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• Firm commitment to tackling climate change in support of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Earth Day 2025 – Our Power, Our Planet, Contribute to a sustainable future

SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — WuXi Biologics (“WuXi Bio”) (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), today announced it has been recognized by CDP, the world’s foremost environmental non-profit reporting organization, for its leadership in disclosure transparency and performance excellence in the area of climate change. This marks the second consecutive year the company has achieved this honor.

CDP is recognized as the global standard for corporate environmental reporting, and its annually published ratings are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions toward a net-zero, sustainable and resilient economy. Companies are evaluated on their awareness of environmental issues, management methods and advancements in environmental stewardship. In 2024, nearly 25,000 companies — representing two-thirds of the global market value — reported their environmental data through CDP. WuXi Biologics stood out among these companies with an “A-” score for leadership on climate change.

Committed to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi), WuXi Biologics has adopted an integrated strategy to tackle climate change issues, with measurable targets and a refined roadmap. The Company aims to achieve net-zero emissions from overall operations by 2050, and in 2024, it realized a 30% GHG (Scope 1 and Scope 2) emission intensity reduction from the base year 2020. The company also actively pursues opportunities to decrease energy consumption, advocating energy-saving initiatives from process optimization, equipment upgrade, and infrastructure replacement and renovation. The company actively deploys rooftop photovoltaic power projects, and has achieved a 100% renewable electricity supply at its Ireland site.

Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics and Chairman of its ESG Committee, commented, “We are very pleased to be recognized once again by CDP for climate change leadership, an acknowledgement that further inspires our steadfast dedication to enhancing our sustainability performance. It is fitting that we are making this announcement on Earth Day as we, along with organizations and communities around the world, put special focus on the importance of long-term ecological sustainability. As a global leader in Green CRDMO, we consistently deliver ESG excellence, enable partners worldwide with end-to-end solutions to fulfil their ESG commitments, and work together with all of our stakeholders to promote responsible practices throughout the entire value chain.”

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Initiative (PSCI), WuXi Biologics proactively advocates sustainability, and has earned widespread recognition for its efforts. It was granted an MSCI AAA Rating; awarded an EcoVadis Platinum Medal; listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for two consecutive years; included in the UNGC 20 Case Examples of Sustainable Development for 20 Years Collection for its world-leading green biologics solutions; recognized as a Sustainalytics industry and regional ESG top-rated company for five consecutive years; merited an “A” CDP Water Security score; selected as a Constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series; listed in the Hang Seng ESG 50 Index; and rated as Prime by ISS ESG Corporate Rating.

About CDP

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, the organization believes in transparency and the power of data to drive change. Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, CDP surfaces the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. It helped more than 24,800 companies and 1,100 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. Aligned with the ISSB’s climate standard, IFRS S2, as its foundational baseline, CDP integrates best-practice reporting standards and frameworks in one place. The team is truly global, united by a shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are truly balanced.

About WuXi Biologics

WuXi Biologics (stock code: 2269.HK) is a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) offering end-to-end solutions that enable partners to discover, develop and manufacture biologics – from concept to commercialization – for the benefit of patients worldwide.

With over 12,000 skilled employees in China, the United States, Ireland, Germany and Singapore, WuXi Biologics leverages its technologies and expertise to provide customers with efficient and cost-effective biologics discovery, development and manufacturing solutions. As of December 31, 2024, WuXi Biologics is supporting 817 integrated client projects, including 21 in commercial manufacturing (excluding COVID CMO projects).

WuXi Biologics regards sustainability as the cornerstone of long-term business growth. The company continuously drives green technology innovations to offer advanced end-to-end Green CRDMO solutions for its global partners while consistently achieving excellence in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Committed to creating shared value, it collaborates with all stakeholders to foster positive social and environmental impacts and promote responsible practices that empower the entire value chain.

For more information about WuXi Biologics, please visit: www.wuxibiologics.com.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Saturday, March 8, 2025, RAM Pavement employees joined the 13th Annual Run Jen Run 5K & Festival at Symphony Park in SouthPark, Charlotte. Hosted by the Go Jen Go Foundation, the event brought together over 1,100 participants, including cancer survivors, local families and supporters, to raise funds for breast cancer patients in need. As a proud sponsor, RAM Pavement continues to support initiatives that directly impact the communities where it operates.

In addition to sponsoring the event, RAM Pavement brought a unique spirit of fun and camaraderie with an internal challenge: the first four employees to cross the finish line before President Rob Miller were awarded cash prizes. The results were close, with Eric Murray finishing first at 27:48, followed by Johan Espinosa Polanco, Glenn Crouch, and Jeffry Hernandez — all finishing ahead of Rob. Team members showed strong turnout and enthusiasm, with 20 employees participating in the race, proudly wearing RAM’s pink event shirts.

The 2025 Run Jen Run 5K raised over $195,000 to help alleviate the financial burden of breast cancer for families across the Carolinas. These funds support everyday essentials such as utility bills, transportation to medical appointments and holiday needs. The event also honored 97 survivors and thrivers, and featured 67 teams, 56 sponsors and 70 volunteers, all working together to make a meaningful impact.

“We’re just so happy to be part of such a great organization that gives back to the community — helping women afflicted with cancer, helping pay the utility bills, helping them get to the hospital, during Christmas time to get gifts. It’s an amazing organization. I’m so glad to be part of it, and we plan to be part of it for many, many years to come.” — Rob Miller, President, RAM Pavement

For more information about RAM Pavement and its commitment to giving back in the communities it serves, visit www.rampavement.com

About RAM Pavement

RAM Pavement is a commercial paving company serving North and South Carolina. Since 2004, commercial, educational, municipal and government organizations have trusted RAM Pavement to preserve and manage their paved assets. Delivering the full spectrum of concrete and asphalt paving services, the company ensures that the entire scope of work is complete on every job, including The Last 5%™. For additional information, contact RAM Pavement directly at (704) 622-1300.

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BEIJING, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

The Inner Mongolia autonomous region, a vast territory in northern China with immense renewable energy potential, is powering the nation’s green transition and setting an example for the world.

Wang Lixia, chairwoman of Inner Mongolia, said in a recent interview that the region’s “experience has shown that developing renewable energy doesn’t have to come at the cost of the environment. Instead, it can drive ecological restoration”.

“Meanwhile, desertification control is not just an environmental imperative; it can also fuel high-quality development,” she added.

According to a report released in March by the International Renewable Energy Agency, the capacity of global renewable power increased substantially last year, with the addition of 585 gigawatts, a record growth of 15.1 percent. China played a significant role in this growth, accounting for nearly 64 percent of the added capacity, the report said.

Wang noted that Inner Mongolia, with its abundant wind and solar resources, plays a crucial role in China’s green transition. The region has an exploitable wind energy capacity of 1.46 billion kilowatts, accounting for 57 percent of the national total, and a solar energy potential of 9.4 billion kW, which is 21 percent of the national total, she said.

“This wealth of wind and solar resources gives us confidence, and opens up endless possibilities for the growth of Inner Mongolia’s renewable energy industry,” she said.

Last year, Inner Mongolia led the nation in six key areas, including new renewable energy installations, green hydrogen production, new energy storage installations and green electricity trading volume. This makes Inner Mongolia a green power bank for northern China, Wang said. “Of every 100,000 kW of newly installed renewable power capacity nationwide, over 10,000 kW is generated in Inner Mongolia,” she said.

“Our total installed renewable power capacity has surpassed 135 million kW, exceeding that of coal-fired power. We are the first provincial-level region in China to surpass 100 million kW of renewable power capacity,” she added.

Last year, Inner Mongolia’s renewable energy output increased 27.6 percent, exceeding 210 billion kilowatt-hours, which is equivalent to twice the annual output of the Three Gorges Dam.

Renewable energy contributes 25 percent of the region’s total electrical power generation. “It is equivalent to saving 66 million metric tons of standard coal, enough to meet Inner Mongolia’s heating needs for three years, while reducing carbon emissions by 180 million tons annually,” Wang said.

As the autonomous region pushes its renewable energy development, it is also exploring ways to utilize its renewable power resources and expand its electrical equipment manufacturing industry.

“We are advancing our green hydrogen, ammonia and methanol industries, converting green electricity into green products,” Wang said. “We have also established the nation’s largest computing power base with nearly 80 percent of the energy sourced from renewables.”

These efforts helped Inner Mongolia reach a renewable energy utilization rate of 94 percent last year, with green electricity accounting for nearly one-third of the total consumption.

The economic impact has also been impressive. In 2024, the total added value of renewable energy and related industries in Inner Mongolia grew 20.1 percent year-on-year, with new energy equipment manufacturing up more than 40 percent, Wang noted.

At the same time, exports of electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and solar panels soared 45.3 percent to 4.18 billion yuan ($573 million), according to customs data.

While the region is ramping up efforts for the manufacturing and export of new energy equipment, its ecological restoration efforts, particularly in the Kubuqi Desert, have gained global recognition.

Once known as the “Sea of Death”, the desert has become a model for integrating ecological restoration with new energy development. In 2014, the United Nations Environment Programme designated the desert as an ecological economy demonstration zone.

The Kubuqi model integrates solar power generation with agriculture and animal husbandry, as photovoltaic panels are used to provide canopies that help enhance plant survival and support the growth of drought-resistant crops, Wang said.

This approach tackles desertification, advances renewable energy development and helps increase local people’s income, achieving multiple benefits simultaneously, she said.

The area, which until 2017 remained largely barren, was covered by an array of solar panels by the end of last year. In December, the NASA Earth Observatory released satellite images showing what has been dubbed as Kubuqi’s “Solar Great Wall”.

“Stretching 400 kilometers, with an average width of 5 km, the project, once completed, will help restore vegetation on about 200,000 hectares of the desert and generate 180 billion kWh of electricity annually, serving as both a ‘blue energy wall’ and a green ecological barrier,” Wang said.

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One of the Most Watched Female Contemporary Artists in America Unveils New Works

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Scottsdale, Arizona’s flourishing art scene will reach new heights with the highly anticipated exhibition of Elena Von Kohn, whose new body of work, “Dancing with Gravity,” will debut at Bella Fine Art Gallery on Sunday, April 27th. The experience includes a live painting session from 3 PM to 5 PM, followed by an elegant evening reception from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Elena Von Kohn, a U.S.-based artist born in Germany and educated in Russia, is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about names in the contemporary art world. Known for her signature style of enigmatic surrealism, she has become a rising force in modern visual storytelling—her works praised as “emotionally charged, technically masterful, and investment-worthy.”

Her paintings, which range in value from $40,000 to $180,000, are now being pursued by collectors across the U.S. and Europe. “If you have the wall space, you need this art,” says a senior curator affiliated with a major private collection in California. “You’re not just buying beauty—you’re buying cultural relevance and future legacy.”

This new series, Dancing with Gravity, explores the tension between surrender and strength. It is movement turned into metaphor—rooted in surreal forms and emotional velocity. This is a unique opportunity to witness the artist at work live, and to engage with the pieces before they enter private collections or international exhibits.

“If you’ve ever wanted to get in early on the next major artist, this is it. Look no further. Elena Von Kohn is the name insiders are already watching.” —  Kristen L., Senior Partner, Elevate Arts Marketing Agency

The opening reception is open to the public with complimentary VIP — RSVP, though space is limited. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist, view and acquire works, and take part in one of the most exclusive art events in Scottsdale this spring.

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EVENT DETAILS What: “Dancing with Gravity” – A Solo Exhibition by Elena Von Kohn When: Sunday, April 27, 2025

• 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Live Painting Demonstration
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**About Elena Von Kohn**

Elena Von Kohn is an internationally exhibited contemporary artist, celebrated for her vivid, emotionally intelligent surrealist works. Her collectors include private investors, celebrities, and curators seeking next-generation voices in art. A U.S. citizen born in Germany and trained in classical and modern art disciplines; she has quickly gained recognition as one of the most promising female artists of her generation.

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QUZHOU, China, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Against the backdrop of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the “See You in Quzhou” China-US people-to-people exchange activities were held in Quzhou, Zhejiang province between April 17 and 18, under the theme “Let History Illuminate the Future”.

“There is a Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid in Quzhou, Zhejiang. The descendants of the American soldiers who were rescued that year often come here to pay tribute to the righteous and courageous Chinese people. I believe the friendship forged by blood and flame will be passed down from generation to generation.” On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping gave a speech at the joint welcome banquet held by American friendly organizations in San Francisco.

On April 17, friendship advocates from both China and the US visited the Doolittle Raid Rescue Site and jointly planted the “Friendship Forest,” sowing the seeds of peace and hope.

Clips from the documentaries “Saving Pilot Doolittle” and “Midway” were screened at the event on April 18. Looking back, the Chinese and American peoples fought together with global anti-fascist forces, demonstrating unyielding spirit and unwavering resolve to secure a great victory. Their contributions to human peace and justice remain indelible.

At the event, eight Chinese and American representatives ceremonially sealed their visions for the future into the “time capsule”. When witnesses to the Doolittle Raid rescue, descendants of the rescuers, and foreign guests unveiled the Yudong folk scroll depicting the historic mission, thunderous applause filled the hall. Zhou Liwen, former head of the News Department at Guangming Daily, China’s premier intellectual-focused newspaper, also presented his documentary writing “Heroes of the Land–The 1942 Quzhou Promise.”

The Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation designated Quzhou Senior High School as a “Flying Tigers Friendship School”, marking the institution’s official inclusion in the “Flying Tigers Friendship School and Youth Leaders Program”. Following the presentation of a replication of Liberation Daily featuring the Doolittle Raid to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Quzhou Memorial Hall to the Doolittle Raid and WWII Pacific War Memorial Hall established a sister museum partnership. Additionally, the Quzhou Doolittle Raid Historical Research Association and the USS Hornet Museum exchanged their collections, further strengthening ties between the two nations.

During the dialogue session themed on “Let History Illuminate the Future,” Chinese and American participants engaged in in-depth discussions centered on “Honoring History and Fostering Friendship.”

On the same day, the Chinese and American delegates walked through Quzhou’s ancient streets and experienced the cultural charm of the Southern Sanctuary of Confucianism. “Quzhou embodies the inclusiveness and vitality of the Chinese culture.” Jeff Greene, Chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation observed.

The event was co-hosted by the Quzhou Museum and Quzhou Doolittle Raid Historical Research Association, under the guidance of China Public Diplomacy Association.

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