Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) Releases Evaluation Results for Over 100 Large Language Models: Rise of Multimodal Models, Application Landing CrucialBAAI recently released comprehensive and specialized evaluation results for over 100 open-source and commercially closed-source large language models (LLMs) from both domestic and international sources. These models encompass various modalities, including language, vision-language, text-to-image, text-to-video, and speech-language...

2025: Major Scientific and Technological Events and Global Challenges2025 will be a pivotal year for scientific and technological advancements and the response to global challenges. From breakthroughs in particle physics to in-depth observations of Earth, from leaps in brain-computer interface technology to international cooperation in addressing climate change, a series of significant events will profoundly impact humanity's future...

MechaBREAK: China's First Mech-Based Esports Game Makes a Stunning Debut at TGA 2024At Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, MechaBREAK's promotional video featured prominently during the ONL opening night and was subsequently picked up by renowned gaming media outlets like IGN, Gamespot, and Play3.DE, further expanding its global reach...

Ant Group Denies Backdoor Listing Rumors, CEO to be Succeeded by Han XinyiRecently, online rumors circulated about Ant Group's impending backdoor listing, sparking widespread attention. In response, Ant Group issued an official statement on its Weibo account on December 19th, emphatically denying any current plans for an IPO, much less a backdoor listing...

The Top 10 Global Engineering Achievements of 2024: Charting a New Course for Future Technological DevelopmentOn December 18, 2024, the "Top 10 Global Engineering Achievements of 2024," selected by Engineering, the journal of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, were officially released, attracting widespread attention from the global technology community. The selection encompasses multiple fields, including biomedicine, aerospace technology, information technology, energy engineering, and manufacturing, fully showcasing the latest advancements and future trends in global engineering technology...

JD Express International Expands Reach to Nine European Countries, Achieving Global Network Plan Ahead of ScheduleOn December 15th, JD Express International officially announced the launch of its international express delivery service to nine European countries: Ireland, Estonia, Czech Republic, Latvia, Luxembourg, Slovenia, Greece, Hungary, and Lithuania. This expansion marks a significant growth of JD Express International's global network, enabling more convenient delivery of packages from China to consumers in these countries and providing them with efficient and secure cross-border logistics...

The Secrets to Smartphone Pricing: Finding the Best Time to Buy and Getting the Most Bang for Your BuckSmartphones have transitioned from luxury items to everyday necessities, seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives. However, navigating the vast landscape of brands, models, and ever-increasing prices can be overwhelming...

The Collapse of Jietue Auto: Failure Despite Backing from Giants, and the Employees' PlightIn the early hours of December 13th, around 2 AM, Xia Yiping, CEO of Jietue Auto, remained trapped in a meeting room at the company's Shanghai headquarters. Hundreds of employees gathered outside, agitatedly demanding that Xia, along with major shareholders Baidu and Geely, provide solutions regarding the company's dissolution and employee compensation...

Geely and Baidu Jointly Declare Commitment to Addressing Jietu Auto Employee Social Security and Related IssuesOn December 13th, Geely Holding Group and Baidu Group issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to actively resolving challenges recently faced by Jietu Auto. The statement clearly indicates that as shareholders of Jietu Auto, Geely and Baidu will fully assist Jidu management in properly handling related matters, prioritizing employee welfare and user interests...

China's Antitrust Probe of Nvidia: A $5 Billion Fine and a Global Chip WarChina's antitrust investigation into American chip giant Nvidia, with a potential fine of up to $5 billion, has drawn global attention. The move immediately wiped 640 billion RMB off Nvidia's market capitalization, causing it to be overtaken by Apple and losing its position as the world's most valuable company...

Chengdu Airport International Express Center Surpasses 100 Million Cross-border E-commerce Shipments on Double 12, Achieving "Global 5-Day Delivery"On December 12th, during the Double 12 shopping spree, Chengdu Airport International Express Center experienced a surge in business volume. Cross-border e-commerce export orders exceeded 100 million for the first time, setting a new historical record...

Taobao 88VIP Becomes the Premier Partner of the 2025 NBA China Games, with Comprehensive Member Benefit UpgradesOn December 12th, Taobao officially announced that Taobao 88VIP has become the premier partner of the 2025 NBA China Games. This means 88VIP members will receive exclusive NBA game experiences and benefits, further enhancing member value and solidifying its leading position in the e-commerce membership system...