"Tightening the Belt": Who Pays for Thrift?In recent years, the term "tightening the belt" has frequently appeared in the public eye, especially as the People's Daily recently published an article advocating thrift, sparking widespread discussion. While it is undeniable that, under the current economic circumstances, the state's call for thrift and resource conservation is justified, the real questions we need to address are: How can we make thrift a shared consensus, and how can we prevent "tightening the belt" from becoming a burden on ordinary people?"Increasing Revenue and Reducing Expenditure" Shouldn't Be Paid for by Ordinary PeopleThe People's Daily explicitly stated in the article that "it is unacceptable to make ordinary people bear the brunt of increasing revenue," which undoubtedly safeguards the interests of ordinary citizens and is a pursuit of social fairness...

Driver Opportunities in the Technological Tidal Wave: Self-Driving TaxisThe imminent arrival of 1,000 self-driving taxis in Wuhan has sparked discussions across society. Many fear that the advent of autonomous vehicles will steal drivers' jobs, even viewing these cars as a "tidal wave of technology...

The Taokin Bridge: A Model of Innovation, Utility, and HeritagePrefaceChina, a nation renowned for its infrastructure, has witnessed the emergence of breathtaking engineering marvels in recent years. Among them, the Taokin Bridge, located in Dongkou County, Hunan Province, stands as a testament to China's infrastructure prowess, exemplifying a unique design philosophy, exceptional utility, enduring resilience, and global influence...

The International Space Station: Where Technology Meets RealityHumanitys exploration of space has never ceased. The International Space Station (ISS), a symbol of humankinds cosmic endeavor, carries countless dreams and aspirations...

The Red Flag on the Moon: Revisiting the American Moon Landing Conspiracy and Exploring China's New Era of Lunar ExplorationIn March 2023, Chang'e-6 successfully launched, embarking on the first human mission to explore and sample the far side of the moon. This marked another milestone achievement in China's space program...

The Internet: An Accelerator or a Decelerator of Intelligence?In recent years, with the rapid development of internet technology, information explosion, fragmented reading, and the proliferation of social media have sparked a heated debate about "national intelligence." Professor Zheng Yongnian, a scholar in Singapore, has even bluntly pointed out that we are entering an era of "declining national intelligence...

From Internet Godfather to "Elephant Turn": The Rise and Fall of Jack Ma and AlibabaPrefaceJack Ma, a household name, led Alibaba to write a legend in China's internet history. From a small apartment in Hangzhou, to becoming a global e-commerce giant, Jack Ma's success story inspired a generation...

2061: The Coming Peak of Death in China and How to Respond This is an unprecedented era, a time filled with challenges. In 2023, China's death toll reached a record high of 11...

The Sanmenxia Dam: A Microcosm of Yellow River Governance and a WarningThe Yellow River, the mother river of the Chinese nation, has nurtured the brilliant Chinese civilization and witnessed the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. However, a dam in the middle reaches of the Yellow River has sparked huge controversy, even leading Xi'an residents to despise it, outright demanding its demolition! This dam is the Sanmenxia Dam...

Flight Mode: More Than Just Disconnecting, It's a Little Helper for Efficient LifeIn today's world where phone functions are constantly evolving, we may seldom pay attention to some seemingly simple but extremely practical features, like Flight Mode. Many people think that Flight Mode is just a simple tool for disconnecting from the internet, but in reality, it has many little-known practical functions that can help us improve work efficiency, save power, and even improve small annoyances in our home life...

The Truth About Phone Charging: Are You Making These Mistakes?Smartphones are an indispensable part of modern life, and the battery, as the "heart" of the phone, directly affects our experience of using it. Have you ever been puzzled why a brand new phone can last a whole day on a full charge, but after a while, the battery starts to "shrink", needing charging every half day, or even flashing red before the end of the workday? Behind this, there may be some hidden charging habits you have on a daily basis...

American Space Dream Stumbles: The "Wandering Earth" of Two Astronauts and Its Underlying ConcernsIntroductionIn June 2024, American astronauts Willmore and Williams embarked aboard the "Starliner" spacecraft towards the International Space Station (ISS), with a scheduled return to Earth on June 14th. However, the crewed spacecraft encountered a malfunction upon docking with the ISS, rendering it unable to return, leaving the two astronauts stranded in space, sparking global concern and highlighting underlying anxieties within the American aerospace industry...