Stories from China

The Ministry of Commerce held a special press conference for the APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting in Suzhou to introduce relevant information. The APEC Economic Ministers' Meeting is scheduled for May 22-23 in Suzhou, marking China's third time hosting the event and its 35th anniversary of joining APEC. The meeting aims to boost regional and global economic growth amidst uncertainty and protectionist pressures.

The central government of China has invested nearly 100 million yuan per primary and secondary school to establish approximately 78,000 well-conditioned football fields.

Research indicates China's new energy vehicle power battery retirement volume is projected to be approximately 43 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2026, increasing to 171 million kWh by 2030.

Apps including Qishui Music, JD Pay, Douyu Mall, and Hello Bike are accused of automatically enabling credit or installment payment services without clear user consent.

Archaeologists discovered six ancient wells, approximately 5.2 meters deep and cylindrical, during excavations at the Xielaozhuang site in Xiping County, Henan Province, in 2018.

As of May 4, 2026, China's consumer product upgrade and replacement initiative has involved 86.204 million people.

An AI call function is being used to help elderly residents in Huaguangcheng Community solve daily problems, effectively becoming a 24-hour convenient service hotline.

China's domestic automobile industry saw a five-year high in complaints in 2025, with new energy vehicles (NEVs) being the main area of concern.

On the afternoon of May 9th, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director of the Ministry of National Defense News Bureau and Ministry of National Defense Spokesperson, answered reporters' questions regarding recent remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Guest Yu Zhongjin described her experience on a mainland Chinese talent show, specifically mentioning a 'Produce 101' style program with 101 boys.