Heroes Returning from Space: The Price They Pay, the Legacy We RememberIn the early hours of November 4, 2024, the Shenzhou-18 return capsule pierced through the atmosphere, trailing a brilliant plume of fire, finally landing smoothly at its designated landing site. The hatch opened, revealing the figures of three heroes to the world...

Huawei's Tri-Fold Phone: A High-Flying Start, a Rapid Fall, and Scalpers' Dreams Shattered: Market Rationality Returns, Who Pays the Price?On the morning of September 20th, the world's first commercially available tri-fold screen phone, the Huawei MateXT Masterpiece, officially went on sale, instantly igniting the internet. Within just ten days of its launch, over 6...

QR Code Payment: China's Rapid Rise, Why Does it Lag in Europe and the US?A Gradually Accepted "New Life"WeChat astutely identified the market potential of QR code payment, leveraging its vast user base and social attributes to introduce its own QR code payment function. With Alipay and WeChat spearheading the movement, QR code payment gradually entered the public consciousness...

Amazon Prime Video to Add Ads in 2025, Users Can Pay to Remove ThemKelly Day, Vice President of International for Amazon Prime Video, recently revealed in an interview that Amazon will be offering more ad inventory to advertisers on its platform starting next year, meaning the amount of ads on Prime Video will increase in 2025. This decision comes after Amazon began placing ads in select movies and TV shows on January 29th, 2024...

Is it safe to pay with a barcode scanner at supermarkets? Decrypting the security mechanisms behind barcode paymentWe often use WeChat or Alipay to scan and pay when shopping at supermarkets. Cashiers scan our QR codes with a barcode scanner, but some people are concerned: Is the barcode scanner safe? Can it be used to make payments without entering a password, and are there any security risks? Today, we'll learn more about the security mechanisms behind barcode payments to address your concerns...

Taobao Fully Supports WeChat Pay: Shopping Experience Gets an UpgradeStarting September 27th, consumers can finally use WeChat Pay when shopping on Taobao! This means that after selecting their desired products, users can choose "WeChat Pay" and seamlessly complete their payment, enjoying the same experience as with other payment methods. To access this new feature, you need to update to the latest version of the Taobao app...

Honoring Liu Hui: Paying Tribute to an Ancient Mathematical Mastermind and Building a Shared Future for HumanityOn September 24th, local time, a grand commemorative event was held at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France, to mark the 1800th anniversary of the birth of Liu Hui, a renowned Chinese mathematician from ancient times. The event was attended by He Junke, Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), Lydia Arthur Brito, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences at UNESCO, Yang Xinyu, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO, Park Sang-mee, Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Korea to UNESCO, Elman Abdullayev, Permanent Delegate of Azerbaijan to UNESCO, and many other officials...

Amazon Raises Warehouse Workers' Pay to $22/Hour, Adds Free Prime Membership...

JD Pay Upgraded: A Comprehensive Wallet Balance Product for a More Convenient Payment ExperienceMobile payment has become an indispensable part of daily life. According to a survey by the China Payment Clearing Association, 85...

WeChat Pay Empowers CIFTIS, Delivering a Seamless Inbound Payment ExperienceThe 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), held in Beijing from September 12th to 16th, attracted over 80 countries and international organizations. To provide foreign visitors with a more convenient payment experience, CIFTIS partnered with Tencent WeChat Pay to establish a "2024 CIFTIS Inbound Payment Convenience Special Service Desk" at the National Convention Center...

Taobao Fully Supports WeChat Pay, Gradually Opening to All Merchants Starting September 12thOn September 4th, Taobao and Tmall both announced plans to add WeChat Pay functionality, gradually opening it to all Taobao and Tmall merchants starting from September 12th. This news quickly topped the trending search list, sparking public discussion...

Alipay Launches "AI Health Butler": 30+ AI Health Services to Shape a New Smart Healthcare EcosystemOn September 5th, Alipay unveiled its new AI application "AI Health Butler" at the "2024 InclusionBund Summit." This product offers over 30 AI-powered health services encompassing everyday medical care, family health management, and more...