Stories from China

Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with a US congressional delegation in Beijing on May 7. A high-level meeting between China and the US, involving a CPC Central Committee Political Bureau member and Vice Premier, was announced in Beijing.

China has introduced new performance assessment methods focused on the construction of a 'beautiful China.' These methods include five assessment dimensions, with the first dimension evaluating the implementation of responsibilities for this initiative. The 100-point system, which includes bonus and deduction points, is designed to make the initiative identifiable, reviewable, and accountable by cascading from provincial units down to cities, counties, leagues, and banners. The initiative aims to integrate ecological governance into daily life and production, transforming China's development logic beyond just environmental protection. This annual assessment applies to provincial units and cascades to lower administrative levels, aiming to make 'Beautiful China' a verifiable national calling card for ecological environment and green productivity.

A court ruled in a civil public interest litigation case involving the illegal acquisition and sale of citizen's personal information via Xuexin.com.

A new "ice and snow experimental base" is being constructed in Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, within the Greater Khingan Mountains.

China's Commerce Ministry warned that the European Union's 'de-risking' strategy would harm Sino-European harmony and bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Several students from the Guozijian (Imperial Academy) were observed rushing out of the academy gate and heading north in Beijing. Several Guozijian students rushed out of the Jianmen gate, running north and shouting about Tianjin Bridge, with more students following.

Xu Jianzhong, an 86-year-old academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an expert in engineering thermophysics, has achieved "stage results" on a new principle engine.

University students, including one named Zhang, have reported accidentally activating Alipay's "Hua Bei" (Ant Credit Pay) credit service due to pop-up windows appearing after payments.

The Henan Provincial Government News Management Department advised citizens on May 8th not to share unauthorized information from the Central Audit Committee. It also stated that sharing untrue information will be dealt with according to law.

A meeting began with a moment of silence for the victims of the "5.4 special major explosion accident" at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co., Ltd.