Agricultural Drones: Maturity and Future Prospects After a Price WarIn recent years, the agricultural drone market has transitioned from explosive growth to a more mature phase. Peng Bin, CEO of XAG (formerly known as ExtremeFly), announced in late November that the company achieved profitability this year, marking a new stage in industry development...

Online Purchase of "Cashmere Sweaters" Turns Out to Be "Wool Sweaters"? A Suzhou Consumer's Struggle for Redress and an Examination of E-commerce Platform ResponsibilityRecently, Mr. Qi, a resident of Suzhou, purchased two sweaters labeled as "100% cashmere" from an e-commerce platform...

China's Robotaxi Ventures Overseas: A Global Market Race Filled with Challenges and OpportunitiesIn Japan, high taxi fares and service quality issues stemming from an aging driver population highlight the urgent need for autonomous driving technology. Compared to the convenient and low-cost ride-hailing service in mainland China (around $0...

The Astonishing Regenerative Capacity of Starlet Sea Anemones: Homeostasis Driving Bodily ReshapingEvery organism on Earth's dynamic stage is a minor miracle. Humans maintain a comfortable internal temperature of around 37C thanks to the remarkable process of homeostasis...

China's Semiconductor Exports Surpass $1 Trillion: Growth Despite US SanctionsThe global semiconductor industry has become a focal point of intense competition among nations in recent years. Despite escalating US sanctions targeting Chinese chip manufacturing, China's semiconductor market has demonstrated remarkable growth...

Baoji Successfully Launches First Drone Delivery for Postal and Express Services, Ushering in a New Chapter for Low-Altitude Economy DevelopmentOn the morning of December 5th, a drone carrying express parcels took off from the SF Express sorting center in Baoji City, marking the successful maiden flight of drone delivery for postal and express services in the city. This is not only a milestone in the history of Baoji's postal and express industry but also a significant step in Baoji's active exploration of low-altitude economic development and addressing the challenges of logistics delivery in remote areas...

Tencent Travel Services partners with Tangshan Municipal Government to launch "Nearby Jobs" gig market function, boosting employment in TangshanOn December 5th, Tencent Travel Services officially announced its collaboration with the Tangshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the Tangshan Lubu District Government, and the Tangshan branch of China Post, to launch the "Nearby Jobs" gig market function in Tangshan City. Powered by the "Youhuo" (meaning "have work") platform, which provides technical and operational support, this marks Tangshan as the second city in China, following Jiangmen in Guangdong Province, to experience this convenient employment service...

Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Investigation Details, Demands Inspector General InvestigationMicrosoft has formally accused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of inappropriately leaking details of its antitrust investigation into the company's cybersecurity, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence businesses, and has requested an investigation by the FTC's Inspector General. This follows a Bloomberg News report, subsequently confirmed by multiple other media outlets, that the FTC is conducting a broad investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing and software licensing businesses, cybersecurity services, and AI products...

Pingyin County's 30-Year Low-Altitude Airspace Operation Rights Cooperation: Opportunities and Challenges of the Low-Altitude EconomyIn recent years, the low-altitude economy, with its novel industrial model and immense business opportunities, has rapidly become a focal point of attention across various sectors. The 30-year low-altitude airspace operation rights cooperation agreement signed between Pingyin County and Jin Yu General Aviation marks the official integration of airspace resources into the local economic development strategy, providing a new path for diversifying local fiscal revenue...

The US-China AI Race: A Fierce Competition in Autonomous Driving and RoboticsOn November 19th, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission proposed an AI R&D plan akin to the "Manhattan Project," aiming to compete with China in the AI arena. Just a week later, on November 26th, President Trump announced plans to appoint an "AI Minister" to strengthen US AI leadership...

Ji Xiang Education: Illuminating the Lives of Seniors with Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, and Fostering Their Spiritual and Cultural NeedsOn November 29th, Chen Mo, founder of Ji Xiang Education and director of Ji Xiang Calligraphy and Painting Institute, appeared on Beijing Television's "Cultural Rendezvous" program to discuss the spiritual and cultural needs of the elderly. The interview, focusing on traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, explored innovative educational models to meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of seniors, adding unique color and solace to their later life...

Saudi Arabia: A Freshwater Miracle in the Desert A Comparison with China's Desalination IndustrySaudi Arabia, a nation renowned for its deserts and oil reserves, possesses an incredible capacity for freshwater supply. Across its vast expanse of desert, abundant water resources nourish farmlands, gardens, and city streetsa testament to its massive desalination industry...