Stories from Beijing · China

A deputy director of infectious diseases, Wang Xiang, reported a patient presented with symptoms including fever, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. The patient's symptoms included continuous fever and a history of activity in mountainous areas.

China and the United States held constructive exchanges regarding recent US trade and economic restrictions on China. China and the US held candid and constructive exchanges to resolve trade concerns and expand practical cooperation. The announcement was made by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on April 30. The report was issued by President Peskov's press secretary on April 30. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with US Secretary of State Blinken via telephone. Wang stated that US-China relations remain stable under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Trump. The two sides aim to maintain stability, prepare for high-level interactions, expand cooperation, and manage differences. Tsinghua reported that Chinese and U.S. The discussions focused on implementing consensus reached during a previous meeting in Busan.

Several sports training institutions in China are offering on-demand training services, with prices reported at approximately 300 yuan per hour. The source noted that hearing loss in such environments typically affects both ears rather than just one. The mandate includes a comprehensive assessment process to determine required protective equipment, such as masks and ear-nose-throat protection. A new model of on-demand sports training services is emerging, allowing users to book services through online platforms. These services can help slow muscle mass loss, enhance neuromuscular excitability, and improve the body's control and kinetic ability during exercise. Light strength training can also help individuals with mild chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or joint pain, provided it is done within safe intensity and volume limits as advised by a doctor.

A panda robot developed by the company Ajiquat has become a viral trend on social media. The robot is capable of responding in both English and Chinese. The development was reported by Natalia Barrera.

Chinese Communist Party Political Bureau member Wang Yi spoke via telephone with U.S. The two sides aim to maintain stability, prepare for high-level interactions, expand cooperation, and manage differences. The call focused on exploring strategic, constructive, and stable interactions between the two nations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on April 30. The two officials discussed maintaining the current stable situation and preparing agendas for upcoming high-level interactions. Wang Yi warned that a prolonged closure of trade routes could lead to demand destruction and recessionary impacts as goods become too expensive. A Chinese Foreign Ministry readout stated that Wang urged the US to maintain stability between the two powers.

The Jingke Nuo 2000 corn variety, developed by Zhao Jiuran's team over ten years, is one of China's largest planted early-season corn varieties.

China's transport ministry expects approximately 1.5 billion cross-regional trips during the upcoming May Day holiday. Road trips are projected to account for nearly 92% of all travel, while rail accounts for approximately 8% and air travel for less than 1%. Rail travel is expected to make up approximately 8% of trips, while air travel accounts for under 1%. China's Ministry of Transport expects highway traffic to reach 70 million vehicle trips today, marking a new single-day record for the May Day holiday. The increase in air travel share to 7.4% from 3.6% a year ago is attributed to the energy crisis sparked by the US-Iran War, which has made some low-cost airline flights unprofitable due to high oil prices. More than 1.5 billion trips are forecast over the upcoming five-day May Day holiday break. Higher fuel costs are driving domestic demand as overseas travel becomes more expensive.

China's steel industry faces development constraints due to the relatively low quality of domestic iron ore. China is exploring new methods to efficiently utilize domestic magnetite ore. The Zhongye Saidi project team is utilizing a short-process technology to improve the separation and recovery of valuable elements from magnetite ore. The Zhongye Sedi project team is developing an autonomous technical route to process low-grade magnetite ore in China. The goal is to achieve full localization of equipment and technology to prevent foreign technical restrictions. This initiative aims to secure a domestic supply chain for critical resources.

Zhao Jiuran, a corn expert from the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and chief scientist at the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, has successfully developed over 200 high-yield corn varieties. The project aims to integrate advanced AI capabilities directly into mobile hardware. The development follows recent industry trends toward specialized AI devices. Specific partner names and release timelines were not disclosed in the report. A lawsuit alleges that 12 internal employees at OpenAI urged leadership to notify authorities regarding certain matters, but were told to keep the information quiet. Lawyers for the Tumblr Ridge families described the company's actions as "pure evil" during discussions of the case. The project follows internal shifts involving key personnel, including a report that a valuable Google employee was convinced to join the company.

Wang Ke reported nearly $13 billion in losses as China's property market continues a multi-year slump. The company lost $5.5 billion in 2025, representing a 12% increase in losses compared to the previous year.