Stories from China

The Chinese team secured victory in the World Cup finals by a narrow margin of 1.35 points. Former gold medalists Tang Gaoyuan and Huo Junpeng, now instructors, have guided their junior teammates in adopting new technologies like Python and ROS, moving away from older graphical languages like LabVIEW. China's national team has secured their third consecutive victory in the World Intelligent Competition's mobile robotics project. China's team has secured its third consecutive victory in the World Intelligent Competition, with this year's event featuring increased complexity through hardware inspection and automatic robot navigation. Cai Gao, a former art editor for Hunan Children's Publishing House, has won the International Andersen Award. The 80-year-old artist, who never received formal art education, entered a creative peak after retirement.

An ancient Chinese lamp has been hailed as the 'First Lamp of China'.

Students have raised over 2.1 million yuan in one-on-one scholarships for children in Ningxia through their extracurricular efforts.

The Shenyang Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau is guiding local cinemas to use lobby spaces for aviation sales exhibitions. During the May Day holiday, the West Wind Fire Resistance War Museum saw approximately 10,000 visitors, a 10% year-on-year increase.

China is set to release its latest import-export data. A commentary suggests that Hong Kong should learn from Guangdong Province's approach to the Greater Bay Area initiative, proposing it be treated as a separate chapter to integrate with the national strategy. US President Trump stated that the US would initiate an operation on the morning of May 4th in the Middle East to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of forceful responses to any interference. Warren Buffett praised Greg Abel, calling him the 'right person' to succeed him and expressing full confidence in his decisions. China is expected to pressure Trump to publicly oppose Taiwan independence and ease import restrictions. China's GDP is estimated to have grown faster in the first quarter, marking the strongest quarterly growth in five years.

Tianjin High-End Academy has announced its 2026 enrollment plan for 850 students. The academy plans to admit 850 students across various disciplines including journalism, film, animation design, technology, electronic media, and information applications.

The General Administration of Customs is scheduled to release China's import and export data for the first four months of the year this Saturday. Cities such as Wuxi and Lianyungang are exploring combined models of film, sports, and commerce. Some apparel companies are experiencing exponential growth in domestic sales and have found success by adapting popular domestic product styles for overseas markets. The strong performance indicates robust economic activity and international trade engagement. The Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall expects 130,000 visitors. The growth is attributed to strong agricultural output and other economic factors. China's first-quarter trade surged 15% to 11.84 trillion yuan, exceeding the 4% growth recorded in the previous quarter. Traffic is experiencing delays on the Tohoku Expressway near Hanyu Parking Area due to an accident, with a 3-kilometer backup.

The 2016 Global Digital Cooperation and Exchange Conference, also known as the Global Digital Festival, will be held in Shanghai starting this Wednesday. The event aims to bring together experts and innovators in the AI field.

Gao Lin, curator of the West Wind Anti-Japanese War Museum, reported that the museum received approximately 10,000 visitors during the May Day holiday, a 10% increase year-on-year.

Tofu and sesame paste are recommended for consumption, but moderation is advised due to their fat and protein content, which can convert to sugar. It is advised to wipe off excess oil from sesame paste and mix it with cooled boiled water. These can be used to season cold dishes, reducing oil usage. An education expert stated that a common misconception is that fruit contains too much sugar and should be excluded from diets. The expert explained that fruit is rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, which help slow the absorption of sugar. A meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials showed that eating fruit, fresh or dried, benefits individuals with diabetes. The expert also recommended adding avocados and legumes like peanuts and pumpkin seeds for their fat, protein, and oligosaccharide content, which help balance blood sugar and reduce type 2 diabetes risk.