Stories from Beijing · China

Huang Wanbo, a 94-year-old researcher from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, discussed prehistoric human remains. Huang noted that local villagers often refer to fossils as 'dragon bones' (longgu).

Reports indicate some schools are having parents or professional cleaning companies handle classroom sanitation. Schools in China are increasingly outsourcing classroom cleaning to professional companies or having parents perform the tasks.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot, the developer of the Kimi chatbot, has raised approximately $2 billion at a valuation exceeding $20 billion. The funding round was led by Meituan's venture arm. The company's annual recurring revenue topped $200 million in April 2026.

A mysterious figure, identified by Wang Han as Lang Guan Meng Jiang, intervened during an apparent assassination attempt. Li Zhaode plans to review entry records to identify a mysterious figure who intervened during the apprehension.

Two attendants served tea to guests, and a steward prepared to serve wine. Ancient Chinese art, specifically tomb murals discovered in the 1970s and 80s, provides visual representations of tea ceremonies.

The Long March 6A rocket is scheduled for launch on May 10, 2026, at 14:00:00 UTC. The launch status for the Long March 6A is currently listed as 'Go for Launch' with a scheduled time of 11:55:00Z on May 12, 2026. Launch window is set for 2026-05-12T23:16:34Z. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch the NROL-172 mission. The Falcon 9 Block 5 mission for Dragon CRS-34 SpX-34 is currently at 'Go for Launch' status with a scheduled launch time of May 12, 2026, at 23:16:34Z. Briefings for the Torch Project are scheduled to take place on May 12 and May 20. The launch will occur in Beijing. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 is scheduled to launch the Starlink Group 17-37 mission. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch' with a NET (Not Earlier Than) time of 02:13:50 UTC. Two launch windows are listed: one at 02:13:50 UTC and another at 11:55:00 UTC.

Chinese authorities have instructed banks to suspend the issuance of new loans to oil refiners currently under United States sanctions. This request indicates potential financial strain or strategic adjustments within the refining sector.

Real estate market activity continued to climb across several major Chinese cities during the May Day holiday. On May 1, highway traffic reached 70.23 million vehicles, a 3.9% increase compared to the same period last year.

Foreign media outlets are suggesting that the Taiwan issue may be a primary agenda item for the upcoming meeting between President Trump and President Xi. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the U.S.

China advocates for deepening international cooperation in artificial intelligence, promoting open innovation, and strengthening communication and talent exchange.