Tragedy in Nanjing: Fire in Residential Building Claims 15 Lives, Raising Safety Concerns

A devastating fire ripped through a residential building in Nanjing, China, early Friday morning, leaving 15 people dead and 44 injured. The blaze, which started around 4:39 AM local time, is suspected to have originated from electric bikes parked on the ground floor. According to state media reports, the fire quickly spread upwards, forcing residents … Read more

Faster Travel to Shenzhen Airport: Pingshan to Reach Bao’an in Just 40 Minutes by 2026

Good news for residents of Shenzhen’s Pingshan district! Travel time to the bustling Bao’an International Airport will shrink significantly by 2026, with the completion of the Shenzhen-Dayawan Intercity Railway. This exciting project promises to connect Pingshan to the airport in just 40 minutes, streamlining travel and boosting convenience for residents and visitors alike. The intercity … Read more

Xiaomi Unveils Photography-Focused 14 Ultra, Aims to Shake Up High-End Smartphone Market

Xiaomi unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the 14 Ultra, on Thursday, specifically targeting the competitive high-end segment dominated by Apple and Huawei. Priced starting at 6,499 yuan (US$903), the 14 Ultra joins the Xiaomi 14 series and aims to undercut the iPhone 15 (5,999 yuan) and iPhone 15 Pro (7,999 yuan). Pre-orders are open, with … Read more

From $5 Billion to $800 Billion: NVIDIA’s Decade-Long AI-Fueled Valuation Journey 

NVIDIA, the graphics processing unit (GPU) giant, has experienced a remarkable journey in the past decade, fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). This article explores the company’s valuation trajectory from 2012 to 2023, analyzing how the development of AI has impacted its financial performance and market perception. Early Days: Building the Foundation (2012-2015) … Read more

Private Spacecraft Makes Historic Moon Landing

History made! After 50 years, an American spacecraft, the Nova-C lander, successfully landed on the moon’s south pole. This historic feat, achieved by private company Intuitive Machines, marks a major step towards NASA’s Artemis program to return astronauts to the moon. While initial concerns arose due to malfunctioning sensors, quick reactions and a backup NASA … Read more

Tragedy Strikes Guangzhou: Bridge Collapse Leaves Five Dead

Guangzhou, China – A devastating bridge collapse in Guangzhou’s Nansha district has claimed the lives of five individuals and left two injured. The incident, which occurred on February 22nd at 5:31 AM, also temporarily isolated the nearby Sanmin Island, impacting its residents. The Lixinsha Bridge collapsed after the container ship “Lianghui 688” made improper maneuvers, … Read more

Hong Kong’s Talent Scheme: Early Success, but Sustainability Concerns Remain

Hong Kong’s “Top Talent Pass Scheme” is attracting high-skilled professionals with lucrative salaries, but questions linger about its long-term sustainability. Launched in December 2022 to counter emigration and bolster growth, the scheme boasts impressive initial results. The program has attracted over 70,000 applications, with nearly 79% approved and 73% already arriving in the city. These … Read more

Chaos in Guangzhou: Ship Fractures Bridge, Vehicles Fall into Water

A cargo ship collided with the Lixinsha Bridge in Guangzhou, southern China, on Thursday morning, causing a partial collapse and sending vehicles plummeting into the Pearl River below. Authorities are currently managing traffic and investigating the incident, but details about potential casualties remain unclear. Images from state media show the bridge fractured, with the ship … Read more

Chinese Banks Extend Record Loans in January, But Central Bank Cautions on Growth

Chinese banks doled out a record 4.92 trillion yuan (US$684 billion) in new loans in January, marking the highest monthly figure ever and signaling Beijing’s intent to bolster the slowing economy. This figure surpasses the previous January record of 4.9 trillion yuan and December’s much lower 1.17 trillion yuan, exceeding even analyst expectations of 4.67 … Read more

Data Shrinking Marvel: Chinese Team Packs Petabytes onto DVD-Sized Disk

Imagine packing 10,000 times more data than a Blu-ray Disc onto a device no bigger than a DVD. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the groundbreaking achievement of a Chinese research team, and its implications extend far beyond simply shrinking data centers. This innovation opens doors to a greener, more efficient, and fundamentally transformed future of … Read more