Stories from Jinan · China

Researcher Wei Hairong from the Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences stated that Chinese small grapes and cherries are distinct species. Cherries, or European grapes, originated near the Caucasus Mountains.

In snooker, a strategy involves maintaining the red ball on the table and using snookers to force the opponent, Wu Yize, into making mistakes. This tactic aims to gain an advantage by compelling the opponent into difficult situations.

A young player, under 23 years old, has demonstrated resilience by escaping three match points in the CBA semifinals. A previous high-pressure situation in a match negatively impacted Wu Yize's subsequent performance.

Two CBA playoff games are currently underway, with the winners advancing to the CBA quarterfinals. The broadcast also mentioned that four non-seeded teams will enter the knockout stage starting tomorrow, with 32 teams competing in a 32-to-16 elimination round.

Shandong province, a major producer of Chinese onions, is experiencing higher prices this year compared to previous seasons. Improved cultivation and digital orchard management have increased the quality and sugar content of these apricots.

The 2026 China International Sporting Goods Expo will be held from May 21st to 24th in Shandong Province. Data growth indicates the vitality of China's sports industry.

Craftsmen in Jinan are preserving the traditional art of 'Zipper Memory,' which involves intricate carvings on red and white zippers, historically used for weddings and sacrifices. Despite the difficulties, the craft has been produced for over 20 years.

The renowned poet Li Qingzhao wrote a distinctive poem in 1130 AD during a difficult escape, expressing deep sorrow and confusion. The poem was written in 1130 AD during a difficult period of hardship and despair for the poet Li Qingzhao.

A consumer in Shandong province reported receiving counterfeit gasoline through a Taobao '10 Billion Subsidy' channel.

Tax authorities are investigating a human resources management company in Shandong for allegedly helping individuals underreport income. Investigators discovered large labor service invoices totaling millions of yuan, which led to the scrutiny of bank accounts. The company's representative, Bai Bing, reportedly admitted to using false invoices to deduct personal expenses as company costs and underreporting the sale prices of second-hand houses. The investigation aims to determine how these large labor fees were generated and processed. The individual confessed to using shell individual businesses to alter the nature of income and using false company expenses to cover personal consumption. They also admitted to underreporting second-hand house prices to lower company pre-tax costs. Investigators used bank account transaction records to uncover the evidence.