Stories from Beijing · China

A large-scale competition featuring 294 rounds was held, with approximately 2,000 athletes participating across 113 teams. Among the teams, 67 were from Beijing, 39 from other Chinese cities like Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Wuhan, and 7 were overseas teams participating permanently.

Huang Zhengda has been appointed as manager at a food company, whose main task is to supply pigs and eggs to regional and provincial companies.

The 'low-altitude economy' is emerging as a new model for urban development in China. This includes integrating aviation technology into commercial and public services. The nation is also advancing commercial aerospace engineering. China has trained its first four non-pilot drone operators who have received commercial pilot licenses from the Civil Aviation Administration of China.

The 10th Maodeng Literary Award has been awarded to the novel 'The Protagonist.' The story details the legendary life of Qin Guanming Ling Yiqingshou, who rose from a fire girl to become a central figure in a famous play, illuminating the ancient art of Qin Guan.

The broadcast shared writer Yin Luojin's essay titled 'Selected Content in Oranges.' The essay discusses the appealing aromas of Rutaceae plants, including lemon, orange, and grapefruit, and their respective fruits.

A segment from CNR Voice of China explored Chinese literary figures, specifically Su Dongpo, and their connection to fruits.

China's international market share for super large oil tankers, car carriers, and large container ships has exceeded 90%.

China's international market share in very large crude carriers, car carriers, and large container ships exceeds 90%. In the first quarter, China's new orders for green vessels, which are powered by methanol, LNG, or electricity instead of traditional heavy fuel oil, accounted for over 80% of total orders. Green vessels are defined as those powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) or electricity, rather than traditional heavy oil, including China's independently developed Kun series.

A member of the 15th Five-Year Plan Expert Committee stated that the middle-to-low income class in China currently has relatively low income levels. CRO enterprises' cost structure is primarily human-led, supported by capital, and includes risk overflow, with human costs accounting for about 60%. The cost structure for CRO enterprises is primarily human-resource driven, accounting for about 60% of direct costs, with capital expenditure also a factor for some firms like Kailian, where fixed asset depreciation reached 18% in 2024. While overall industry growth is expected to slow from previous rapid doubling, certain niche areas may still maintain 20-30% high growth over the next 3-5 years. For CRO enterprises, human resources constitute about 60% of direct costs, making it the highest proportion in their cost structure.

China's "Soft Power" is increasing in various fields, with works like "Black Myth: Wukong" and "The Three-Body Problem" gaining international acclaim. A US New York University soft power expert stated that China's soft power is increasing due to a more robust domestic content ecosystem and a global environment that is more open and accepting of non-Western cultural influences. A soft power expert from New York University stated that China now possesses more globally visible cultural products.