{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"177257","rtpr_id":"nGNX5yCmpc-20261022","ticker":"WETH","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["WETH"],"title":"WeTouch Partners with Ruilan International to Bring AI-Powered Senior Care and Smart-Home Solutions to a Network with Approximately 700,000 Paid Members","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-22T13:30:00.100Z","article_body":"CHENGDU, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeTouch Technology Inc.\n(NASDAQ: WETH) (“WeTouch” or the “Company”) today announced a\nstrategic cooperation agreement with Ruilan International to develop\nAI-powered home and community-based senior care solutions. The collaboration\nwill combine WeTouch’s touch-interaction capabilities and planned smart\nhardware and software integration with Ruilan International’s community\nservice resources to support connected senior care and age-friendly technology\nupgrades.\n\nAccording to preliminary information provided by Ruilan International, its\nbroader cooperation network is estimated to include approximately 700,000 paid\nmembers and access to nearly 2,000 communities across China. These figures are\nsubject to further verification and may include resources operated by\nthird-party partners. They do not represent existing WeTouch customers or\ncommitted participants in the proposed collaboration.\n\nThe companies plan to begin with a dedicated data platform and selected\ncommunity deployments, followed by broader expansion based on operating\nresults, member demand and commercial arrangements.\n\nConnecting Smart Hardware, Data and Community Care\n\nUnder the cooperation framework, the companies intend to establish a dedicated\ndata platform and supporting infrastructure as the project’s central\ntechnology and operational hub. The platform is intended to connect wearable\ndevices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other compatible senior care equipment\nwith community service teams.\n\nSubject to appropriate authorization and applicable data protection\nrequirements, the proposed system would integrate device information, health\nand safety monitoring data, service requests and operational records. Planned\nfunctions include abnormal-condition alerts, service coordination, device\nmanagement and community operating support.\n\nFor example, an alert generated by a connected wearable or home device could\nbe routed to designated personnel for follow-up. An older adult could also use\nan accessible touch interface to request assistance, with the request directed\nto the relevant community service team.\n\nBy connecting intelligent equipment with local service delivery, the\ncollaboration aims to support ongoing use of senior care technology and\nimprove coordination among participating households, family members and\nservice providers.\n\nExtending Smart Technology into the Home\n\nWeTouch plans to undertake or coordinate smart-home integration and\nage-friendly technology upgrades in participating households. The proposed\nscope includes adapting touch-control interfaces for older adults, integrating\ncompatible sensors and connected devices, and upgrading hardware connectivity\nto link in-home equipment with the project’s unified senior care platform.\n\nPotential applications include accessible home-control panels, connected\nlighting and environmental controls, emergency assistance interfaces, and\nintegration with wearable devices and other compatible senior care equipment.\nThese solutions are intended to make everyday home functions easier to use\nwhile enabling authorized alerts and service requests to reach designated\nfamily members or community service teams.\n\nWeTouch intends to combine its touch-interaction capabilities with products\nand services from qualified technology and installation partners. This\napproach would allow the Company to participate in hardware supply, system\nintegration and ongoing technical support while coordinating installation and\nspecialized services where required.\n\nLeveraging an Established Community and Membership Network\n\nRuilan International will coordinate access to participating communities,\ndeployment locations, local service resources and member outreach. It will\nalso support the coordination of senior care equipment and technology\nresources within its cooperation network. WeTouch will undertake or coordinate\nplatform development, hardware integration, smart-home technology upgrades,\nsystem deployment and technical support.\n\nThe estimated 700,000 paid members across Ruilan International’s broader\ncooperation network represent a potential audience for evaluating and\nintroducing the proposed offerings.The companies intend to assess member needs\nand community operating requirements to develop suitable equipment\nconfigurations and service packages across home safety, assisted mobility,\naccessible home controls and community-based care.\n\nFollowing initial deployments, the companies plan to refine technical\ninterfaces, installation procedures and service workflows to support expansion\nacross additional participating communities.\n\nSupporting Procurement and Commercial Rollout\n\nThe cooperation framework also contemplates financial support arrangements\nfrom Ruilan International to facilitate procurement and inventory of eligible\nproducts, including wearable devices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other smart\nsenior care equipment. Funding sources, amounts, costs and implementation\nconditions will be established through separate agreements.\n\nThe companies intend to coordinate equipment supply, community demand and\nprocurement funding to support phased deployment. Subsequent commitments will\nbe guided by actual orders and implementation requirements.\n\nExpanding Hardware and Recurring Service Opportunities\n\nWeTouch intends to explore revenue opportunities from smart hardware and\ntouch-interaction modules, smart-home integration, platform deployment,\nsystems integration, software services, maintenance and customized senior care\nsolutions.\n\nAs deployments progress, the Company also plans to evaluate\nsubscription-based, usage-based and other recurring service arrangements.\nThese offerings could extend its participation beyond equipment delivery into\nongoing device management, software upgrades and technical support.\n\nThe Company believes the collaboration provides a practical opportunity to\nextend its touch-interaction capabilities into connected homes and community\nsenior care. By combining accessible interfaces, integrated equipment and\nresponsive local services, the proposed model is intended to support both\neveryday household needs and longer-term care coordination. Operating feedback\nfrom participating communities would help guide future product development and\nservice offerings.\n\nThe agreement establishes a strategic cooperation framework. Deployment\nvolumes, purchase commitments, implementation schedules, product\nconfigurations, pricing and revenue-sharing arrangements remain subject to\nsubsequent agreements and actual orders. The estimated 700,000 paid members\nacross Ruilan International’s broader cooperation network do not represent\nexisting WeTouch customers, subscriptions to the proposed platform or\ncommitted equipment purchases. The estimated residential population of\napproximately 20 million describes the potential geographic footprint of the\nparticipating communities and does not represent confirmed users or customers.\nNo specific adoption rate or revenue contribution is assured.\n\nAbout WeTouch Technology Inc.\n\nWeTouch Technology Inc. is a global provider of medium- to large-sized\nprojected capacitive touchscreens and touch display solutions. The Company's\nproducts are used in a broad range of applications, including automotive,\nindustrial control, point-of-sale terminals, gaming and lottery equipment,\nmedical devices, multifunction printers and other specialized human-machine\ninterface applications. Building on its core touch display component business,\nWeTouch is committed to expanding its integrated touch display modules,\nprofessional solutions and intelligent hardware applications, and plans to\nleverage its touch display, human-machine interface and manufacturing\ncapabilities to pursue robotics-related applications and opportunities across\nthe robotics value chain.\n\nFor additional information, please visit the Company's website.\n\nAbout Ruilan International\n\nRuilan International brings together community senior care resources, local\nservice capabilities, and intelligent senior care equipment and technology\npartnerships to support home and community-based care. According to\npreliminary information provided by Ruilan International, its broader\ncooperation network is estimated to provide access to nearly 2,000 communities\nacross China and include approximately 700,000 paid members, potentially\nincluding resources operated by third-party partners.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S.\nPrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking\nstatements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,”\n“anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,”\n“estimates,” “target,” “going forward,” “outlook,”\n“objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon\nmanagement’s current expectations and current market and operating\nconditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks,\nuncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and\nbeyond WeTouch’s control, which may cause WeTouch’s actual results,\nperformance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from\nanticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements.\nFurther information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors\nis included in WeTouch’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange\nCommission, which are available at www.sec.gov. WeTouch does not undertake any\nobligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new\ninformation, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.\n\nInvestor and Media Contact\nEmail: InvestorRelations@wetouch.com.cn\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX5yCmpc-20261022","title":"WeTouch Partners with Ruilan International to Bring AI-Powered Senior Care and Smart-Home Solutions to a Network with Approximately 700,000 Paid Members","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"WETH","created":"2026-10-22T13:30:00.100Z","tickers":["WETH"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"CHENGDU, China, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WeTouch Technology Inc.\n(NASDAQ: WETH) (“WeTouch” or the “Company”) today announced a\nstrategic cooperation agreement with Ruilan International to develop\nAI-powered home and community-based senior care solutions. The collaboration\nwill combine WeTouch’s touch-interaction capabilities and planned smart\nhardware and software integration with Ruilan International’s community\nservice resources to support connected senior care and age-friendly technology\nupgrades.\n\nAccording to preliminary information provided by Ruilan International, its\nbroader cooperation network is estimated to include approximately 700,000 paid\nmembers and access to nearly 2,000 communities across China. These figures are\nsubject to further verification and may include resources operated by\nthird-party partners. They do not represent existing WeTouch customers or\ncommitted participants in the proposed collaboration.\n\nThe companies plan to begin with a dedicated data platform and selected\ncommunity deployments, followed by broader expansion based on operating\nresults, member demand and commercial arrangements.\n\nConnecting Smart Hardware, Data and Community Care\n\nUnder the cooperation framework, the companies intend to establish a dedicated\ndata platform and supporting infrastructure as the project’s central\ntechnology and operational hub. The platform is intended to connect wearable\ndevices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other compatible senior care equipment\nwith community service teams.\n\nSubject to appropriate authorization and applicable data protection\nrequirements, the proposed system would integrate device information, health\nand safety monitoring data, service requests and operational records. Planned\nfunctions include abnormal-condition alerts, service coordination, device\nmanagement and community operating support.\n\nFor example, an alert generated by a connected wearable or home device could\nbe routed to designated personnel for follow-up. An older adult could also use\nan accessible touch interface to request assistance, with the request directed\nto the relevant community service team.\n\nBy connecting intelligent equipment with local service delivery, the\ncollaboration aims to support ongoing use of senior care technology and\nimprove coordination among participating households, family members and\nservice providers.\n\nExtending Smart Technology into the Home\n\nWeTouch plans to undertake or coordinate smart-home integration and\nage-friendly technology upgrades in participating households. The proposed\nscope includes adapting touch-control interfaces for older adults, integrating\ncompatible sensors and connected devices, and upgrading hardware connectivity\nto link in-home equipment with the project’s unified senior care platform.\n\nPotential applications include accessible home-control panels, connected\nlighting and environmental controls, emergency assistance interfaces, and\nintegration with wearable devices and other compatible senior care equipment.\nThese solutions are intended to make everyday home functions easier to use\nwhile enabling authorized alerts and service requests to reach designated\nfamily members or community service teams.\n\nWeTouch intends to combine its touch-interaction capabilities with products\nand services from qualified technology and installation partners. This\napproach would allow the Company to participate in hardware supply, system\nintegration and ongoing technical support while coordinating installation and\nspecialized services where required.\n\nLeveraging an Established Community and Membership Network\n\nRuilan International will coordinate access to participating communities,\ndeployment locations, local service resources and member outreach. It will\nalso support the coordination of senior care equipment and technology\nresources within its cooperation network. WeTouch will undertake or coordinate\nplatform development, hardware integration, smart-home technology upgrades,\nsystem deployment and technical support.\n\nThe estimated 700,000 paid members across Ruilan International’s broader\ncooperation network represent a potential audience for evaluating and\nintroducing the proposed offerings.The companies intend to assess member needs\nand community operating requirements to develop suitable equipment\nconfigurations and service packages across home safety, assisted mobility,\naccessible home controls and community-based care.\n\nFollowing initial deployments, the companies plan to refine technical\ninterfaces, installation procedures and service workflows to support expansion\nacross additional participating communities.\n\nSupporting Procurement and Commercial Rollout\n\nThe cooperation framework also contemplates financial support arrangements\nfrom Ruilan International to facilitate procurement and inventory of eligible\nproducts, including wearable devices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other smart\nsenior care equipment. Funding sources, amounts, costs and implementation\nconditions will be established through separate agreements.\n\nThe companies intend to coordinate equipment supply, community demand and\nprocurement funding to support phased deployment. Subsequent commitments will\nbe guided by actual orders and implementation requirements.\n\nExpanding Hardware and Recurring Service Opportunities\n\nWeTouch intends to explore revenue opportunities from smart hardware and\ntouch-interaction modules, smart-home integration, platform deployment,\nsystems integration, software services, maintenance and customized senior care\nsolutions.\n\nAs deployments progress, the Company also plans to evaluate\nsubscription-based, usage-based and other recurring service arrangements.\nThese offerings could extend its participation beyond equipment delivery into\nongoing device management, software upgrades and technical support.\n\nThe Company believes the collaboration provides a practical opportunity to\nextend its touch-interaction capabilities into connected homes and community\nsenior care. By combining accessible interfaces, integrated equipment and\nresponsive local services, the proposed model is intended to support both\neveryday household needs and longer-term care coordination. Operating feedback\nfrom participating communities would help guide future product development and\nservice offerings.\n\nThe agreement establishes a strategic cooperation framework. Deployment\nvolumes, purchase commitments, implementation schedules, product\nconfigurations, pricing and revenue-sharing arrangements remain subject to\nsubsequent agreements and actual orders. The estimated 700,000 paid members\nacross Ruilan International’s broader cooperation network do not represent\nexisting WeTouch customers, subscriptions to the proposed platform or\ncommitted equipment purchases. The estimated residential population of\napproximately 20 million describes the potential geographic footprint of the\nparticipating communities and does not represent confirmed users or customers.\nNo specific adoption rate or revenue contribution is assured.\n\nAbout WeTouch Technology Inc.\n\nWeTouch Technology Inc. is a global provider of medium- to large-sized\nprojected capacitive touchscreens and touch display solutions. The Company's\nproducts are used in a broad range of applications, including automotive,\nindustrial control, point-of-sale terminals, gaming and lottery equipment,\nmedical devices, multifunction printers and other specialized human-machine\ninterface applications. Building on its core touch display component business,\nWeTouch is committed to expanding its integrated touch display modules,\nprofessional solutions and intelligent hardware applications, and plans to\nleverage its touch display, human-machine interface and manufacturing\ncapabilities to pursue robotics-related applications and opportunities across\nthe robotics value chain.\n\nFor additional information, please visit the Company's website.\n\nAbout Ruilan International\n\nRuilan International brings together community senior care resources, local\nservice capabilities, and intelligent senior care equipment and technology\npartnerships to support home and community-based care. According to\npreliminary information provided by Ruilan International, its broader\ncooperation network is estimated to provide access to nearly 2,000 communities\nacross China and include approximately 700,000 paid members, potentially\nincluding resources operated by third-party partners.\n\nCautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements\n\nThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of\nSection 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and as defined in the U.S.\nPrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking\nstatements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,”\n“anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,”\n“estimates,” “target,” “going forward,” “outlook,”\n“objective” and similar terms. Such statements are based upon\nmanagement’s current expectations and current market and operating\nconditions, and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks,\nuncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and\nbeyond WeTouch’s control, which may cause WeTouch’s actual results,\nperformance or achievements to differ materially and adversely from\nanticipated results contained or implied in the forward-looking statements.\nFurther information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors\nis included in WeTouch’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange\nCommission, which are available at www.sec.gov. WeTouch does not undertake any\nobligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new\ninformation, future events or otherwise, except as required under law.\n\nInvestor and Media Contact\nEmail: InvestorRelations@wetouch.com.cn\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-22T13:30:00.134682378Z","server_sent_at_ms":1792675800134},"received_at":"2026-10-22T13:30:00.232Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"165211","press_release_id":"177257","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":["Headline membership figure (700,000) is preliminary, unverified, third-party-provided, and does not represent WeTouch customers or committed purchases","Framework agreement only — no binding purchase commitments, pricing, or revenue-sharing terms","Funding sources and amounts for procurement support undefined, subject to separate agreements","Small-cap China-based issuer with speculative expansion beyond core touchscreen business"],"eventType":"partnership","narrative":"WeTouch Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ruilan International to develop AI-powered home and community senior care solutions, pairing WeTouch's touch-interaction and smart-home hardware capabilities with Ruilan's community service network in China.\n\nRuilan's network is estimated at approximately 700,000 paid members across nearly 2,000 communities, but the release stresses these figures are unverified, may include third-party resources, and do not represent WeTouch customers or committed participants.\n\nThe deal is a framework only: deployment volumes, purchase commitments, pricing and revenue-sharing all depend on subsequent agreements and actual orders, with Ruilan contemplating financial support for procurement to be set in separate agreements.\n\nWeTouch sees potential hardware supply, systems integration and recurring subscription or usage-based service revenue, but no adoption rate or revenue contribution is assured.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Speculative senior-care partnership pitch from a small-cap touchscreen maker — headline network numbers are unverified partner claims with zero committed revenue."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"ruilan_communities_estimated":"nearly 2,000","ruilan_paid_members_estimated":"approximately 700,000","potential_geographic_population":"approximately 20 million"}},"quotedText":"The estimated 700,000 paid members across Ruilan International's broader cooperation network do not represent existing WeTouch customers, subscriptions to the proposed platform or committed equipment purchases.","namedEntities":{"people":[],"products":["AI-enabled wheelchairs","wearable devices","touch-control interfaces","smart-home integration"],"companies":[{"name":"WeTouch Technology Inc.","ticker":"WETH","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"Ruilan International","relationship":"partner"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":2,"reasoning":"A strategic cooperation framework with Ruilan International for AI-powered senior care, but all deployment volumes, purchase commitments, pricing and revenue-sharing remain subject to future agreements, and the 700,000-member network figures are unaudited, third-party-provided, and explicitly not WeTouch customers. 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