iPhone 16 Launch Sales Surge by 20% in China

iPhone 16在中国首发销量飙升20%

According to data from Counterpoint Research, sales of the iPhone 16 series increased by 20% during the first three weeks of its launch in China.
根据Counterpoint Research的数据，在中国首发的前三周，iPhone 16系列的销量增长了20%。

This performance has surpassed that of Apple's previous models.
这一表现超过了苹果前几代产品。

Consumers are increasingly opting for higher-priced models, especially the high-end Pro and Pro Max variants.
消费者倾向于购买价格较高的机型，特别是高端的Pro和Pro Max型号。

Compared to the same period last year, sales of high-end models have risen by 44%.
与去年同期相比，高端型号的销量增长了44%。

This indicates a sustained demand for premium models from consumers.
这表明消费者对高端机型的需求持续增长。

So far, the new iPhone series has shown strong performance in the Chinese market.
到目前为止，新款iPhone系列在中国市场的表现非常强劲。

Zhang Yimou Forms AI Team to Present Film Adaptation of The Three-Body Problem

张艺谋：成立AI小组呈现电影《三体》

Zhang Yimou responded to questions about directing the film adaptation of The Three-Body Problem, mentioning that his team has collected hundreds of thousands of comments from various websites, two-thirds of which were negative.
张艺谋在回应执导电影《三体》时提到，他的团队收集了数十万条评论，其中2/3为负面评价。

Despite this, he emphasized that his passion for creating the film remains unaffected.
尽管如此，他强调创作热情并未受到影响。

To better present the movie, he has formed an AI team made up of fans of The Three-Body Problem that has been working for more than six months.
为了更好呈现电影，他成立了由《三体》迷组成的AI小组，已工作半年多。

The team uses AI technology and platforms developed in China to innovate the design of elements like alien spacecraft.
该小组利用AI技术和中国制造的平台来创新设计外星飞船等元素。

He also mentioned that AI plays a crucial role in analyzing and learning from past science fiction movies and games.
他还提到，AI在梳理和学习过往科幻作品的设计过程中起到了重要作用。

Buffett Invests in Japan and Issues Large Yen Bonds

巴菲特去日本“扫货”并发行巨额日元债券

Through Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett has issued $1.9 billion worth of yen bonds, marking the largest yen bond issuance in five years for the company.
巴菲特通过伯克希尔哈撒韦公司再次发行了19亿美元的日元债券，这是该公司五年来最大的一笔日元债券发行。

Buffett is leveraging the ultra-loose monetary policy of the Bank of Japan to secure low-cost funding.
巴菲特借助日本央行的超宽松货币政策，以低成本获得资金。

The funds will be used to invest in Japanese stocks that are undervalued and offer high dividends, capitalizing on interest rate differentials.
资金将用于投资日本低估值、高分红的股票，以获得利差。

With Japan's economic recovery, Buffett believes the market has great potential for the future.
随着日本经济的复苏，巴菲特认为日本市场未来有巨大潜力。

Meanwhile, the devaluation of the yen has provided additional benefits, reducing debt repayment costs and increasing the value of yen-denominated assets.
与此同时，日元的贬值也为他带来了额外的收益，降低了偿债成本并增加了日元资产的价值。

Lei Jun: Xiaomi to Unveil Breakthrough in Smart Driving Technology, R&D Investment to Exceed 30 Billion Yuan Next Year

雷军：小米将公布智驾突破技术，明年研发投入超300亿元

At the 2024 World Intelligent Connected Vehicle Conference, Lei Jun announced that Xiaomi's SU7 model aims to deliver 20,000 units this month.
雷军在2024世界智能网联汽车大会上宣布，小米SU7本月的目标是交付2万辆。

He stated that Xiaomi's automotive R&D investment will reach 24 billion yuan in 2024 and exceed 30 billion yuan next year.
他表示，小米汽车的研发投入在2024年将达到240亿元，并在明年超过300亿元。

As of September 30, the company had delivered 69,790 units of the Xiaomi SU7, making it the best-selling large electric sedan in its category.
截至9月30日，小米SU7累计交付了69,790辆，成为中大型纯电轿车的销售冠军。

Due to high demand, customers face waiting times ranging from 21 to 28 weeks.
由于需求旺盛，消费者的交付等待时间从21周至28周不等。

Lei Jun also revealed that Xiaomi will announce major breakthroughs in its smart driving technology by the end of the year.
雷军还透露，小米将在今年年底前公布其智能驾驶技术的突破性进展。

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张艺谋：成立AI小组呈现电影《三体》| 巴菲特去日本“扫货”并发行巨额日元债券