Stories from China · China

A family is raising 1.2 million silkworms to produce silk, involving the entire family in tasks such as feeding and cocoon preparation.

The death toll from an explosion at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi Province, China, has increased to 82. Nine miners remain missing following the incident. The death toll from a gas explosion in a coal mine in China has risen to 82 people, according to state media reports. State media reported the incident, highlighting the loss of life. President Xi Jinping has ordered an immediate rescue operation. State media reported the incident, marking the country's biggest mining disaster in 17 years. Xi Jinping has urged authorities to spare no effort in rescue operations. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with provincial authorities deploying resources.

China reportedly attacked a border guard, resulting in a minor manpower loss for Chinese units. The loss is considered minor due to the large manpower reserves of Chinese forces.

China has set its economic growth target between 4.5% and 5%. Chinese media reported on an article by Xi Jinping in Qiushi magazine said the strengthening, optimization, and expansion of the real economy.

The Long March 2F/G rocket is scheduled to launch Shenzhou 23. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch' with a planned liftoff on May 24, 2026, at 15:08 UTC. The launch is planned for May 26. The launch date and specific mission details have not been released. The launch vehicle is a Falcon 9 Block 5. The launch is currently set for 14:00:00 UTC, with a backup window at 15:08:00 UTC. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch Starlink Group 10-47 on May 25th.

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred on May 23 in the Qinghai-Tibet plateau. This event falls within the predicted range for M5.0+ quakes between May 15 and May 24. A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded 10 kilometers north of Martinborough, New Zealand.

China's National Bureau of Statistics has released key data from the 2025 National 1% Population Sample Survey.

A Zhihu discussion delves into historical accounts, specifically questioning why Zheng Zhuang Gong's mother favored his younger brother over him.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores the increasing popularity of low-carbohydrate diets, with users citing reasons such as preventing blood sugar fluctuations, avoiding post-meal drowsiness, and weight loss. Some individuals adopting this diet perceive a sense of superiority.

Television sales in China have seen a decline, with reports indicating a halving of sales figures.