Stories from China

Trending discussions on Zhihu highlight user dissatisfaction with recent smartphone designs featuring large, protruding camera modules. Users on Zhihu are specifically citing weight issues and the risk of screen damage when the device is placed face-down due to the uneven surface. Users on Chinese social media are expressing dissatisfaction with protruding rear camera designs, citing discomfort when holding devices and risks of screen damage when placed flat. Reports suggest these features may become standard in mobile devices within approximately two years. There is ongoing discussion regarding the potential impact of such hardware changes on eye health. The source noted that manufacturers have announced plans to standardize these designs.

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Zhejiang University are adding new majors in giant intelligence. China's Ministry of Education is optimizing undergraduate major settings to align with national strategic needs. Nine Chinese universities, including Harbin Institute of Technology, Beihang University, and Zhejiang University, have added new majors in the 2026 undergraduate professional catalog. Beihang University has established a Giant Intelligence Robotics Institute, according to Wei Hongxin, the institute's director. Eight provinces and municipalities, including Heilongjiang and Chongqing, are piloting programs to align academic disciplines with regional economic development. The program is in its first year of enrollment with 30 available spots.

China Construction Bank has been fined over 43.5 million yuan for failing to fulfill customer identity verification obligations.

The 32nd Zhengzhou Flower Show is currently being held across four major areas, including the Botanical Garden, Stream Lake Park, and South Ring Park.

China United Property & Casualty Insurance Hubei branch has received regulatory penalties.

Exhibitors at the Canton Fair in Guangzhou are raising prices, which will eventually be passed on to consumers. Eric Peng of the home and car cleaning brand Aeropack stated he is not seeking growth this year but is instead prioritizing stability. The report was filed by Jennifer Pak of NPR News. The third phase of the Canton Fair will take place from May 1 to May 5. At the Canton Fair, industrial exhibitors from across the country are jointly taking over contiguous booths organized by regional brands, with unified logo designs. At the 139th Canton Fair, an anti-theft accessory became a popular item among overseas buyers. Exhibitors at the Canton Fair are raising prices by 10% to 30% on materials such as aluminum, copper, and iron. Extended processing times of two to three weeks are attributed to supply chain instability.

The segment spans approximately 700 kilometers through Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan. A northbound test train completed a turnaround at the southern terminus, marking a key milestone in the project.

Ten Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration, have jointly issued the 'Measures for the Review of Artificial Intelligence Science and Technology Ethics and Services (Trial)'. The 22nd meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress convened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of the 27th.

China's Foreign Minister stated that relations between China and the United States enjoy bright prospects.

Geely Holding Group plans to launch more than ten new electric vehicle products globally over the next five years.