All-Steel Towers: A Sunset in the Wind Power Market?All-steel towers were once the go-to choice for the wind power industry. However, as wind turbine capacities continue to climb and blade lengths increase, the "golden age" of all-steel towers seems to be coming to an end...

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...

Oxygen Factory in Space: Oxygen Supply and Carbon Dioxide Processing on the International Space StationWhere does the oxygen on the space station come from? It couldn't be transported from Earth, right? That would be incredibly expensive! The source of oxygen on the space station has always been a source of curiosity for netizens. After all, ensuring the astronauts' breathing in the space environment is paramount...

From Durable "Antique" to Short-Lived "Fast-Moving Consumer Goods": The Evolution of Electric FansWhen it comes to electric fans from the 1980s, many people are amazed by their incredible durability. Many of them were able to function for 20 to 30 years...

Cable TV Upgrade Turns Mandatory: Chaos in Digital Set-top Box Fees, Who Will Speak for Consumers?On July 23rd, I received a reminder call from the cable company informing me that my annual fee would expire on the 28th, so I topped up my account online with 300 yuan. The next day, however, my cable TV suddenly went out...

Summer Blockbuster Season 2024 Breaks 100 Billion Yuan, "National Tide" Sweeps the Screens, Film Consumption Vouchers Fuel Moviegoing FrenzyThe 2024 summer film season has come to a close, and this grand celebration in the Chinese film market has delivered a dazzling report card. Data from Lighthouse Professional Edition shows that, as of 11:25 PM on August 17th, the total box office for the 2024 summer season (June-August), including presales, has exceeded 100 billion yuan...

Spring Airlines: The Success and Challenges of a Low-Cost StrategyThe saying "you get what you pay for" seems to not apply in the aviation industry. Spring Airlines, nicknamed the "Pinduoduo of the aviation industry", has emerged as a force in the fiercely competitive market, leveraging its low-cost strategy...

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...

The Closure Wave of Third-Party TV Live Streaming Apps: A Game of Copyright Protection and User RightsIn recent years, with the rapid development of the internet, the online video industry has shown vigorous vitality, with various types of video content emerging endlessly, meeting the diverse viewing needs of users. However, the high replicability and communicability of online video dissemination have also brought about copyright protection issues, becoming a major factor restricting the healthy development of the industry...

To Survive, She Wore a Skirt and Tank Top: The Dilemma of a Brick-and-Mortar Shop Owner and What We Should Think About ItIn a supermarket in Hangzhou, a woman in a skirt and tank top is enthusiastically greeting passersby. This "boldly dressed" woman is none other than the owner of this supermarket...

The Apology of Evergreen Hotel in Paris: Genuine Regret or Forced Submission?Recently, the Evergreen Hotel in Paris sparked widespread outrage after it was discovered that they had removed all national flags, except for the Chinese flag, a blatant act of discrimination. The hotel subsequently released an apology statement, claiming the incident was due to "inconsiderate handling" and that they would strengthen employee training to prevent similar incidents from happening again...

Japan's technological and achievements as a global superpower: leading the edgeAs the only super power in the world, the United States has an absolute leading position in various fields of economy, military and culture. In contrast, the gap between Japan and the United States is truly staggering...