Stories from China

A landslide occurred at a mountain slope in Fengshan County, Hechi City, Guangxi, on Tuesday. Emergency responders have relocated 130 people from 44 households to safety and demarcated danger zones at the site.

Chen said the goal of deepening the standardized construction of mediation centers to serve as a platform for resolving social contradictions and disputes. China is conducting a training program for the standardized construction of mediation centers in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province. The session focused on ensuring all public demands are addressed according to the law. The session aims to ensure all public requests are handled according to the law.

Daily visitor numbers in Xupu Village have surpassed 100,000 people.

Strawberry processing facilities in Haikou are experiencing a peak period for processing strawberry pulp and freeze-dried raw materials. One facility processes between 40 and 50 tons of material daily.

Zhang Mingwei, deputy township head of Sanmenbowo in Haikou, stated that fresh lychees will reach Beijing markets within two to three days via rapid testing and cold chain transport.

Chinese tax authorities have ordered public figure Bai Bing to repay 9.11 million yuan in unpaid taxes. The State Taxation Administration determined that Bai Bing underpaid personal income tax, value-added tax, and consumption tax between 2021 and 2024.

A Chinese biotech firm is utilizing AI models to improve the efficiency of antibody screening. Traditional antibody screening relies on single-cell cloning, which is inefficient.

Financial payment tools must be clearly distinguished from loan products and other financial services. Financial platforms are also banned from using deceptive installment payment promotions to induce consumer spending. The regulations aim to prevent consumer traps and increase individual choice by separating payment tools from loan products. The implementation is expected to reduce exaggerated or misleading marketing practices in the internet finance sector. New regulations in China will fundamentally change the underlying mechanics of internet finance. The rules aim to prevent consumers from falling into consumption traps by restricting how platforms use payment gateways as traffic drivers for credit business. Under the new rules, platforms will no longer be able to use payment portals as primary channels for rapid credit expansion.

A Chinese company reported that overseas revenue accounted for 68.2 percent of its total income in 2025. A Chinese biotechnology company has reduced its preclinical candidate (PCC) development cycle from an average of 5.5 years to between 12 and 18 months. A Chinese biotechnology firm has successfully shortened its antibody development cycle, enabling the production of high-affinity monoclonal antibodies. A Chinese biotechnology firm is expanding its antibody pipeline to address bispecific antibody challenges. The firm reported over 150 new collaboration projects in 2025, bringing total cumulative agreements to over 350. A Chinese biotechnology firm has reported robust business growth despite pressure on 2025 growth rates. A Chinese biotechnology firm is utilizing AI to enhance antibody screening efficiency.

German company executives are actively seeking closer ties with Chinese partner firms at the Otto China trade fair in Beijing. Manufacturers are expanding their development departments within China to strengthen economic integration. Some companies are adopting localized product strategies, such as producing vehicles specifically for the Chinese market that are not intended for Western export. Mercedes-Benz is maintaining a strategy of producing global models that are slightly adapted for specific markets. Santiago Dueñas, Vice President of the Biocupo Farma business group, recently conducted an extensive work agenda in China. The mission aimed to strengthen scientific, technological, and commercial cooperation. The agenda included meetings with various authorities and the signing of new joint ventures.