MINISO X Chiikawa Pop-up: The Sweetness and Anxiety Behind the Hype
MINISO X Chiikawa Pop-up: The Sweetness and Anxiety Behind the HypeChiikawa, a Japanese-born cartoon character that has taken the world by storm with its cute and endearing image, is now creating a new wave of enthusiasm in China. On March 29th, the pop-up store jointly launched by MINISO and Chiikawa officially opened at Shanghai Jing'an Grand Gateway, attracting countless fans to check in...
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China's New Dawn of Energy: The Discovery and Significance of the Sanmenxia Oilfield
China's New Dawn of Energy: The Discovery and Significance of the Sanmenxia Oilfield Why is Oil Resource So Important?As early as the 1950s, China embarked on oil and gas exploration, determined to change its "poor oil" fate. At that time, China lacked experience and technology, and exploration conditions were extremely challenging...
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Ten Years of Searching: MH370, A Heartbreaking Story of Disappearance
Ten Years of Searching: MH370, A Heartbreaking Story of DisappearanceOn March 8, 2014, a Boeing 777-200ER, flight number MH370, took off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport filled with hopes and dreams, bound for Beijing. The 239 passengers and crew members on board were from 14 different countries, each with bright aspirations for their future...
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China's "Chang'e-6" Moon Landing vs. the US "Starliner": A New Chapter in the Space Race
China's "Chang'e-6" Moon Landing vs. the US "Starliner": A New Chapter in the Space RaceIn recent years, a new space race has been brewing across the globe, with China's successful "Chang'e-6" lunar landing and the US "Starliner's" string of "minor glitches" becoming the focal points of this competition...
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Photoresist: The Unsung Hero of Chip Manufacturing, Can China Break Through?
Photoresist: The Unsung Hero of Chip Manufacturing, Can China Break Through?IntroductionIn 2019, Japan's "across-the-board" action against the semiconductor supply chain made the world realize that photoresist, a seemingly unremarkable material, is actually the lifeblood of chip manufacturing. This "chokehold" incident exposed the shortcomings of China's semiconductor industry and brought more attention to this material, which is known as the "mother of chips...
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China Builds World's Largest Temperature-Controlled Converter, Driving Green Transformation in Coal Chemical Industry
China Builds World's Largest Temperature-Controlled Converter, Driving Green Transformation in Coal Chemical IndustryIn recent years, China has made groundbreaking progress in promoting the large-scale and domestic production of key equipment for modern coal-to-chemicals, while continuously exploring green and low-carbon development paths. Recently, the world's largest temperature-controlled (isothermal) converter, independently developed by China, was officially installed at the Baofeng Energy Inner Mongolia Project in the Ordos National Modern Coal Chemical Industry Demonstration Base in Inner Mongolia, marking another significant step forward for China in large-scale and domestic demonstration applications...
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Deep Sea Exploration: China's Self-Developed Deep-Sea Biological Gene Sequencer Successfully Undergoes Sea Trials
Deep Sea Exploration: China's Self-Developed Deep-Sea Biological Gene Sequencer Successfully Undergoes Sea TrialsAnother Breakthrough in Chinese Science and Technology! A deep-sea biological gene sequencer, jointly developed by researchers Wu Yihui's team from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Du Mengran's team from the Institute of Deep Sea Science and Engineering, has successfully completed sea trials in the South China Sea. This marks a significant advancement in China's deep-sea biological gene research, providing crucial technological support for exploring the mysteries of the deep sea, understanding the history of marine life evolution, and protecting marine ecosystems...
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China Leads the World in AI Patents: Why Is the US Cracking Down on China's Tech Sector?
China Leads the World in AI Patents: Why Is the US Cracking Down on China's Tech Sector?Introduction:In recent years, China has surged ahead globally in terms of patent applications related to generative artificial intelligence (AIGC), its influence becoming undeniable. However, it has come as a surprise to see the US imposing strict sanctions on China's tech sector, trying to stall the growth of Chinese AI...
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Is WeChat Calling Becoming Less Popular? 4 Reasons Why You Might Be Ditching It!
Is WeChat Calling Becoming Less Popular? 4 Reasons Why You Might Be Ditching It!WeChat, the ubiquitous social platform, has become an indispensable part of our lives. Its chat features have transcended traditional phone calls, offering voice, text, and video options, all for free - incredibly convenient...
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SoftBank's Acquisition of Graphcore: A Strategic Move in the AI Chip Landscape
SoftBank's Acquisition of Graphcore: A Strategic Move in the AI Chip LandscapeThe rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has fueled the demand for high-performance chips, and Graphcore, a UK-based AI chip manufacturer, stands out as a prominent player in this field. On July 12th, Japan's SoftBank Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Graphcore, though the specific financial terms remain undisclosed...
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The Rise of China's Semiconductor Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Mature Chip Sector
The Rise of China's Semiconductor Industry: Opportunities and Challenges in Mature Chip SectorIn recent years, the global semiconductor industry landscape has undergone a profound transformation amid intensifying technological competition between China and the US. The US, in an effort to curb China's competitiveness in high-end chips, has imposed a series of restrictions, including limiting equipment exports to Chinese chip manufacturers...
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The Rise of Chinese Artificial Intelligence: A Data-Driven Technological Revolution
The Rise of Chinese Artificial Intelligence: A Data-Driven Technological RevolutionIn recent years, the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been remarkable, becoming a focal point in global technological competition. In this race, China has demonstrated formidable strength, rising at an unprecedented rate and gradually surpassing the United States to become the new leader in global AI...
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