Stories from China

Some netizens claiming to be hotel staff have posted online about performance metrics related to customer reviews. Some hotel staff are reportedly incentivized to solicit positive online reviews, with metrics including penalties for negative feedback and rewards for good ratings.

In 2024, the overall share of active quantitative funds increased by 50%, with institutional shares growing by 85%. No new specific data provided in current feed to update existing story. The growth is linked to a cycle of profit growth and investment expansion in tech and global resources. Individual investors tend to prefer index-enhanced funds, while institutions favor active quantitative funds, indicating different preferences. The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4,162 points after a session where semiconductor and computing power stocks declined. By the end of last year, China had 709 public quantitative funds. PX prices fell over 4%, while I21, PTA synthetic silicate sheets, fuel oil, and alkanes dropped over 3%. Black series commodities also saw declines, with stainless steel down 2.5% and silicon iron and coke falling over 1%.

Yang Shenbin, who transitioned from military service to cultural heritage work, has dedicated over twenty years to authenticating artifacts.

Originally established in the late 1980s, Fuchun Night Market became known in the early 2000s for its concentration of over a dozen old restaurants.

The Tibetan Plateau is expected to experience widespread and continuous snowfall over the next three days. Southern regions will see hot weather during the day, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at night. Meanwhile, northern regions are bidding farewell to cold air, with temperatures set to rise. Recent intense weather interactions between cold and warm air have covered most of southern China with rain. Weather forecaster Cheng Lu noted that frequent rainfall is expected in southern China, while northern areas will experience warming temperatures after cold air departs. Residents are advised to monitor forecasts and avoid prolonged outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, ensuring adequate hydration. The current season is characterized by volatile weather patterns.

Modern tea cultivation involves understanding soil and sunlight, with practices like planting trees to provide nitrogen for tea plants.

The program explored Tang Dynasty poet Wang Wei's poem 'Bamboo Lodge,' focusing on its themes of tranquility and self-reflection. The poem describes a scene transitioning from intense to peaceful, offering a sense of sudden enlightenment.

A Chinese military court has sentenced two former defense officials to death for corruption and abuse of power. Song Jing stated that Lai Junchen was previously suspected due to his wife's proximity to the victim and their contact at a banquet.

Cerebral edema poses harm to society and families, making early surgical intervention.

The 2026 Global Digital Cooperation Conference, also known as Global Digital Week, has opened in Shanghai. Intelligent connected vehicles are a industry in Shanghai, representing a fusion of the digital and physical worlds with high-quality data generation.