Stories from China

MAMS reported a 52.47 percent year-on-year revenue increase for 2025. The company's scale growth exceeded fourfold with a rolling adaptation rate of approximately 594 times. MAMS reported that its annual chip segment revenue accounted for 20.51% of total revenue in 2025. The 2025 annual segment revenue grew by 53.89 percent, representing 20.51 percent of total company revenue.

The 139th Canton Fair has completed two-thirds of its schedule following the conclusion of the second phase on April 27. The initiative allowed partners to gain a more comprehensive view of the entire industrial supply chain. Participants identified numerous potential new business partners during the sessions. The initiative aims to move beyond simple transactions to foster long-term industrial cooperation. This activity occurred as part of the broader Canton Fair trade activities. This process aims to deepen industrial value through direct factory engagement. The platform has already facilitated cooperation with three new Chinese suppliers through these direct factory visits. A 'Trade Bridge' initiative organized industry-specific activities in Zhejiang to connect top buyers directly with local manufacturers.

The number of vocational training centers in Xinjiang has increased by at least 400 since 2017, according to United Nations data. This follows a previous baseline of at least 1,000 centers. The report references data spanning back to 2008. The exact total number of facilities remains unconfirmed. This figure follows previous estimates regarding the scale of the detention system. The expansion of these facilities is part of a long-term trend in the region.

Humanitarian organizations estimate between 3 million and 8 million people are held in detention camps in Xinjiang.

A Shanghai court ruled that a travel agency was liable for failing to provide adequate safety management and rescue assistance after a participant, Ms. Zhang, collapsed and died during an 11-kilometer trek. Organizers are increasingly using liability waivers, though Chinese Civil Code Article 506 stipulates that clauses exempting parties from personal injury liability are invalid. Leaders said the importance of checking participant health and preparing for weather and terrain variations to mitigate risks.

Researchers at the Longmen Grottoes Research Institute are using high-precision digital technology to combat erosion and water damage. Digital scanning and high-precision data collection are being used to create comprehensive digital resource databases to combat erosion from wind and water. The institute's project on 3D modeling and automatic understanding of Dunhuang patterns was selected as an excellent case for digital cultural heritage by the World Internet Conference. Researcher Zhang Guofeng noted that these digital resources allow for the reconstruction of sites in the event of irreversible damage. A research and heritage monitoring team at the Longmen Grottoes is utilizing advanced technology to preserve ancient stone carvings. The team, consisting of 52 members with 71% under the age of 35, focuses on digital preservation and moisture control.

China's Ministry of Social Security reported 2.99 million new urban jobs were added between January and March. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security reported the average urban surveyed unemployment rate for Q1 was 5.3%. Officials stated the employment situation remains generally stable. This data follows discussions regarding industrial efficiency and supply-demand cycles in the domestic economy. This data follows a period of industrial focus on reducing logistics and energy costs for enterprises. During this period, 3.1 billion yuan in unemployment insurance benefits were issued, along with 500 million yuan in one-time expansion subsidies and 800 million yuan in skill enhancement subsidies. Additionally, 800 million yuan was allocated for skill enhancement subsidies.

Environmental organization Greenpeace tested 26 tea samples across 15 brands, finding only one sample met national standards. Major brands including Zhang Yuyuan, Wu Yutai, Zhu Ye Qing, and Tian Fu Ming Cha contained banned pesticides and failed to meet EU standards. Major brands including Zhang Yiyuan, Wu Yutai, Zhu Yeqing, and Tianfu Tea were identified among samples containing banned pesticides. Most samples failed to meet EU safety standards. Major brands including Zhang Yiyuan, Wu Yutai, Bamboo Leaf Green, and Chayuan were found to contain pesticides banned by the state, with most samples failing to meet EU standards. Testing of 26 samples from 15 brands showed only one met national standards; brands like Zhang Yiyuan and Wu Yutai contained banned pesticides and failed EU standards.

A 25-year-old woman in Hunan province died five months after being diagnosed with melanoma. The family claims her heart stopped during the operation. Despite interventions, she could not be saved. Hatice Öncü, 23, died after undergoing nasal surgery. According to her family, a doctor arrived 1.5 hours after the surgery, which they claimed went well. The family stated she was taken to a room but later received news of her death. Her sister, who had a similar surgery at the same hospital by a different doctor, reported her procedure lasted 4 hours, while Öncü's lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes.

China has been ranked 17th on a list of countries for the persecution of Christians in 2026. Other nations identified with concerning levels of religious persecution include Somalia, Eritrea, Libya, Afghanistan, Yemen, Sudan, Mali, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, Myanmar, and Syria. The report notes North Korea remains a high-risk location for professing the Christian faith.