Stories from China

The Chinese literary classic 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is trending on the platform Zhihu, with discussions focusing on character interactions. One trending topic asks why Lin Daiyu did not retort to Miao Yu's sharp words during their tea ceremony.

A discussion analyzing why Lin Daiyu did not retort to Miao Yu's sharp words during a tea ceremony in 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is trending on Zhihu. Another trending topic, 'Low IQ Crime,' has 680,000 heat.

China aims to be seen as an equal to Washington, with trade and commercial issues being key discussion points. This follows measures implemented in October 2025.

The United States has warned China against further arms shipments to Taiwan. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and has stated that supplying weapons to the island is a red line. This statement was reportedly made by President Xi to President Trump during a recent interaction. The readout of a conversation between US and Chinese leaders did not mention Taiwan, a US security partner. This warning comes amid ongoing tensions and discussions between US and Chinese leaders. CNN reported on China's development of these advanced weapons, which could indicate preparations for war. The United States suspects Beijing of conducting secret tests of these weapons. The development is occurring in proximity to India.

The drama series 'Low IQ Crime' is trending on Zhihu with 77 million views. Another trending topic, with 670,000 heat, also relates to honesty during resignations. This is the #20 trending topic.

A commentator suggested that the United States is in a less advantageous position when visiting China. The current dynamic suggests China is not prioritizing such visits.

President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade tariffs during a meeting. A delegation of prominent business leaders, including Elon Musk of Tesla and Apple CEO Tim Cook, is accompanying him. Chipmaker stocks are soaring following the announcement.

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

President Trump arrived in Beijing for his first official visit to China. He was greeted by hundreds of schoolchildren and the Chinese Vice President. The visit comes amid trade tensions between the two countries. Trade is a key agenda item for the trip. Trump was joined on the flight by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. This marks his first visit to China since taking office.

A trending discussion on Zhihu focuses on childhood sleep habits, with parents sharing their approaches to waking children for school. Many users report feeling tired and unproductive when sleeping past midnight.