Stories from Beijing · China

Chinese robots, equipped with AI algorithms and autonomous process switching, are now serving larger public areas.

China's J-35 fighter jet, if exported, could become a strong competitor to the US F-35. China's indigenously developed J-35 series stealth fighter is highly likely to become a key export model in the next phase, potentially creating a "true storm" in the global high-end fighter market. On May 7, China's national culture and tourism market was generally stable and orderly. The market saw double growth in both domestic travel numbers and total domestic travel spending on May 7.

Operating costs for electric vehicles (EVs) in mainland China are not cheap, despite smart assisted driving being a strong selling point.

Search volumes for seasonal foods like 'xiangchun', 'chunzi', 'candou', and 'luzi' are increasing on purchasing platforms in China.

China's daily average charging volume for electric vehicles increased by 52.8% year-on-year.

An accident has resulted in 37 deaths, 1 missing person, and 51 injured, with 5 of those seriously injured but stable. As of May 8 at 12:00, the accident has resulted in 37 deaths and 51 injuries, with 5 of the injured in serious but stable condition. As of May 8, 12:00, search and rescue operations at the accident site have largely concluded. As of May 8th at 12:00, the accident's injured count includes five individuals with serious injuries whose signs are stable. As of May 8, 12:00 UTC, the accident resulted in 51 injured individuals, with five of them in serious condition but maintaining stable signs. An accident in China's Hunan Province between August 8 and 12 resulted in 37 deaths and one person missing.

Price wars in China's new energy vehicle market are slightly receding, but challenges remain for car manufacturers with fewer autonomous components. Extreme price wars among EV manufacturers have slightly subsided, but challenges remain for those with less independent production.

China is establishing a world-class heavy industry academy to build a national key innovation base.

Beijing is utilizing an ecological film agent that, when sprayed on tree bark, can reduce flying slag by over two-thirds. Beijing is gradually updating its urban forestry, with approximately 280,000 adult poplar trees currently within the Fifth Ring Road. The eco-film, applied to tree trunks, can reduce 'flying slag' (likely poplar catkins) by over two-thirds with a single spray, forming a sticky protective layer without harming plants or soil. This netting agent is effective without heavy rainfall and has no side effects on plants or soil. Approximately 280,000 adult *Populus* trees currently exist within Beijing's Fifth Ring Road, according to Jiang Yingshu, former head of the Beijing Forestry and Greening Bureau's Science and Technology Department. Replacing these trees would take 340 years to reach a height of 3-4 meters, according to Jiang Yingshu from the former Forestry Bureau.

Xiaomi has adjusted its sales target, reducing it by over 30,000 units. The adjustment reflects Xiaomi's temporary inability to fully meet market demand, despite actual sales being much higher than the adjusted figure.