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AEROSOLES CELEBRATES 35 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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October 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Aerosoles, the leading global footwear brand known for its superior comfort, innovative technology and on-trend fashion is celebrating its 35th anniversary. Originally launched in 1987 by businessman, Jules Schneider, this New York City-based company has navigated several sales and acquisitions throughout the years but continues to be focused on what made the brand so successful from the beginning, and that is keeping innovation and comfort at the forefront.

Aerosoles was created in 1987 during a New York City transit strike when women were forced to walk to work in sneakers with their office heels in tow. It was in that moment that Schneider realized that women should not have to sacrifice style for comfort. He saw the opportunity to create a shoe that was both comfortable and fashionable, intended for the woman who is constantly on her feet. Aerosoles was born with elevated and on-trend styles that offered comfort once only found in casual shoes. It was truly a revolutionary concept for the footwear industry and made them pioneers of that space.

In 1987, the brand created its original slogan “they’re not just shoes, they’re Aerosoles” – and for the past three decades, they have continued to stay true to their word by delivering premium comfort, style and quality to its customers without the premium price. The notion of comfort is integrated into every element of the brand’s footwear design. From their innovative Diamond Flex Sole originally created in 1989 and patented in 2003, to their pillow soft insoles and Stitch N’ Turn production technique developed in 1990, Aerosoles has demonstrated decades of commitment to perfecting the science of comfort. In addition to the many popular trend-right styles that the brand offers each season, the signature footwear designs that the brand debuted in 1987 like ballet slippers, flats and loafers remain the top-selling core styles decades later.

The brand has crafted some noteworthy partnerships and activations throughout the years. In 2018, Aerosoles collaborated with American retail businesswoman and television personality, Martha Stewart on a line of footwear. Stewart, a fan of the brand who was often seen wearing styles on red carpets was a natural choice for a brand ambassadorship. The collection kicked off with a series of equestrian rainboots, inspired by Stewart’s passion for horseback riding. This successful launch was followed by a complete collection of wardrobe staples like casual and dress flats, heeled sandals, mules, slides, and espadrille wedges that debuted in spring 2019. Following this successful launch, the brand collaborated with iconic British lifestyle label Laura Ashley in 2021 to feature the brand’s signature floral prints on Aerosoles’ bestselling styles. The capsule collection included curated looks, from summer sandals to transitional clogs and boots blended with nostalgic prints from Laura Ashley’s archives.

Since its inception, the brand has adapted to the everchanging retail landscape to serve the needs of their target consumer. In 2019, the brand opened up a “Fit Shop” pop-up shop in bustling Grand Central Terminal where consumers were able to try on the bestselling styles to find their perfect fit. Consumers were offered free shipping so they could walk away with their purchases hands-free. This is also the same year the brand launched Aerosoles.com, their e-commerce site after seeing the shift in consumer shopping habits.

Recently acquired in 2022 by American Exchange Group, an industry leader in accessories design and manufacturing, the focus is now set on expansion into new product categories and international growth. The brand recently announced that they were introducing a new kids footwear collection in fall 2022. To add to the already successful slipper licensing partnership, the brand is expanding with new partners into men’s and ladies flip flops, men’s socks, slippers and roller skates for men, women and youth into their product assortment beginning summer 2023 with their new licensing partners. The brand has plans to showcase a new cold weather capsule collection for Holiday 2022 that includes women’s scarves and hats to successfully tap into gift giving season. This expansion aligns with the brand’s strategy to consistently deliver trend right and comfortable designs to a wide range of consumers.

As the brand moves into 2023, consumers can look forward to even more design updates, expansion into new product categories, exciting marketing and social media campaigns, and a website refresh.

“In an industry where brands come and go, we are proud to celebrate this important milestone. Aerosoles has cemented its position as the authority in comfort and style for the past three decades and will continue to remain a mainstay in the footwear segment” says Alen Mamrout, CEO of American Exchange Group.

The brand will be celebrating this important milestone during the month of October. Head to www.aerosoles.com to learn more.

About Aerosoles

Aerosoles is a leading global footwear company delivering high quality products with both fashion and performance to customers in over 40 countries around the world.

About American Exchange Group

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in accessories design and manufacturing. By facilitating distribution to major retailers globally for our proprietary brands, custom private label brands and exclusive licensed brands, including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags and fashion accessories, American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting status quo pricing while staying at the forefront of trends.

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Global Gen Z Views on Beijing: A Journey Through the City’s Culture, Innovation, and Ecology

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November 23, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 22, 2024, the “Global Gen Z Views on Beijing” event organized by China Daily New Media Center and 21st Century Media and Education officially launched. The event will spotlight three key themes: Beijing’s cultural legacy, technological innovation, and environmental conservation.

During the event, over 20 international influencers will visit notable sites including the Capital Museum and the Zhoukoudian Site Museum to explore the Beijing’s rich history. They will also visit Beijing’s leading tech enterprises and innovation hubs to experience the city’s technological advancements. Additionally, the influencers will visit iconic locations such as the Yanqing Ecological Civilization Exhibition and the Beijing Wild Duck Lake National Wetland Park, gaining a firsthand perspective on the integration of environmental conservation and industrial development in the city.

Through dynamic and youthful storytelling, the event aims to showcase Beijing’s rich cultural heritage and its achievements in sustainable, high-quality development to audiences worldwide. During the first day of the event, Veronica, an Italian exchange student at Tsinghua University, expressed her excitement, saying, “I am delighted to be part of this event. My deep interest in Chinese culture brought me to China for my studies, and I have gained a lot from this experience.”

This event serves not only as a cultural exploration but also as a key platform for sharing Beijing’s historical and modern development with audiences worldwide. Through the influencers’ firsthand experiences, Beijing’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary achievements will be vividly showcased to worldwide audiences. This event offers an international stage for Beijing to highlight its unique appeal, while promoting cultural exchange and fostering global understanding.

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China Telecom Gulf Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia for Business

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November 23, 2024

HONG KONG, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 21, China Telecom Gulf was officially launched in Riyadh. This milestone marks a significant step in China Telecom’s efforts to provide deep services under the “Belt and Road Initiative” and to promote the building of a “China-Arab Community with a Shared Future.” It signifies another solid advancement on China Telecom’s path toward internationalization. Mr. Liu Guiqing, Executive Director and EVP of China Telecom Corporation, delivered an opening speech, along with Mr. Fawaz, Representative of Contact Office of Chinese Companies in the KSA, Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Riyadh Branch. Over 100 guests and leaders from the Economic and Commercial Office of Embassy of the PRC of the KSA, Saudi Telecom Company(STC), Bank of China, Huawei, and others attended to witness this momentous occasion.

In his address, Mr. Liu Guiqing emphasized China Telecom’s commitment to openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit. He expressed the company’s willingness to share its experiences in cloud-network integration, cloud transformation, intelligent operations, and technological innovation. China Telecom aims to work closely with various levels of Saudi governments, enterprises, and partners to actively participate in the development of local digital infrastructure, drive the rapid advancement of next-generation information technologies, and establish a robust bridge for cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the field of information technology. Leveraging its extensive resources and global operational capabilities, China Telecom plans to bring its strengths in 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other fields to provide innovative, high-quality communication products and services to Saudi enterprises, institutions, and consumers.

Mr. Fawaz extended his warm congratulations on the opening of China Telecom Gulf. He highlighted that as a leading global provider of communication services, China Telecom possesses abundant cloud-network resources and mature international service capabilities. The establishment of China Telecom Gulf is a significant step toward supporting the digital transformation of businesses in the region. He expressed confidence that through joint efforts, the company will seize opportunities in the digital era and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic development and practical cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in various fields.

China Telecom showcased its global resources, business capabilities, and its investments and partnerships in the Middle East and Africa. Key services introduced included eSurfing Cloud, computing power solutions, quantum technology, and customized 5G networks. Currently, China Telecom operates branches in 42 countries and regions worldwide, owns 53 international submarine cables, and manages 27 self-operated Internet Data Centers (IDCs). Its cloud-network integrated infrastructure and customer-centric digital service systems provide coverage across the globe.

During the event, China Telecom Gulf signed strategic cooperation agreements with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Huawei Saudi Arabia, and Baud Telecom Company. The parties committed to deep collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths to provide optimized and convenient digital experiences to Saudi customers.

The establishment of China Telecom’s presence in Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in the company’s entry into the Middle Eastern communications market, representing a key development in its global strategy. Moving forward, China Telecom Gulf will leverage China Telecom’s robust digital infrastructure and resource integration capabilities. We will collaborate closely with local Saudi enterprises, Chinese businesses expanding internationally, and global companies to strengthen cooperation and enhance exchanges. The company aims to contribute to the growth of Sino-Saudi and Middle Eastern industrial cooperation, continuously offering more smart solutions for the development of the Middle East’s digital economy, while striving to become a world-class provider of digital and intelligent technology services.

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China set to narrow digital divide

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November 23, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

Representatives discuss hot topics faced by countries in digitalization

China’s forward-looking vision on the future development of the internet offers a glimpse into how cooperation can narrow the digital divide across the world, at a time when an economic slowdown and impeded globalization have stunted growth worldwide, said government officials and industry experts on Friday.

They made the remarks at the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit that ended in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province on Friday.

They also sought more global cooperation to advance the development of the internet in less-developed economies and enhance digital competence for all.

Ren Xianliang, secretary-general of the WIC, said at a news conference, “More efforts should be made to help make the internet a new frontier for all parties to cooperate and continue to create more convergence of interests, growth points of cooperation and new highlights of win-win scenarios in cyberspace.”

“All parties around the world are expected to join hands to build a cyber world where human beings coexist, jointly create a digital future of win-win cooperation and make cyberspace better for all peoples of the world,” he said.

More than 1,800 representatives from governments, international organizations, industry associations, internet enterprises, universities and think tanks from over 130 countries and regions attended this year’s summit, addressing some of the hottest topics faced by countries in digitalization.

Teo Nie Ching, deputy minister of communications of Malaysia, said at the conference that digital transformation is not solely about technological advancement, but also a reflection of human values and actions.

“As technology progresses, we must uphold a core principle of people-centered and holistic development to ensure that technological applications truly serve the common good and promote share to the progress,” Teo said.

A United Nations report found that 2.6 billion individuals globally still lack internet access and a sharp digital divide can also be observed among economies, among industries and between urban and rural areas.

Although many less technologically advanced regions, such as Africa, possess a strong willingness to build an inclusive and equitable digital world, the rapid advancement of technologies often poses a huge challenge to developing countries — how to actively participate and keep pace with this growth, said Nii Narku Quaynor, chairman of Ghana Dot Com.

Against this backdrop, reinforcing open access to internet channels, digital content and technologies can greatly benefit emerging economies in the digital world, he said.

Eyeing a higher-level of inclusiveness, connectivity and cooperation in the internet sector, a statement on global digital cooperation was released by a sub-forum of the WIC.

The statement highlighted the importance of advancing international cooperation on data exchange, enhancing cross-border data connectivity, and narrowing gaps in data circulation, as well as more initiatives to build an open and mutually beneficial international framework for data collaboration.

Intensified efforts should also be made to deepen international exchanges on technology standards, ethical guidelines and legal frameworks, advancing a widely accepted global AI governance system, said the statement.

It also called for human-centered and ethically sound approaches to cutting-edge technologies such as AI, encouraging safe, reliable, fair and transparent research and development as well as applications of AI.

At the opening ceremony of WIC, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang also stressed the need for the international community to jointly deal with problems such as the digital divide and a grave cybersecurity situation to build a better digital future.

The digital divide continues to widen, and the situation of cybersecurity has become more severe, Ding said, adding that the international community is in greater need than ever of jointly advancing a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

China has been sharing the opportunities of modernization with countries around the world and injecting strong impetus into global modernization, Ding said.

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