled, the elderly, and children.
K-Pass users, which will be implemented from May, can receive an additional 20% refund of the total fare, provided they use public transportation more than 15 times a month, i.e. the actual fare of the Suseo-Dongtan section. is about 3,560 won, according to the government.
Hours of operation are from 5:30am to 1:00am the following day each day, and as it shares the same route as the SRT, the interval between peak hour trains is also long at 17 minutes.
Also, the platform is 40 meters below the ground, so it takes up to 10 minutes to get off the ground.
(Lee Seong-hae/ Chairman of Korea Railroad Corporation)
“We're going to facilitate connected transportation through things like adding additional bus routes or installing new taxi stands…”
The Suseo-Dongtan section will open first on the 30th, and the Unjeong-Seoul Station section will open in the second half of this year.
In addition, construction continues on the Seoul Station and Suseo sections, with the goal of fully opening in 2028.
With this opening, an average of 20,000 people a day are expected to use GTX.
This is Park Chol-hyun from MBC News.
Video Editing: Min Kyung-tae
Protein in Lyme Disease May Aid in Fighting Tick-Borne Diseases
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Lyme diseaseAn unpleasant disease of ticks. the solution is in our sweat.
New hope in the fight against Lyme disease, a tick-borne infection. Protein can offer protection.
- background
- Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, among other things.
- Now researchers have identified a protein that may offer some protection against it.
- This protein is found in human sweat.
People who are bitten by ticks can contract Lyme disease. Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Helsinki have found that human sweat contains a protein that inhibits the growth of Lyme disease-causing bacteria.
Symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes or skin rash, and if left untreated, facial paralysis, heart arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat, nerve pain, and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Hope for therapy
A third of the population carries a genetic version of this protein, according to research published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications.
“This protein may provide some protection against Lyme disease, and we believe there are real implications for prevention and possibly treatment based on this protein,” said Michal Caspi Tal, a senior researcher in MIT’s Department of Biological Engineering. and one of the lead authors of the study. in the statement.
In Switzerland, ticks transmit these diseases
Swiss ticks are known to transmit Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). But according to a study by Swiss researchers, that’s only the tip of the iceberg. A team led by Patricia Schlagenhauf from the University of Zurich reports in the journal New Microbes and New Infections about other diseases that can be spread by ticks in this country: so-called rickettsioses, in people who have been proven to have been bitten by ticks. Its possible symptoms are fever and headache. They also encountered the pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum, which causes anaplasmosis. This disease can also cause muscle aches and headaches, as well as fever and nausea. “We were surprised there were so many,” Keystone-SDA news agency quoted Schlagenhauf as saying.
It has been known for several years that local ticks can also transmit Alonshan virus.
The protein inhibits the growth of bacteria
Scientists analyzed the DNA and medical records of 7,000 Finns who had been diagnosed with Lyme disease. They were amazed to find that a so-called secretoglobin, called SCGB1D2, suppresses bacterial growth.
In this study, the researchers identified normal and mutant versions of SCGB1D2 in Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease.
The immune system fights bacteria
The researchers found that the normal form of this protein significantly slowed the growth of the bacteria, but twice as much of the mutated form was needed to achieve similar results. Mice exposed to the mutated form of the protein became infected with Lyme disease, while mice with the “normal” form of the protein remained healthy despite being exposed to the bacteria.
According to the scientists, this means that the mutated protein cannot protect the mice from disease, while the normal protein keeps them healthy. This was very exciting for scientists because it provided new insights into how the immune system fights bacteria.
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Samsung Display’s first dividend payment of 5.6 trillion won to Samsung Electronics
Samsung Display pays 5 trillion won to Samsung Electronics, paying its first dividend since the company launched.
According to the Financial Supervisory Service's electronic disclosure system on the 21st, Samsung Display's cash dividend for the current period is 25,400 won per share, or a total of 6.65 trillion won.
The dividend policy was approved at the regular general meeting of shareholders of Samsung Display held on the 19th.
This is Samsung Display's first dividend payment since its 2012 issue.
Samsung Electronics owns 84.8% of the shares of Samsung Display. Based on this estimate, Samsung Electronics' dividend amount is 5.6395 trillion won.
There is commentary inside and outside the industry that Samsung Display, which has a strong cash position, is trying to support its parent company as Samsung Electronics continues to invest heavily in semiconductors.
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Does stress lead to metabolic disease?
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder with many possible causes. Studies show that psychological stress also plays a role.
High demands at work, time pressure or conflicts in personal life. there are many reasons why people get stressed. The reaction of the body is always the same. Pulse and breathing become faster, muscles tense, pupils dilate, while digestion slows. The body is on alert. What saved our ancestors’ lives when they were running from wild animals is now more of a health risk as chronic stress affects our metabolism. Professional Association of German Internists (BDI) warns. Blood sugar and blood pressure go up due to stress and can stay high. This can lead to cardiovascular disease, and chronic stress also plays a role in the metabolic disease diabetes.
Studies show that stress can trigger type 2 diabetes
Evidence of this is, among other things, a study by Tel Aviv University, in which 677 working women and men participated. For the study, the study authors used a questionnaire to check whether study participants were suffering from burnout, a chronic fatigue syndrome. In addition, the researchers looked at whether the subjects developed type 2 diabetes within three to five years. Participants with burnout were found to have a 1.8-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even after controlling for other risk factors for diabetes, such as age, sex, body mass index, smoking, and alcohol consumption. and physical activity.
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Also, the scientific group, Professor Dr. Karl-Heinz Ludwig from the Helmholtz Zentrum München was able to demonstrate the link between stress and the development of type 2 diabetes in two large studies (KORA and Monica). Both studies examined the health status of the population of Augsburg for more than 20 years. People with high levels of workplace stress had a 45 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, Ladwig said in an interview. Federal Ministry of Education and Research explained.
Stress can make existing diabetes worse
Scientists see this as evidence that stress is an independent risk factor for diabetes. Anyone who is constantly under mental stress should pay attention to their body, check their blood levels regularly, and exercise. Because physical activity helps prevent diabetes. It should be loud for 30 minutes German Diabetes Foundation daily at least. Exercise makes cells more sensitive to insulin, blood sugar is converted directly into energy, and blood sugar levels drop.
Even if you already have diabetes, it’s important to reduce stress. This is because stress activates the sympathetic nervous system (parts of the brain and adrenal cortex), which produces a number of stress hormones. Above all, cortisol, norepinephrine, and adrenaline. These hormones cause blood sugar and fat levels to rise and reduce the effect of insulin, making diabetes more difficult to treat. Therefore, it is especially important for diabetics to avoid stress or learn appropriate stress coping strategies.
For example, the following are suitable:
- Autogenic learning
- Breathing exercises
- Mindfulness exercises such as “body scans”
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Progressive muscle weakness
This article contains only general information on the relevant health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a doctor’s visit. Our editorial team is not allowed to answer individual questions about medical conditions.
SAP Cloud Solutions is driving India's energy industry towards a sustainable future
India's oil, gas and power sectors are adopting SAP's cloud ERP solution, 'RISE With SAP', as part of the country's sustainability and innovation drive. This comprehensive shift aims to increase operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and align clean energy practices with India's commitments.
As India ranks as the world's third largest energy consumer, this transition underscores a broader strategy towards energy self-sufficiency and cleaner resources. Key initiatives such as the Restructured Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) are driving modernization in electricity and gas networks. Leading companies like Assam Power Distribution, Indradhanush Gas Grid and Purba Bharati Gas are leveraging RISE With SAP to meet the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions among industries and households.
Rakesh Kumar, IAS, Managing Director of Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, a public limited company owned by the Government of Assam, said: system modernization and become more customer-centric. We are excited to use SAP technology to drive our company towards sustainability and be a catalyst for holistic growth in the state of Assam, empowering agriculture and industry and lighting up rural and urban homes.”
“IGGL has implemented state-of-the-art cloud technology from SAP from September 2022, which enables us to achieve this goal by increasing operational efficiency, facilitating data-driven decision-making, driving innovation, promoting good governance, and strengthening internal financial controls across the value chain.” in the chain,” said PK Mohapatra, CFO, Indradhanush Gas, a joint venture between IOCL, ONGC, GAIL, OIL and NRL.”
Manuj Kumar Baruah, Managing Director, Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Limited, a joint venture company of Assam Gas Company Limited, OIL India Limited and GAIL Gas Limited says; Adopting RISE with SAP has served as the backbone of the business, helping us integrate multiple departments and functions into a single platform that can scale with changing environments or requirements.”
Vikas Sharma, Vice President and Business Head, Public Sector, SAP India added; “India's energy sector is at an inflection point, being transformed by the widespread adoption of cloud technology. By integrating new-age technology on the cloud, SAP is committed to enabling this sector with clean energy, improved air quality, improved public health and a more sustainable environment.”
GTX-A Suseo-Dongtan section wins 4,450 won bid, price reduced to 3,000 won with K Pass – Policy News | news
The fare for the Suseo-Dongtan section of the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit (GTX)-A line, which will open on the 30th, has been confirmed at 4,450 won.
If you take advantage of various discount programs, such as K Pass, which will be implemented from May, you can get discounts between 2000-3000 won. Discounts also apply for bus, metro and metropolitan area transfers.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced the fare system, train operation plan and connected transportation plan on the 21st ahead of the opening of the Suseo-Dongtan section of the GTX-A line on the 30th.
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According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the basic GTX fare between Suseo and Dongtan has been set at 3,200 won. If the travel distance exceeds 10 km, a fee of 250 won is added for every 5 km.
Accordingly, the fare for Suseo-Dongtan (32.8 km) is 4,450 won, Suseo-Seongnam (10.6 km) is 3,450 won, and Seongnam-Dongtan (22.1 km) is 3,950 won.
If you take advantage of various discount programs, the prices can be reduced even more.
K-Pass users, which will be implemented in May, will also be able to pay back when using GTX. K-Pass is a discount service that refunds a certain percentage of the money spent if you use public transport more than 15 times a month.
When applying for a refund under the K-Pass, the cost for the Suseo-Dongtan section is 3,560 won (20% refund) for the general public, 3,110 won (30% refund) for youth (19 to 34 years old), and 270 won ( 53.3% return) for low-income people. Can you drive a GTX?
In addition, separate discounts are provided to children (50%), teenagers (10%), seniors over 65 (30%), disabled and meritorious services (50% each).
However, to receive the discount, they must bring a prepaid or postpaid transportation card previously issued by a credit card company or community center.
In addition, on weekends the base rate is discounted by 10% and up to 3 infants and up to 6 children stay free per carer. It is also expected to reduce the burden on families going for weekend outings in the capital area.
Also, although the GTX is a semi-fast train, a transfer discount applies so you don't have to pay the basic fare twice when transferring to a bus or subway.
If you travel from Dongtan Station to Suseo Station to Irwon Station on Subway Line 3, you only need to pay the 4,450 won GTX fare from Dongtan to Suseo.
When using the transfer, if you use the SRT to transfer to Line 3 at Suseo Station and go to Ilwon Station, it costs 8,800 won, and if you use the GTX, it costs 4,450 won, which further increases the difference to 4,350 won.
The GTX train that starts operating this time will stop at Suseo Station, Seongnam Station, and Dongtan Station, the four stations between Suseo and Dongtan. Guseong Station, located between Seongnam Station and Dongtan Station, is scheduled to open in late June due to safety and process concerns.
The first train departs at 5:30 from Dongtan Station. The last train arrives at each station around 1 am. Office workers who go to work early in the morning or return home late at night can also use it without worry.
Also, during the initial opening hours from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM during peak hours, trains run at an average interval of 17 minutes (based on Dongtan → Suseo direction). Train arrival times and operation status can be found through internet portal websites, various mobile applications and information signs at each station.
During non-peak times, train service intervals may be extended by up to 30 minutes due to track inspections etc.
The journey between Suseo and Dongtan takes about 20 minutes including stopover time. Travel time is drastically reduced to about 45 minutes by car and 75 minutes by bus. You can get between each station within 6 to 7 minutes.
Each railway station is equipped with various facilities and areas for the transportation and comfort of passengers.
At Suseo Station, you can transfer to three other train lines, including the Suseo Rapid Transit (SRT) train, Line 3, and the Suin Bundang Line.
At Seongnam Station, you can transfer to the Gyeonggang Line (Pangyo-Yeoju), which opens on the same day as GTX-A. You can also walk to Pangyo Station on the Shinbundang Line and Imaye Station on the Suinbundang Line.
At Dongtan Station, you can transfer to the SRT and flat plane using the platform on the 6th floor of the ground, and at Guseong Station, you can transfer to a bus or taxi.
Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Park Sang-woo said, “We have tried to create fares and transfer systems at the most reasonable level, comprehensively considering the time-saving effect of GTX,” adding: “We will continue to make up for any inconvenience that may occur during future use.” “It is being planned,” he said.
Question: Department of Metro Rapid Transit, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (044-201-4024)