October 21, 2026

Mathematicians Reinterpret the Landau–Siegel Zero Problem Proved by OpenAl; Does This Mean It Has Been Solved?

Background: The Landau–Siegel zero problem concerns possible zeros of certain mathematical functions near the edge of a critical region.

If Cao Xueqin and Wu Cheng'en Saw the “Sheng-Dai CP,” Would They Laugh It Off or Come Back to Life in Anger?

Background: CP is internet slang for a favored romantic or interpersonal pairing.

Wei Rao’s Adoptive Mother: “Changgui”

Background: Changgui is a Chinese term for someone who willingly assists a harmful person.

Taiwanese Retired General: The Liaoning Carrier’s Return to the Western Pacific Is a Warning to Japan

Background: Liaoning is a Chinese aircraft carrier.

A Nanjing resident provokes with a Rising Sun flag; a Mo Da alumnus reveals the content of their WeChat Moments posts, suggesting the story is not so simple

Background: The Rising Sun Flag is a Japanese design associated with the Imperial Japanese military and still used by Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.

Viewing the Long March Through Time and Multiple Perspectives | Wang Qianhao: “Jia’s Wife” and Her Iron-Pot Long March

Background: The Long March was the 1934–1935 retreat by Chinese Communist forces during the Chinese Civil War.

DeepSeek announces plans to fully open-source its internal DeepInfer reasoning framework, aiming to make large models widely accessible

Background: DeepSeek is a Chinese artificial intelligence company.

DeepSeek

A Chinese AI company that develops large language models and offers a chat service and developer API. Reference ↗

Huawei’s HarmonyOS reportedly surpasses 95 million installed devices, nearing its 100 million target

Background: HarmonyOS is an operating system developed by Huawei.

Huawei

A Chinese technology company that makes telecommunications equipment, devices and computing products. Reference ↗

HarmonyOS

Huawei's operating-system family for connected devices. Features and app support vary by version and device. Reference ↗

IT Home’s November 11 picks: iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max upgrades get 1,300 yuan off, with annual deals on Bilibili and JD Plus memberships

Background: 11.11 is China’s annual Singles’ Day shopping festival.

League of Legends' Hextech Mayhem 4.0 update is about to launch. How should this major update be evaluated?

Background: League of Legends is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed by Riot Games.

Sweet Baby's official website has removed all listed project collaborations, while its registered employees have fallen from 16 to fewer than 5. Is the DEI consulting business no longer viable?

Background: Sweet Baby Inc. is a consulting company that provides narrative development and diversity, equity, and inclusion services for video games.

League of Legends' Mel W skill has been reworked on the PBE, removing its unique ricochet effect. How should this change be evaluated?

Background: The PBE is League of Legends' public testing environment for upcoming game changes.

How should we assess a Shandong “xianren tiao” criminal gang involved in 38 cases, in which three victims who refused to pay were placed under compulsory measures? What details deserve attention?

Background: In Chinese usage, “xianren tiao” refers to a honey-trap extortion scheme.

Are Pang Dong Lai-style high employee benefits the result of a successful business, or the cause of one?

Background: Pang Dong Lai is a Chinese retail chain known for its employee-focused policies.

How should we view DeepSeek's announcement that a single cluster averages 155 trillion tokens processed daily, with revenue of $38 per card-hour?

Background: DeepSeek is a China-based AI company and model developer.

DeepSeek

A Chinese AI company that develops large language models and offers a chat service and developer API. Reference ↗

James and Brown Recreate the James-Wade Connection

Background: The LeBron–Wade connection refers to the partnership between LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Bazaar Gala Looks

Background: Harper’s Bazaar is an international fashion magazine.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office Responds to Taiwan Authorities’ Refusal to Let Zhang Linghe Visit Taiwan

Background: The DPP, or Democratic Progressive Party, is a major political party in Taiwan.

Report: A 1990s-born actress unhappy with the Harper's Bazaar red-carpet order

Background: In Chinese entertainment slang, “1990s-born actresses” refers broadly to actresses born in the 1990s.

China Has Approved Only Two L3 Vehicle Models So Far

Background: Level 3 vehicles can perform most driving tasks autonomously but require drivers to take over when requested.