Stories from China

A unit of the Shanxi Armed Police Corps conducted a training exercise featuring realistic scenarios and actual combat standards.

As of May 4, 2026, hotel accommodation expenses increased by 18%. As of May 4, 2026, China reported 86.204 million person-times for new consumer product consumption, driving 629.27 billion yuan in sales. The 139th China Import and Export Fair was held from April 15 to May 5, attracting 314,000 buyers from 220 countries and regions. The latest data shows consumer product sales driven by 86.2 million participants reached 629.27 billion yuan as of May 4, 2026. Hotel accommodation costs increased by 18%. China's hotel accommodation consumption increased by 18%. Consumer goods consumption in China saw an 18% increase in hotel accommodation spending.

Zhang Jianguo, Chief Scientist at the China Academy of Forestry Sciences, suggested accelerating the 'friction base' and formulating an urban tree renewal plan tailored to local conditions. The renovation process involves gradually replacing old, weak, sick, and disabled trees.

Egg carving artist Xie Yisun is showcasing exquisite egg carving works at the Jimu Cultural Industrial Park in Qingdao's Jimu District. The artist described the challenges of making holes at the bottom of the carvings without power tools, using only a carving knife.

Beijing's urban greening efforts heavily rely on poplar trees, which are considered a key native species. A senior engineer, Wang Xian, explained that without these trees, Beijing would lose its green landscape for at least 30 days annually.

snow and sleet are forecast for most of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from May 13 to 15. The forecast specifies heavy snow or blizzards in eastern Tibet, eastern and southern Qinghai, and the western Sichuan Plateau.

An inspection team set off at 10:20 on May 14 after rain weakened.

Air traffic controllers, including Wang Liuyang, have spent over six years in towers over the past decade. Air traffic controllers, who do not bring distracting items to their posts, are accompanied only by a map and a walkie-talkie during their shifts.

Wang Shao, known as "Happy Little Sun," has served over 400 elderly individuals. Wang Shao works as a frontline staff member at Beijing's First Social Welfare Institute.

Shu Linggen has been recognized as a national representative inheritor of the Xiangshan Gang traditional architectural craftsmanship, following in the footsteps of his father, Shu Fuxin.