Stories from China

Reports indicate some schools are having parents or professional cleaning companies handle classroom sanitation. Schools in China are increasingly outsourcing classroom cleaning to professional companies or having parents perform the tasks.

Chinese AI startup Moonshot, the developer of the Kimi chatbot, has raised approximately $2 billion at a valuation exceeding $20 billion. The funding round was led by Meituan's venture arm. The company's annual recurring revenue topped $200 million in April 2026.

A mysterious figure, identified by Wang Han as Lang Guan Meng Jiang, intervened during an apparent assassination attempt. Li Zhaode plans to review entry records to identify a mysterious figure who intervened during the apprehension.

Two attendants served tea to guests, and a steward prepared to serve wine. Ancient Chinese art, specifically tomb murals discovered in the 1970s and 80s, provides visual representations of tea ceremonies.

A captured thief named Qiu Ren confessed that Lai Junchen sent him to assassinate Zhang Yizi. The suspect also alleged that Zhang Yizi was staying in an outer room at Xingxingfang rather than the palace.

During a concert in Shenzhen on May 5, stage laser equipment malfunctioned, causing direct light exposure to singer Cyndi Wang's leg. Fans reported the laser equipment malfunctioned during the Shenzhen performance, causing intense light to strike her legs.

The Long March 6A rocket is scheduled for launch on May 10, 2026, at 14:00:00 UTC. The launch status for the Long March 6A is currently listed as 'Go for Launch' with a scheduled time of 11:55:00Z on May 12, 2026. Launch window is set for 2026-05-12T23:16:34Z. A Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled to launch the NROL-172 mission. The Falcon 9 Block 5 mission for Dragon CRS-34 SpX-34 is currently at 'Go for Launch' status with a scheduled launch time of May 12, 2026, at 23:16:34Z. Briefings for the Torch Project are scheduled to take place on May 12 and May 20. The launch will occur in Beijing. A SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 is scheduled to launch the Starlink Group 17-37 mission. The launch is currently marked as 'Go for Launch' with a NET (Not Earlier Than) time of 02:13:50 UTC. Two launch windows are listed: one at 02:13:50 UTC and another at 11:55:00 UTC.

He'an Property Management Co., Ltd. While the briefings include a Q&A session, no voting procedures will be conducted. Discussions will also include current assessments for the remaining unsigned Torch Project areas and proposed scopes for collection.

A comprehensive assessment will be organized across various industries and localities regarding the Torch Project. Interested businesses must select one of the two sessions on a first-come, first-served basis.

Meetings will be held on May 12th and 20th to review the 'Torch Project' contract, including its financial status and repayment arrangements. The meetings will cover contract work briefings, corporate financial status, and compensation arrangements.