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First Mid-Autumn Night Alone in a Chinese City
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First Mid-Autumn Night Alone in a Chinese City

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You will notice the moon before you notice your mood. On Friday, 25 September 2026, Mid-Autumn arrives…
continue reading..September 3, 2026September 3, 2026
The Lama Who Always Came
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The Lama Who Always Came

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My name is Liu Dehou. I’m from Shandong, and for twenty years I’ve been steaming buns in…
continue reading..June 4, 2026
Huawei Unveils “Tau (τ) Scaling Law”: Shifting from Geometric to Temporal Miniaturization in Semiconductors
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Huawei Unveils “Tau (τ) Scaling Law”: Shifting from Geometric to Temporal Miniaturization in Semiconductors

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By LovelyCN Editorial TeamMay 25, 2026 At the 2026 International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS 2026)…
continue reading..May 25, 2026September 8, 2026
East Tianshan Camel Caravan Reaches Luoyang’s Dingding Gate, Reviving the Ancient Silk Road Spirit
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East Tianshan Camel Caravan Reaches Luoyang’s Dingding Gate, Reviving the Ancient Silk Road Spirit

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Luoyang, Henan Province — On the morning of January 7, 2026, a remarkable camel caravan originating from…
continue reading..January 10, 2026
“Super Carbon One”: China Leads the Supercritical CO2 Power Generation Revolution
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“Super Carbon One”: China Leads the Supercritical CO2 Power Generation Revolution

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On December 20, 2025, a landmark event occurred at Shougang Shuicheng Steel Group in Liupanshui, Guizhou Province:…
continue reading..December 21, 2025
Henan Diamond Industry: Global Leader, Export Powerhouse
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Henan Diamond Industry: Global Leader, Export Powerhouse

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In the global gemstone and industrial materials market, lab-grown diamonds are revolutionizing traditional patterns with their high…
continue reading..October 9, 2025
China’s Evolving Fertility Policies: From One-Child to Free Kindergarten and Birth Subsidies
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China’s Evolving Fertility Policies: From One-Child to Free Kindergarten and Birth Subsidies

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In recent years, China has grappled with a deepening demographic crisis characterized by a rapidly declining birth…
continue reading..July 31, 2025
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