Stories from Taiyuan · China

China successfully launched the SpaceSail Polar Group 09 mission using a Long March 6A rocket. The launch occurred on May 12, 2026, at 02:13:50 UTC.

A unit of the Shanxi Armed Police Corps conducted a training exercise featuring realistic scenarios and actual combat standards.

Ecological governance efforts in Shanxi, including afforestation, grassland restoration, and wetland protection, have yielded results. The first recording of a black-necked crane on the Loess Plateau is attributed to Shanxi's recent ecological governance efforts.

The Long March 6A rocket is scheduled for launch on May 12. The spacecraft is designed with refueling capabilities, allowing it to refuel other spacecraft. The launch is currently in 'Go for Launch' status with a scheduled net time of 2026-05-12T23:16:34Z.

The Long March 6A rocket is scheduled for launch in May. The launch is currently in 'Go for Launch' status with a target date of May 17, 2026, at 02:11:00 UTC. A second launch window for the same vehicle is currently set for May 12, 2026, at 11:55:00 UTC.

Li Junchen is accused of poisoning Wang Fuzhen, who is described as his sister-in-law. The source stated that Wang Han's personality is stubborn and that he insists on doing things his way.

Li Junchen is accused of stealing Wang Fuzhen from Taiyuan and attempting to force her into marriage with Wu Yanshou. The broadcast mentioned Li Junchen's alleged actions involving Wang Fuzhen and his sister, whom he reportedly forced to marry Wu Yanshou.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch the Starlink Group 17-37 mission. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled for the Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 mission. A second launch for the same vehicle is slated for May 12, 2026. This mission will add more satellites to the Starlink constellation. The mission is currently listed with a target net time of May 6, 2026, at 03:57:50 UTC, though the status remains to be confirmed. The CRI News Radio broadcast mentioned a potential ceasefire between Europe and Ukraine, with Russia noting Ukrainian President Zelensky's threats to attack Moscow on May 9th. The launch date and payload details were discussed. The launch is planned from Taiyuan. The plan to deploy U.S. long-range cruise missiles in Germany is more worrying for Germany, but this is not a huge impact, as the plan was completed during the previous U.S.

During the May Day holiday, the Jinci Museum in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, experienced a peak in visitor numbers, averaging over 40,000 visitors per day. The museum's historical significance and cultural exhibits attracted the large crowds.

Traditional craft projects in Shanxi attract approximately twenty groups annually, with each group ranging from twenty to sixty people, and sometimes over one hundred.