Mobile Payment: An Engine of Social Transformation in ChinaMobile payment in China is more than just a payment method; it's a profound social transformation that has fundamentally changed people's lifestyles. From bustling metropolises to remote villages, it has profoundly impacted consumer habits, social interactions, and economic development with its convenience, efficiency, and security...

Cremation Urns in Cainiao Smart Lockers? 55 Yuan for Afterlife Arrangements? An Online Discussion About Death and RealityIn the fast-paced life of the city, picking up deliveries has become a routine part of daily life. However, who would have thought that this ordinary act would spark a peculiar discussion about the end of life? Recently, a jaw-dropping suggestion appeared on social media: storing the deceased's cremation urn in a Cainiao Smart Locker...

Love in Space: When Romance Meets the StarsIn the 1990s, with the increasing frequency of American space exploration activities, space gradually revealed its commercial value. At the same time, China's space program also flourished...

China's First Female Astronaut, Liu Yang: From Shenzhou-9 to Shenzhou-11, She Never Stopped Reaching for the StarsI. From Pilot to Astronaut: Liu Yang's Journey of Pursuing DreamsOver these 12 years, Liu Yang, with her outstanding flying skills and courage, flawlessly completed numerous flight missions...

The Rise of Chinese Smartphones: The "Comeback" of Huawei and ZTEWhen we talk about Chinese smartphones, the first names that come to mind are likely Huawei and ZTE. These two brands, as the leading players in the domestic smartphone market, have demonstrated strong competitiveness in the international market in recent years, and have endured a rollercoaster of challenges, ultimately achieving remarkable success...

Cement: From Invention to Application, Unveiling the Evolution and Future of Building MaterialsCement, an indispensable material in modern construction, traces its roots back to the early 19th century. In 1824, Joseph Aspdin, an Englishman, invented cement by mixing limestone and clay and burning them at high temperatures...

How Desperate Can the Average Person Get Due to Information Gap? Netizens: Why Haven't I Heard of This?"Three Supports and One Help" is short for "supporting education, agriculture, and poverty alleviation," a grassroots service program aimed at college graduates. This program provides graduates with a certain amount of subsidies and benefits, helping them gain work experience and contribute to society...

A Map with Heart: Your Hilarious, Surprise-Filled Navigation BuddyIn our fast-paced world, navigation apps have become an essential part of our lives, serving as reliable "guiding lights." Among these apps, Amap (also known as AutoNavi) stands out as a true "navigation superstar" with its unique charm, earning a special place in the hearts of users...

Curved Screen Phones: A Stylish Trap or a Practical Nightmare?Looking at the painful crack on his phone screen, Mr. Zhang fell into deep thought...

Amazon in China: Reflections on the Fall of a GiantAmazon, the once-dominant force in global e-commerce, suffered a crushing defeat in its foray into the Chinese market, ultimately exiting with a staggering $6 trillion in assets. This begs the question: What led to Amazon's downfall in China?Global e-commerce giant, ambitious foray into the Chinese marketFounded in 1994, Amazon began as a modest online bookstore, but within a few short years, it evolved into the world's largest e-commerce platform...

Thailand's E-commerce Market: Temu's Regulatory Storm and the Road to a ComebackIn recent years, Thailand's e-commerce market has flourished, attracting numerous international giants vying to establish a presence. And the strong entry of Temu, an e-commerce platform from a large Asian nation, has stirred up a new storm...

Echoes Across Time: From the Mandela Effect to the Shang Bowen EffectDiscussions about the "Mandela Effect" and the "Shang Bowen Effect" are rampant on the Chinese internet, revolving around discrepancies in human memory and potential intertwining of parallel worlds. These effects, accompanied by once popular cultural phenomena like "Pokmon" and "China Has Hip-Hop," have even attracted renowned online creators to dedicate sections of their work to exploring them...