Boys and Technology: Beyond the Surface, Exploring the Symphony of Practicality and CoolnessThe image of a die-hard tech enthusiast that often pops into our minds might just be a surface-level perception. While sports car models and gaming consoles represent the outward coolness, stepping into the real world of boys' technology reveals a realm brimming with the dual allure of practicality and coolness, a vast expanse of exploration and creation...

The "Da Vinci Code" of Chinese Manufacturing: Cast-Forge-Mill Integration 3D Printing Revolutionizes Global ManufacturingWhile global tech giants are locked in a fierce battle for dominance in the chip industry, a seemingly "unremarkable" laboratory in China has quietly ignited a revolution in manufacturing achieving the world's first cast-forge-mill integration 3D printing. This technology, far from being some unattainable "black technology", has the potential to completely overturn the global manufacturing paradigm...

Hisense's 30-Year Deep Rooted Presence in South Africa: Embracing the Dream of "Bringing South African Manufacturing to the World"On September 4, 2024, the China-South Africa Business Forum was held in Beijing, aiming to promote high-quality development of bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Zhu Dan, Senior Vice President of Hisense Group, delivered a keynote speech at the forum, sharing Hisense's 30 years of experience in South Africa and its future development direction...

Zhejiang to Boost Cross-Border E-commerce Development with a Doubled Transaction Volume Target by 2027The General Office of Zhejiang Provincial Government recently issued the "Action Plan for Accelerating High-Quality Development of Cross-Border E-commerce in Zhejiang Province (2024-2027)" to comprehensively implement five action plans, boost the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce, and build a high-level international hub province for cross-border e-commerce.According to the plan, by 2027, Zhejiang's total cross-border e-commerce volume will double compared to 2024...

Haier Smart Home Partners with China Teacher App Mini Program to Launch the "Respect and Benefit Teachers Public Welfare Action"On August 26th, under the coordinated efforts of seven ministries and commissions including the Ministry of Education, the guidance of the Department of Teacher Work of the Ministry of Education, the support of the Education Management Information Center of the Ministry of Education, and the participation of caring enterprises, the China Teachers Development Foundation formally launched the "Respect and Benefit Teachers Public Welfare Action" in Beijing. On the same day, Haier Smart Home, representing the home appliance industry, participated in the signing ceremony and partnered with the China Teacher App mini program, based on the brand's proposition of "Good Products, Fast Replacement, Worry-Free and More Rewarding", to provide exclusive services and preferential benefits for teachers nationwide...

MH370 Missing for 10 Years: Australian Expert Suggests Deliberate Crash, Possible Pilot Action?The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has reached its tenth anniversary. The Boeing 777, carrying 239 passengers and crew members, vanished mysteriously on March 8, 2014, during its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing...

Ronshen 503IDP Refrigerator: IDP Active Antibacterial Technology Ushers in a New Era of Healthy Food PreservationOn August 25th, Ronshen Refrigerator officially launched its new flagship product - the Ronshen 503IDP Refrigerator, and opened pre-orders. This refrigerator is centered around user needs, integrating IDP Active Antibacterial and Deodorizing Technology, Blue Light SPA Freshness, and a 60cm ultra-thin, flat-embedded design with a large storage capacity, once again leading the new trend in the refrigerator industry...

Outsourcing the Mayor's Hotline: A Balancing Act Between Efficiency and Public SentimentIn the digital age, every call to the Mayor's hotline carries the public's expectations and trust in the government. However, in recent years, the outsourcing of Mayor's hotline services has become increasingly prevalent, sparking widespread societal concern and controversy...

Ride-hailing services into residential communities: A balancing act between passenger needs and driver rightsRecently, Didi Chuxing, a major ride-hailing platform in China, launched a public opinion poll on its app, asking users to discuss and vote on the question: Should drivers comply with passengers requests to be dropped off inside residential communities? The move aims to further optimize user experience, revise service regulations, and strike a balance between the rights of passengers and drivers.At the heart of the discussion lies the special nature of ride-hailing services in community settings...

Didi Chuxing Reports Strong Q2 Performance: Transaction Volume and Gross Transaction Value Reach New HighsOn August 21, 2024, Didi Chuxing officially released its Q2 2024 earnings report on its official website. The report indicates that Didi's core platform (including China rides and international business) experienced significant growth in transaction volume during the second quarter, reaching an all-time high...

Apple Opens Up NFC: A Balancing Act Between User Convenience and PrivacyApple's decision to finally open up NFC functionality in the upcoming iPhone 16, while seemingly offering users more choice, harbors potential privacy risks. As a veteran tech journalist, I've always been attentive to the impact of smartphone technology on user privacy...

China's C919 Large Aircraft: From Failure at Farnborough to Overseas Sales, a Path to the Rise of Chinese ManufacturingIn the 1970s, the world's aviation powerhouses, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the European Union, successively introduced large passenger aircraft, while China was still in its infancy in aircraft manufacturing, with its largest passenger aircraft having a payload of only ten tons. To change this lagging situation, China resolutely decided to develop domestically-produced large aircraft capable of transporting over one hundred tons, becoming the fourth country in the world to possess large passenger aircraft...