Stories from Shanghai · China

A Shanghai university expert stated that China's market access is being made conditional on the U.S. government's behavior regarding Taiwan.

The price of SLC NAND is expected to increase again this year due to structural shortages caused by the discontinuation of production by original manufacturers. Prices for SLC NAND are expected to increase further this year, with projections indicating a rise of up to 20% due to supply shortages. The trend is currently the 10th most trending topic on CLS Finance. Prices for Single-Level Cell (SLC) NAND flash memory are increasing due to supply shortages. The AI industry's demand for high-performance storage is driving up prices for SLC NAND. The trend of AI-driven price increases has reached niche storage markets, with SLC NAND prices expected to rise by 120% within the year. The SLC NAND market is experiencing a trend of polarization, with smaller pharmacies being phased out while leading chain pharmacies see profit recovery due to improved operational efficiency.

Ping An of China announced that its articles of association were approved, and the company will no longer have a board of supervisors starting May 13. The approval of the company's articles of association was confirmed.

Shanghai has achieved a 98% industrial recycling rate, following the implementation of its waste management plan initiated in 2019.

A father expressed distress after his daughter was unable to enter a theme park due to 'VIP fast pass' users cutting the line, despite a 3-hour wait. The incident led to the father questioning park staff about whether priority access was determined by spending more money.

A clothing retailer is accusing a buyer of intentionally damaging a dress after using it for a performance and then seeking a refund.

Prominent investors like David Einhorn, Warren Buffett, and Bill Gross are noted for playing card games such as Blackjack or Bridge. The discussion explores whether playing poker can enhance investment skills. The conversation explored how skills developed in games like Blackjack or Bridge might translate to financial strategies. The discussion suggests potential parallels between playing poker and investment training. A trending topic on Zhihu discusses investment strategies and whether playing poker can aid in investment training.

A joint paper by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and other institutions has revealed multiple instances of abnormal data. The specific paper is identified by its Digital Object Identifier. The anomalies were found in a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, with the DOI 10.1038/s41565-025-02082-0. The paper details are available for further review. The paper's data issues were detailed in a report and are related to the publication 10.1038/s41565-025-02082-0. The paper, published in Nature Nanotechnology, is titled 'A high-performance flexible thermoelectric generator based on PEDOT:PSS/Bi2Te3 nanocomposites'. Further details regarding the data issues are available. The paper, published in Nature Nanotechnology, is titled "Self-assembly of 3D nanostructures with arbitrary shapes using DNA origami".

Chinese scientists have developed flexible solar cells with a thickness of 80 micrometers, comparable to a single strand of hair. These cells are intended for application on the Chinese space station. The breakthrough was announced by the Chinese Geological Museum.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. The deal could be valued at up to $15.2 billion, as the US drugmaker seeks to expand its reach.