Stories from China

Qiushi magazine published a new article by Xi Jinping titled 'Strengthening, Optimizing, and Expanding the Real Economy'. Xi Jinping published an article titled 'Doing a Good Job in Building and Strengthening the Real Economy'.

A Stanford report indicates China is the global leader in artificial intelligence publications and patents.

Minimax has updated its M3 multimodal large model, claiming performance comparable to GPT-5.5. The company also updated its token plan, merging previous high-speed plans and adjusting to token-based billing. The cryptocurrency LAB saw a price increase of 42.5%, reaching $12.47.

BYD is planning a breakthrough in battery technology for electric vehicles. Specific details about the breakthrough were not disclosed. This development aims to improve battery performance and range. This development is part of a broader strategy by Chinese manufacturers to advance EV capabilities. The company has previously announced plans for expansion. BYD has agreed to merge with Voltera, a company focused on electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The combined entity plans to concentrate on urban areas and charging stalls. This move is expected to provide a jolt to the electric vehicle industry. The company is investing in advanced battery research. The company aims to enhance performance and reduce costs.

This marks a phased recovery after nearly three years offline, during which the social media landscape significantly changed.

Her last day of work was May 31. Ju Ping, a host on CCTV Children's Channel, announced her retirement on May 31st.

China is reportedly developing modern submarines that are still sailing and considered deadly. The government continues to claim advancements in this area, with some reports suggesting a twenty-year development cycle.

A trending discussion on Zhihu describes a management style where leaders criticize subordinates extensively before offering praise.

The main coking coal contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange surged 6% to 1,363 yuan per ton. This development was noted on June 1, 2026.

A managerial tactic described as 'hitting with a slap, giving a sweet date' involves leaders criticizing subordinates' work extensively before concluding that they are diligent.