Stories from Beijing · China

Scientist Xu Xianzhong is developing a new type of counter-rotating main shaft aero-engine, which he considers his 'masterpiece.' A model on his desk shows two rotating shafts counter-rotating to create this effect.

CRI News Radio explored the cultural depth and complexity of Chinese characters, noting that each character has a story.

An event in Beijing this year saw over 800 participants, including citizens from post-Soviet countries. Diplomats from Belarus and Kazakhstan also took part. The majority of attendees were Russians living and working in Beijing.

China ranks first globally in new orders for 15 out of 18 major ship types. China's new orders for very large crude carriers (VLCCs), large car carriers, bulk carriers, and container ships above 10,000 TEU all exceed 90% of the international market share. Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court judge Liu Yan stated that performance assessment systems, including elimination systems, must adhere to civil disclosure procedures, ensuring employees' right to know, express opinions, and appeal. Beijing Second Intermediate People's Court Civil Division Judge Liu Yan stated that being ranked last cannot solely determine an employee's inability to perform work. Being ranked last in a performance review cannot be the sole reason for terminating an employee's contract.

The central government of China has invested nearly 100 million yuan per primary and secondary school to establish approximately 78,000 well-conditioned football fields.

Research indicates China's new energy vehicle power battery retirement volume is projected to be approximately 43 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2026, increasing to 171 million kWh by 2030.

Apps including Qishui Music, JD Pay, Douyu Mall, and Hello Bike are accused of automatically enabling credit or installment payment services without clear user consent.

As of May 4, 2026, China's consumer product upgrade and replacement initiative has involved 86.204 million people.

China's domestic automobile industry saw a five-year high in complaints in 2025, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) being the main area of concern.

On the afternoon of May 9th, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the Ministry of National Defense News Bureau and Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, answered reporters' questions regarding recent remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.