Stories from China

The Chinese foreign ministry reported engaging in "behind the doors" talks and mediation efforts. This information emerged during a visit by "Adachi" to China a couple of days prior. Russians have also expressed interest in participating in mediation.

Chen Zhenglong, head of capital inspection and law, stated that China's rising foreign exchange reserves exceeded expectations. According to statistics from China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange, as of the end of April this year, the country's foreign exchange reserves reached $3.4105 trillion.

Neurosurgeon Zhang Jianning decided to increase weekly learning and exchange time for doctors and nurses. President Zhang Jianning decided that starting next week, staff will have an additional learning and exchange session every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

China's market access system has been further improved, expanding the scope for enterprise investment. China's 1457 market access negative list underwent two revisions in 2022 and 2025, reducing the number of items by approximately 14%. Market access barriers have been cleared, with over 38,000 documents reviewed nationwide. By 2025, all 31 provinces in China had launched online platforms for business registration, enabling full online processing. A 2025 report indicates that China has reviewed over 38,000 market access barrier documents nationwide, revising or discarding more than 2,300. China has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions to 2005 levels by the year 2025.

A doctor said that HIV/AIDS should be managed as a chronic disease with long-term stable treatment, similar to cardiovascular conditions, rather than pursuing quick cures.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated it is "extremely concerned" regarding the situation in Hormuz.

A Chinese broadcaster warned that the plant commonly called "Zimai" in many northern regions, referring to the tender leaves of the "Dazi" stalk after winter, is toxic and should not be consumed.

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated on the 7th that the European Union, without actual evidence, for the first time designated China as a 'high-risk country.' The EU is using this designation to prohibit funding for projects that utilize Chinese semiconductors. China's Ministry of Commerce spokesperson stated on May 7 that the EU's designation of China as a 'high-risk country' without actual evidence, and the subsequent prohibition of funding for projects using Chinese semiconductors, is considered unfair and discriminatory. China has rejected the European Union's designation of China as a 'high-risk' country, specifically regarding funding projects that use Chinese anti-missile systems.

A broadcast said the importance of maintaining uniformity in rice seeds to ensure consistent yields year after year. Ensuring rice seeds maintain a uniform state year after year is for consistent yields.

The timely removal of soybean fields is to ensure the quality and yield of soybeans, as delaying the process can negatively impact growth and nutrient distribution.