ASML's Potential Departure from the Netherlands: A Tech Giant's Choice and the Global Chip Industry's TremorsASML holds the reins to cutting-edge EUV lithography technology, providing crucial equipment and solutions for global semiconductor manufacturing. The company employs over 40,000 people worldwide, with approximately 23,000 of its elite workforce based at its headquarters in the Netherlands...

10 Years Later, Alibaba Returns to Hong Kong: From "Impossible" to "Essential"On August 23, Alibaba announced that it would formally complete its primary listing in Hong Kong on August 28, achieving a dual primary listing in New York and Hong Kong. This marks a shift in Alibaba's listing status in Hong Kong from "secondary listing" to "primary listing," signifying the fulfillment of its return after a decade of "reluctant measures...

Chinese Companies Strike Back! Feims China Boycotts EVA Group, Defending National DignityA controversy sparked in Paris during the summer of 2024 swiftly took over the Chinese internet, becoming a hot topic of discussion. The heart of the storm was a hotel once favored by Chinese tourists the Evergreen Laurel Hotel and the complex situation it brought about, involving national dignity and corporate responsibility...

WeChat Password "Database Collision": Unemployed Man in Guangxi Finds Lost Phone, Launches Frenzy of Account TheftIn 2022, Sheng, an unemployed man in Guangxi, unexpectedly found a phone without a screen lock password. He discovered that the owner's WeChat account was still logged in, and the account and password were saved in the Favorites section...

"Shutting down e-commerce": A Cure for Unemployment or a Band-Aid Solution? In recent times, a controversial suggestion has emerged online "shut down e-commerce". This seemingly simple and forceful solution is seen by some as a "magic bullet" to address the current severe unemployment situation...

Nuclear Waste: A Global Challenge and Unignorable RisksAccording to statistics from the International Atomic Energy Agency on the types and quantities of nuclear waste around the world and in China, the amount of nuclear waste generated globally each year reaches tens of thousands of tons, with low- and intermediate-level waste accounting for over half. China alone generates about 3,500 tons of nuclear waste annually, with the vast majority coming from nuclear power plants...

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...

Chinese Scientists Bring Two "Dead" Satellites Back to Life, Even Americans Are Amazed!In today's technologically advanced world, space exploration is nothing new. China has achieved a series of milestones in space...

Samsung's 2nm Chip Technology Breakthrough: Backside Power Delivery Network (BSPDN) Enables a Smaller, Faster...

Is TSMC's "American Dream" Shattering? The Dilemma of China-US Industrial Transfer and the Reshaping of Global Industrial LandscapeThe difficulties faced by TSMC in the US reflect the complex nature of China-US industrial transfer, which goes beyond simple capital flows and involves multifaceted considerations, including culture, institutions, and labor. The US hopes to revitalize its domestic manufacturing industry by attracting companies like TSMC back, but it has failed to fully consider deep-seated issues within its own system...

The Shifting Landscape of the Smartphone World: Vivo Takes the Throne, Huawei Makes a Comeback Who Will Reign Supreme?The smartphone market, a tiny universe that modern people cannot live without, is once again witnessing a thrilling drama with a constellation of players. Second quarter data for 2024 reveals an unexpected outcome, challenging our understanding of the mobile landscape...

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...