Xiaohongshu Just Locked in World Cup Streaming Rights
May 28 news — China’s Central Radio and Television Station (CMG) and Xiaohongshu just inked a big strategic partnership. They’re officially announcing that Xiaohongshu will be the rights-holding broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and a top-tier live event partner for CMG. The whole shebang — all matches live and replays — will be free to watch on Xiaohongshu.
According to the platform’s data, over 100 million users on Xiaohongshu are into soccer. And in the past year, soccer-related interactions and discussions have more than doubled year-over-year.
Apple MacBook Pro: The Biggest Redesign in History Is Coming — With Touchscreen
Rumor has it Apple is rolling out the most massive MacBook Pro update later this year. This flagship laptop is set for major upgrades in screen tech, interaction methods, and chips.
Specifically, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros will switch from mini-LED to OLED display tech. This will be Apple’s first time using OLED on a Mac — they’ve already used it on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches.
Compared to traditional backlit screens, OLED lets each pixel turn on and off individually, giving you way higher contrast and color accuracy. That’s a game-changer for pro workflows like video post-production, graphic design, and 3D modeling. Meanwhile, mini-LED still relies on a backlight system.
And here’s the big one: the new MacBook will be Apple’s first Mac that natively supports touch input. macOS is also getting a deep-level makeover to handle finger taps, swipes, and pinches — so you can seamlessly switch between a mouse/keyboard and the touchscreen.
MediaTek Might Become Tesla’s Super Chip Factory Partner
On May 28, well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo from TF International Securities dropped a fresh industry survey suggesting that MediaTek is the most likely candidate among custom ASIC makers to become a key strategic partner for Tesla’s super chip factory, TERAFAB. MediaTek would fully back Intel’s 14A advanced process and advanced packaging production, with small-batch deliveries possibly starting by 2028, supplying the chips Musk’s IC design team needs.
Kuo thinks this deal could boost TERAFAB’s execution efficiency and also lift MediaTek’s position and added value in the AI ASIC space.
JD Food Delivery: Less Than 3% of Stores Are Dine-In Only
On May 28, right before new food delivery rules kicked in, JD Food Delivery released the strictest dine-in certification standards in the industry. Only restaurants with a stable, continuous dining area separated from the kitchen, where the dining area makes up more than 50% of the total space, will be labeled as dine-in eateries. The rule takes effect June 1. JD said they’ve already turned away 1 million “ghost kitchen” stores over the past year, with only a 40% approval rate for merchant applications. On JD Food Delivery, less than 3% of stores have no dine-in space.
Alibaba DAMO Academy Releases Its First GPU-Powered Solver
On May 28, Alibaba DAMO Academy’s “MindOpt” solver officially launched a GPU version. It leverages GPU parallel acceleration and introduces new algorithms to crack the “long-tail effect” problem. Tests on about 2,000 general cases show that MindOpt can solve over 99% of problem types to high accuracy, and even handle “unsolvable” billion-variable linear programming problems.
Shenzhen Tianma Responds to Merger Rumors: Not True
On May 28, Shenzhen Tianma (Tianma A) replied to an investor’s question on its interactive platform about online rumors that BOE is in talks to acquire the company. The company simply said: “That rumor is false.”
Shenzhen Tianma is an innovative tech firm offering global customized display solutions and speedy support. As of market close that day, its stock edged down 0.49%, putting its total market cap around 20 billion yuan.
Forbes 2026 Midas List: 10 Chinese VCs Make the Cut, Neil Shen Ranks No. 2 Globally
On May 27, Forbes released its 2026 Midas List of the world’s top venture capitalists. This year, 10 investors with Chinese backgrounds or long-term ties to China made the list. Neil Shen, founding and managing partner of HongShan (Sequoia China), grabbed the No. 2 spot globally. Also in the top 50: Cao Xi from Monolith Capital (No. 38), Fang Aizhi from ZhenFund (No. 41), and Xu Dalai from Shunwei Capital (No. 48).
Xunlei Q1 Revenue Up 54.1% YoY, Overseas Biz Becomes Second Growth Engine
On May 28, Xunlei reported its unaudited Q1 2026 financials. Total revenue hit $98.6 million, up 54.1% year over year. Gross profit was $57.7 million, up 45.8% YoY, with a gross margin of 58.5%. The margin boost came mainly from growth in its membership business and overseas social networking. Under non-GAAP standards, net income from continuing operations was $4.1 million.
