Stories from China

China's commodity imports are being affected by the ongoing war in Iran. The country is also focusing on financial institutions that may be aiding Iran.

A Zhihu user notes a drop in interest in mainstream games starting in their twenties, a trend observed among friends as well. The user questions whether this is due to maturity or deeper psychological and neuroscientific reasons, and why pure passion disappears.

A trending discussion on Zhihu explores the reasons behind a decline in gaming interest after the age of twenty, with users reporting similar experiences. A Zhihu user reports a drop in interest in mainstream video games starting in their twenties, a trend observed among friends.

A trending topic on Chinese social media platform Zhihu discusses data fabrication in a Nature journal publication. A popular science blogger, Geng Tongxue, has reported that the dean of Shanghai University's School of Translational Medicine and a Changjiang Scholar, Su Jiacan, allegedly fabricated data in a recent Nature sub-journal paper. A trending topic on Zhihu, with 1.83 million heat, discusses a report by science blogger Geng Tongxue. The specific topics or platforms driving the trend were not mentioned. On Zhihu, a relative stated that student Xiao Yao, who attends Shuoshan Middle School in Datong County, had a high academic ranking. Trending topics also include debates on the most beautiful male and female figures in Western art. Another trending topic concerns a student named Xiao Yao, who reportedly had strong academic performance at her school.

China's commodity imports in April showed a sharp decline in crude oil imports, reflecting the impact of the Iran war. This data indicates a shift in trade patterns due to the ongoing conflict. The conflict has disrupted supply chains and impacted trade flows.

Trending topics on Zhihu include a discussion about the relationship between characters Xie Nanzhi and Mu Sheng, and the resurgence of former Tianjin goalkeeper Shi Lianzhi. The former topic has garnered 1.03 million heat, while the latter has 880,000.

China has released new guidelines focused on the ethical considerations of artificial intelligence.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Cyberspace Administration have jointly issued interim measures for ethical review and services for artificial intelligence. These guidelines aim to regulate the development and deployment of AI technologies.

China Media University hosted a forum on AIGC-C-Dan Yuan AI themes.

Artificial intelligence is being used to combine with live-action filming to create longer works. Directors are exploring AI tools to enhance their work, though some note an 'AI feel' in certain outputs.