Stories from China

The Shanghai Zhangjiang AI Application Store opened this morning, demonstrating advanced AI capabilities.

Xiantan Shares announced that its chicken product revenue for April 2026 reached 532 million yuan. This represents a year-on-year increase of 19.01%. The company noted that fluctuations in chicken prices may affect future performance.

Chinese procuratorates have handled 17,000 public interest litigation cases involving illegal occupation of land, leading to environmental and resource damage. These cases have led to the protection of over 468,000 mu of cultivated land.

A discussion is trending on Zhihu regarding the role of AI in games like League of Legends, specifically concerning hypothetical scenarios where AI might take over tasks or influence gameplay. One trending topic asks how to win a game with a hero at full build but only one HP.

China views the current period as a new historical opportunity for the development of China-Russia relations. China and Russia have stated that their bilateral relations have reached a new historical opportunity.

The upcoming Starship Flight 12 launch is currently set for May 15, 2026, at 14:00:00 UTC. The target launch date is May 19, 2026, with the launch pad yet to be specified. Further details regarding the launch pad are not yet available. The scheduled Net (NET) launch time is May 12, 2026, at 11:55:00 UTC. The next available launch opportunity (NET) is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 03:00:00 UTC. SpaceX conducted a general rehearsal for a Starship launch, filling the Super Heavy and Ship's tanks with nearly 5,000 tons of fuel. The status is currently 'Go for Launch' with a target net date of May 17, 2026. SpaceX is preparing for a Falcon 9 Block 5 launch carrying the Dragon CRS-2 SpX-34 mission. SpaceX is scheduled to launch a Falcon 9 rocket on May 12, 2026, at 23:16:31 UTC. SpaceX has a scheduled launch for May 12, 2026, with a Net (Not Earlier Than) time of 23:16:31 UTC.

The 2026 BYD Dolphin Surf has been launched, featuring integrated LiDAR technology. This new model incorporates advanced sensor capabilities for enhanced driving assistance. The inclusion of LiDAR signals a step forward in automotive sensor integration.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stated China's desire for cooperation with the United States. Meanwhile, Russia's Consul General identified air travel between Russia and China.

Zhang Yiping has a deep affection for Tibet and founded a company years ago.

Chinese regulators are calling for AI model manufacturers and AI service providers to clearly indicate AI-generated content. A bill concerning the regulation of cryptocurrencies is expected to be passed during the spring session.