Stories from China

A randomized controlled trial in China observed 1,100 participants with LDL-C levels of 130 mg/dL or higher who were not taking lipid-lowering drugs.

The United States has taken a step to halt shipments of Nvidia AI chips to Chinese firms outside of China. The records included requests for A100 and A800 models. Hundreds of thousands of AI chips reached China through a backdoor that was open for nearly a year.

Digital listed banks in China are approaching a total of 30 trillion yuan in technology and finance loans. The loans are intended to fuel innovation and growth. The exact breakdown of lending across different tech sub-sectors is not specified. The exact total amount and specific banks involved are not yet detailed. The initiative underscores China's commitment to its tech industry.

Alibaba has introduced its third closed-source artificial intelligence model. The company also announced its new NemoClaw technology, signaling the beginning of the personal AI era. Airbnb reported that 60% of its new code is now written by AI.

The Launch Library has listed upcoming launches for the Long March 8 rocket. Two launches are scheduled, with one having an unknown payload and the other also unconfirmed. Specific launch dates and payloads are detailed in the listing. These launches are part of China's ongoing space program. Both are marked as 'Go for Launch'. These launches are scheduled from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center.

Nanjing University has awarded a PhD to a student without a traditional thesis, recognizing practical achievements instead.

A woman with a master's degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts has become a successful eyebrow technician in Guangzhou, earning up to 100,000 yuan per month. Her mother initially opposed the career choice but now assists her.

China is seeking public comment on a draft financial law that aims to establish a rapid response mechanism for financial market risks.

China has implemented a blocking ban, reportedly rendering US sanctions ineffective.

Huaxia Happiness's stock is set to be delisted after reporting a loss of approximately 22.9 billion yuan.