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The recent aircraft disaster in South Korea has sent shockwaves through the nation’s aviation and tourism sectors, marking a critical turning point for the country’s economy. The incident, which occurred on December 29 at Gimhae Airport in South Korea, resulted in 179 fatalities when a Jeju Air flight crashed during landing.

Every photograph tells a story, and as 2024 comes to an end, Chinese social media platform Zhihu’s users have shared the images that defined their year. These snapshots capture profound moments of both joy and sorrow, professional triumphs and personal milestones.

The successful elimination of the Asian giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) in North America represents a remarkable achievement in invasive species management. This accomplishment came through a well-coordinated response involving multiple stakeholders and innovative control methods.

The dramatic events unfolded late one night when an internet friend, known only by their online handle, sent concerning messages about taking an overdose of medication. What followed was an intense race against time that would become one of 2024’s most impactful moments.

Reading remains a vital pursuit for personal growth and intellectual enrichment in China, as evidenced by the wide-ranging reading plans shared by Chinese readers for 2025. Their approaches reflect several distinct patterns and priorities.

The recent emergence of China’s WZ-9 ‘Divine Sculpture’ unmanned aerial vehicle marks a watershed moment in military aviation technology. This massive UAV, developed by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, features a distinctive twin-fuselage design connected by a central wing section, making it the largest military drone globally.

The recent death of a young social media influencer with over a million followers, known as “Coffee,” has sparked public discussion about the rising cases of colorectal cancer among young people in China.

Medieval Europe’s relationship with salt taxation and trade presents a fascinating contrast to China’s imperial salt monopoly, revealing how geography and political structures shaped different approaches to this vital commodity.

The AI landscape in China is witnessing an unprecedented talent war as major tech companies vie for top researchers and developers. At the center of recent attention is Luo Fuling, a rising star in AI development who graduated from Peking University in China with a master’s degree in computational linguistics.

The aerospace industry faces various safety challenges, with bird strikes remaining a significant concern for aircraft operators worldwide. A recent media report in China attempting to explain the physics behind bird strikes unfortunately missed the mark by incorrectly applying Einstein’s famous E=mc² equation to these collisions.