Stories from China

At the ongoing Beijing Auto Show, new Chinese battery technology demonstrated stable charging and discharging in extreme temperatures. The batteries also maintained normal discharge capabilities at -50 degrees Celsius.

Reports indicate that negative reviews on Chinese platforms are being systematically deleted or altered for a fee. Reviewers are allegedly paying platform insiders to delete negative reviews and flood products with fake positive ratings in China.

China's Tianhe core module marks its fifth anniversary of stable orbital operations. China's manned space program plans to implement one cargo spacecraft resupply mission and two manned flight missions this year. The Tiangong space station core module has completed five years of stable orbital operations. A survey of multinational executives indicates 42% of companies plan to invest in China-based R&D to serve global markets over the next two years. Spokesperson Lin Jian stated today that the complete destruction of Japanese chemical weapons is an international obligation for Japan. Chinese spokesperson Lin Jian stated that Japan must fully destroy its chemical weapons to fulfill international obligations. The demand follows the Chemical Weapons Convention and a China-Japan government memorandum.

Xupu Village has seen single-day tourist numbers exceed 100,000 people.

Data shows regional bank holdings in QF portfolios rose to nearly 64% of total holdings during the first quarter.

A second-instance court sentenced Ying Xi-yue to seven years in prison, an increase from the initial five-year sentence. A second-instance court increased Ying Xi-yue's prison term from five years to seven years following the 123 emergency martial law incident.

New energy vehicles are expected to account for a portion of daily traffic during the upcoming holiday period. The initiative targets commercial projects, second garages, and older residential communities to improve space and power efficiency. One charging space can see efficiency increases of three to four times. The project aims to improve the green attributes and long-term asset value of urban developments. Liu Limin, deputy general manager of the division, stated that the initiative aims to increase charging space efficiency by three to four times. The deployment targets three primary scenarios: commercial projects and high-rise buildings to address parking availability, secondary garages to manage power expansion and construction constraints, and older residential communities to resolve existing charging difficulties.

The Ministry of Water Resources held a press conference detailing technological progress made during the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

A company has announced a delay in the disclosure of its 2025 Annual Report and 2026 First Quarter Report. The board of directors cited the need to improve the preparation and review process for periodic reporting.

Over 1,700 international players from 62 countries have arrived for the Spring Super League in Guiyang.