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创世界纪录！中国最深海底高铁盾构隧道已掘进至水下113米 Setting a world record! #China's deepest undersea high-speed railway #tunnel has reached a record excavation depth of 113 metres beneath the seabed, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Shenzhen-Jiangmen High-Speed Railway.

The late Ms. Chan Laiwa (陈丽华) was the wife of Mr. Chi Zhongrui (迟重瑞), the actor who portrayed Tang Sanzang in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West.

Chan Laiwa (陈丽华), Honorary Chairwoman of Fu Wah International Group and Curator of the China Red Sandalwood Museum, passed away in Beijing on April 5, 2026, at the age of 85.

To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, was elected Vietnam's state president at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, the country's top legislature, on April 7.

我国茶产业链规模已超1万亿元 China's #tea industry chain has exceeded 1 trillion yuan! Tea gardens across #China are showing a vibrant spring tea harvest scene.

中国机器人闪耀文莱 China's humanoid #robots were featured at Brunei's traditional Hari Raya celebration on Apr. 5. Hari Raya celebration is widely regarded as one of the most significant occasions in Brunei, marked by acts of forgiveness, gratitude, and togetherness.

美伊和调解方寻求停火方案 The #UnitedStates, #Iran and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to "a permanent end to the war," Axios reported on Apr. 6, citing anonymous US, Israeli and regional sources.

中国驻沙特大使馆再发布重要提醒 The Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Apr. 6 once again reminded Chinese nationals in the country to closely monitor the security situation, follow announcements and alerts issued by Saudi authorities, strictly abide by local laws and regulations, and strengthen personal safety precautions, as tensions in the Middle East escalate and the risk of conflict expansion further increases, relevant parties have claimed that oil, electricity, and other infrastructure in the region may become key targets of attack.

【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 China is continuously developing new #blueberry varieties to meet the planting needs across the country. In addition to Yunnan and Guizhou, Sichuan, Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang have become emerging blueberry-producing areas in China, and Xinjiang has also begun cultivating blueberries.

【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 Yunnan is #China's most important #blueberry-producing region. Yunnan's blueberries are cultivated through hybridization introduced from overseas, using an industrialized planting model. Combined with Yunnan's favorable climate with mild winters, the scale and yield of Yunnan's blueberry cultivation have experienced explosive growth in the past few years.

超越美国，跃居全球第一！中国蓝莓是怎么“逆袭”的？ Surpassing the U.S. to Become World's No. 1! How Did China Achieve This Blueberry "Comeback"? 【How Did China Become the World's Top Blueberry Producer?】 With the large-scale market launch of #blueberries from #China's Yunnan, the price is only 25-35 yuan per kilogram. In 2020, China's blueberry production reached 347,200 tons, surpassing the US to become the world's largest producer. In 2025, China's total blueberry production climbed to 810,000 tons.

Today, China has more than 10,000 certified long-term care workers. The national service catalog lists 36 items, ranging from feeding, bathing and toilet assistance to health checkups and rehabilitation. #ChineseStory

In China, eldercare, which has long been a family responsibility, is shifting to a more structured network of support that involves both the state and society at large, thanks to the expansion of long-term care insurance. #ChineseStory

1万多人报考长期照护师，这个新职业为啥火了？ This year, more than 10,000 people have applied to become long-term care workers in China, with about 55% under age 40, including many young people in their 20s and college students. #ChineseStory

兆瓦级氢燃料航空涡桨发动机首飞成功 A world first! #China’s independently developed megawatt-level hydrogen-fueled aviation turboprop engine, the AEP100, has been paired with a 7.5-ton unmanned cargo aircraft and successfully completed its maiden flight on Apr. 4.

The weather in Beijing on Apr. 6 is forecasted to be cloudy. The temperature is expected to reach a high of 16℃ (60.8℉) and a low of 3℃ (37.4℉).

Over the past year, U.S. approval ratings dropped sharply by more than 10 percentage points in 44 countries and regions, with particularly notable declines among NATO allies: Germany, Portugal, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Italy all saw significant drops.

Poll data shows that the approval rate for US leadership is 31% (down 8 percentage points from last year); the disapproval rate for US leadership reached 48%, the highest since the survey began.

#China surpassed the #UnitedStates in global approval ratings in 2025, with a median of 36% approving of China's leadership, compared with 31% for the US, according to the latest Gallup World Poll data published on Apr. 3.