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Users on Zhihu report schools are charging 350 yuan for access to student exam scores. New reports specify the alleged charge is 350 yuan for viewing results, following previous fees for printing test papers.

Li Shifeng secured a victory against Lakshya Sen in a badminton match. Chinese athlete Li Shifeng continues to compete despite an ongoing ankle injury.

International passenger transport for the May Day holiday is expected to see a peak of over 2.3 million people. The standard, IEC 62057-3, covers testing equipment, technology, and procedures for electricity meters. China led the project development over a five-year period.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed a desire for cooperation between China and the United States. The Pentagon has also stated a commitment to maintaining stable relations with China. Chinese Foreign Minister stated that China-US relations enjoy bright prospects.

Lenovo has discontinued the use of a separate magnesium frame for its latest P16 Gen 3 laptop. The company is now integrating the material directly into the outer shell to achieve a thinner design. This marks a departure from a design feature used in the ThinkPad T60 since 2006.

The Cherry International Business Summit is currently taking place in Beijing, China. The event features more than 3,000 industry partners and international representatives. The summit showcases new technologies and various automotive developments. The exhibition is part of the 2026 Beijing International Auto Show context. The ten-day event features both domestic Chinese automakers and international manufacturers. Chinese brands are the primary focus of the exhibition, showcasing multiple new vehicle models and technological systems. Reports indicate the Chinese automotive industry is increasingly shifting toward an export-oriented development model. The display aims to help viewers understand the unique environment and cultural periods of the Andean civilization. A Beijing museum is hosting an exhibition focused on Andean civilization and its gold artifacts.

European news reports indicate that one in two European consumers is willing to purchase Chinese automobiles. The 2026 Beijing International Auto Show serves as a platform for this trend, featuring both Chinese domestic automakers and international manufacturers.

The historical materials include records from Sutton's work between 1946 and 1948. The collection includes six volumes of diaries written by Sutton between 1946 and 1948 while performing duties for the Tokyo Trials.

Farmer Huang Fenghua successfully harvested lotus roots on a farm after three years of failed attempts. Local police reportedly expressed surprise upon seeing the lotus roots being brought to market.

China's digital economy is experiencing growth driven by artificial intelligence large language models. Academician Wang Jian from the Chinese Academy of Engineering will discuss the implications of token traffic for China's intelligent economy. The rapid growth of token traffic, reaching 140 trillion, is signaling shifts in China's intelligent economy. China is discussing the real signals of its intelligent economy development through 140 trillion tokens, exploring opportunities for individuals and businesses. China's National Bureau of Statistics Director Liu Liehong has defined 'Token' as a core concept in artificial intelligence, translating it to 'yuan' in Chinese. He also released data indicating that in 2022, the measurement of data became clearly defined, distinguishing it from information.