The US-China Chip War: Can Unprecedented Sanctions Crush China's Semiconductor Industry?The US technological blockade against China is escalating, with recently imposed unprecedentedly harsh sanctions targeting the Chinese semiconductor industry with the aim of crippling it. This move has garnered global attention, and its success or failure will have profound implications for the global technological landscape...

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...

China's MCU Market: Price Wars, Involution, and the Path to High-End BreakthroughOnce upon a time, amidst the global chip shortage, the MCU market boomed, attracting a flood of capital and talent. However, the current landscape is drastically different...

The Sino-US Tech War Escalates: A Deep Dive into China's Countermeasures and Global ImplicationsRecently, the flames of the Sino-US tech war have reignited. The US imposed a new round of export controls on China's high-tech industries, seen as another attempt to curb China's technological advancement...

China to Build World's First Thorium Molten Salt Reactor Nuclear Power Plant by 2029: Ushering in a New Era of Clean EnergyFor a long time, China lagged behind in nuclear technology, facing bottlenecks in key equipment manufacturing and raw material supply, hindering the development and utilization of clean energy. Compared to developed countries like the United States, China's nuclear energy technology development started later, and access to international advanced technologies presented challenges...

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...

Top Ten Buzzwords of 2024: A New Linguistic Landscape in the Age of AIIn 2024, the National Language Resources Promotion Base and the authoritative linguistic journal Yawen Jiaozi released the "Top Ten Buzzwords of 2024," which are: Digitalization (Shuzhihua), Benevolent AI (Zhineng Xiangshan), Future Industries (Weilai Chanye), City Vibes (City bu City), Hard Control (Yingkong), Vivacious (Shuilingling de), Office Vibe (Banwei), Relaxed Feeling (Songchi Gan), Silver Hair Power (Yinfa Lliang), and Kid Bro/Kid Sis (Xiaohi G/Xiaohi Ji). These words, like a mirror reflecting society, clearly illustrate the characteristics of Chinese society in 2024, showcasing technological advancement, cultural fusion, and changes in people's lifestyles...

December 2nd, 2024 Top News: Successful Maiden Flight of Long March 12, Major Infrastructure Projects Advance, and More Domestic and International NewsToday is December 2nd, 2024. Let's review the significant news events that unfolded today...

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...

American Satellites Capture China's "Blue Miracle" in the Kubuqi Desert: A Photovoltaic Desertification Solution and its Global ImpactChina has made groundbreaking advancements in cutting-edge photovoltaic cell technologies, such as high-efficiency crystalline silicon and perovskite, repeatedly setting world records for photoelectric conversion efficiency becoming a "Super Saiyan" in the photovoltaic field. In 2023, China's photovoltaic component production reached an astonishing 500GW, capturing 70% of the global market share, showcasing the strength of "Made in China...

Trump's Return to the White House: A Pivot to Cooperation with China?Bloomberg reported that while a new round of US chip restrictions on China is imminent, its content differs drastically from previous statements. Initially, the US planned to sanction six key Chinese semiconductor suppliers, including Huawei...

Beijing Daxing International Airport: A "Utopia" for Beijing's "North Drifters" and an Unexpected "Overnight Culture"Back in 2014, Beijing Capital International Airport's passenger volume was steadily increasing, reaching unsustainable levels. To divert passenger flow and enhance Beijing's aviation hub status, the national government decided to build Beijing Daxing International Airport...