Stories from Anji · China

Ethiopian athlete Kejelcha finished the marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds. Ethiopian runner Etíopix Veló won the women's marathon. In the same race, María José Calfilaf of Chile finished in fourth place. Alejandro Aliana of Peru and Belén Caseta of Argentina won the 21-kilometer race, while Daniela Moya and Diego Uribe of Chile won the 10-kilometer race. Jumif Kijelcha of Ethiopia also achieved this milestone. Sabel ran on a circular track with pacers providing a consistent tempo and drafting, and the race was scheduled for optimal weather conditions. The course was noted for its numerous curves, which typically reduce speed. Runner Yoann is preparing for an autumn marathon and is impressed by a stratospheric performance. Sabastian Sawé completed the marathon distance in less time than Yoann's semi-marathon time from two years prior.

During China's May Day holiday, concert, music festivals, and sports events are driving travel for young people. During the May Day holiday, Chinese domestic travel is experiencing increased demand for in-depth experiences. Compared to previous years, the performance of the athlete Savi was considered average. By March 2020, Savi considered giving up on finding work due to age but decided to try one more time. Savi hopes to achieve success through running and in late 2020, with the introduction of an uncle, Savi moved from Yiteng Town to Italy to train under renowned coach Claudio Berruti at his academy in Kenya. China's May Day holiday is seeing increased demand for travel and services, reflecting growing international influence and confidence in the tourism sector. This indicates a shift in consumer preferences beyond typical sightseeing. Increased consumption is also being observed.

Small businesses in Jiangsu are actively adapting to new economic realities, moving beyond traditional models.

Seven domestically produced large-scale wind turbines have been installed along a five-kilometer breakwater in the northern Dongjiang Port area of Tianjin Port.

Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co., Ltd. has implemented a project in Tianjin Port using integrated wind and wave power generation. The system utilizes wind power above sea level and wave energy below sea level for efficient resource use. In its first year of operation, the project reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 73,000 tons, equivalent to planting over 3,000 trees. Future plans include developing additional functions to integrate industrial facilities with the coastline.

Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd. has implemented a system using domestic large-scale offshore wind turbines. The turbines utilize anti-corrosion technology and an intelligent operation system for 24-hour real-time monitoring. The installation is integrated into existing breakwaters to avoid occupying undeveloped sea areas. Wu Qiong, Executive Director of Huaneng Tianjin Clean Energy Co. Ltd., stated the design allows for wind power generation above sea level while maintaining breakwater functions below. Currently, 70% of the electricity supply at Tianjin Port is provided through green energy sources. officials Wu Qiong and Cao Baolong. The infrastructure includes 24 wind turbines and various distributed photovoltaic systems located underwater and on breakwaters. This transition is part of ongoing energy infrastructure developments at the port.

Tianjin expects to reach 13,000 technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises this year.

Ma, a former deputy director of a police station in Nanjing, was sentenced to five years in prison for deceiving others into using drugs. She allegedly used an iPhone to transfer funds related to these actions. The case involves claims of financial sums being exchanged for fraudulent medical status. Reports indicate individuals were allegedly injured to prevent them from being sent to the front lines in Ukraine. The financial scale of the corruption is estimated at 6 million. The arrest is described as a formality to preserve assets. The official allegedly demanded money from relatives of soldiers to facilitate transfers. The prosecution has appealed the sentence of Andrei Marchenkov, who was convicted in February 2026 for bribery. Prosecutors argue the current sentence is too lenient.

Agricultural operations in Tianjin have entered a management phase in late April. Local authorities are utilizing big data analysis and drone technology to manage one million mu of winter wheat. The initiative aims to optimize feed efficiency and ensure crop quality in the Wuqing District. This smart farming model is being implemented across thousands of acres of concentrated smart farmland. This digital approach aims to optimize resource use and prevent feed accumulation. Tianjin has entered a new phase of agricultural management for wheat crops in late April 2026. In the Wuqing District, over 1,000 mu of concentrated smart farmland has reached the critical growth stage. Data is automatically uploaded to a central management platform to trigger irrigation and fertilization systems. This precision approach aims to reduce fertilizer waste and prevent pests and diseases.

A tour bus carrying Taiwanese tourists overturned in the Ganjia Mi Jing scenic area of Gansu Province on April 24. The accident resulted in one death and 12 injuries. China's Taiwan Affairs Office confirmed the incident, stating that three of the 12 injured individuals remain hospitalized for ongoing treatment. The group was a self-organized tour consisting of friends and relatives of the tourists. The incident occurred on April 24 during a trip organized by Xihong Travel Agency to Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou. Passengers are receiving medical treatment following the accident. Authorities are investigating the cause of the vehicle overturn. The group was traveling to destinations in Sichuan, including Huanglong and Jiuzhaigou, as part of a trip scheduled from April 14 to May 1. Some passengers remain hospitalized for treatment.