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BARCELONA, Spain, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei and China Telecom received the GSMA GLOMO for Best Mobile Innovation for Enhancing the Lives of Children and Young People under the Tech4Good category at MWC 2026 Barcelona for the Qingjiao Plan in China's Langcang County.
Developed by China Social Entrepreneur Foundation (CSEF) and launched in 2019, the Qingjiao Plan uses China Telecom's 5G network and Huawei's WeLink platform to provide learning resources and an online community for teacher training to benefit rural students and teachers in underserved areas.
"Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Qingjiao Plan meaningfully bridges the urban-rural divide in terms of education equity," said Cui Yangyang, Director of the TECH4ALL Program Office for Huawei. "It equips the current generation of students in remote areas with the learning resources they need to flourish in the digital world."
To date, the project has trained nearly 180,000 young rural teachers across China, indirectly benefiting tens of millions of students. In Langcang County, the project has provided training for 600 primary and secondary school teachers, benefiting 5,000 students.
The judging panel for the GLOMOs comprises more than 200 independent industry experts, including analysts, journalists, academics, and CTOs from around the world.
The judging panel gave the following comments on the Qingjiao Plan: "Impressive in scale and with the potential to benefit a huge number of young students. Offering multiple benefits at once, the connectivity and the teacher resources make this a well-rounded solution."
Qingjiao Plan partner roles
CSEF: With government support, CSEF identifies outstanding teachers from across China to share their expertise online and provide education resources to enhance the capabilities of rural teachers and thus improve student outcomes.
Huawei: Implemented under Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion program, Huawei Cloud's WeLink platform provides an interactive, online teaching platform that connects schools, students, and teachers. Students in under-resourced rural areas can receive remote multimedia lessons and enjoy the same learning experience as their urban peers.
China Telecom provides its 5G and optical network infrastructure to deliver nationwide connection services for rural areas by integrating its campus 5G and Wi-Fi networks. The network solution supports seamless roaming and the secure management of various terminals between mobile and fixed networks.
At this year's award, the Huawei TECH4ALL Skills on Wheels campaign was also shortlisted in the Marketing Excellence category Marketing for Good.
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HONG KONG, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sino Group ('the Group') is pleased to announce that Sino Land Company Limited ('Sino Land') (Stock Code: 0083.HK) has been ranked among the Global Top 5% in the Real Estate Management & Development industry in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2026. Among over 9,200 companies assessed worldwide, Sino Land is the only developer from Hong Kong to receive this recognition. This marks the company's fourth consecutive inclusion in the Yearbook and its first ranking in the Global Top 5%.
The Sustainability Yearbook, published by S&P Global, recognises companies that demonstrate sustained execution, credible disclosure, and year‑over‑year improvement in sustainability performance, based on the annual Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The CSA is an industry-specific evaluation covering an average of 23 topics, including climate strategy, biodiversity, and supply chain management. In the 2026 edition, only 848 companies qualified for inclusion, reflecting the selectivity of the assessment.
This recognition underscores Sino Land's commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement across its operations. Key initiatives over the past year included strengthening supplier engagement and carbon management through the 'Supplier Climate Alliance', advancing community‑based environmental education with the Discover Shui Hau project, and promoting sustainability awareness among colleagues during Sino Sustainability Month.
Mr Daryl Ng, Chairman of Sino Group and Chairman of the Group's ESG Steering Committee, said, 'It is an honour to be included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the fourth consecutive year and to achieve a place in the Global Top 5% in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of our teams and our ongoing commitment to integrating sustainability into our operations through collaboration, responsible practices, and community engagement. I extend my heartfelt thanks to our colleagues, like-minded suppliers, partners, and the communities we work with for their unwavering support and dedication. Together, we are making steady progress towards meaningful outcomes. As we continue our sustainability journey, we remain committed to working closely with our stakeholders to build resilience and create long-term sustainable value.'
