Shan Xinhua, the "Mastermind" Behind 12306: From System Crashes to the World's Largest Ticketing SystemHave you received a text message about 12306? Who is Shan Xinhua? The story begins with 12306....

The 2024 US Chip Sanctions on China and China's Countermeasures: A Technological and Economic GameThe escalation of US technological sanctions against China did not begin in 2024. Since 2018, the US has continuously imposed sanctions on Chinese semiconductor companies, placing numerous entities on the "Entity List" and employing various means to restrict China's access to advanced chip manufacturing technologies and equipment...

The Hong Kong Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab Officially Opened, Boosting High-Quality Economic DevelopmentToday (September 9th), the Hong Kong Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab officially opened. In his address at the opening ceremony, Mr...

Apple's Vision Pro Headset Underwhelms: High Price and Lack of Killer Apps Stumble the Product...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Discusses iPhone 16, Vision Pro, and Future Plans: Challenging Jobs' Legacy, Embracing the AI WaveRecently, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Wired magazine for an extensive interview, addressing a range of high-profile topics. These included the controversial iPhone 16 camera button design, the market performance of Vision Pro, the future of AirPods, and his own retirement plans...

Hainan Commercial Space Launch Center: Opportunities and Challenges in the Era of High-Density LaunchesThe recent successful maiden launch from Hainan's commercial space launch center marks a significant breakthrough for China's commercial space industry, filling a long-standing gap in the lack of dedicated commercial launch facilities. This event not only injects new vitality into the development of China's commercial space sector but also profoundly changes the operational models and development strategies of commercial space companies...

The Artemis Program: Delays, Bottlenecks, and a Race to the MoonThe United States' ambitious Artemis program, aiming for a return to the Moon, has been plagued by repeated delays, sparking concerns in the American media about falling behind in a potential space race with China. The program, encompassing rockets, spacecraft, and even spacesuits, faces significant setbacks, lagging far behind its initial timeline...

Akse County's Giant Tower Concentrated Solar Power Plant: How "Sunflowers" on the Gobi Desert Illuminate the Night?Located in Akse County, Jiuquan City, at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor, a recently grid-connected tower concentrated solar power (CSP) project, the largest single-unit project under construction in China, has begun operation. Situated on a Gobi Desert plateau nearly 3,000 meters above sea level, with temperatures plummeting to -15, this project utilizes advanced technology to convert the desert's abundant solar energy into a continuous supply of electricity, even at night, opening new avenues for green energy utilization...

Vietnam's "Nvidia Dream": Technological Ambitions and Future Challenges Under the Shadow of an $8 Billion Tax Evasion CaseVietnam, a vibrant Southeast Asian nation, is rapidly rising on the world stage. Recent meetings between Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Vietnamese Prime Minister Phm Minh Chnh, coupled with Nvidia's announcement of building an AI factory in Vietnam, briefly propelled the country to the forefront of the AI revolution...

China's Chip Exports Surpass $1 Trillion: The Story Behind a Landmark VictoryIn 2023, China's chip exports exceeded one trillion yuan (approximately $140 billion USD) for the first time, marking a landmark victory in the global chip industry. CCTV reports show that in the first ten months of the year, exports reached 931 billion yuan, averaging approximately 93 billion yuan per month...

The US Chip Hegemony and Chinese Engineers: Deep-seated Reasons for Talent Drain and Future ProspectsIn recent years, the US, in conjunction with multiple countries, has imposed sanctions and cut off supplies to China's chip industry, attempting to stifle its development. However, even more concerning than the chip shortage is the exodus of Chinese engineers with cutting-edge expertise who choose to work for American companies...

The Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163 Disaster of 1980: A Man-Made TragedyOn August 19, 1980, a night that should have been peaceful was cast under a dark shadow over Riyadh Airport. Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight 163, departing from Riyadh and carrying 287 Pakistani pilgrims and 14 crew members, was destined to be a routine journey, but it tragically became a devastating air crash, claiming the lives of all 301 people on board...