Boeing Starliner thruster ground testing complete, thrust decay issue remainsOn July 22nd, multiple foreign media outlets reported that Boeing and NASA engineers recently completed comprehensive ground testing of Starliner's reaction control system (RCS) thrusters. This testing aimed to delve into the thruster issues encountered during the Starliner flight in early June...

China's E-commerce Booms: Strong Consumption Recovery, Accelerated Digital-Real Integration, and Platform Innovation Leading the WayIn the first half of 2024, China's e-commerce sector exhibited strong momentum, demonstrating multiple positive trends. In terms of consumption recovery, e-commerce displayed robust driving force, with significant growth in online retail sales...

TaoMai VIP Membership Surpasses 3 Million, Upgraded to Offer "Extra Value, Extra Surprise" ExperienceGlobal Times Technology Report, Reporter Li Wenyao On July 19, TaoMai VIP announced that its Black Diamond membership count has surpassed 3 million. As a joint membership system launched by TaoPiaoPiao and Damai for "movies + performances," TaoMai VIP has accumulated over 20 million active members in the offline entertainment sector since its official launch in July 2021...

Shanghai Metro Fully Supports AlipayHK, Enabling Hong Kong Tourists to "Ride with a Single Code"On July 17th, Shanghai Metro announced its full support for Hong Kong's digital wallet, AlipayHK, allowing users to "ride with a single code". This marks the first time Shanghai Metro has integrated with an overseas electronic wallet, providing Hong Kong tourists with convenient "one-code access" for their rides...

The WeChat Mini Games team recently announced that its monthly active users have surpassed 500 million, with a total user base reaching 1 billion. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the WeChat Mini Games platform, reflecting the popularity of mini games among users...

32-Year-Old Shop Owner Dies by Suicide: Who Will Save Brick-and-Mortar Businesses?On July 12th, a tragedy unfolded at the Fuchun Road Comprehensive Market in Chengdu. The owner of a shop was found hanging from his own sign, his lifeless feet dangling beneath the rolled-up storefront door...

Smartphone Market Rebounds: Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi Lead the Pack, Competition Heats UpThe global smartphone market exhibited a positive rebound in the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest data from market research firm Counterpoint Research, global smartphone sales grew 6% year-on-year, marking the highest year-on-year growth rate in three years...

From a Jiangsu Town to an E-commerce Empire: The Legendary Life of Liu QiangdongLiu Qiangdong, a rural boy who rose from a small town in northern Jiangsu, has broken the shackles of class through his intelligence, courage, and perseverance, ultimately becoming the helmsman of JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce giant...

Wenxin Yiyan 4.0 Leads the Pack: SuperBench Large Model Evaluation Report Reveals Latest LandscapeIn March 2024, the latest version of the "SuperBench Large Model Comprehensive Ability Evaluation Report" was officially released by the Tsinghua University Fundamental Model Research Center in collaboration with the Zhongguancun Laboratory...

US and EU Join Forces to Suppress China's Chip Industry: ASML Caught in the Middle, Global Chip Market in TurmoilIn recent years, the rivalry between China and the US over the chip industry has intensified, with Europe gradually joining the fray, seeking to play a more significant role in this critical field. The focal point of this competition lies in lithography machines, a core equipment for chip manufacturing...

Living by the Sun: The Rise and Future of Solar Power in China's DesertsIntroductionLight from the Desert: The Rise of Solar PowerDesert areas have unique advantages that make them ideal locations for solar power: Vast Space: Deserts are expansive, providing ample space for the construction of large-scale solar power plants, avoiding conflicts with urban or agricultural land use.How Powerful is China's Solar Technology? High-Efficiency Solar Panels: Chinese companies have independently developed solar panels with higher conversion efficiency, capable of converting more solar energy into electricity...

The Survival Crisis of Tony Teachers: How Can the Hairdressing Industry Escape the Price War?Tony Teacher has become a popular term on social media in recent years, serving as a nickname for hairdressers. This moniker reflects both the publics recognition of hairdressing skills and the survival difficulties the industry has faced in recent years...