Stories from China

A trend among some mothers in China is to prioritize early childhood education, sometimes to the detriment of formal schooling.

A family with two Nobel laureates is predicted to produce more winners in the future, with the current generation showing early promise. This prediction highlights the family's strong academic lineage and potential for continued scientific achievement.

The ancient city of Luoyang, a historically significant eastern capital of the Han Dynasty, has suffered extensive damage from prolonged warfare.

The 13th consecutive annual repatriation of fallen Chinese People's Volunteers from the Korean War took place in Shenyang on April 23.

Confucian philosophy approaches health and wellness by focusing on mindset and principles.

Chinese photography algorithms face challenges in low-light conditions, often leading to noise or washed-out images.

Chinese media reported on the historical use of external medicinal applications, citing records from the Mawangdui Han Dynasty tombs in Changsha. The report highlights that these methods, including the use of earthworms, were used across various medical fields such as internal medicine, surgery, and dermatology. These traditional techniques are noted for their rapid efficacy and ability to mitigate drug toxicity. A Chinese cookbook titled 'Good Medicine Is Not Bitter to the Mouth' uses traditional Chinese medicine ingredients in desserts. The wearing of traditional Hui clothing is decreasing, particularly among younger generations in China. Many older people associate the attire with a lack of education, while younger people prefer more fashionable Western clothing. This trend has led to fewer people wearing the traditional garments.

Chinese immune engineering efforts are focused on enhancing the body's ability to combat viruses and tumors, rather than attempting to eliminate them entirely.

Wuhan University is facing scrutiny following reports that it purchased a Sci-Hub dataset from Shanghai Jiao Tong University for 70,000 yuan.

China has successfully received high-resolution photographs from the moon and completed its lunar surface survey mission. The achievement highlights the country's rapid advancements in high-tech sectors, particularly in space exploration and industrial data utilization. This milestone positions China as a leading innovator in the global space race. China has completed the clearance of 188.8 square kilometers of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Africa since 2018. The effort involved the removal of 105,000 pieces of explosive devices. China stated it will continue to support global security initiatives to reduce civilian harm from landmines.