Starlink Satellite Launch Failure: SpaceX's "Minor Setback" and China's Aerospace OpportunityIn 2023, SpaceX's "Falcon 9" rocket encountered an accident during a Starlink satellite launch mission. An anomaly occurred during the second stage engine reignition, leading to liquid oxygen fuel leakage and a failed ignition...

Three Gorges Dam Braces for Flood Peak, Flood Control Enters Critical Stage in the Yangtze River BasinOn July 11, Nanfang Daily learned that the upper reaches of the Yangtze River will experience multiple rises in water levels over the next week, with the Three Gorges Dam expected to face a flood peak with an inflow of approximately 45,000 cubic meters per second around July 12.The Three Gorges Dam, a "national treasure" within the Yangtze River Basin's flood control system, plays a crucial role in this year's flood season...

Self-Driving Taxis: A Technological Dawn or a Job Nightmare?In recent years, rapid technological advancements have transformed our lifestyles, with self-driving technology being one of the most remarkable achievements. The upcoming large-scale deployment of self-driving taxis in Wuhan is pushing this technological revolution to new heights...

Space Impasse: Boeing Starship Malfunction Strands Two American Astronauts for a MonthOn July 10, 2023, over a month has passed since NASA announced the malfunction of the Boeing spacecraft, and two American astronauts, Sunita and Butch, remain stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), with no clear return date. Their planned 8-day mission has turned into a prolonged space "voyage" due to the spacecraft's malfunctions...

Google to Acquire Wiz for $23 Billion, Building Cloud Security FortressAlphabet, Googles parent company, is in the final stages of acquiring cybersecurity startup Wiz in a deal reportedly valued at $23 billion. If successful, this potential deal would be Alphabet's largest acquisition ever, marking a significant breakthrough in its strategic layout in cybersecurity and cloud computing...

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...

China's Chip Breakthrough: The Rise of Shaoxing Factory and the Future of the Semiconductor IndustryIntroduction: Chips, the cornerstone of modern technology, are undoubtedly crucial. However, China has long been a follower in the chip field, facing challenges in both technology and resources...

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...

AI Talent: Global Competition and South Korea's Steep DeclineIntroduction: The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is experiencing a global talent war, with the United States maintaining its dominant position thanks to its substantial funding and technological prowess. China closely follows, securing a foothold in this competition through its vast market and talent pool...

21 Days in Space: Challenges Facing American Aerospace Technology and Opportunities for Sino-US CooperationIntroduction: In 2023, an American astronaut was stranded in space for 21 days, an event that garnered global attention and served as a wake-up call for American aerospace technology. With the rise of Chinese aerospace technology, American aerospace technology seems to be struggling, even exhibiting alarming signs of decline...

China's Tunnel Boring Machines: From "Choking" to Global Dominance, the Strategic Choices Behind the Price War"Choking" was a shadow that lingered over China's manufacturing industry for over a decade. Huawei's ordeal and the humiliating experiences of domestic tunnel boring machines (TBMs) served as stark reminders...

Unlocking the Hidden Services on Your Flight: Theyre More Thoughtful Than You Think!With advancements in technology, air travel is no longer an unattainable dream. Short trips can even rival high-speed rail...