2024's Double Eleven: The Longest Shopping Spree Ever, Ushering in a New Era of Platform InterconnectionThe 2024 Double Eleven shopping festival kicked off with an unprecedented duration and unprecedented interconnectivity between platforms. Officially starting on October 14th and lasting until November 13th, this month-long shopping extravaganza not only broke Double Eleven's historical record but also marked a new phase in the development of the e-commerce ecosystem...

Why Asking About Shipping Insurance Gets You Blocked: A Veteran Online Store Owner's True StoryA recent online post complaining about being blocked by a store's customer service for asking about shipping insurance sparked widespread discussion. What's really going on? A store owner with over a decade of experience shares the truth behind this phenomenon and the immense pressure shipping insurance puts on businesses...

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...

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...

Elderly Misuse of "Buy Now, Pay Later" Sparks Concerns in Online Shopping: Convenience Conceals RisksRecently, an elderly person's accidental misuse of a "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) function on an online shopping platform, resulting in the unintentional purchase of a large quantity of goods, has raised public concern about the conflict between the convenience and safety of this feature. While seemingly convenient, BNPL actually harbors significant risks, particularly for the elderly and other groups with limited digital literacy, posing a potential consumer trap...

Xianyu Unveils 600 Million Users and AI Agent at COP29: Reshaping the Used Goods Trading Experience and Driving AI-Powered Sustainable DevelopmentDuring a China Corner side event at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Azerbaijan on November 18th, Xianyu CTO Chen Jufu announced that the platform's registered users have surpassed 600 million, and unveiled the "Xianyu AI Agent." This marks the industry's first deep application of AI technology to the used goods trading scenario, representing a landmark step for Xianyu in its journey towards green and low-carbon development...

"Transgender Daughter" and "Harem": The Chaos and Reshaping of the Musk FamilyThe American billionaire Elon Musk's family life is a chaotic mess, with his transgender daughter severing ties with him, his 72-year-old father having a child with his 30-year-old stepdaughter. It begs the question: is this the result of genetics or environment? Musk's story may offer some insights...

Made in China Leads the Global Market: Expansion of Cross-border e-commerce "Free Shipping Zones" Presents Win-Win OpportunitiesRecently, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea have officially joined the Taobao and Tmall overseas "free shipping zones." At the same time, JD Global also added Malaysia and Thailand as two new free shipping sites...

China Railway Group Fully Ensures Express Delivery During Double 11 Shopping PeakThe 20-day "Double 11" online shopping peak period railway express service officially commenced today. China Railway Group has mobilized resources to fully guarantee the surging demand for express delivery during this period...

Apple Secretly Developing a New Game Center App, Integrating App Store and Game Center FeaturesApple is developing a brand-new application that aims to integrate the features of the App Store and Game Center, creating a dedicated iOS gaming hub. This app under development will provide players with a unified platform that consolidates Game Center data, ultimately delivering a more superior and cohesive gaming experience...

AI as a Driver, Humans Sleeping Through? ZEEKRs Self-Driving Feature Sparks Debate Over a 1200km "Sleep Trip"Following the recent National Day holiday in China, a young couples audacious act has ignited a heated online discussion. They drove a ZEEKR electric vehicle with full self-driving mode engaged on a 1200km highway trip, even daring to sleep under a blanket inside the car! This incident, shared online, has sparked widespread debate among netizens...

WeChat Shopping Made Easier: Order on Taobao Directly Within WeChat Without RedirectingOctober 10, 2023 - WeChat shopping experience has been upgraded. Users can now directly open Taobao links within WeChat and access the Taobao H5 interface to complete orders and payments without redirecting to the Taobao app...