Stories from China

The Long March 6A rocket is scheduled for two launches on May 12, 2026. The first launch is set for 02:13:50 UTC with an unknown payload. A second launch is planned for 11:55:00 UTC, also with an unknown payload. The provider and specific pad details are not yet available. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket carrying the Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 spacecraft is scheduled for launch on May 12, 2026. The first NET (No Earlier Than) launch time is 11:55:00 UTC, with a second NET at 23:16:36 UTC. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch'. Two upcoming launches for the Kinetica 1 rocket are scheduled. The launch details were noted as 'To Be Confirmed' with a target net date of May 15, 2026. The launch is a routine part of the company's ongoing satellite internet constellation deployment.

Current methods primarily focus on adjusting weights within a fixed structure. A trending topic on Zhihu discusses the limitations of current machine learning neural network training, which optimizes weights for a fixed topology.

The 'Unique Henan: Land of Dramas' complex in Zhengzhou, China, has opened, featuring 21 venues that offer immersive historical theater experiences. One performance highlighted is 'Echoes of...'.

Chinese AI companies Zhipu and MiniMax have achieved new market valuations, indicating a surge in AI applications. This trend is being captured by investment vehicles like the Huifu Hengsheng Technology ETF.

China's passenger car exports increased by nearly 85% in April, while domestic sales experienced a slump. SanDisk's stock has surged 3542% in the past year, driven by demand from AI data centers.

According to housing and urban-rural development departments, most parking spaces meet the standard width of 2.4 meters. However, the actual usable width within the painted lines is typically only 2.1 to 2.3 meters.

China's civil aviation passenger volume has increased nearly tenfold compared to 20 years ago. SanDisk's stock price has surged 3542% in the past year, driven by demand for AI data centers. The trend is currently ranked #9 on Zhihu.

A Zhihu trending topic discusses Guan Yu's posthumous influence, specifically an anecdote where his spirit allegedly possessed Lu Meng.

A trending topic on Zhihu questions why Christopher Columbus's claim that he reached India is not scrutinized as much as Marco Polo's travels. The claim by Christopher Columbus that he reached India is being questioned. The topic has garnered 690,000 views.

Wuhan University's School of Literature issued a statement expressing shock and surprise over a Mother's Day marketing campaign created by a former student's team. The university stated that the campaign's content severely contradicts their educational philosophy.