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Business Times
2 hours ago
- Business
- Business Times
PM Wong to strengthen ties, discuss multilateralism in upcoming China visit
[SINGAPORE] Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out three objectives for an upcoming trip to China – establishing closer ties, reaffirming a commitment to enhanced cooperation, and discussing global affairs – in an interview broadcast on Chinese state media on Friday (Jun 20). PM Wong will visit China from Jun 22 to 26, at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Aside from meeting Li and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he will speak at the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Summer Davos meeting in Tianjin. On the Leaders Talk programme on China's CCTV-13, PM Wong said: 'I made it a point to visit China almost every year since entering politics, because it is useful to visit regularly, to interact, exchange notes with my counterparts, and to get a sense of how China is moving and transforming.' But the upcoming visit is 'more special' as it is his first as prime minister, added PM Wong, who took the helm in May 2024. His first objective is to establish closer ties with China's leaders, especially Xi and Li, both of whom he has met before. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up The second is to reaffirm both countries' commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation, especially as 2025 marks 35 years of diplomatic relations. In 2023, Singapore and China upgraded relations to an 'All-Round High-Quality Future-Oriented Partnership'. The two countries have a 'very close and steadfast' partnership built on mutual trust, respect and understanding, which began with Singapore's founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew and China's Deng Xiaoping, said PM Wong. Major government-to-government projects in Suzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing 'are not simply projects that are completed', he noted, but ongoing platforms for wider cooperation. PM Wong's third objective is to discuss global challenges and explore how both countries can work together to strengthen multilateralism and the rules-based global order. The need to uphold this order will be his key message at Summer Davos, he added. 'Without rules, without longstanding norms of cooperation, countries everywhere will be worse off.' Small countries such as Singapore are naturally concerned, as their limited bargaining power means a risk of being 'sidelined and squeezed'. But large countries will also be hurt in a more fragmented world, as mistrust will mean more uncertainty and volatility, with slower growth and higher inflation. In the face of rising protectionism, one important move is the proposed upgrade of the China-Asean Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which Singapore fully supports, said PM Wong. 'We hope this can be signed at the coming Asean-China summit in October, and the new upgrade will come into force soon after that.' This is in line with Singapore's efforts to work with Asean and other like-minded countries to uphold free trade and a rules-based trading system, he pointed out. Beyond Asia, Singapore is also working with partners such as the European Union, Latin America and Africa. 'Some of these are countries we are not so familiar with, but we think we should now make an extra effort to establish closer links with them.' PM Wong also said that he fully supports China's intended accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), established by Singapore, Chile and New Zealand to promote collaboration on digital trade issues. 'There are requirements; there are standards to meet,' he noted, regarding the agreement. 'There is also a consensus process among all existing members.' He added: 'So we will do our part to support this, but we hope China will meet the requirements, and we look forward to being able to welcome China as part of DEPA.'
Wales Online
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Lizzo ditched Ozempic and 'worked really, really hard' to lose weight
Lizzo ditched Ozempic and 'worked really, really hard' to lose weight The 37-year-old pop star has been sharing updates from her weight loss journey and she has now revealed she briefly used the controversial medication to help her shift some pounds, but she gave up and focused on improving her diet instead. Lizzo (Image: AFP/Getty Images ) Lizzo ditched weight loss drug Ozempic and instead "worked really, really hard" to slim down. The 37-year-old pop star has been sharing updates from her weight loss journey and she has now revealed she briefly used the controversial medication to help her shift some pounds, but she gave up and focused on improving her diet instead. During an appearance on the Just Trish podcast, Lizzo explained: "I tried everything. Ozempic works because you eat less food, yeah? So if you eat right, it makes you feel full." She added of the medication: "It's not easy. It's a drug to help somebody with something they're struggling with. I think people ... it's their way of being fat phobic when you're telling someone they're cheating. "But if you can just do that on your own and get mind over matter, it's the same thing." Lizzo went on to reveal her biggest breakthrough came when she ditched her vegan diet. Article continues below She said: "What did it for me is, it was not being vegan. Because when I was vegan, I was consuming a lot of fake meats. "I was eating a lot of bread, I was eating a lot of rice and I had to eat a lot of it to stay full. But really I was consuming 3,000-5,000 calories a day ... "So for me, when I started actually eating whole foods and eating like beef, and chicken, and fish. Like, I was actually full and not expanding my stomach by putting a lot of fake things in there that wasn't actually filling me up." She added of making healthy changes: "I feel like I worked really really hard and it was intentional with what I did with my body. "So when I get compliments, I go: 'Thanks b****.' Like I really receive it because I need to receive that. I don't take it any weird way because I tried to do this.'" It comes after Lizzo admitted she previously used food to "distract" herself when she was battling anxiety issues, but she's managed to boost her mental health using meditation. In a video posted as a TikTok Live, she explained: "I've been working to get my anxiety under control for years. And then I decided that I want to release and I'm ready to stop waiting to be myself like fully and be happy. "And I meditated. I calmed myself down. And I isolated a little bit, but not like made myself lonely, not the way I used to when I was depressed. I isolated myself in a mindful way where I had no distractions. "I loved to distract myself with people. I loved to distract myself with food. I loved to distract myself with drinking. I loved to distract myself with problems that I would create. I would love to do that. And I stopped doing that. And I just focused on me." Article continues below In the video, Lizzo also spoke about her weight loss admitting she stopped drinking "two to three" large Starbucks drinks a day and swapped sugary treats for savoury snacks. She said: "I do something sweet. It's gotta be with some sort of like carb. I'll have like almond butter and toast. So, everybody's body is different. "Find out what works for you ... [I believe the only thing that] works across the board, science-wise, is calories in versus calories out. "That's just how the human body works."
The Wire
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Wire
Cochlear celebrates 30 Years in China and the launch of the world's first and only smart hearing implant system
• The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System is the first and only hearing implant featuring internal memory and upgradeable firmware.1 • This year marks the 30-year anniversary since the first adult cochlear implant surgery in mainland China which took place in 1995. • Nearly 10 million people in China are suffering from severe to profound hearing loss, among whom only 1% are treated with cochlear implant. BOAO, China, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today launched the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System – the world's first and only smart cochlear implant system.1 Xinyu Li, General Manager, Greater China, Cochlear, explains the next generation technology has completely reimagined the internal components of the hearing device: "There are more than 10 years of research and development advancements built into the new Nucleus Nexa System. The System is powered by the new state-of-the-art chipset - the first update to any implant's internal chipset across the cochlear implant industry in almost 20 years. The new chipset utilises advanced processing, upgradeable firmware and onboard memory to drive the 'smarts' of the system and allows the implant to do many things that conventional cochlear implants are simply unable to do. This latest release represents a significant step forward in technology not just in our industry but importantly for people in China living with hearing loss." "We estimate there are tens of millions of people in China who could benefit from a cochlear implant. Thirty years since the very first cochlear implant surgery in China took place, we are incredibly proud to offer the new Nexa System in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. We hope the Bo'ao pilot zone can be the door for Chinese people with hearing loss to access the latest product with innovative technology. In addition, we hope this accelerates the new product approval in the mainland market through the clinical evidence collection and professional capability development in the pilot zone," added Mr Li. The groundbreaking Nucleus Nexa System offers the world's first hearing implant solution with upgradeable implant firmware, revolutionising the way people with hearing loss can access future technology. 1 Conventional cochlear implants available today can only access future innovation by upgrading their sound processor. With the Nucleus Nexa System this limitation is removed. People with a Nucleus Nexa System will be able to experience new features and advancements, via both updates to the firmware in their smart implant and upgrades to their sound processor over time. Jan Janssen, Chief Technology Officer at Cochlear, likens the Nucleus Nexa Implant to a smartphone for hearing: "This is the first cochlear implant in the world with its own firmware, meaning users can upgrade to new features and innovations throughout their lifetime. Just like a smartphone receives a firmware update, now people with a cochlear implant can stay connected to the latest technology updates seamlessly today and well into the future." The Nucleus® Nexa™ System is the also the first implant with built-in memory, allowing the personalised hearing settings (MAPs) of the user to be securely stored directly in their Nexa implant.[1] This innovation ensures users can seamlessly transfer their settings to a new Nucleus Nexa Sound Processor if their current one is lost or damaged. "The Nucleus Nexa System comes with a distinct advantage – it is the world's first cochlear implant with built-in memory, allowing user's personalised hearing settings (MAPS) to be stored securely in the implant. This advancement brings a greater level of personalisation to the hearing implant and offers unmatched convenience and efficiency." "Previously, if a user misplaced or damaged their sound processor, they would need to visit a clinic to obtain a replacement sound processor. This replacement device would need to be programmed with the user's personalised hearing settings in the clinic by a cochlear implant professional, taking valuable time from both the professional and the user. With the brand-new 'Smart Sync' feature, the user simply needs to pick-up or receive a "blank" Nexa sound processor and the personalised settings are automatically copied to the replacement sound processor allowing a person to hear with their cochlear implant again in a matter of seconds," explained Janssen. To make hearing easier, the Nucleus Nexa System intuitively responds to changing needs throughout each day.[1, 3-5] It can automatically adjust listening settings to help people hear more clearly.[1] The Nexa implant also features a new gold coil and new RF Link technology with dynamic power management. This facilitates more efficient power and data transfer between the sound processor and the implant and automatically maximize battery life for each user.# Stu Sayers, President of Asia Pacific & Latin America at Cochlear, explained the introduction of the Nexa System is timely given it coincides with a significant milestone for the business: "We have a proud history in China, and it is fitting that in 2025, the year we celebrate 30 years since the first cochlear implant surgery in China, we are introducing this next generation technology. Our innovative mindset and lifetime commitment to the thousands of people in China and around the world who rely on our products to hear is what sets us apart. We continue to break new ground with our products and services, driven by our passion to make a remarkable impact on the lives of people living with hearing loss." "The Nucleus Nexa System combines 40 years of proven reliability of our trusted implants and technology leadership, with the new cutting-edge chipset packed with innovative features. With onboard diagnostics that monitor system performance to ensure optimal hearing, it reduces the burden on users and carers, setting a new standard in implantable hearing technology," added Mr Janssen. Cochlear has provided more than 850,000 hearing implants to people around the world and the company's implants have a proven track record of reliability over 40 years which is one of many reasons people choose a Cochlear hearing solution more than any other brand.[6-7] In 2024 Cochlear was named the number one most trustworthy company in the healthcare industry by Newsweek in its rankings of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies. This prestigious recognition underscores Cochlear's unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. - Ends - Commercial availability: The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System will be available in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone from 20 June 2025 and it will be available in Hong Kong from 16 June 2025. About hearing loss in China According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hearing loss is a major public health issue in China, and its prevalence is expected to increase. The Chinese government has been vigorously promoting the prevention and treatment of hearing loss by establishing and constantly improving the management, technical guidance, and service systems.[2] However, many people with hearing loss still do not seek or receive hearing health care.[2] • More than 95 million people in China had moderate-to-complete hearing loss in 2019 according to health estimates.[2] • Approximately two in five Chinese people will have hearing loss by 2034 according to health estimate projections.[2] • More than 17,000 were born with hearing loss in 2020 according to China CDC data.[8] The Bo'ao Pilot Zones represent critical platforms for Cochlear to introduce cutting-edge hearing solutions, conduct real-world research, and support the development of China's healthcare industry. By aligning with the policies and objectives of these zones, Cochlear remains committed to enhancing the lives of Chinese patients and contributing to the nation's progress in healthcare innovation. About Cochlear Implants Unlike hearing aids which increase the volume of sound, cochlear implants work by enhancing sound clarity, bypassing the damaged part of the ear entirely to stimulate the hearing nerve directly. Cochlear implants focus on enhancing clarity of sound, while hearing aids mostly work by making sounds louder.[9-11] This clarity could help people reclaim their confidence and fully immerse themselves in the meaningful moments of everyday life. About the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System The new system includes the Nucleus Nexa Implant, the Nucleus Kanso® 3 Nexa Sound Processor and the Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor. The Nucleus Nexa Implant and sound processors are supported by Nucleus SmartNav, Nucleus Smart App, Custom Sound® Pro fitting software and wireless accessories. The new Nucleus® Nexa™ System can learn about its user's listening needs and the environment they are in. It can then automatically adjust listening or power management settings to help people hear more clearly[1] or maximise battery life.#* Users can enjoy clearer sound streamed directly from compatible* mobile devices and, in the future, at airports, concert venues and more using Bluetooth® LE Audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio.¥ About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) People have always been Cochlear's inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant after seeing his father struggle with hearing loss. Since 1981, Cochlear has helped more than 700,000 people in more than 180 countries to hear. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear connects people with life's opportunities, and welcomes them to the world's largest hearing implant community. Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 5,000 people, with a passion for progress, who strive to meet the needs of people living with hearing loss. The company continually innovates to anticipate future needs, investing more than AUD$3 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear. References and disclaimers Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information. Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology. 1. D1509691 CI1000 Implant Product Specification. Cochlear Limited; 2023 Aug. 2. H. Wang, Y. Chen, Z. Yang, L. Zhu, Y. Zhao, T. Tian. Estimation and projection of the burden of hearing loss in China: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Public Health, Volume 228, March 2024, Pages 119-127. Published online 13 February 2024. Available at: 3. Mauger SJ, Warren CD, Knight MR, Goorevich M, Nel E. Clinical evaluation of the Nucleus®6 cochlear implant system: Performance improvements with SmartSound iQ. International Journal of Audiology. 2014 Jul 9;53(8):564–76. 4. Mauger SJ, Jones M, Nel E, Janine Del Dot. Clinical outcomes with the KansoTM off-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor. International Journal of Audiology. 2017 Jan 9;56(4):267–76. 5. Wolfe J, Neumann S, Marsh M, Schafer E, Lianos L, Gilden J, et al. Benefits of Adaptive Signal Processing in a Commercially Available Cochlear Implant Sound Processor. Otology & Neurotology. 2015 Aug;36(7):1181–90. 6. D2182827 Cochlear Nucleus Reliability Report. Cochlear Limited; 2023 Dec. 7. Cochlear. Annual reports [Internet]. Cochlear. 2021. Available from: 8. Zhili Wang, Yunge Gao, Yuzhang Huang, Wenying Nie, Yun Li, Haibin Sheng, Jie Chen, Yuzhu Guo, Kun Han, Zhiwu Huang, Fan Jiang, Jun Zhang, Hao Wu, Ying Chen. Implementation of Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Analysis of School Enrollment Among Hearing-Impaired Students in China[J]. China CDC Weekly, 2025, 7(9): 312-317. doi: 10.46234/ccdcw2025.050 9. Fitzpatrick EM, Leblanc S. Exploring the Factors Influencing Discontinued Hearing Aid Use in Patients With Unilateral Cochlear Implants. Trends in Amplification [Internet]. 2010 Dec 1 [cited 2020 Jul 4];14(4):199–210. Available from: 10. Rumeau C, Frère J, Montaut-Verient B, Lion A, Gauchard G, Parietti-Winkler C. Quality of life and audiologic performance through the ability to phone of cochlear implant users. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. 2014 Dec 20;272(12):3685–92. 11. Runge CL, Henion K, Tarima S, Beiter A, Zwolan TA. Clinical Outcomes of the CochlearTM Nucleus® 5 Cochlear Implant System and SmartSoundTM 2 Signal Processing. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology. 2016 Jun 1;27(6):425–40. ± Smart cochlear implant system is defined as the first and only cochlear implant having Internal memory with upgradeable firmware. # Battery life varies for every user, according to the age of the battery, the programs used each day, your implant type, the thickness of skin covering your implant, and the size and type of battery used. Streaming from compatible devices, True Wireless Devices or FM may decrease sound processor battery life depending on how often and for how long streaming is engaged. * The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa and Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa sound processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. For compatibility information and devices visit ¥ As Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices become available, a firmware update will be required for you to use certain features. Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol. The Bluetooth® and Auracast™ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cochlear Limited is under license. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Saudi Gazette
10 hours ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Chinese citizens flee Iran as conflict with Israel rages on
TEHRAN — Hundreds of Chinese workers, students and tourists have fled or been evacuated from Iran to neighboring countries as the conflict with Israel spirals. Masa Li, a 24-year-old Chinese citizen who has lived and worked in Tehran for the past few years, fled the city on Monday after three days of bombing. 'At night, we took turns keeping watch. There were explosions every night, lasting until two or three o'clock in the morning,' she said, adding that she saw several strikes hitting the city from where she lived. On the final day, Li decided to flee with nine colleagues and friends. It took them more than 30 hours to reach a border crossing in Armenia — a drive stalled by repeated car breakdowns and frequent stops for questioning and phone checks by police and military officers. 'I didn't expect this to really happen,' Li told CNN from the Armenian capital of Yerevan. 'There were two minor flare-ups last year, but I didn't expect things to escalate so quickly this time.' Many Chinese in Iran work for Chinese companies that have invested in the oil-rich country. China has for years been Iran's largest trading partner and the biggest buyer of Iranian oil. The Middle Eastern nation is an enthusiastic supporter of Beijing's 'Belt and Road Initiative,' a global infrastructure and investment drive. The Chinese Embassy started evacuating Chinese citizens from Tehran on Tuesday, according to state media. China's Foreign Ministry said Thursday that more than 1,600 Chinese nationals had been relocated from Iran, while several hundred Chinese citizens had been evacuated from Israel. China, a key diplomatic and economic backer of Iran, has condemned Israel for violating Iran's sovereignty and escalating tensions in the Middle East by launching the attack. It has urged both sides to de-escalate tensions and offered to play a 'constructive role' in resolving the conflict. — CNN
Korea Herald
11 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Cochlear celebrates 30 Years in China and the launch of the world's first and only smart hearing implant system
BOAO, China, June 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, today launched the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System – the world's first and only smart cochlear implant system. 1 + Xinyu Li, General Manager, Greater China, Cochlear, explains the next generation technology has completely reimagined the internal components of the hearing device: "There are more than 10 years of research and development advancements built into the new Nucleus Nexa System. The System is powered by the new state-of-the-art chipset - the first update to any implant's internal chipset across the cochlear implant industry in almost 20 years. The new chipset utilises advanced processing, upgradeable firmware and onboard memory to drive the 'smarts' of the system and allows the implant to do many things that conventional cochlear implants are simply unable to do. This latest release represents a significant step forward in technology not just in our industry but importantly for people in China living with hearing loss." "We estimate there are tens of millions of people in China who could benefit from a cochlear implant. Thirty years since the very first cochlear implant surgery in China took place, we are incredibly proud to offer the new Nexa System in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone. We hope the Bo'ao pilot zone can be the door for Chinese people with hearing loss to access the latest product with innovative technology. In addition, we hope this accelerates the new product approval in the mainland market through the clinical evidence collection and professional capability development in the pilot zone," added Mr Li. The groundbreaking Nucleus Nexa System offers the world's first hearing implant solution with upgradeable implant firmware, revolutionising the way people with hearing loss can access future technology. 1 + Conventional cochlear implants available today can only access future innovation by upgrading their sound processor. With the Nucleus Nexa System this limitation is removed. People with a Nucleus Nexa System will be able to experience new features and advancements, via both updates to the firmware in their smart implant and upgrades to their sound processor over time. Jan Janssen, Chief Technology Officer at Cochlear, likens the Nucleus Nexa Implant to a smartphone for hearing: "This is the first cochlear implant in the world with its own firmware, meaning users can upgrade to new features and innovations throughout their lifetime. Just like a smartphone receives a firmware update, now people with a cochlear implant can stay connected to the latest technology updates seamlessly today and well into the future." The Nucleus® Nexa™ System is the also the first implant with built-in memory, allowing the personalised hearing settings (MAPs) of the user to be securely stored directly in their Nexa implant. [1] This innovation ensures users can seamlessly transfer their settings to a new Nucleus Nexa Sound Processor if their current one is lost or damaged. "The Nucleus Nexa System comes with a distinct advantage – it is the world's first cochlear implant with built-in memory, allowing user's personalised hearing settings (MAPS) to be stored securely in the implant. This advancement brings a greater level of personalisation to the hearing implant and offers unmatched convenience and efficiency." "Previously, if a user misplaced or damaged their sound processor, they would need to visit a clinic to obtain a replacement sound processor. This replacement device would need to be programmed with the user's personalised hearing settings in the clinic by a cochlear implant professional, taking valuable time from both the professional and the user. With the brand-new 'Smart Sync' feature, the user simply needs to pick-up or receive a "blank" Nexa sound processor and the personalised settings are automatically copied to the replacement sound processor allowing a person to hear with their cochlear implant again in a matter of seconds," explained Janssen. To make hearing easier, the Nucleus Nexa System intuitively responds to changing needs throughout each day. [1, 3-5] It can automatically adjust listening settings to help people hear more clearly. [1] The Nexa implant also features a new gold coil and new RF Link technology with dynamic power management. This facilitates more efficient power and data transfer between the sound processor and the implant and automatically maximize battery life for each user. # Stu Sayers, President of Asia Pacific & Latin America at Cochlear, explained the introduction of the Nexa System is timely given it coincides with a significant milestone for the business: "We have a proud history in China, and it is fitting that in 2025, the year we celebrate 30 years since the first cochlear implant surgery in China, we are introducing this next generation technology. Our innovative mindset and lifetime commitment to the thousands of people in China and around the world who rely on our products to hear is what sets us apart. We continue to break new ground with our products and services, driven by our passion to make a remarkable impact on the lives of people living with hearing loss." "The Nucleus Nexa System combines 40+ years of proven reliability of our trusted implants and technology leadership, with the new cutting-edge chipset packed with innovative features. With onboard diagnostics that monitor system performance to ensure optimal hearing, it reduces the burden on users and carers, setting a new standard in implantable hearing technology," added Mr Janssen. Cochlear has provided more than 850,000 hearing implants to people around the world and the company's implants have a proven track record of reliability over 40 years which is one of many reasons people choose a Cochlear hearing solution more than any other brand. [6-7] In 2024 Cochlear was named the number one most trustworthy company in the healthcare industry by Newsweek in its rankings of the World's Most Trustworthy Companies. This prestigious recognition underscores Cochlear's unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity. - Ends - Commercial availability: The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System will be available in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone from 20 June 2025 and it will be available in Hong Kong from 16 June 2025. About hearing loss in China According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hearing loss is a major public health issue in China, and its prevalence is expected to increase. The Chinese government has been vigorously promoting the prevention and treatment of hearing loss by establishing and constantly improving the management, technical guidance, and service systems. [2] However, many people with hearing loss still do not seek or receive hearing health care. [2] The Bo'ao Pilot Zones represent critical platforms for Cochlear to introduce cutting-edge hearing solutions, conduct real-world research, and support the development of China's healthcare industry. By aligning with the policies and objectives of these zones, Cochlear remains committed to enhancing the lives of Chinese patients and contributing to the nation's progress in healthcare innovation. About Cochlear Implants Unlike hearing aids which increase the volume of sound, cochlear implants work by enhancing sound clarity, bypassing the damaged part of the ear entirely to stimulate the hearing nerve directly. Cochlear implants focus on enhancing clarity of sound, while hearing aids mostly work by making sounds louder. [9 -11] This clarity could help people reclaim their confidence and fully immerse themselves in the meaningful moments of everyday life. About the Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa™ System The new system includes the Nucleus Nexa Implant, the Nucleus Kanso® 3 Nexa Sound Processor and the Nucleus 8 Nexa Sound Processor. The Nucleus Nexa Implant and sound processors are supported by Nucleus SmartNav, Nucleus Smart App, Custom Sound® Pro fitting software and wireless accessories. The new Nucleus® Nexa™ System can learn about its user's listening needs and the environment they are in. It can then automatically adjust listening or power management settings to help people hear more clearly [1] or maximise battery life. #* Users can enjoy clearer sound streamed directly from compatible* mobile devices and, in the future, at airports, concert venues and more using Bluetooth® LE Audio and Auracast™ broadcast audio. ¥ About Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) People have always been Cochlear's inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant after seeing his father struggle with hearing loss. Since 1981, Cochlear has helped more than 700,000 people in more than 180 countries to hear. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear connects people with life's opportunities, and welcomes them to the world's largest hearing implant community. Cochlear has a global workforce of more than 5,000 people, with a passion for progress, who strive to meet the needs of people living with hearing loss. The company continually innovates to anticipate future needs, investing more than AUD$3 billion to date in research and development to push the boundaries of technology and help more people hear. References and disclaimers Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information. Views expressed are those of the individual. Consult your health professional to determine if you are a candidate for Cochlear technology. ± Smart cochlear implant system is defined as the first and only cochlear implant having Internal memory with upgradeable firmware. # Battery life varies for every user, according to the age of the battery, the programs used each day, your implant type, the thickness of skin covering your implant, and the size and type of battery used. Streaming from compatible devices, True Wireless Devices or FM may decrease sound processor battery life depending on how often and for how long streaming is engaged. * The Cochlear Nucleus 8 Nexa and Nucleus Kanso 3 Nexa sound processors are compatible with Apple and Android devices. For compatibility information and devices visit ¥ As Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices become available, a firmware update will be required for you to use certain features. Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol. The Bluetooth® and Auracast™ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cochlear Limited is under license.
