Shandong Factory Waste Enters Jiangsu: Frequent Use of Nickel Slag in Lianyungang Concrete Raises Safety ConcernsThe addition of nickel slag to concrete is not unknown in the construction industry. With accelerating urbanization and dwindling natural sand resources, relatively inexpensive nickel slag is increasingly used as a substitute...

Online Purchase of "Cashmere Sweaters" Turns Out to Be "Wool Sweaters"? A Suzhou Consumer's Struggle for Redress and an Examination of E-commerce Platform ResponsibilityRecently, Mr. Qi, a resident of Suzhou, purchased two sweaters labeled as "100% cashmere" from an e-commerce platform...

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...

Forbes 2024 China's Most Disruptive Founders: Xu Jinbo of Molecular Matchmaker, a Pioneer and Leader in AI Protein FieldRecently, Forbes officially announced its 2024 China's Most Disruptive Founders list, featuring Xu Jinbo, founder and chief scientist of Molecular Matchmaker. This honor is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the AI protein field and his groundbreaking technological innovations...

The Lunar South Pole: A Focal Point and Challenge in the New Wave of Lunar ExplorationSince the first human lunar landing in 1969, lunar exploration experienced a period of dormancy as nations turned their attention to Mars. However, in recent years, the Moon has once again become a focal point in global aerospace...

Baoji Successfully Launches First Drone Delivery for Postal and Express Services, Ushering in a New Chapter for Low-Altitude Economy DevelopmentOn the morning of December 5th, a drone carrying express parcels took off from the SF Express sorting center in Baoji City, marking the successful maiden flight of drone delivery for postal and express services in the city. This is not only a milestone in the history of Baoji's postal and express industry but also a significant step in Baoji's active exploration of low-altitude economic development and addressing the challenges of logistics delivery in remote areas...

Microsoft Accuses FTC of Leaking Antitrust Investigation Details, Demands Inspector General InvestigationMicrosoft has formally accused the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) of inappropriately leaking details of its antitrust investigation into the company's cybersecurity, cloud storage, and artificial intelligence businesses, and has requested an investigation by the FTC's Inspector General. This follows a Bloomberg News report, subsequently confirmed by multiple other media outlets, that the FTC is conducting a broad investigation into Microsoft's cloud computing and software licensing businesses, cybersecurity services, and AI products...

Youku Sports Launches Golf Black Gold Card: Building a Comprehensive Online and Offline Service Ecosystem for Golf EnthusiastsOn December 3rd, Youku Sports officially announced the launch of the "Youku Golf Black Gold Card," a product targeted at the vertical golf enthusiast market. This Black Gold Card is not a simple membership upgrade, but a comprehensive offering integrating viewing rights, equipment access, tournament services, course services, indoor simulator services, and even children's education consultingdesigned to create a holistic online and offline service ecosystem for golf lovers...

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...

The US-China AI Race: A Fierce Competition in Autonomous Driving and RoboticsOn November 19th, the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission proposed an AI R&D plan akin to the "Manhattan Project," aiming to compete with China in the AI arena. Just a week later, on November 26th, President Trump announced plans to appoint an "AI Minister" to strengthen US AI leadership...

China's MCU Market: Price Wars, Involution, and the Path to High-End BreakthroughOnce upon a time, amidst the global chip shortage, the MCU market boomed, attracting a flood of capital and talent. However, the current landscape is drastically different...

The Sino-US Tech War Escalates: A Deep Dive into China's Countermeasures and Global ImplicationsRecently, the flames of the Sino-US tech war have reignited. The US imposed a new round of export controls on China's high-tech industries, seen as another attempt to curb China's technological advancement...