First published in Taiwan in 1995, The Membranes is a classic of queer speculative fiction in Chinese. Chi Ta-wei weaves dystopian tropes-heirloom animals, radiation-proof combat drones, sinister surveillance technologies- into a sensitive portrait of one young woman's quest for self-understanding.
Alibaba and Competing Baidu, Tencent, Xiaomi and LeEco
Focusing on Alibaba's evolution, the book compares its business ecosystem with those of Baidu, Tencent, Xiaomi, and LeEco. It explores their rapid growth over two decades through strategies like investment, acquisition, and innovation. The insights provided aim to guide corporate executives and professionals in navigating and disrupting markets. Additionally, it serves as a comparative study for researchers and students, offering valuable perspectives on Chinese business practices and management strategies.
This Element reviews classical theories for dielectric functions, effective medium theory, and effective parameter extraction of metamaterials, also introducing front edge technologies like metasurfaces with theories, methods, and potential applications.
An insider's view of China's under-the-radar, globally competitive innovators.