Pangdonglai Offers Global Recruitment with Million-Dollar Salaries and 60+ Paid Vacation Days

On December 5, Pangdonglai Commercial Group launched a long-term recruitment initiative titled "Top Talent Express," targeting global professionals across ten fields, including cultural research, human resources, product development, and information technology. The positions are open to candidates aged 50 or below, regardless of gender or nationality, with requirements including global vision and cutting-edge expertise. The company offers an annual salary starting at 1 million RMB (negotiable for senior roles) and at least 60 days of paid leave. Applications remain valid for two months, with submissions accepted via a dedicated channel.

In other news, China successfully launched the VDES Traffic Satellites A and B from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center using a Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket. The satellites entered their planned orbits, marking a complete mission success.

Meanwhile, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the country is experiencing a peak season for respiratory diseases, with influenza activity at high levels. The 5–14 age group shows higher positivity rates, and school clusters are increasing. While respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus activity has declined, COVID-19 remains at low levels.

Separately, Ele.me officially rebranded as "Taobao Quick Purchase," with its app and branding transitioning accordingly. Competing platforms, including MEITUAN and JD Delivery, pledged compliance with new national standards for food delivery services to enhance consumer experience and protect stakeholder rights.

In legal developments, influencer Chen Zhen was fined 2.47 million RMB for tax evasion between 2021 and 2023, while the high-profile "Shandong Infant Abduction Case" concluded its second trial without an immediate verdict.

On the environmental front, Zhengzhou issued an orange alert for heavy pollution, triggering a Level II emergency response. Meanwhile, Zhengdong New District proposed three urban renewal projects, including a Sam’s Club development, totaling 1.19 billion RMB in investment.

Internationally, the U.S. plans to expand its travel ban to over 30 countries, while Japan commenced its 17th round of Fukushima wastewater discharge. Germany pledged an additional 100 million EUR to aid Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, contingent on oversight.

In sports, China’s table tennis team secured a seventh consecutive win at the Mixed Team World Cup, defeating Germany 8–4. Conversely, FIBA’s updated rankings saw China’s men’s basketball team plummet eight spots to 11th in the Asia-Pacific region.