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CGTN: Navigating the South China Sea Before GPS
Before GPS. Before weather forecasts. Before satellite navigation.
How did generations of Chinese sailors find their way across the South China Sea, one of the world’s busiest and most challenging waterways?
A new CGTN documentary, Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea, explores the answer through a little-known ancient navigation manual passed down for generations of fishermen in Tanmen, Hainan Province. The Genglubu recorded routes, compass bearings and sailing distances, helping fishermen navigate reefs, islands and open seas. The documentary follows the fishermen who crossed the sea, the families who preserved their knowledge and a maritime tradition that connected China with Southeast Asia and beyond.
The People Who Brought the Genglubu to Life
To outsiders, the Genglubu looks like a secret code. A single line of just fourteen Chinese characters can contain an entire sea route: the departure point, direction, destination, distance and estimated sailing time.
“Generation after generation, Hainan fishermen rode the waves – not to rule the sea, but to make their living from it.”
Xin Lixue, Curator, China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea
The documentary follows veteran fishing boat captains whose lives were inseparable from the sea. Wang Shitao first went to sea at the age of nine. At twelve, his fishing boat was caught in a typhoon. Everyone else on board died. Clinging to a piece of floating timber, he drifted alone for three days. Four years later, another violent storm struck. Once again, he was the only survivor. Yet each time, he returned to the sea. Late in life, reflecting on decades spent sailing the South China Sea, he summed up his feelings:
“I love the South China Sea. I hate it. I miss it.”
Wang Shitao, fishing boat captain
The sea demanded sacrifice even as it provided a livelihood. A storm or mishap could wipe out an entire crew.
“Children and brothers should never sail on the same boat.”
Wang Shubao, fishing boat captain
A Maritime Tradition Connecting Asia
The documentary challenges the common assumption that the Genglubu was only about the South China Sea. Research on the Liang Family Genglubu reveals routes extending to Singapore, Malacca and Indonesia, showing that Hainan fishermen also played a role in regional maritime trade.
“Hainan fishermen also took part in overseas trade.”
Zhao Jueqi, China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea
Not every route was written in words. Some Genglubu manuscripts contain mountain-and-water charts. They combine sketches of coastlines with compass bearings, water depth and sea conditions. These drawings helped sailors identify islands, reefs and coastlines and determine their position at sea.
“The Americans and the British produced their own navigational records, which identify the Chinese as being engaged very heavily in fishing on these islands and other forms of economic activity.”
Anthony Carty, International Law Sholar
Today, satellites, weather stations and lighthouses have transformed navigation across the South China Sea. But the purpose remains the same: helping sailors travel safely and return home. Genglubu: Charting the South China Sea traces a maritime tradition shaped by generations of ordinary people. It is a story of navigation, memory and resilience, one that forms part of the shared maritime heritage of Asia.
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FEV collaborates with Microsoft on efficient AI model approach for in car applications built on NVIDIA
The focus is on the use of small language models (SLM) such as Microsoft’s Phi-4-mini-instruct in Microsoft Foundry that is powered by NVIDIA DRIVE AGX accelerated compute. The solution allows vehicle functions such as the dashboard or individual vehicle profiles to be configured by voice command. At the same time, the system acts as robust local backup intelligence for cloud-based large language models (LLMs).
More intelligence, robustness and efficiency in the software-defined vehicle
Embedded small language models increase the functional intelligence level of modern vehicles and improve the responsiveness and availability of AI-powered functions. Since inference takes place directly in the vehicle, central functions remain available even when there is a limited or no internet connection. In addition, embedded SLMs enable a reduction in backend and infrastructure costs, as cloud-based LLMs can be supplemented or partially replaced depending on the use case. This helps OEMs economically scale software-defined vehicle functions.
“Our collaboration with Microsoft and NVIDIA showcases how small, efficient language models can transform in-vehicle experiences, delivering powerful functionality without the overhead of larger systems,” said Thomas Hülshorst, Group Vice President Intelligent Mobility and Software at FEV.
“By combining advanced AI frameworks with domain- and task-specific optimizations, FEV and Microsoft are shaping the future of intelligent, voice-driven interfaces that meet the high standards of automotive deployment,” added Boris Scholl, Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft.
The full press release is available here: https://fev.group/689292
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HMG and OncoCare Sign “Pan-Asian Strategic Cooperation Agreement” Joining Forces to Build a “Pan-Asian Closed-Loop Medical Ecosystem” to Provide One-Stop, Full-Cycle Care for Cross-Border Cancer Patients
HMG is a premier leader in healthcare management in the Asia-Pacific sector, having established an extensive and mature multinational medical network across the region. The group has long been dedicated to optimizing medical administration and claims processes through digital transformation and cutting-edge technology. Serving over 700,000 clients of its insurance partners, HMG provides comprehensive, transparent, and high-quality healthcare solutions. In 2025 alone, the total medical expenses processed through HMG exceeded HKD 150 million.
OncoCare is a leading private oncology institution that firmly believes in and practises “patient centric” care. Its aim is to add years and quality of life to all patients through highly efficient, knowledge-based integrated cancer diagnosis and personalised treatment. OncoCare brings together a team of clinical oncologists, and in combination with the robust specialist network of Tamarind Specialists, a member of the same group in Hong Kong, provides patients with medical services across fields such as colorectal surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, breast surgery, respiratory medicine, and family medicine. Patients have access to cross-disciplinary medical assessments, precision cancer treatment plans and personalised cancer care, ensuring they and their families receive the most reassuring support during challenging times.
The core highlight of this Pan-Asian Strategic Cooperation Agreement lies in the deep integration of HMG’s pan-Asian service network with OncoCare’s Asia-leading oncology expertise. Together, they will build Asia’s premier “Pan-Asian Closed-Loop Medical Ecosystem.” With Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia serving as the core hub locations, the key highlights include:
- Integrated Closed-Loop Service: From initial medical record review and cross-border “green channels” to clinical treatment and financial settlement, patients will experience seamless services within the joint management system of HMG and OncoCare. Coupled with transparent medical billing, this ensures the highest standard of medical quality control.
- Cross-Border Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Diagnosis: Using OncoCare’s Singapore headquarters, its Hong Kong flagship centers in Central and Tsim Sha Tsui, and its Malaysia branch as central hubs, the ecosystem brings together experienced specialists from all three regions to provide international-grade second medical opinions for cancer patients in need.
- Seamless Network Integration & Financial Transparency: HMG’s 700,000+ clients can instantly connect with OncoCare’s healthcare teams. Furthermore, both parties have introduced personalised treatment plans for common cancers, offering clear financial predictability and budget protection.
Mr. Chan Kin-chung, Founder of HMG, stated: “We are deeply honored to partner with OncoCare. Through the Pan-Asian Closed-Loop Medical Ecosystem, we have successfully aligned top-tier resources across Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Clients can enjoy treatment plans jointly formulated by regional experts within a single secure and transparent system, fulfilling our highest cross-border commitment to ‘patient centric’ healthcare.”
Mr Lim Eng Seng, Group CEO of Tamarind Health, the parent company of OncoCare, added, “As a patient centric oncology-focused group, we recognise the challenges cancer patients face in navigating increasingly complex private and cross-border healthcare systems. Through this integrated ecosystem, we will leverage the collective strengths of our multidisciplinary teams and directly managed centres across Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia to deliver seamless, high-quality cancer care. Looking ahead, we remain committed to making expert oncology services accessible anytime, anywhere, while elevating patient experience and improving treatment outcomes.”
Looking ahead, the Pan-Asian Closed-Loop Medical Ecosystem plans to further introduce green channels for the latest overseas medications, personalised genetic testing, and cross-border post-operative rehabilitation management, continuously pioneering a more comprehensive and forward-looking landscape for private cancer care for patients in Asia.
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- New agentic AI layer significantly accelerates secure SAP transformations, supporting customers and partners throughout the entire SAP data transformation lifecycle
- The innovative AI delivers insights in real time, speeds up decision-making, and reduces manual efforts
- Kyano® Lorna makes decades of transformation experience available globally in any language, enabling faster and more efficient projects while maintaining full auditability
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 July 2026 – SNP SE is a leading provider of software for AI-enabled digital transformation, automated data migration, and data management in the SAP environment. The company today unveiled a major innovation for its Kyano platform at its flagship event, Transformation World, held at the SNP dome in Heidelberg: the new agentic AI layer Kyano Lorna. The powerful AI solution accelerates secure SAP transformations, supporting customers and partners throughout complex projects, leveraging SNP’s decades of experience and best practices so that data migration projects can be compressed significantly.
In a typical SAP migration project, the actual data transformation run accounts for only a fraction of the overall project while requiring the highest levels of precision and auditability. SNP’s proven Kyano CrystalBridge® solution already automates the core data migration to a high degree. The greatest opportunity to further accelerate project execution lies in the activities required around the core of the data migration itself. This is where Kyano Lorna comes in.
The AI solution reduces manual effort, speeds up decision-making, and provides project-specific recommendations and insights in real time. Users intuitively interact with Kyano Lorna using natural language to tap into over 30 years of SNP’s practical data migration and transformation expertise. When connected to SAP systems, Kyano Lorna configures, runs, and interacts with SNP’s transformation solutions to expedite project preparation and execution, assisting users e.g. with closed-loop troubleshooting during test migrations. Available 24/7 and able to communicate in any language, the agentic AI layer brings proven transformation expertise into every project. With Kyano Lorna, SAP migrations remain fully auditable and can be delivered faster, more efficiently, and with reduced risk.
Unlike AI chatbots, Kyano Lorna is embedded directly within an active transformation project. The solution combines a database populated with the unique knowledge from thousands of successful projects with the ability to reach into customers’ SAP landscapes to fully support project teams. The agentic AI solution scans system data, identifies potential risks early, generates transformation rules, accelerates root cause analysis, and supports active issue resolution and data verification.
“With Kyano Lorna, we are taking AI-powered SAP transformations to the next level,” said Jens Amail, CEO of SNP. “We are making our decades of transformation expertise available where it creates the greatest value – directly within the project. This enables customers and partners to deliver transformations radically faster, while maintaining the highest degree of accuracy, reliability and compliance.”
Following its introduction at Transformation World, SNP will roll out Kyano Lorna in phases. Customers and partners will gradually gain access to new AI-powered capabilities designed to further accelerate and simplify secure and auditable SAP transformations.
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About SNP
SNP (ticker: SHF.DE) is the global technology platform leader and trusted partner for companies seeking unparalleled data-enabled transformation capabilities and business agility. SNP’s Kyano® platform integrates all necessary capabilities and partner offerings to provide a comprehensive software-based experience in data migration and management. Combined with the Bluefield® approach, Kyano sets a comprehensive industry standard for restructuring and modernizing enterprise data faster and more securely while harnessing AI-driven innovations based on over 30 years of experience.
The company works with more than 3,000 customers of all sizes and in all industries in over 80 countries, including numerous DAX 40 and Fortune 500 companies. The SNP Group has more than 1,600 employees worldwide at over 34 locations in 22 countries. The company is headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, and generated revenues of around EUR 297 million in the 2025 fiscal year.
More information is available at www.snpgroup.com
