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When we say our DNA is “awakened” by Chinese opera, what do we mean?

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BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on traditional Chinese operas:

In the blink of an eye, a fine-looking girl turned into a handsome young “man,” showing off immaculate martial stunts, eloquent traditional vocals and lively character performance — video clips of this actress Chen Lijun, a female “xiaosheng” (young male character) who starred in the Yueju Opera “New Dragon Gate Inn” went viral.

 

While her performance was the center of attention on social media, the art of Yueju Opera also caught the eyes of the audience.

Yueju Opera, the second most popular of all traditional Chinese operas, originated from south of the Yangtze River. With its elegant tunes and variable vocal tones, Yueju Opera is naturally lyrical, and the stories usually revolve around romance between talented scholars and young ladies. In a previous episode, we talked about how male actors used to play “danjue,” or female roles in Peking Opera. Yueju Opera, on the contrary, was for a time played by all-female troupes, meaning female actresses like Chen Lijun would play all the male characters in all operas.

Chinese operas stem from folk songs and dances. Throughout its long history, various kinds of operas including Peking Opera, Han Opera, Qinqiang Opera, Hui Opera and Gui Opera came into being, forming a garden of operas in full bloom. Yu Opera, which originated in central China’s Henan region, is one of them. Boasting rich connotations and powerful tones, Yu Opera is praised as the “oriental aria.” Yueju Opera is known for exquisite vocals, which best bring out the characters’ inner world. In 1958, the Yueju Opera version of “Dream of the Red Chamber” debuted in Shanghai, telling a tragic yet beautiful love story of the two protagonists, Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Its graceful vocals, resplendent costumes and subtlety of performance have made the production a crowd-pleaser all over China, and it was later performed abroad in Japan, Vietnam, DPR Korea and France.

As many young people in China often say, hearing the melodies of Chinese operas awakens some kind of dormant DNA. What really touch their souls, are probably the intrinsic vibes that transcend the performing arts. Italian opera works like La Traviata and Turandot have moved vast audience from China, and Chinese operas also attracted many fans from other countries. What makes this possible are the common aesthetic values and shared sentiments of humanity beneath the shell of various artistic forms.

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http://www.china.org.cn/video/node_7230027.htm

When we say our DNA is “awakened” by Chinese opera, what do we mean?
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SANMINA CORPORATION INVITES YOU TO JOIN ITS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ: SANM) announced today that it will host its second quarter fiscal 2025 earnings conference call on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET.

The live webcast presentation and supporting materials will be available on the Sanmina website at www.sanmina.com in the Investor Relations section. A webcast replay will be available at the same location upon the conclusion of the event.

About Sanmina
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks and cloud infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com.

Sanmina Contact:
Paige Melching
SVP, Investor Communications
408.964.3610

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Casio to Release MR-G Inspired by the World’s Largest Frog

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New FROGMAN Diver’s Watch with ISO 200m Water Resistance

TOKYO, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The design of the new MRG-BF1000RG, the latest timepiece in the FROGMAN line of diver’s watches, evokes the world’s largest frog — the goliath frog.

The FROGMAN shock-resistant diver’s watch is known for its asymmetric design, crafted to allow unrestricted wrist movement underwater. The MRG-BF1000R, released in 2023, brought this unique form to life with a highly water-resistant titanium case. Its meticulous construction, including a polished finish down to the finest details, has earned it high praise.

Building on the MRG-BF1000R, the new MRG-BF1000RG draws inspiration from the goliath frog — the world’s largest frog — found in the tropical rainforests of West Africa. Its colors and design evoke a spirit of adventure, capturing the thrill of exploring untamed wilderness.

The khaki band, inspired by the coloring on the back of the goliath frog, is made with a soft, highly flexible fluoro rubber material, ensuring a comfortable fit. The beige indexes, evoking the coloring on the frog’s underside, are coated with Neobrite for excellent visibility even in low-light conditions. The titanium screw-lock case back is fitted with a sapphire crystal, finished with a vibrant green vapor deposition inspired by the eye of the Goliath frog, and maintains a highly water-resistant structure while preserving the built-in antenna’s radio wave reception sensitivity.

In dive mode, the hour and minute hands overlap to form a single hand, providing an intuitive, easy-to-read display of time spent underwater. Three dual-coil motors enable swift hand movement, allowing users to switch quickly from current time display to dive time display — making this a truly practical diver’s watch.

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Toshiba Launches Overseas Business in ifLink, its Open IoT Platform for Easy Access to IoT Services

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– Starting ifLink business in Thailand, aiming to develop global business –

KAWASAKI, Japan, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation (Toshiba Digital Solutions) and Toshiba Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (TATC), a Toshiba Group subsidiary, today brought an innovative, cost effective approach to IoT development to the Thai market with the launch of ifLink , built on the ifLink platform (ifLink) provided by Toshiba Digital Solutions. This is the first ifLink business outside Japan, and TATC is responsible for software license sales and customer support.

ifLink is an open IoT platform service that makes it easy to combine various IoT devices and web services into modules, connect to a cloud-based application platform and to define device operation with if-then (condition-action) rules. In Japan, ifLink has won support from over 100 companies and schools, and Toshiba Digital Solutions has provided ifLink licenses to Japanese companies in many different business sectors.

In Thailand, IoT implementation has been held back at some manufacturing sites by a lack of know-how and high introductory costs. TATC is collaborating with the Technology Promotion Association (ThailandJapan) (TPA), a non-profit set up to transfer and disseminate Japan’s latest IoT technologies and know-how in Thailand and to develop human resources. TATC has examined and confirmed that ifLink can be applied to kaizen activities at manufacturing sites participating in the Project of Smart Monodzukuri Support Team in Thailand that TPA is promoting as part of its effort to develop human resources for DX.

In November 2024 and January 2025, Toshiba held hands-on seminars for project instructors who assist in transferring digital technology to local personnel and TPA member companies covering the practical use of ifLink to set up IoT. Seminar participant found ifLink user-friendly, even for people with limited knowledge of IoT, which prompted Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC to launch the ifLink business in Thailand for Thai manufacturing companies, including TPA members. Toshiba Digital Solutions provides the ifLink software, and TATC handles software license sales, device setup, and customer support in English and Thai.

In Thailand, TATC will offer a trial service leading to a full license. It provides one month’s use of the ifLink Starter Kit — an Android smartphone with the ifLink app installed, a data communications device, and sensors — and costs 10,500 baht (approximately 310 USD*) from TATC. Users can start using ifLink without preparing any devices themselves. Once users have used the trial service to confirm ifLink’s effectiveness, they can purchase the full license. It is a subscription service with a basic monthly license fee of 5,740 baht (approximately 170 USD*), plus the cost of an Android smartphone and the devices and sensors, and a one-time setup fee. The monthly subscription service fee may vary, depending on the sensors used. TPA members that participated in TPA’s ifLink seminar will receive a special price.

Toshiba Digital Solutions and TATC target sales of 100 ifLink Starter Kit licenses to manufacturers in Thailand over the three years to fiscal year 2027. They will also seek business partners to provide IoT solutions built on ifLink.

Toshiba Digital Solutions is considering taking the ifLink business in Asia-Pacific beyond Thailand, and aims to grow an ifLink-based open IoT business ecosystem in Japan and internationally.

About the ifLink platform: 
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/ai-iot/iflink.html

For product inquires: 
Toshiba Asia pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Ms. Wichuta Lablay: wichuta_lablay@tasia.toshiba.co.jp (Thai)
Mr. Shunichi Morita: shunichi.morita@Toshiba.co.jp (Japanese)

* The amount is converted at a rate of 1 THB = 0.0296 USD.

– ifLink is a registered trademark or trademark of Toshiba Digital Solutions in Japan and other countries.

– Company names and product names in this press release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

– The information in this press release, including service details, prices, specifications, related links, and contact information, is up to date as of the announcement date. Please note that it is subject to change without notice.

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SOURCE Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation; Toshiba Asia Pacific (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

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