Stories from Beijing · China

China's agriculture ministry has assisted public security departments in solving two criminal cases involving corn. According to CRI News Radio, the ministry's inspection center was tasked with testing corn kernels found on a suspect.

Agricultural scientist Zhao Jiuran summarized his nearly 40-year career dedicated to corn seed research. The scientist noted that even small technical issues can significantly impact the promotion of specific varieties.

Agricultural scientist Zhao Jiuran summarized 40 years of corn seed research, said the goal of exceeding existing varieties to meet user needs.

A Chinese delegation stated during the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons on April 29 that the United States has withdrawn from various missile defense treaties over the last 20 years. A Chinese delegation criticized the United States for the expiration of the Open Skies Treaty and other arms control agreements, stating these actions undermine international security and nuclear arms control. A Chinese representative stated that the United States is the largest source of instability in the fields of arms control and strategic stability. A Chinese representative stated that US initiatives are based on false narratives regarding nuclear threats to attempt to overturn international disarmament consensus.

Sales of football-related products, including adult football boots, shin guards, socks, and goals, have doubled compared to March data. Following the removal of customs duties, Namibia expects to accelerate exports by targeting wealthy, urban consumers. The strategy focuses on providing traceable meat from intensive farming that meets strict sanitary standards. China remains one of the world's largest beef importers due to rising consumption levels. The country faces intense competition from major exporters including Australia, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. Current export markets absorb less than half of Namibia's production volumes but generate the majority of its revenue. Success in China depends on securing appropriate distributors. The holiday schedule follows recent market volatility where the ChiNext Index rose over 15% in April.

Shrimp production is reportedly declining as fish species undergo rapid changes, according to a report from Beijing. The return of certain fish species that had disappeared for years has been noted, though the cause remains unconfirmed and is speculated to be climate change.

A Chinese university topped the Leiden ranking for scientific research activity last year. The ranking evaluates the quality of research conducted at universities rather than teaching quality.

Financial commentator Scott Bessent has asserted that Chinese electric vehicles are essentially coal-powered vehicles. The claim is trending heavily on Chinese social media platforms like Zhihu.

Meteorologists explained that El Niño is caused by the interaction between ocean and atmospheric circulation. Chen Lijuan, chief forecaster at the National Climate Center, explained that El Niño intensity is determined by the index value at its peak.

A research team led by Professor Liu Yuzhi from the School of Atmospheric Sciences has revealed that dust activity in arid regions plays a key role in regulating the global water cycle.