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...

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...

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...

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...

AI-Empowered Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of Large Language ModelsWith the advent of the AI-empowered era, large language models (LLMs) are rapidly permeating various industries, and the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is no exception. According to incomplete statistics, more than 20 TCM-related large models have emerged since 2023...

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...

Brand Licensing under the Nanjiren Model: A Business Model of Opportunities and ChallengesIn today's rapidly evolving market, brand licensing is emerging as a significant trend. While offering substantial profits for brand owners, it also presents new challenges to consumer rights...

Microsoft's Aggressive Push for Windows 11 Upgrade: Windows 10 Support Ending in 2025, Raising Security ConcernsMicrosoft is aggressively pushing users to migrate from Windows 10 to Windows 11, a move driven by strategic considerations and potentially significant security risks. Recent large-scale updates to Microsoft's Windows 10 support documentation confirm that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025...

Groundbreaking Advance! Novel Topological Chiral Crystal Catalyst Boosts Water Splitting Hydrogen Production Efficiency by 200 TimesScientists at the Max Planck Institute in Germany have achieved a remarkable breakthrough, developing a unique topological chiral crystal and successfully applying it as a catalyst in the water-splitting process for hydrogen production. Published in the latest issue of Nature Energy, this research dramatically increases the efficiency of hydrogen production from water electrolysis by a staggering 200 times through the ingenious manipulation of electron spins within the crystal...

The Pitfalls of Buy Now, Pay Later: Convenience Conceals Concerns and Consumer FrustrationThe "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) payment method has rapidly gained popularity in recent years, offering undeniable convenience to many consumers. However, this convenience masks significant consumer traps, particularly impacting the elderly and those unfamiliar with online shopping, sparking widespread social concern and alarm...