Inland Provinces in China Invest Heavily in Canal Construction: Why are Inland Provinces Still Fond of Water Transport in the Era of High-Speed Rail?It is well known that waterway shipping is the most economical mode of transportation. A developed waterway system can generate substantial economic revenue and drive regional overall development...

The Social Empire of Children's Watches: The Rise of Xiaotiancai and Our ReflectionsLooking at a child's wrist adorned with a "high-end" smart watch, who would have thought this small piece of hardware would become a hotbed for social interaction? To countless parents, this is even more worrisome than social media platforms on smartphones!Once a child enters this Xiaotiancai social world, it's hard to escape. The watch circle is abuzz with strategies for becoming a "big shot," and competition for power between old and new groups rages on...

China's Lithography Dream: The Difficult Journey to Conquer the "Mount Everest" of TechnologyWhy are high-end lithography machines so crucial?What makes manufacturing high-end lithography machines so challenging?The optical system is another challenge. Ordinary lenses cannot focus EUV light, so reflective mirrors are needed...

Didi Chuxing Reports Strong Q2 Performance: Transaction Volume and Gross Transaction Value Reach New HighsOn August 21, 2024, Didi Chuxing officially released its Q2 2024 earnings report on its official website. The report indicates that Didi's core platform (including China rides and international business) experienced significant growth in transaction volume during the second quarter, reaching an all-time high...

Xiaomi Car Reports Over 60,000 Yuan Loss per Vehicle, Lei Jun: "Building Cars is Hard, But Success Will Be Cool!"On August 21, Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, publicly revealed the quarterly performance of Xiaomi's automotive division for the first time. Subsequently, the topic "Xiaomi loses over 60,000 yuan per car sold" trended on social media...

Unisoc Unveils E450R, the World's First Secure Chip with Open Hardware+Software ArchitectureOn August 21st, at the 2024 Unisoc Partner Conference, Unisoc unveiled its latest technological innovation the E450R, the world's first secure chip featuring an open hardware+software architecture. This chip, with its unique architectural design, achieves remarkable breakthroughs in security and performance, establishing a new benchmark for the secure chip industry...

Foxconn Returns to Henan: The Indian Dream Shattered, Hygiene Issues Prove FatalFoxconn, the electronics giant that once boasted of "creating a more glorious future in India," ultimately returned to Henan with a trail of setbacks. Three years ago, despite pleas from the Henan government, Foxconn resolutely shifted its production lines to India, vowing to break free from China and achieve greater growth in India...

Ten Years of Isolation: The Shattered Dream of Dandong New Area Across the Yalu RiverIn the southwest direction of Dandong City, Liaoning Province, a new city called Dandong New Area, also known as Guomenwan New Area, was erected more than a decade ago. Occupying an area of approximately 61...

C919: China's Global Dream, Why Is It Still Struggling to Break Through?On July 22nd, the Farnborough International Airshow kicked off in the UK. As the world's second-largest aviation event after the Paris Air Show, this Farnborough event attracted over 1200 exhibitors from around the globe...

Navigation App Review Sections: A Parallel World of Urban LifeHave you ever thought that the navigation app you use every day, besides providing directions, also hides an intriguing "parallel world"? This "parallel world" isn't imaginary; it's real, existing within the navigation app's review sections. It presents a unique glimpse into the diverse aspects of urban life, recording people's genuine feelings and reflecting the subtle changes in urban development...

Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future: 2024 Digital China Summit Focuses on New Trends in Digital Economic DevelopmentData, as a fundamental resource and innovation engine, is playing an increasingly significant role, leading global development towards a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable direction. To further explore the policy requirements and key areas for promoting the construction of a digital China and fostering new types of productivity, the National Development and Reform Commission's Center for Urban and Small Town Reform and Development will host the "Digital Blueprint for a Smarter Future" exchange event at the 2024 Digital China Summit, which will open on August 28th...

AstribotS1, the AI-Powered Robot Assistant from Stardust Intelligence, Makes Debut at World Robot Conference, Demonstrating "Strongest Operation" and Universal Capabilities Across Various ScenariosThe 2024 World Robot Conference kicked off on August 21st at Beijing Economic and Technological Development Zone's North Star International Convention and Exhibition Center. The conference attracted 27 humanoid robot manufacturers and over 30 companies from the upstream and downstream of the humanoid robot industry chain, marking the largest number of humanoid robot exhibitors in the event's history...