Stories from beijing · China

Regional geopolitical changes have significantly impacted China's tourism industry, leading to a 70% drop in business.

A report indicates that China's participation in global value chains is, with its value accounting for 50% of the global trade market. Deutschlandfunk mentioned a choir singing.

A trending topic on Zhihu discusses when the popular Chinese TV producer Noon Sunshine began to decline in popularity. Separately, a trending topic on CLS Finance notes that US stocks fell over 1% due to rising inflation fears and soaring US Treasury yields.

Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, met with Zhang Ronggong, vice chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang, and other cultural representatives from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Zheng Xiaolong's production company, Noon Sunshine, which previously had a high success rate for its dramas, is now facing questions about its declining popularity.

A trending discussion on Zhihu debates the favoritism shown to Guo Fu, questioning if she was truly the most doted-upon daughter by Guo Jing and Huang Rong.

President Trump is on a state visit to China for a summit with Chinese leaders. Leaders from the United States and China are meeting to discuss trade and stability. The meeting between US and Chinese leaders took place in Beijing. The source confirmed the meeting is taking place.

A discussion on Zhihu explores whether the 'China Shock' is linked to manufacturing decline. The economic impact is being assessed.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores whether the Mongol Empire would have expanded westward without the incident involving the Khwarazmian Empire and Mongol merchants.

Wine consumption in China has shrunk by 75% over the past decade. This decline impacts the global wine market.