Stories from Beijing · China

China reported that the volume of blue crab parent stock has declined for nine consecutive months.

China's domestic film market has reached a total box office of 12.8 billion yuan for the year 2026. The data was reported based on network platform statistics. The broadcast also mentioned that the Yuncheng Temple extended its holiday hours for tourists, and visitors experienced cultural fusion there. Additionally, a new road connecting Longyan and Fenning districts was mentioned. The 2026 Chinese New Year film holiday box office, including pre-sales, reached 397 million yuan by Friday morning. The broadcast also mentioned that traditional cultural elements are being used to promote cultural tourism and enhance the sense of happiness. The broadcast also mentioned Shuanghui's fresh meat products and the concept of new productive forces, including drone delivery services.

The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that relations between China and the United States enjoy bright prospects.

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on April 17 to review progress on free trade zone construction. A large Chinese refinery has officially denied engaging in trade with Iran following the imposition of US sanctions.

The AI programming landscape is transitioning from 'vibe coding' to 'wish coding,' signaling a turning point for consumer-end applications. Tools like Cursor and Claude Code are significantly increasing software development efficiency for engineers.

Five types of malaria parasites are known to infect humans: Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax, Plasmodium ovale, Plasmodium malariae, and the recently reported Plasmodium knowlesi.

China's auto industry is redefining luxury SUV value with models priced between 300,000 to 500,000 yuan, offering a compelling alternative to imported luxury brands. These vehicles combine high performance with low fuel consumption and advanced intelligent driving assistance features. The Beijing Auto Show highlights this trend, showcasing innovations like 2K resolution LiDAR and powerful processing chips for handling data volumes. The Chinese automotive industry is showcasing its comprehensive capabilities, from microcars to luxury vehicles, including MPVs, SUVs, sedans, and pickups.

China has reported zero domestic malaria cases, according to recent health data. Global malaria statistics show approximately 200 million infections and 600,000 deaths annually. Health officials said that malaria remains prevalent primarily in Africa and Southeast Asia. Prevention efforts focus on managing imported cases and utilizing treatments to prevent life-threatening symptoms. Vaccines are available but effectiveness varies by region. Authorities continue to support malaria prevention and control work to mitigate health crises. China has been certified by the World Health Organization for eliminating malaria, marking a achievement in public health.

Lu Xiulian, a rural farmer, has become a prolific writer over the past thirty years, publishing over a thousand novels, essays, and poems.

Chinese joint venture auto companies are increasingly integrating into the local market, with many models now being China-exclusive and co-developed with Chinese partners. China's integrated vehicle door modules are eliminating manual window cranks due to highly integrated motor and frame designs.