Stories from China

China's new energy vehicle market share is projected to exceed 70% by 2030. Ouyang Minggao, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and professor at Tsinghua University, predicts new energy vehicles will exceed 70% of the market by 2030. China predicts new energy vehicles (NEVs) will account for over 70% of the automotive market by 2030. This growth is driven by increasing reliance on renewable and new energy sources. This transition is occurring as fossil fuel dependency remains a global concern. The number of new energy vehicles on the road is expected to exceed 100 million by 2030, with projections of 200 to 300 million by 2035. This implies a need for improved and faster charging infrastructure, as the current system is accelerating its refinement.

China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs conducted routine quality and safety monitoring for the first quarter of 2026. The monitoring covered 125 varieties of vegetables, fruits, livestock, and aquatic products. A total of 7,517 samples were tested for 132 parameters, including pesticide residues. The overall compliance rate for these agricultural products was recorded at 98.5%.

China reported that the volume of blue crab parent stock has declined for nine consecutive months.

China's domestic film market has reached a total box office of 12.8 billion yuan for the year 2026. The data was reported based on network platform statistics. The broadcast also mentioned that the Yuncheng Temple extended its holiday hours for tourists, and visitors experienced cultural fusion there. Additionally, a new road connecting Longyan and Fenning districts was mentioned. The 2026 Chinese New Year film holiday box office, including pre-sales, reached 397 million yuan by Friday morning. The broadcast also mentioned that traditional cultural elements are being used to promote cultural tourism and enhance the sense of happiness. The broadcast also mentioned Shuanghui's fresh meat products and the concept of new productive forces, including drone delivery services.

The Chinese Foreign Minister stated that relations between China and the United States enjoy bright prospects.

China has commenced operations of its first million-cubic-meter salt-cavern hydrogen storage facility. The project marks a milestone in the country's hydrogen energy infrastructure development.

The 4th China Anhui Science and Technology Innovation Achievement Transformation Fair opened in Hefei. The first offline exhibition focused on advanced manufacturing concluded on April 19. This figure represents a 5.9% increase compared to the same period in the previous session. The event focused on advanced manufacturing and featured prominent artificial intelligence elements. Showcased products covered various consumer scenarios including communication, exchange, and smart home technologies. The turnout is cited as a demonstration of regional economic resilience and vitality. The fair featured a focus on AI-driven products for smart homes and communication scenarios. Artificial intelligence elements were highlighted as a key feature of the event. The fair included representatives from 216 different countries and regions.

Premier Li Qiang chaired a State Council executive meeting on April 17 to review progress on free trade zone construction. A large Chinese refinery has officially denied engaging in trade with Iran following the imposition of US sanctions.

The 2025 version of the 'Technology Service Industry Standard System Construction Guide' has been officially released.

China Construction Bank has been fined over 43.5 million yuan for failing to fulfill customer identity verification obligations. The regulatory penalty was issued by Chinese authorities regarding compliance failures.