2cm Oversized Luggage Fee of 700 Yuan? Spring Airlines' "Three Overs" Luggage Sparks Controversy
2cm Oversized Luggage Fee of 700 Yuan? Spring Airlines' "Three Overs" Luggage Sparks ControversyOn August 21st, at Shanghai Pudong Airport, a passenger was required by Spring Airlines to pay a 700 yuan oversized luggage fee because her carry-on suitcase was 2 centimeters over the allowed size. This led to an argument with the airline's ground staff at the gate...
Xiaomi Car Reports Over 60,000 Yuan Loss per Vehicle, Lei Jun: "Building Cars is Hard, But Success Will Be Cool!"
Xiaomi Car Reports Over 60,000 Yuan Loss per Vehicle, Lei Jun: "Building Cars is Hard, But Success Will Be Cool!"On August 21, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, publicly revealed the quarterly performance of Xiaomi's automotive division for the first time. Subsequently, the topic "Xiaomi loses over 60,000 yuan per car sold" trended on social media...
China's C919 Large Aircraft: From Failure at Farnborough to Overseas Sales, a Path to the Rise of Chinese Manufacturing
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...
Are Chinese Consumers Overprotected?
Are Chinese Consumers Overprotected?Overall, consumer protection in China is not excessive, but rather still insufficient."Returnless refund" has recently become a hot topic on social media...
Apple's "30% Tax" Sparks Controversy: Tencent and ByteDance "Find a Workaround," Users Caught in the Middle
Apple's "30% Tax" Sparks Controversy: Tencent and ByteDance "Find a Workaround," Users Caught in the MiddleApple recently issued a notice to Tencent and ByteDance demanding a 30% commission on in-app purchases, sparking a storm of controversy. The news ignited debate among users, with diverse opinions emerging...
Today's Headlines: Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays, Shandong to Face Continuous Rainfall, Lottery Winnings Over 220 Million Yuan No Longer Tax-Exempt
Today's Headlines: Thunderstorms Cause Flight Delays, Shandong to Face Continuous Rainfall, Lottery Winnings Over 220 Million Yuan No Longer Tax-ExemptDue to thunderstorms, Guangzhou Baiyun Airport has activated a blue alert mechanism, resulting in widespread flight delays. The airport is working closely with the meteorological department, monitoring weather changes in real-time and disseminating the latest information to passengers through multiple channels...
Controversy over Supermarket Owner's Strapless Dress Raises Questions about Social Tolerance
Controversy over Supermarket Owner's Strapless Dress Raises Questions about Social ToleranceThe Supermarket Owner's Desperate Attempt to Attract CustomersHowever, the newfound excitement was short-lived. Some passersby captured Lele's attire on video and uploaded it to the internet, labeling it with the title "Bizarre Supermarket Owner Wears Strapless Dress to Work," fueling the controversy...
News Roundup: August 17, 2024: Satellite Launch, New Minerals Discovered, High-Speed Rail Tests, AI Breakthrough
News Roundup: August 17, 2024: Satellite Launch, New Minerals Discovered, High-Speed Rail Tests, AI BreakthroughIt's Saturday, August 17th, 2024, the 14th day of the 7th lunar month. Today, let's take a look at some of the important news that happened yesterday, both domestically and internationally...
DRAM Market Recovers, Revenue Soars in Q2, Contract Prices Continue to Rise
DRAM Market Recovers, Revenue Soars in Q2, Contract Prices Continue to RiseAccording to the latest research from TrendForce, the global DRAM (memory) industry revenue reached $22.9 billion in Q2 2024, representing a 24...
India's "Pig Butchering" Game: Apple and Foxconn Flee, Can Vietnam Take Over?
India's "Pig Butchering" Game: Apple and Foxconn Flee, Can Vietnam Take Over?Foxconn's "Escape": Indian Dream Shattered, Return to China is RealIndia's "Money-Making" Methods: Using "Pig Butchering" to Force Companies to SubmitIn 2023, the Indian government arrested three executives of Vivo under the pretext of "money laundering." The aim was to force Vivo to agree to a 51% acquisition by the Tata Group and transfer its confidential technology...
"Overnight stay available, XX minutes riding": Second-hand platforms become breeding grounds for sexual exploitation, who will protect the online realm?
"Overnight stay available, XX minutes riding": Second-hand platforms become breeding grounds for sexual exploitation, who will protect the online realm?"Overnight stay available, XX minutes riding" - this jarring phrase, appearing in the product description of an online second-hand trading platform, is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples. Why has this platform, which was meant to be a place for exchanging used items and promoting circular economy, become a breeding ground for sexual exploitation? What societal issues and human failings lie behind this incident?From "flea market" to "grey area": the challenge of regulating online platformsIn the internet age, second-hand trading platforms have emerged, offering a convenient channel for the distribution of goods...
Do Air Conditioner Outdoor Units Need to Be Covered? The Truth is Out There!
Do Air Conditioner Outdoor Units Need to Be Covered? The Truth is Out There!In the sweltering heat of summer, air conditioners become our essential weapons against the scorching sun. However, whether the outdoor unit of our air conditioner needs to be covered, exposed to the sun and rain, has become a lingering question in many people's minds...