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Society
1、In Chinese Megacities, ‘Ultra-Long Commutes’ Are on the Rise
Extreme commuting is becoming more common in China’s megacities, with more workers undertaking “ultra-long” journeys to the office, a new report has found.
The findings, released on Oct. 17, paint a picture of a growing polarization in commuting habits, especially in China’s largest metropolises, where very long and very short travel times are both becoming more common.
Long commutes have become a hot-button issue in China over recent years, as rising living costs in megacities push more workers to move further out into the suburbs, where rent tends to be cheaper.
https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1016040
2、China auto company VP faces backlash after video shows him eating hotpot in car
An auto company vice-president in China sparked significant backlash after sharing a video of himself enjoying a hotpot meal inside a new car model from his firm, aiming to promote its multipurpose use and air filtration system.
The marketing stunt has triggered widespread criticism.
“Who came up with this bizarre idea to eat hotpot inside a car? Use some common sense – would you actually cook hotpot in your own car? How would you eliminate the smell and oil splatters?” one person questioned.
Regarding concerns about hotpot odours, the VP described it as part of a “new camping experience”, explaining that the car is equipped with a robust air filtration system to address such issues.
This response stirred even more controversy, with many criticising the hotpot set-up as a gimmick.
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3282756/china-auto-company-vp-faces-backlash-after-video-shows-him-eating-hotpot-car
3、China table tennis wonder boy wows social media with stunning skills, tipped as future champion
A three-year-old toddler in China has taken the internet by storm with a viral video showcasing his impressive table tennis skills played on a home coffee table, demonstrating remarkable forehand and backhand techniques.
Many have hailed him as a future Olympic champion, with some even dubbing him the “next Fan Zhendong”, referring to China’s two-time table tennis gold medallist from the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The video, posted on October 4 by Douyin blogger Xiaowu Richang, who has over 200,000 followers, has generated widespread attention, amassing more than 3.3 million likes.
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3282428/china-table-tennis-wonder-boy-wows-social-media-stunning-skills-tipped-future-champion
Business
4、BYD, Black Myth: Wukong creator to digitize heritage
BYD has partnered with Game Science, creator of the game “Black Myth: Wukong,” to preserve cultural heritage digitally, starting in Shanxi, China, where the game is set.
The companies plan to collaborate with local museums to document cultural relics using scanning technologies.
Further plans regarding their preservation efforts are expected soon.
Game Science recently ranked 12th in Steam’s top publisher listings.
It earned US$1 billion from “Black Myth: Wukong,” according to Gamalytic, a Steam statistics platform.
https://www.techinasia.com/news/byd-black-myth-wukong-creator-digitize-heritage
Technology
5、Doctoral intern dismissed for disrupting ByteDance AI training
Last Friday, a message spread in several WeChat groups stating that the large model training of a leading tech company was infiltrated by an intern, who inserted destructive code to influence the reliability of AI training results.
This incident took place in June when a doctoral student from a university interned with ByteDance’s commercialization tech team. Frustrated with the team’s resource allocation, the intern deployed attack code to disrupt the model training tasks.
This incident reveals security management issues in ByteDance’s technical training processes. With interns often granted critical roles in company projects, there is an urgent need for robust security protocols in tech companies.
https://technode.com/2024/10/21/doctoral-intern-dismissed-for-disrupting-bytedance-ai-training/
6、Why did Tim Cook visit a farm in Beijing, China?
Tim Cook, along with Apple COO Jeff Williams and Vice President and Managing Director of Greater China Isabel Ge Mahe made a surprise visit to an unassuming organic farm in Shunyi, a suburban district of Beijing. The farm is nicknamed the “Technology Backyard”. The Apple executives visited the location to learn how iPhones and iPads are used for “smart agriculture” in the yard.
Born in August 2023, the “Technology Backyard:” was founded by the China Foundation for Rural Development and is run by researchers from China Agricultural University and Zhejiang University. Apple was the first corporation to sponsor and support the programme. Now there are over 30 of these Backyards across China.
https://daoinsights.com/news/why-did-tim-cook-visit-a-farm-in-beijing-china/
7、Huawei launches homegrown HarmonyOS NEXT operating system
Chinese technology giant Huawei launched HarmonyOS NEXT, its self-developed operating system built independent of Android architecture, at an event in south China's Shenzhen on Tuesday.
In 2019, Washington placed Huawei on the "Entity List," barring it from doing business with U.S. firms, including Google, which provides Android.
HarmonyOS NEXT, the fifth iteration of HarmonyOS, is said to have enhanced performance, improved system security and a more seamless user experience compared to previous versions. Previously released versions of HarmonyOS were partially built on the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). As a result, they required compatibility with some Android apps. However, the new HarmonyOS NEXT is entirely self-developed, with a fully independent foundation.
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-10-22/Huawei-releases-homegrown-HarmonyOS-NEXT-operating-system-1xUDhFBvbMY/p.html
Culture
8、3th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival Showcases Martial Arts Excellence
The 13th Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival commenced in Dengfeng, Henan Province, China, bringing together over 2,500 martial arts professionals from around the world to demonstrate their mastery of Shaolin kung fu. The festival, which started on Saturday, is an annual celebration of martial arts that highlights the rich cultural heritage of Shaolin kung fu while fostering international exchange.
Henan Province, home to the renowned Shaolin Temple, is the spiritual center of Shaolin kung fu. The festival’s location adds a deep cultural significance, as the Shaolin Temple has long been associated with the development of Chinese martial arts, particularly the legendary Shaolin style of wushu.
https://beijingtimes.com/lifestyle/2024/10/22/13th-zhengzhou-international-shaolin-wushu-festival-showcases-martial-arts-excellence/
9、The Three-Body Problem Movie Has Established An AI Team
On October 18th, Xinhua News Agency released an interview video with director Zhang Yimou, revealing the progress of the production of the movie ‘The Three-Body Problem’.
Zhang Yimou stated that in preparation for this movie, besides polishing the script, more than 10 elite “post-90s” have been selected to establish an AI team first, which will use “Made in China” new technology and new concepts for creation. Zhang Yimou gave an example that when designing how alien spacecraft should be presented, one needs to sort out and learn from the designs in thousands of previous science fiction movies and games; this process can be completed with the help of AI.
https://pandaily.com/the-three-body-problem-movie-has-established-an-ai-team/
Education
10、French Nobel-winning laser scientist Gérard Mourou joins China’s top university
French physicist and Nobel laureate Gérard Mourou has joined Peking University’s School of Physics as a chair professor, where he is expected to play a “crucial role” in the establishment of an institute focused on cutting-edge research and international collaborations.
Mourou’s appointment was announced on the school’s website on Monday. The 80-year-old began his new role on October 12 and is spending the first weeks meeting students and leading researchers at the teaching and research facilities, it said.
According to the statement, Mourou’s contributions are expected to be crucial in establishing the new institute. Its research will cover areas such as laser physics, particle and nuclear physics, medical physics, and astrophysics, it said.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3283624/french-nobel-winning-laser-scientist-gerard-mourou-joins-chinas-top-university
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