Stories from China

A trending discussion on the Chinese platform Zhihu focuses on skincare absorption. Users are asking how to achieve a creamy, smooth mung bean soup texture in skincare products. Another trending topic asks how to cook a good mung bean soup. Another trending topic explores whether skincare products truly absorb into the skin. Trending discussions on Zhihu include how to make delicious, smooth green bean soup and whether skincare products are truly absorbed by the skin. Separately, a trending discussion on Zhihu explores the concept of skincare product absorption and how to prepare a good bowl of mung bean soup.

Current US-China relations feel like a throwback to an earlier period, with former President Trump's reliance on intuition potentially giving the Chinese leadership an advantage. The focus on the Middle East and diminished military assets also plays a role.

China is concerned about its ability to compete with the U.S. in cutting-edge technology. The nation aims to close the gap in engineering talent and technological advancement. China is prioritizing efforts to reduce the technological gap with the United States.

A report suggests that perceptions of China as a closed-off nation are fundamentally incorrect and do not reflect the reality of its current global engagement. The purpose of the summit and the specific agenda were not immediately clear. President Trump received a lavish welcome in Beijing, where he and American business leaders are scheduled to hold talks with their Chinese counterparts. Discussions are expected to cover trade, the war in Iran, and Taiwan. Trump has also called for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. Members of his cabinet are accompanying him. China has a reason to assist in Iran, potentially playing a peacemaker role. The meeting comes amid heightened concern over US arms sales to Taiwan and China's close alignment with Iran. The economic pressure of the war in Iran is weighing on Americans. Xi Jinping wants Washington to reduce arms sales to Taiwan.

China plans to invest in the AI company DeepSeek, valuing it at $50 billion. This investment highlights China's focus on artificial intelligence development. DeepSeek is a prominent AI research firm. This investment signals backing for the technology sector.

China is reportedly planning to invest in the AI company DeepSeek, valuing it at $50 billion.

Tourists have reported that VIP cardholders at a theme park are being seated in designated areas, separate from other guests. This has led to speculation that the park may have altered its VIP queue and experience rules.

A Stanford report indicates that artificial intelligence has taken over 20% of tasks performed by employees in the US. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration of China have jointly issued interim measures for the ethical review and service of artificial intelligence.

US President Donald Trump stated he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan during an upcoming summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting will address trade relations between the world's two largest economies.

A trending topic on Zhihu discusses why people are unwilling to tell the truth when resigning from jobs.