Stories from beijing · China

A trending topic on Zhihu discusses the character Mu Sheng from the Chinese drama "Letters to Grandma." The discussion questions why Mu Sheng never returned home after China's liberation, despite having the means to do so.

A record 3.718 million young people have applied for China's national civil service exam in 2026, with a reported 98:1 application-to-recruitment ratio.

The Beijing-Chongli high-speed rail line has begun piloting a 'Bicycle Carry-on' service.

A report indicates that China is the world leader in both artificial intelligence publications and patents. This leadership position was highlighted in a report from Stanford University. China has emerged as the global leader in artificial intelligence, publishing more research papers and securing more patents than any other nation.

A trending viewpoint suggests that the best way for ordinary families to support their children is by ensuring they eat well, prioritizing meat and eggs, and allowing them to get enough sleep.

Lishuan Technology has launched its 7G100 domestic graphics card, with the founder's edition priced at 3299 yuan.

The United States has approved ten Chinese companies to purchase NVIDIA's H200 chip. This decision follows a visit by former President Trump. The approval allows these firms access to advanced AI hardware.

China's Supreme People's Court has banned discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in its judgments. This marks the first time such protections have been explicitly included in legal protocols.

Tesla has announced that its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) system will be available in China. The company has posted job openings related to intelligent driving tests in China, fueling speculation about the accelerated rollout of FSD.

Three new films released during the May 20th holiday period in China collectively earned nearly 180 million yuan.