Apple in Talks with Tencent for AI Model Integration into iPhones in China? Tencent Remains SilentOn December 19th, news that Apple is in talks with Tencent for a potential AI model collaboration sparked significant interest. Reports suggest Apple is negotiating with both Tencent and ByteDance to integrate their AI models into iPhones sold in China...

The US-China Chip War: A Technological Contest Without GunfireIn the realm of technology, chips are the brightest stars, driving countless high-tech products. Currently, the intense competition between the US and China over chips resembles an interstellar showdown, impacting the globe and attracting widespread attention...

Taobao 88VIP Becomes the Premier Partner of the 2025 NBA China Games, with Comprehensive Member Benefit UpgradesOn December 12th, Taobao officially announced that Taobao 88VIP has become the premier partner of the 2025 NBA China Games. This means 88VIP members will receive exclusive NBA game experiences and benefits, further enhancing member value and solidifying its leading position in the e-commerce membership system...

Google Achieves Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction: Sub-Threshold Performance with Surface CodesScience and Technology Daily, Beijing, December 10 (Reporter Zhang Mengran) Quantum computing, with its potential to surpass classical computers in specific tasks, has garnered significant attention. However, the error-proneness of quantum computers poses a major hurdle to their practical application...

Dong Yuhui's new company, "Changge Youhe," officially established with a registered capital of RMB 1 millionOn December 10, 2024, Tianyancha APP showed that the newly established technology company "Changge Youhe (Beijing) Technology Partnership (Limited Partnership)," founded by renowned livestreaming host Dong Yuhui, was officially registered on December 6th. This new company has quickly attracted widespread attention from industry insiders and the public, with its shareholder structure, registered capital, and business scope becoming hot discussion points...

China's Robotaxi Ventures Overseas: A Global Market Race Filled with Challenges and OpportunitiesIn Japan, high taxi fares and service quality issues stemming from an aging driver population highlight the urgent need for autonomous driving technology. Compared to the convenient and low-cost ride-hailing service in mainland China (around $0...

Tencent Travel Services partners with Tangshan Municipal Government to launch "Nearby Jobs" gig market function, boosting employment in TangshanOn December 5th, Tencent Travel Services officially announced its collaboration with the Tangshan Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, the Tangshan Lubu District Government, and the Tangshan branch of China Post, to launch the "Nearby Jobs" gig market function in Tangshan City. Powered by the "Youhuo" (meaning "have work") platform, which provides technical and operational support, this marks Tangshan as the second city in China, following Jiangmen in Guangdong Province, to experience this convenient employment service...

Ji Xiang Education: Illuminating the Lives of Seniors with Traditional Chinese Painting and Calligraphy, and Fostering Their Spiritual and Cultural NeedsOn November 29th, Chen Mo, founder of Ji Xiang Education and director of Ji Xiang Calligraphy and Painting Institute, appeared on Beijing Television's "Cultural Rendezvous" program to discuss the spiritual and cultural needs of the elderly. The interview, focusing on traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy, explored innovative educational models to meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of seniors, adding unique color and solace to their later life...

Saudi Arabia: A Freshwater Miracle in the Desert A Comparison with China's Desalination IndustrySaudi Arabia, a nation renowned for its deserts and oil reserves, possesses an incredible capacity for freshwater supply. Across its vast expanse of desert, abundant water resources nourish farmlands, gardens, and city streetsa testament to its massive desalination industry...

China's First AIGC Co-creation Program for Film: Kuaishou's "Keling AI" Partners with Nine Renowned Directors to Create Nine Short FilmsChina's first AIGC (AI-generated content) co-creation program for filmmaking will officially launch on December 6th. This initiative is spearheaded by Kuaishou's self-developed video generation large model, "Keling AI," in collaboration with nine highly influential directors: Li Shaohong, Jia Zhangke, Ye Jinttian, Xue Xiaolu, Yu Baimei, Dong Runnian, Zhang Chiyu, Wang Zichuan, and Wang Maomao...

Trump's Return to the White House: A Pivot to Cooperation with China?Bloomberg reported that while a new round of US chip restrictions on China is imminent, its content differs drastically from previous statements. Initially, the US planned to sanction six key Chinese semiconductor suppliers, including Huawei...

Nintendo's Mainland China Switch eShop to Shut Down: Official Closure on May 15, 2026, with "Feedback Plan" AnnouncedOn November 26, 2023, Nintendo officially announced the closure of the Nintendo eShop for the Mainland China version of the Nintendo Switch, with the service officially ceasing operations on May 15, 2026. This news has sparked considerable discussion among players, marking the end of online services for the region's Switch consoles...