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Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. I'm Erinome.  Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Today we have some really important news to share—Mei Yi, the famous child trafficker, was caught!  Erinome: Oh right! I saw the news this morning. It said Guangzhou police caught her on March 21, 2026. So exciting!  Enceladus: Wait, Mei Yi? The one from the Zhang Weiping child trafficking case? I remember that case was big.  Erinome: Exactly! She’s the key person. Between 2003 and 2005, Zhang Weiping and others took 9 children in Guangdong, and Mei Yi helped sell them.  Enceladus: 9 children? Oh no, that’s so sad. How long did she escape?  Erinome: 23 years! Can you believe it? The case started in 2003, and she just got caught now.  Enceladus: Wow, 23 years… The families must have waited so long. Did all the children come back?  Erinome: Yes! All 9 kids were found. But some are already adults now. Like Zhong Bin, he was 22 when he met his family again.  Enceladus: Oh, that’s hard. After so many years, maybe he felt strange with his real parents.  Erinome: Exactly. Shen Cong, another child, his dad Shen Junliang said even though the boy is back, the 15 missing years can’t be fixed. So sad.  Enceladus: How did Mei Yi hide for so long?  Erinome: The news said her face changed a lot. Her old picture was only 30% like her now. So police had a hard time.  Enceladus: But they never gave up, right?  Erinome: No! The police said “no giving up until we find her.” And families helped too. Shen Junliang kept giving clues, even after his son came back.  Enceladus: That’s brave. Did technology help?  Erinome: Yes! Now they use DNA checks and face recognition. Before, maybe only drawings. Now it’s better.  Enceladus: Good. So what will happen to Mei Yi now?  Erinome: The law says selling 3+ children can get 10 years or even death. Mei Yi sold 9, so people think she might get death penalty. Like Zhang Weiping, the main criminal, was already executed.  Enceladus: Good! She deserves it. Child trafficking is so evil.  Erinome: Many people are happy. On social media, “Mei Yi caught” had over 100 million views in one day.  Enceladus: Because Mei Yi became a symbol of child traffickers. People hate this crime.  Erinome: Remember Yu Huaying? She sold 17 children and got death penalty too. Shows the law is strict.  Enceladus: But why do people do this?  Erinome: Some places have bad ideas, like wanting a son. So they buy children. That’s a problem.  Enceladus: Oh right. We need to change those ideas. And make laws stronger.  Erinome: Yes! Some people suggest data sharing between police, hospitals, and schools. To help find kids faster.  Enceladus: And help the kids with their feelings after coming back. They need心理 help (xinli help).  Erinome: Exactly. “Mei Yi caught” is a step, but not the end. We need to stop this crime forever.  Enceladus: I hope one day “no more missing children” is true.  Erinome: Me too. Well, today’s news is hopeful. Justice finally came for the families.  Enceladus: Yeah. Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye!  Erinome: Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today's news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, okay?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! First, any good news for drivers?  Erinome: Oh yes! Our country has taken temporary control measures on refined oil prices. The average price per liter will rise about 0.85 yuan less. So, if you fill a full tank, you can save around 50 yuan!  Enceladus: Wow, that's nice! Drivers must be happy.  Erinome: Next, the Ministry of Education said they will gradually push universities to stop rewarding patent authorization. Instead, they will increase rewards for the use and transfer of patents.  Enceladus: Oh right, that makes sense. Focus more on using patents, not just getting them.  Erinome: Then, something fun! The 2026 Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon will start in April. Over 300 humanoid robots will compete together.  Enceladus: Haha, that sounds cool! I want to watch them run. Will they run fast?  Erinome: Maybe! Let's wait and see. Now, Hunan province announced: no more entrance exams to divide classes, and no special classes like key classes, fast-slow classes, or experimental classes.  Enceladus: Good for students! No more stress from class division.  Erinome: Spring break has started, and many places are having a "small golden week". Scenic spots are giving free tickets to students. In Nanjing, Hangzhou and other places, parent-child homestay orders have increased 10 times!  Enceladus: Oh, families must be traveling a lot. I wish I had a spring break too!  Erinome: Sad news from the World Meteorological Organization: 2015 to 2025 are the hottest 11 years. Earth's climate is in the most imbalanced state ever recorded.  Enceladus: Oh no, we need to take care of the environment more.  Erinome: A survey found: out of 18 toothpastes that say they have probiotics, 17 have no live probiotics.  Enceladus: Wow, that's not good. So those toothpastes are lying?  Erinome: Maybe. Then, 12 platforms like Ctrip, Qunar, and Gaode were talked to by officials. They need to fix their "involution" competition problems within a time limit.  Enceladus: "Involution" competition? Like fighting too hard in a bad way?  Erinome: Yeah, maybe. Now, spot gold had its biggest weekly drop in 43 years! Domestic gold price fell below 1000 yuan per gram, and brand gold jewelry prices are all going down.  Enceladus: Oh, if you want to buy gold, maybe now is a good time?  Erinome: Maybe! Next, the World Gymnastics Federation canceled the 2026 Gymnastics World Cup Doha, which was supposed to be next month. The reason is the situation in the Middle East.  Enceladus: Sad, athletes must be disappointed.  Erinome: Last news: A plane and a fire truck crashed at a New York airport in the US. The captain and co-pilot died, and 41 people were injured. The cause is still being investigated.  Enceladus: Oh no, that's terrible. Hope everyone else is okay.  Erinome: Yeah, so many things happening. Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  Enceladus: Bye everyone!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. I'm Erinome.  Enceladus:And I'm Enceladus. Today, let's talk about something really important—teenagers' mental health. You know, many kids are facing big challenges now.  Erinome:Oh right! Like school pressure and spending too much time on phones. And sometimes parents don't talk enough with their kids, or there's not enough help for their feelings.  Enceladus:Sad, right? A mom once asked her son, "Do you feel happy?" And the son said, "Mom, what is happiness?" That made the mom quiet.  Erinome:Wow, that's sad. But the mom thought, maybe happiness is small things—like sitting with him while he does homework, or laughing when he hides his tablet when she comes home.  Enceladus:Yes! Happiness isn't a big answer. It's the moments when you see each other, right? No matter his grades, there's always a light on for him at home.  Erinome:You know what? Now, teenagers' mental health is China's "Number One Education Project"! The government is really focusing on it.  Enceladus:Oh! That's great news. Before, maybe schools only cared about test scores, but now they're looking at kids' hearts.  Erinome:Exactly! The Education Minister said this in March 2026. They want to change from "fixing problems after they happen" to "stopping problems before they start".  Enceladus:How? Like checking kids' mental health every year?  Erinome:Yes! All students get a mental health check each year. And they make a "one student, one file" to track changes. If a kid is in danger, they can see a doctor in 48 hours.  Enceladus:That's good. But schools used to have few mental health teachers, right? Many were just regular teachers doing it part-time.  Erinome:Right! Now the rule is 1 mental health teacher for every 500 students, and they have real jobs (not part-time). All teachers will learn how to notice kids' mental problems too.  Enceladus:Parents are important too, right? Some parents think "school should handle it", but that's not true.  Erinome:Yes! The new policy says parents must learn about mental health. Like, how to talk to kids without stress, how to not add more pressure.  Enceladus:Because family stress plus school stress can break a kid's heart. So home and school need to work together.  Erinome:What are the common mental problems for teens? I read there are six main ones.  Enceladus:First, mood problems. Like feeling sad, not interested in things, or even thinking of hurting themselves. Some kids get angry easily because they were spoiled when young.  Erinome:Oh no. What about school pressure? That's a big one.  Enceladus:Yes! So much homework, exams, and extra classes on weekends. Some kids hate studying, feel scared before tests—like can't sleep, heart racing, or even can't breathe in exams.  Erinome:That's terrible. Then there's relationship problems—with teachers, parents, or friends.  Enceladus:Right. Some teachers don't understand kids, or are too strict. Parents might push too hard on grades, or not talk with kids. So kids feel lonely, like no one trusts them.  Erinome:And "rebellious" behavior? Teens want to be adults, so they fight with parents or teachers.  Enceladus:Yes! They want to be independent, so they say "no" to everything. Sometimes it's because parents used wrong ways to teach them when they were little.  Erinome:What about "puppy love"? I heard a survey in Shanghai found 63.5% of middle school students have had or are having a crush.  Enceladus:Wow, that's high. But it's maybe because they're exploring feelings. But if it ends badly, they might feel sad or even want to hurt themselves.  Erinome:And internet addiction! So many teens spend too much time online. 40% use the internet every day, and 66% think they're addicted.  Enceladus:Yes, because they can't control themselves, or maybe family isn't warm, so they hide online. Some even need doctor help.  Erinome:So what can we do? Are there places to get help?  Enceladus:Yes! Like in Chengdu, there's a place called "Sheng An Mi Yue" with good counselors. They have experts who know how to talk to teens—like Ms. Liu Shuying, who has 17 years of experience.  Erinome:And there's公益 (gongyi) counseling too! "Yi Duo Yun" offers cheap help—199 yuan for in-person, 99 yuan online. For kids who can't afford expensive counseling.  Enceladus:That's great. So parents, if your kid is sad, anxious, or doesn't want to study, maybe ask for help.  Erinome:Schools, parents, society—everyone needs to work together. Not just care about grades, but care about their hearts.  Enceladus:Because a kid with a healthy heart can be strong, even if life is hard.  Erinome:Yes! Let's hope every teen has light in their heart, and can grow happily.  Enceladus:Okay, that's it for today. Remember to listen to teens, be patient, and help them when they need it. See you next time!  Erinome:See you!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and here with me is Enceladus. Let's dive into the latest news, shall we?  Enceladus: Hi everyone! Sounds good. What's the first story today?  Erinome: Well, China's central bank governor spoke recently. He said they will keep using a "moderately loose" monetary policy. They’ll use many tools to make sure there’s enough liquidity in the market.  Enceladus: Oh, liquidity means having enough money around, right? So businesses and people can get money easily?  Erinome: Exactly! Next, CCTV reported something worrying. Some live fish are being put to sleep with industrial alcohol! Just to make them easier to carry and keep fresh, then sold to restaurants.  Enceladus: Oh no! That’s not safe. Industrial alcohol isn’t good for people to eat.  Erinome: Yeah, really bad. Moving on, Heilongjiang province has a new plan. They’ll slowly remove 8-person dormitories in provincial universities to improve living conditions. Shanxi and Guangdong did similar things before.  Enceladus: That’s great! 8 people in one room must be so crowded. Students need better dorms.  Erinome: For sure. Now, a nice story from Henan. A property company there learned from the "Pang Donglai" model. They invited teachers to help业主 (yezhu) kids with homework for free. And guess what? The property fee payment rate went from 10% to 90%!  Enceladus: Wow! That’s a huge jump. Helping kids with homework makes people happy, so they pay fees. Smart idea!  Erinome: Right! Next, about AI. China's AI big models have 4.69 trillion Tokens used each week. And this is the second week in a row they’ve been higher than America's.  Enceladus: Oh, that’s impressive! AI is getting more and more used here.  Erinome: Yeah. Then, WeChat launched an official "Longxia" plugin. After connecting it, you can use WeChat to chat and quickly use your "Longxia" for efficient interaction. Do you know what "Longxia" is?  Enceladus: Um, maybe a tool or app? Like a helper in WeChat?  Erinome: Probably! Next, some voice actors are upset. Many famous ones are fighting against "AI voice copying". They say AI "steals" their voices and want a legal way for AI and humans to live together.  Enceladus: Sad, right? Their voices are their work. AI copying them isn’t fair.  Erinome: Exactly. Now, a crime news from Shanghai. A 74-year-old man was caught stealing in a market. He was arrested. Police said age isn’t a "get out of jail free" card.  Enceladus: You know that? No one can break the law, no matter how old. The police did the right thing.  Erinome: Yep. Then, Hong Kong had a big gold robbery! 73 gold bars, each 1kg, worth about 100 million Hong Kong dollars. But good news: police arrested 5 people and got all the gold back.  Enceladus: Wow, that’s a big case! So they found all the gold? That’s great.  Erinome: Yeah, lucky. Next, Japanese media said Chinese car companies sold nearly 27 million cars worldwide last year. First time ever, more than Japan! Now China is number one in the world for car sales.  Enceladus: That’s amazing! Chinese cars are getting more popular everywhere.  Erinome: For sure. Then, Korean media reported Samsung's union. 93.1% of them voted yes to a strike. They might have a big strike in May, which could affect the global chip supply chain.  Enceladus: Oh no, chips are important for phones and computers. A strike might make chips hard to get.  Erinome: Right. Last news: American media said Elon Musk is building the biggest chip factory ever. The plan is to make 50 times more chips each year than the whole world does now. And 80% of them will be for space tasks.  Enceladus: Wow, that’s huge! Space tasks need a lot of chips, I guess. Like for rockets or satellites?  Erinome: Probably! Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone.  Enceladus: Yeah, let's talk again next time!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our tech chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Today we’re going to talk about a new AI tool from Tencent—QClaw. Have you heard about it, Enceladus?  Enceladus:Um, I saw some news about it yesterday! Is it that AI assistant people are talking about?  Erinome:Yes! Tencent just started its full public test on March 20th. The best part? No invitation code needed now!  Enceladus:Oh really? That’s great! Before, I heard you needed a code to try it. So how do you get it?  Erinome:Easy! You go to their official website—qclaw.qq.com—and download the latest version. And guess what? It takes only 20 seconds to install!  Enceladus:20 seconds? Wow, that’s super fast! I hate waiting for long installs, haha.  Erinome:Me too! Once installed, you can start giving orders to "Lobster"—that’s the AI’s code name.  Enceladus:Lobster? That’s a cute name! What can it do?  Erinome:Lots! It works with many chat apps—WeChat, WeChat Work, QQ, Feishu, DingTalk. All five big ones!  Enceladus:Oh right! So if I’m using WeChat Work, can it help me?  Erinome:Yes! For WeChat Work, it can even reply to messages for you—if you’re in a small team, like under 10 people.  Enceladus:Really? Like a "digital分身" (fēnshēn)?  Erinome:Exactly! It can summarize chats, write documents, book meetings… all the work stuff. You just scan a code to set up the robot.  Enceladus:That sounds so helpful! What if I’m using QQ or Feishu instead?  Erinome:No problem! You can control your computer from your phone. Send a command on your phone, and your computer does the task. No setup needed!  Enceladus:Um, that’s cool. Any other fun features?  Erinome:Yes! There’s the "Lobster Pixel Studio". It’s like a little pixel world for the AI.  Enceladus:Pixel world? What’s that?  Erinome:The AI used to be just a background process, but now it’s a "pixel worker"! You can see it moving around—整理资料 (zhěnglǐ zīliào, organizing files), doing tasks, or resting.  Enceladus:Aww, that’s so cute! Where did they get the idea?  Erinome:From an open-source project called Star-Office-UI. They talked to the creators and made it real.  Enceladus:Nice! I like when tech has a warm feel. Any other new things?  Erinome:Yes, the timed tasks! You know, like checking星座运势 (xīngzuò yùnshì, horoscope) every day, or reminding you to drink water?  Enceladus:Oh right! I always forget to drink water. How does it work?  Erinome:It has a visual screen—you can see all your tasks. Turn them on/off, change, or delete. All in one place!  Enceladus:That’s much easier than remembering everything. Did Tencent say why they made QClaw?  Erinome:Ma Huateng, Tencent’s boss, said they want to make AI "work" for people, not just chat. He said their生态 (shēngtài, ecosystem) needs time—"slow work makes fine products".  Enceladus:Slow but good, right? So anyone can use it? No tech skills needed?  Erinome:Exactly! They call it "an AI Agent everyone can use easily". No need to set up environments or write code. Just download, install, and go!  Enceladus:Wow, that’s perfect for me. Is it free?  Erinome:For now, yes! Tencent is paying the Token fees, so users can try it for free.  Enceladus:That’s awesome. I should download it later.  Erinome:Me too! It sounds like it can save so much time.  Enceladus:Yeah, between work chats and daily tasks… this might be a game-changer.  Erinome:Agreed! Well, that’s the main news about QClaw. Hope you all try it and tell us what you think!  Enceladus:Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome.  Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's dive into today's top stories, shall we?  Erinome: First up, some great news for our environment! Our country's forest area has reached 3.614 billion mu, with a forest coverage rate of 25.09%. Wow, we've become the country with the most and fastest "green increase" in the world!  Enceladus: Oh, that's awesome! More trees mean fresher air and better nature, right? I'm so happy to hear that.  Enceladus: Next, let's talk about sleep—something we all care about. A sleep health research white paper says that in 2025, the average bedtime of Chinese people is 00:10.  Erinome: 00:10? Is that earlier than last year?  Enceladus: Yes! It's 8 minutes earlier than 2024. Maybe people are trying to sleep better now, haha. Good habit!  Erinome: Now, business news. The Ministry of Commerce reports that in the first two months of this year, 8,631 new foreign-invested enterprises were set up nationwide. That's a 14% increase year-on-year!  Enceladus: Oh, and high-tech industries did even better—actual use of foreign capital there went up by 20.4%. That shows foreign companies still trust our market, right?  Enceladus: Moving on to internet stuff. The Cyberspace Administration says it will fully standardize short video content labels. If website platforms don't do a good job, they'll be severely punished.  Erinome: Yeah, that makes sense. Clear labels help people know what they're watching, you know that?  Erinome: A serious story now. Human trafficker "Mei Yi" has been caught after 23 years of tracking. Insiders say her appearance changed a lot—less than 30% similar to the old portrait.  Enceladus: Oh no, that must have made it hard to find her. But finally caught! Sad that it took so long, but good it's over.  Enceladus: Let's talk about housing. Zhengzhou plans to issue 8 new property market policies. They'll support young people's housing, help multi-child families buy houses, and optimize provident fund loans.  Erinome: That sounds helpful for people who want to buy homes. Maybe more families can have their own houses now.  Erinome: Tech news! Huawei just released a new generation of computing chips. Their performance is 2.87 times that of Nvidia H20, and they support FP4 low-precision inference.  Enceladus: Wow, that's a big jump! Huawei is really good at making strong chips, huh?  Enceladus: For electric car owners—good news! The National Energy Administration says that by the end of February, we have 21.01 million electric vehicle charging facilities. That's a 47.8% increase year-on-year!  Erinome: Oh, so charging will be easier now. No more worrying about finding a charger, maybe?  Erinome: A big discovery in Sichuan! They found the world's second largest light rare earth mine, with proven reserves of 9.6656 million tons. Guess what? It was once mistaken for an ordinary lead-zinc mine!  Enceladus: Oh, that's a nice surprise! Rare earth is important for tech, right? Good we found it.  Enceladus: Foreign media report that Tesla plans to buy a lot of Chinese photovoltaic equipment. They'll use it for solar panels and battery making.  Erinome: That's cool—Chinese equipment is getting more popular globally.  Erinome: Not such good news from Southeast Asia. Foreign media say an oil shortage is hitting there. Vietnam, Cambodia and other countries have gas stations out of supply, fishing boats stuck in ports, and even temples stopping free cremation.  Enceladus: Oh no, that sounds tough. Hope they can solve the oil problem soon.  Enceladus: Finally, some global market news. US media say US stocks have fallen for four straight weeks—that's the longest losing streak in a year. Also, the global bond market had a "bloodbath", and gold had its biggest weekly drop in 43 years.  Erinome: Wow, markets are really volatile lately. Hope things calm down soon.  Erinome: Okay, that's all the news for today.  Enceladus: Yeah, time goes fast! Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! First, I heard something about oil prices. What's going on?  Erinome: Oh right! Domestic oil prices will have the sixth adjustment this year on the 24th. It's expected to rise about 1.6 yuan per liter. Maybe it will go back to the "9-yuan era".  Enceladus: Oh no! That means filling a full tank might cost 100 yuan more. Sad, drivers must be worried.  Erinome: Totally. Next, there's news about land. The central offices released an opinion on the second round of land contracts. They will extend it for another 30 years after it expires, through pilot work.  Enceladus: Oh, that's good for farmers, right? It gives them more stability, you know?  Erinome: Exactly. Then Jiangsu province has a new city development plan. They want 6 cities to deeply integrate with the Shanghai metropolitan circle.  Enceladus: Wow, that should help their economy grow. More cooperation with Shanghai!  Erinome: Next, population data. Sichuan's population decreased by about 460,000 last year. It's the biggest decrease among the released data so far.  Enceladus: Um, why? Maybe people moved to other provinces for work?  Erinome: Maybe. Now, health news: China CDC reminded that many countries have measles outbreaks, so China faces a big input risk. Children should get vaccinated in time.  Enceladus: Oh, parents need to remember that. Vaccines are important for kids' health.  Erinome: Right. Then the CSRC said they will firmly remove "roadblocks" and "stumbling blocks" that affect the capital market's reform and development.  Enceladus: That sounds like they want to make the market better and smoother.  Erinome: Yep! The Tax Bureau has good news too. The pilot cities for "youjiang fapiao" (有奖发票) have given out 1.85 billion yuan in prizes. 230 million people joined, and it's starting to help consumption.  Enceladus: Haha, getting prizes for invoices? That might make people want to spend more. Cool idea!  Erinome: Here's a fun one! A college in Sichuan is giving a 6-day spring break. Students can go enjoy flowers or date. The school said teachers also have paid leave, and they've done this for 8 years.  Enceladus: Wow! That's so nice. I wish we had such a break when we were students, haha.  Erinome: Me too! Next, Tencent's annual report. By the end of last year, they had over 110,000 employees. Total annual salary cost was 130.7 billion yuan, so average salary cost per person is over 1.1 million yuan.  Enceladus: Oh wow, that's a high average! Must be a good place to work, you know?  Erinome: Maybe! Last news: Japanese media said in the first two months of this year, Chinese mainland tourists to Japan dropped 54.1% year-on-year. It hit Japan's retail, accommodation, and catering industries.  Enceladus: That's a big drop. Hope those industries can recover soon.  Erinome: Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today’s podcast. Let’s talk about the latest big news—AI in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)! I’m Erinome.  Enceladus: Hi everyone, I’m Enceladus. Oh wow, AI is getting a huge upgrade, right? The plan says AI is no longer just a "technology option"—it’s now the core engine of new productive forces! That sounds really important!  Erinome: Exactly! Over the next five years, AI won’t just stay in labs. It will go into factories, cities, hospitals, and farms. Let’s start with the "brain core" of AI—basic theories and model algorithms.  Enceladus: The "brain core"? What’s that about?  Erinome: Oh, it’s about making AI smarter and more useful! Like, big model architecture innovation—so big models can run on phones or home appliances. And generative AI, you know? Text-to-text, text-to-image, text-to-video, and mixing different types. Also, embodied intelligence—so AI can sense, move, and make decisions by itself!  Enceladus: Oh right! Like robots that can actually do things, not just think. Then what about the "power heart" of AI?  Erinome: That’s the key hardware, software, and computing power base! Computing power is super important for AI. We need to make our own smart chips, edge computing chips. And build a national integrated computing network—upgrading the "East Data West Computing" project. Also, green and low-cost computing, so more companies can use AI easily.  Enceladus: Oh, so we need strong and cheap computing power. What about data? AI can’t work without data, right?  Erinome: You’re right! Data is like "nutritional原料" for AI. We need high-quality training datasets and industry-specific databases. Also, trusted data spaces—rules to use data properly. Then data and AI can work together to create value.  Enceladus: Cool! Any new tech areas where AI will mix with other fields?  Erinome: Yes! Frontier cross technologies—AI plus quantum tech to make computing power jump! AI plus biotech to speed up drug research and precision medicine. AI plus advanced manufacturing for smart factories and robots. Even AI plus space info and energy networks—so high-tech areas get smarter!  Enceladus: Wow, that’s a lot! Then the "AI+" action—what’s that? I heard there are nine big scenes that will change our lives!  Erinome: Oh yes! Nine scenes, let’s talk about some. First, smart manufacturing: factories become "AI self-running systems"! No more lots of people. Industrial big models optimize production, predict machine problems. Dark factories (no lights needed) and unmanned workshops will be common.  Enceladus: Dark factories? That sounds like something from a sci-fi movie! What about transportation?  Erinome: Smart transportation! Self-driving taxis, buses, delivery vehicles running normally. The car-road-cloud system connects traffic lights, roads, and cars in real time. Smart highways can avoid accidents and let cars drive in groups. Ports and mines will use unmanned trucks—no people needed!  Enceladus: That would make traffic safer and faster. What about farming? I never thought AI could help with farming.  Erinome: Oh, smart agriculture is so cool! AI is the new "farming tool". Satellites, drones, and sensors check crops everywhere. AI does precise watering, fertilizing, and spraying—saves over 30% waste! Smart machines plant, harvest, and pull weeds by themselves. Even AI can spot plant diseases in seconds!  Enceladus: That’s amazing! Farming becomes a high-tech job now. What about healthcare?  Erinome: Smart healthcare! AI is doctors' "super helper". It can quickly check lung cancer, breast cancer, and eye diseases from medical images. AI helps doctors diagnose common and rare diseases. It even shortens drug research time and cuts costs. Surgery robots with AI do very precise small operations!  Enceladus: Oh, that can help areas with few doctors. What about education?  Erinome: Smart education—"teach students in different ways"! No more same classes for everyone. AI finds students' weak points, makes personal study plans. Virtual teachers and AI assistants answer questions 24/7. Even remote areas can share top education resources with AI!  Enceladus: That’s great for students. Any other scenes?  Erinome: Oh, digital government—cities have "smart brains"! One online platform for government services, so you don’t need to run around. The city management system connects emergency, city management, environment, and traffic to solve problems fast. Smart security warns of risks and disasters.  Enceladus: So government work becomes faster. What about finance?  

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, okay?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! What's the first one?  Erinome: First, many places in China announced that in 2027, they will reduce the subjects counted in the high school entrance exam. Biology and geography will no longer be included in the total score. Wow, that's a big change for students, right?  Enceladus: Oh, really? So students don't need to study bio and geo as hard for the exam? That might make them less stressed, haha.  Erinome: Next, there are new measures for child-friendly development. They encourage relaxing free ticket restrictions, give free HPV vaccination to girls aged 13, and gradually promote free preschool education. Sad that some kids couldn't get free tickets before, but this is good news for families!  Enceladus: Yeah! Free preschool and HPV shots? That helps a lot. Kids need more care.  Erinome: Um, but here's some bad news. The children's app "Baby Bus" was fined 300,000 yuan because it pushed vulgar ads. And they even confiscated its illegal income—only 3.68 yuan! Oh no! Apps for kids should be careful with ads, you know that?  Enceladus: Haha, 3.68 yuan? That's so little. But still, they shouldn't show bad ads to kids.  Erinome: Moving on to money news. The "1% era" of deposit interest rates is here! Small and medium banks are cutting rates a lot, and some three-year fixed deposits have fallen below 2%. So people get less interest when they save money now.  Enceladus: Oh, that's not good for people who save. Maybe they need to find other ways to manage money, um?  Erinome: Next, the National Security Ministry released a "Longxia" (lobster) safe breeding manual. It says to follow minimum authority and encrypt sensitive data. And Huang Renxun, in his GTC speech, said "Longxia" will become a personal operating system. Wow, "Longxia" as an OS? That sounds cool!  Enceladus: Lobster as an OS? That's a funny name, but maybe it's useful. I wonder what it can do.  Erinome: Big science news! Peking University solved a 160-year-old chemical problem. They found a way to make alkynes from alkenes. This will bring new changes to medicine, pesticides, and materials. That's amazing! A big step for science!  Enceladus: 160 years? That's a long time. So smart of them to solve it.  Erinome: Sad sports news now. In the Chongqing Wanzhou Marathon, the champion was stopped by a referee and taken off the track. The Chinese Athletics Association said they will punish the referee for 2 years. Oh no! That must be so sad for the runner. He worked so hard!  Enceladus: Yeah, that's not fair. The referee made a big mistake.  Erinome: More sports: Women's Asian Cup semi-final. China lost 1-2 to host Australia, so they can't go to the final. Sad, but the girls tried their best, right? They played well!  Enceladus: Yeah, losing is hard, but they should be proud.  Erinome: Good news for travelers! Tencent said WeChat Pay is now in all Seoul subway stations in South Korea. Last year, they covered Busan subway, and now Seoul too. Wow, convenient for Chinese tourists there!  Enceladus: That's great! No need to carry cash, just use phone.  Erinome: A Chinese man was attacked on the street in Osaka, Japan. Thieves took 5 million yen from him. But Japanese police arrested two Japanese teenagers. Oh no! Hope the man is okay.  Enceladus: Scary. Travelers need to be careful with their money.  Erinome: Last news: US media said the fire on the "Ford" aircraft carrier lasted over 30 hours before being put out. More than 600 beds were burned, and it started from a dryer in the laundry area. Wow, that's a long fire! So dangerous.  Enceladus: Yeah, dryers can be risky. They should check machines more.  Erinome: Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today we’re going to talk about the 2026 CCTV 315 Gala. It exposed many consumer traps that are close to our daily life. Enceladus, did you watch it?  Enceladus: Oh yes! I watched it last night. It made me so angry and sad. The first thing they talked about was those white chicken feet we often see in markets.  Erinome: Right! Those chicken feet look clean and fresh, but the factory was terrible. The reporter went into a factory in Chengdu, and the place smelled so bad—like a mix of stinky water and raw meat.  Enceladus: Oh no! What did they see there?  Erinome: The floor had dirty water everywhere, plastic baskets were messy, and machines were covered in oil. And the chicken feet? They were just on the dirty ground, with brooms and shovels on top! If someone stepped on them, workers just picked them up and put them back. So unhygienic!  Enceladus: That’s so gross! But why are the chicken feet so white then?  Erinome: They used hydrogen peroxide to bleach them! You know, that chemical is for cleaning, not for food. The law says we can’t use it in chicken feet processing. It breaks the food’s nutrients and can hurt our mouth, liver, and kidneys if we eat it often.  Enceladus: Wow… The brands involved were Shufuxiang, Mingyang Food, Zengqiao Food, and Guaixifu, right? I need to check my kitchen now!  Erinome: Next, they talked about those “magic” beauty products called “exosomes”. Have you heard of them?  Enceladus: Oh yeah! Some people say they can anti-aging, even cure diseases. But the gala said they’re fake, right?  Erinome: Exactly! Exosomes are still in research—no country has approved them as medicine. But some companies sell them as “miracle drugs”. Like one product called “Qingcheng” used a collagen license to cheat the rules.  Enceladus: And another company said their exosomes can treat epilepsy, arthritis, and diabetes! But their product had no information on the package—it’s a “three-no” product (no approval, no tests, no info).  Erinome: So many people got hurt. One person said after injection, her face got infected with bad acne. Another had an allergy and her face was bad for three months. So sad.  Enceladus: Then there were the teen height-increase scams. Those ads say “grow 3-8 cm easily, full refund if no effect”. That sounds too good to be true!  Erinome: Right! The reporter went to a chain store called “Anlishen”. The boss said, “Kids grow naturally anyway. We just don’t tell parents that.” So they take money but do nothing!  Enceladus: And another store, Dejirui, even said they can help adults grow taller! But doctors say once your bone growth plates close, you can’t grow anymore.  Erinome: Oh, and Yingruike center! The boss said he uses “quantum repair” and “psychology therapy” for closed growth plates. No science at all—he just wants money. So many stores are opening now, in over 10 provinces. Parents need to be careful!  Enceladus: The next one made me so angry—fake experts lying to old people. Those private group sales sell health products at 5 times the price!  Erinome: Yeah! They buy cheap medicines from factories, make fake health lectures with “experts”, then push the products to old people in WeChat groups. The “experts” are just actors with fake titles bought with money.  Enceladus: One “expert” even told the reporter, “Let’s wait until after 315 to record the video. I’m scared now.” So they know they’re lying!  Erinome: Then there are the electric bike rental scams. The new national rule says bikes can’t go faster than 25 km/h, but some stores make them go 80 km/h!  Enceladus: Oh wow! Even big brands like Hello Bike do this. Their store worker said their bikes can go 75 km/h. So dangerous!  Erinome: And “Dianlüge” company sells electric motorcycles but挂 (gua) electric bike plates—they just buy the plates cheap. So many accidents could happen!  Enceladus: Did you see the part about AI being “poisoned”? Some companies pay to make AI recommend their products, even fake ones!  Erinome: Yes! They use software to write fake ads and post them online. Then when you ask AI for “smart bracelet recommendations”, it suggests the fake one. Scary, right? We trust AI, but it can be tricked.  Enceladus: The last one was stock recommendation scams. They say “profit 50-50 split”, but if you lose money, they disappear.  Erinome: A company in Zunyi called Xinbenke did this. They pick random stocks, tell clients to buy. If the stock goes up, they take the split; if it drops, they ghost you. The boss even said “so what” when clients lose money.  Enceladus: But after the gala, Zunyi government查封 (chafeng) the company and caught the bosses. Good!  

Erinome: Hello dear friends, welcome to our daily news podcast! I'm Erinome.  Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's see what important news we have today, shall we?  Erinome: First, the CCTV 315 Gala曝光 (baoguang, exposed) a list of bad things. You know what? They found bleached chicken feet, unqualified "magic medicine", quantum height increase scams, fake medical experts, illegal electric bikes, AI poison supply chains, and made-up stock recommendation scams. Oh no, that's really terrible!  Enceladus: Oh right, 315 Gala always exposes these bad things. So what will happen next?  Erinome: The Market Regulatory Bureau said they will fully investigate all the illegal acts exposed by the 3·15 Gala. Good, they should do that to protect people!  Enceladus: Next news: In Guangdong, many Meiyijia stores were reported selling fake cigarettes. Wow, officials said they seized 1.3999 million illegal cigarettes, and 306 stores are involved. That's a lot of stores!  Erinome: Fake cigarettes are not only bad for health but also against the law. Hope they check all the stores well.  Enceladus: Then, the Market Regulatory Bureau released 2025 consumer rights data. They受理 (shouli, received) 20.366 million complaints and recovered over 4 billion yuan in economic losses. That's a big number!  Erinome: Yeah, it shows people are more aware of their rights now. And the bureau really helped get money back for them.  Enceladus: Let's talk about the Central Bank. They announced that on March 16th, they will开展 (kaizhan, carry out) a 500 billion yuan buyout repo operation, with a 6-month term. Um, repo? Maybe to help the economy, you know that?  Erinome: Maybe! Repo operations usually help banks have more money to lend, so businesses and people can get loans easier.  Enceladus: Next, there's a new rule for personal loan fees. The total financing cost will be shown in a table, starting August 1st. That's good, right?  Erinome: Oh yes! No more hidden fees. People can see the cost clearly before taking a loan.  Enceladus: A sad news from Yunnan. A villager in Yanshan killed a pig at home and sold it at the village entrance. He was fined 5000 yuan. He said he just wanted to earn some living expenses and has paid the fine. Sad, he probably didn't know it's illegal.  Erinome: Yeah, maybe he needs to learn the rules first. Selling pork should follow food safety laws.  Enceladus: Then, some "shrimp farmers" are being backlashed. Their IP, names, work units and other info were exposed in a 3000-people group by "lobster". Oh no, exposing personal info is not good!  Erinome: That's right, everyone's privacy should be protected.  Enceladus: Good news for "AI lobster farming"! The project founder announced that Tencent has officially become a sponsor of OpenClaw. Wow, AI for lobster farming? That sounds interesting!  Erinome: Maybe AI can help farmers raise lobsters better, like monitoring water or food. Cool!  Enceladus: Travel news: Direct flight from Beijing to Pyongyang will resume from March 30th, and tickets are now available for booking.  Erinome: That's convenient for people who want to visit Pyongyang. More choices for travel!  Enceladus: Last news: Japanese media said Japan will release about 80 million barrels of national oil reserves starting from the 16th. That's equal to 45 days of oil supply they need.  Erinome: Maybe they want to keep oil prices stable? Who knows, but it's a big amount.  Enceladus: Okay, that's all for today's news. Thanks for listening, dear friends!  Erinome: Let's talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Today, we're going to talk about a super hot topic from this year's Two Sessions—protecting the rights of new form workers. You know that?  Enceladus:Oh, new form workers? What are they exactly? Like, are they different from regular workers?  Erinome:Good question! They’re people who work through internet platforms, like delivery guys, takeaway riders, online drivers, or live streamers. You see them every day, right?  Enceladus:Oh right! The guys who bring food to my door or drive me around. But why are they a hot topic now?  Erinome:Because their numbers are huge! The news says there are over 84 million new form workers in China, and more than 200 million flexible workers. Wow, that’s a lot!  Enceladus:That’s a big group! But do they have the same rights as regular workers?  Erinome:Hmm, not really. The problem is their work relationships are not clear. Like, are they employees of the platform? Or just partners? So when they have problems, it’s hard to find who’s responsible. Sad, right?  Enceladus:Oh no, that’s tough. What about social security? Do they get insurance?  Erinome:Good point! Many of them don’t have enough social security. Like, pension or medical insurance. Some even can’t join because the rules are for regular workers. A委员 named Pi Jianlong suggested expanding social security to cover them, even without a clear work relationship.  Enceladus:That makes sense. What about work injuries? If a delivery guy gets hurt on the job, can he get help?  Erinome:That’s a big problem too! Li Dongsheng, a representative, said we should change the Work Injury Insurance Law. He wants all flexible workers to join work injury insurance, maybe with an easy “one-click” sign-up online.  Enceladus:Oh, that would help a lot! What else is being talked about?  Erinome:Some want to update labor laws. Like Ge Guilu, a committee member, said delivery guys and live streamers should be protected by labor laws. They need clear rules for wages and working hours.  Enceladus:Right! I’ve heard some riders work super long hours. No rest, that’s not good.  Erinome:Exactly! Chen Haiyi, a judge, suggested adding “incomplete work relationships” to the law. So even if it’s not a full contract, workers still get basic rights.  Enceladus:Smart! What about making them feel more respected?  Erinome:Oh,汪勇, a delivery manager, suggested setting a “China Delivery Day”! He said that would make delivery guys feel proud and part of society. Haha, that’s a sweet idea!  Enceladus:I love that! People would notice their hard work more. What about money issues? Like公积金 (gongjijin), the housing fund?  Erinome:曹鹏, from JD, found that many riders prefer cash over housing fund deductions. He suggested letting companies give housing fund as补贴 (butie, subsidies) instead of taking it from wages. So they get more money in hand.  Enceladus:That’s practical! So, what’s the plan to fix all these problems?  Erinome:Experts say we need to work together—government, platforms, and society. Make laws clearer, expand social security, watch platforms’ algorithms so they don’t overwork people, and build better services for help.  Enceladus:It sounds like a big job, but important. These workers help our daily life, right? They deliver food, drive us, sell things online. They deserve to feel safe and respected.  Erinome:Totally! With these new policies, maybe soon they’ll have better保障 (baozhang, protection) and work more happily.  Enceladus:I hope so! Okay, that’s it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time!  Erinome:See you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today!  Enceladus: Hi everyone! Let's start with the first one. The Ministry of Finance says that in 2026, the national social insurance fund budget income will be 13,089.039 billion yuan, up 3.9%. Wow, that's a big number! 3.9% growth, that sounds good for social insurance, right?  Erinome: Yeah, social insurance is important for people's life. A growing fund means maybe better support for everyone. Next, tax expert Li Xuhong says the government will gradually expand the scope of comprehensive individual income tax collection, and finally achieve a "more thorough combination" of comprehensive and classified taxation. Um, individual tax changes. So maybe more people will be in the comprehensive tax system? That might affect many workers.  Enceladus: Oh, I hope it's fair for everyone. Now, here's something about travel. Many platforms have "small print price increases" for cheap flight tickets, using default checkboxes to make people pay more without noticing. Oh no! That's not good. So when we buy tickets, we need to check the details carefully, right?  Erinome: Exactly! Don't let the "unconscious add-ons" trick you. Next, two departments will crack down on prominent problems in the jewelry and jade field, like "fake certificates, fake institutions, fake products, fake websites". Good! Fake things are bad for consumers. Hope this helps people buy real products.  Enceladus: For sure! No one wants to pay for fake stuff. Now, a 30-square-meter store in Guilin, Guangxi, opened 10 stalls to become a food court. Riders say most are pre-made dishes. Officials announced: it's closed for rectification, and related online shops are shut down. Sad to hear that. Pre-made dishes might not be fresh. At least they are fixing it now.  Erinome: Yeah, food safety is super important. Let's talk about tech news. Moon's Dark Side Kimi's valuation rises to 18 billion US dollars, quadrupling in less than 3 months. It's said a new round of 1 billion US dollars financing is ongoing. Wow! That's a huge jump. Kimi must be doing really well these days, haha.  Enceladus: Right? Tech companies grow so fast sometimes. Now, sports news! Women's Asian Cup: China team beats Chinese Taipei team 2-0 in extra time, advances to semi-finals and gets a spot in the 2027 Brazil Women's World Cup directly. Yay! So proud of the Chinese women's team! They worked hard, you know that?  Erinome: Totally! They never give up. Next, Apple announced: starting from the 15th, it will lower the commission rate for China's App Store. The standard commission rate will drop from 30% to 25%. Um, that's good news for app developers, right? They can get more money now.  Enceladus: I think so! Developers will be happy. Then, Customs总署 (Haiguan Zongshu) announced: starting April 1st, cross-border e-commerce returns no longer need to "detour"—products can be returned across customs areas nationwide. That's convenient! So returning things bought online from other countries will be easier now.  Erinome: Finally, foreign media says the White House plans to build an "underground center" to provide security checks for visitors, expected to be in use by 2028. An underground center for security checks? That sounds like a big project. Hope it makes things safer.  Enceladus: Maybe! Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  Erinome: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today’s news roundup. I’m Erinome, and with me is Enceladus. Let’s dive into the latest stories, shall we?  Enceladus: Hi Erinome! I’m ready. What’s the first news today?  Erinome: Well, the housing provident fund reform is really coming! After 10 years, it’s written into the government work report again. The 10 trillion yuan stock funds may get a chance to be activated.  Enceladus: Oh, 10 trillion yuan! That’s a huge amount. Maybe this will help people with housing problems, you know?  Erinome: Maybe! Next, the National Supercomputing Internet announced that “Longxia” users will get 10 million Tokens for free each. But many universities are warning about OpenClaw security risks—some even strictly prohibit using it on campus.  Enceladus: Free Tokens sound nice, but OpenClaw? That sounds risky. Schools need to be careful, right?  Erinome: Exactly! Now, here’s some space news: Chinese scientists found a pair of “twins” on the edge of the Milky Way. It gives new observation evidence for the star birth theory.  Enceladus: Wow, “twins” in space? That’s cool! I love space stories, haha.  Erinome: Me too! Next, good news for diabetes patients: China made a breakthrough. Stem cell-based islet regeneration and transplantation technology has officially entered clinical research stage.  Enceladus: Oh, that’s great! Maybe more people can get better treatment soon.  Erinome: I hope so. Now, a hot topic: 19 masters are planned to be hired as brewers and garment workers. It’s causing attention. Fenjiu responded: they are front-line jobs, and higher education means bigger promotion space and different salaries.  Enceladus: Masters as brewers? That’s surprising. But maybe the company wants smart people for these jobs, you know?  Erinome: Maybe! Then, the popular 20-yuan per meter big meat skewers were exposed—their cost is only 4.5 yuan. Wholesalers said the ingredients are pure duck meat + sheep oil, no relation to beef or mutton.  Enceladus: Oh no! That’s a trick. People pay 20 yuan but get duck meat. So sad.  Erinome: Yeah, not good. Next, Wallace officially announced delisting. In nearly 10 years of listing, it only raised 10 million yuan. Its stores once exceeded 20,000—more than KFC, McDonald’s and Dicos in China combined!  Enceladus: Wow, Wallace was so big before! But delisting… that’s a shame.  Erinome: I know. Then, in February this year, 52 China-Japan routes canceled all flights. 2514 flights to Japan were canceled, with a cancellation rate of 48.5%.  Enceladus: Oh, that’s a high rate. Many people must have had their travel plans ruined, um.  Erinome: Probably. Last news: Forbes annual billionaires list. 3428 people are on it, and Musk is still the richest. 539 Chinese are on the list, and Zhang Yiming is 26th in the world.  Enceladus: Musk again? He’s really rich. And Zhang Yiming—he’s the TikTok guy, right?  Erinome: Yep! Okay, that’s all for today’s news. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let’s talk again next time!  Enceladus: Bye, see you!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Today Enceladus and I are going to talk about a super hot AI tool recently—people call it "Lobster". Have you heard about it?  Enceladus:Oh yeah! I saw many people talking about "raising lobsters" online. What is this "Lobster" exactly?  Erinome:It’s called OpenClaw. A programmer from Austria made it. Its logo is a lobster, so everyone calls it "Lobster". It’s open-source, which means people can use it for free.  Enceladus:Wow! What can it do? Is it like ChatGPT?  Erinome:A little similar, but better! It can not only chat but also do tasks. Like, if you tell it "send a meeting email to my work group", it will do it right away. If you trained it before, it can even write the email for you!  Enceladus:That’s cool! So it can help with office work, coding… many things?  Erinome:Yes! The news says it can do almost everything—secretary work, writing code… but wait, it’s not really smarter than other AIs. It just combines existing AI tools. Like, it uses ChatGPT or Claude as its "brain".  Enceladus:Oh, so it’s like a helper that connects different AIs?  Erinome:Exactly! Big companies could make this before, but they didn’t. Because of safety risks and legal problems. If it makes a mistake, who is responsible? But the Austrian programmer is an individual, so he doesn’t worry about that.  Enceladus:Ah, that’s why it became popular so fast! But… is it safe? I heard some bad stories.  Erinome:Oh no, you’re right! A lady from Meta told it to "check my inbox", and it deleted many emails! Even the safety word "don’t act until I say" didn’t stop it.  Enceladus:Oh no! That’s scary. Are there more problems?  Erinome:A university in Shanghai tested it. In 34 cases, it only passed 58.9% of safety tests. It’s bad at understanding what people really want, and makes unsafe guesses.  Enceladus:So it’s not reliable yet. What about the cost? Is it cheap?  Erinome:No, actually, it’s expensive! Some users say it costs 400 yuan a day. Once, someone used it for 6 hours and got a bill of 1172 yuan! Small companies can’t afford that.  Enceladus:Wow, that’s a lot! So why do people still want to "raise lobsters"?  Erinome:Maybe because it’s a new idea. People think it’s the future. Even if it’s not perfect now, it shows AI can be a "digital worker".  Enceladus:But the news says it’s replacing jobs, especially for young people. Like data entry, basic coding… those entry-level jobs.  Erinome:Yes! In America, young people aged 22-25 got 14% fewer jobs in AI-exposed fields than in 2022. China might have the same problem.  Enceladus:That’s sad. What about students who study hard for exams? The news called them "good kids"—will they lose their way?  Erinome:The article says our education teaches students to do simple brain work, which AI is good at. These "good kids" may not have creativity or adaptability. So they might struggle.  Enceladus:Hmm… so what should we do? Just watch?  Erinome:Maybe not. The news says we need to learn new skills, like creative thinking or lifelong learning. And be careful with "Lobster"—don’t give it too much power, or it might make mistakes.  Enceladus:Right! Safety first. So, is "Lobster" a good thing or bad?  Erinome:It’s a tool. It can help, but it has problems. The key is how we use it. Maybe in the future, it will get better—cheaper, safer. But now, we need to stay calm, not just follow the trend.  Enceladus:Agreed! Don’t be an "ostrich" hiding from AI, but don’t rush into it blindly either.  Erinome:Exactly! Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus:Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what's happening around us today, okay?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! First, some economic news. Did you hear about the consumer prices?  Erinome: Oh right! In February 2026, the price index for daily things went up 1.3% compared to last year. That's the biggest increase in nearly three years! Wow, that's a noticeable jump, right?  Enceladus: Yeah, maybe we need to watch our spending a bit more. Next, something about food and health. The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Jun, said people use 40% more cooking oil than recommended. He suggests we reduce oil, eat more beans, and drink more milk.  Erinome: Oh, really? I didn't know we use that much oil. Um, maybe I should put less oil when cooking from now on. You know that? Health is important!  Enceladus: Totally! Now, let's talk about education. Communication University of China cut 16 majors, like translation, photography, and art management. The school said in the AI era, classes need to be completely rebuilt.  Erinome: Wow, AI is changing so much! Even universities are adjusting. I wonder what new majors they will add?  Enceladus: Maybe AI-related ones! Next, a fun policy. Wuxi High-tech Zone released 12 rules for lobster farming, with a maximum subsidy of 5 million yuan. That's a lot of money for lobsters!  Erinome: Haha, lobsters are popular, I guess. But there's some bad news for tech fans: AI pushed memory chip prices up nearly 700% in a year. So phones and computers will get more expensive. Oh no, I was planning to buy a new laptop!  Enceladus: Sad, right? Maybe wait a bit. Now, a strange story: a hospital in Anhui made 4 banners to promote itself and was punished. The market监管 said it's false advertising.  Erinome: Sigh, that's not honest. Hospitals should tell the truth to patients.  Enceladus: Exactly. Next, about a writer. Jia Pingwa's early works are said to be very similar to foreign works, some even the same. He hasn't responded yet.  Erinome: Hmm, that's interesting. I hope he explains soon. Now, sports news! Women's Asian Cup group match: China beat North Korea 2-1, won all three games, and advanced to quarterfinals as group first.  Enceladus: Wow, go China! That's amazing! So proud of our women's team!  Erinome: Me too! Now, energy news: international oil price broke $100 per barrel, a new high in over three years. Iran's speaker said it might stay above $100 for a long time.  Enceladus: Oh no, gas will be more expensive then. Driving might cost more.  Erinome: Yeah, and finally, stock markets. Asia-Pacific stock markets had a Black Monday: Nikkei 225 fell 5.2%, South Korea's KOSPI fell 5.96% and triggered a circuit breaker.  Enceladus: Sad, that's a big drop. Hope the markets get better soon.  Erinome: Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our weekly podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. How are you today, Enceladus?  Enceladus:I'm good, Erinome! Thanks for asking. Did you hear about the recent government work report? It has a lot of important news, especially about education.  Erinome:Oh yes! I did! The report was given on March 5th at the opening meeting of the 4th session of the 14th National People's Congress. Premier Li Qiang talked about many plans for 2026.  Enceladus:Right! Let's start with education first. What caught your eye most?  Erinome:Well, the part about preschool education! The report said they will "improve the free preschool education policy". Do you know, in 2025, this policy already helped 14 million children?  Enceladus:Wow, 14 million! That's a huge number. So free preschool education means families don't have to pay for their kids' preschool, right?  Erinome:Yes! For example, in public kindergartens, the fees for the last year of preschool are free. And even in some private kindergartens, they reduce the fees too.  Enceladus:That must help many parents. Raising kids is expensive, so this policy can really lighten their负担 (fudan).  Erinome:Exactly! And there's more about education. The report also said they will "increase the supply of regular high school seats".  Enceladus:Oh, right! Many students worry about not getting into high school. More seats mean more kids can go to high school. That's good news!  Erinome:Yes! And for universities, they will start a new round of "Double First-Class" construction. Do you know what "Double First-Class" is?  Enceladus:Um... I think it's about building top universities and top disciplines, right? To make higher education better.  Erinome:You got it! They also want to train more creative talents. That's important for the country's development.  Enceladus:Speaking of development, the report has other plans too. Like increasing people's income. They will make a plan to help low-income groups earn more, and improve salary and social security systems.  Erinome:Oh, that's great! Everyone wants to earn more money. What about consumption? I heard there's something about "old for new" for consumer goods.  Enceladus:Yes! They will use 250 billion yuan of super-long special government bonds to support people replacing old things with new ones. Like old phones, TVs, maybe cars?  Erinome:Haha, maybe! That can help people buy new things and boost the economy. What about investment?  Enceladus:The central government will arrange 755 billion yuan for investment, and 800 billion yuan from super-long special bonds for "two key" constructions. I think "two key" means important projects, like infrastructure.  Erinome:Makes sense. Also, there's a part about "new productive forces". They want to develop new industries like integrated circuits, aerospace, biomedicine, and low-altitude economy.  Enceladus:Oh, those sound high-tech! And future industries like quantum technology, 6G... Wow, China is moving fast in tech!  Erinome:Right! They also want to deepen "AI+", so AI can be used in more areas. That will make life easier, maybe?  Enceladus:I hope so! What about people who move from rural areas to cities? The report said "promote urbanization of agricultural transfer population" and "relax conditions for taking the high school entrance exam in the inflow area".  Erinome:Oh, that's a big help! Many kids follow their parents to cities, but before, maybe they couldn't take the exam there. Now it's easier. Their parents must be happy.  Enceladus:Yes! Education is so important for kids. Speaking of which, the report also mentioned healthcare. The per capita financial subsidy for residents' medical insurance will increase by 24 yuan.  Erinome:That's good. And social security? I heard the minimum monthly basic pension for urban and rural residents will increase by 20 yuan.  Enceladus:Small increase, but every bit helps, especially for elderly people. Also, they will support families with more children to improve their housing.  Erinome:That's family-friendly. What about green development?  Enceladus:They will set up a national low-carbon transition fund and develop new growth points like hydrogen energy and green fuels. Good for the environment!  Erinome:So many plans! It feels like the government is working hard on many areas—education, economy, people's life, environment...  Enceladus:Yes! All these policies are to make people's life better. I hope they can be carried out well.  Erinome:Me too! Well, time is flying. We talked about education, income, consumption, tech, and more from the government work report.  Enceladus:It's really interesting to learn about these policies. They affect our daily life a lot.  Erinome:Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, dear friends. Let's talk again next time!  Enceladus:See you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! What's the first one?  Erinome: Well, good news for travelers! Many scenic spots in China are offering free tickets, so the March tourism market is "not slow even in the off-season". For example, Lushan Mountain's search volume went up 156% week-on-week!  Enceladus: Wow, that's a huge increase! So people are traveling more even though it's usually a quiet time?  Erinome: Exactly! Free tickets must be a big reason. Next, parking fees are going down in some places. Like Yichang in Hubei and Hami in Xinjiang—they're lowering the starting price, making free parking time longer. So short parking is cheaper now!  Enceladus: Oh, that's great for drivers, right? No more worrying about high fees for a quick stop.  Erinome: Yep! Now, here's an interesting one about a company called Pang Donglai. They had a vote with over 10,000 employees. More than 80% said "no" to a plan: "lower salary for more holidays". Right now, they already have 40 days off a year and work 7 hours a day!  Enceladus: Oh, I get it. They like their current work-life balance better?  Erinome: Probably! Who wants less pay even for more holidays, right? Next, AI is getting popular in a fun way—"AI lobster farming" is trending! But officials say we need to be careful: risks like information leaks or the system being controlled.  Enceladus: Oh no, technology can be tricky. So we can't just trust it blindly?  Erinome: Exactly! Speaking of lobsters, Shenzhen Longgang is planning "Lobster Ten Policies". They might give up to 10 million yuan in equity investment to "one-person company" lobster projects.  Enceladus: Wow, that's a lot of support! Maybe more people will start lobster businesses now.  Erinome: Maybe! Now, a warning for everyone: when using an app for face recognition, you must wear clothes! Experts say the people checking in the background can see the whole scene.  Enceladus: Oh! I didn't know that. That's important—no more casual face scans at home!  Erinome: Right! Stay safe. Next, a sad story: an over 70-year-old in Heze, Shandong, uses his phone from when he wakes up till midnight every day. Now his myopia is 2300 degrees! Doctors say old people get myopia easier from too much phone time.  Enceladus: Sad... We should tell older family members to take breaks, right?  Erinome: Definitely! Now, some cool science news: a Chinese research team made millimeter-level pure hexagonal diamond. It's over 50% harder than traditional diamond!  Enceladus: Wow, that's amazing! Super hard—what can it be used for?  Erinome: Maybe tools or machines? Who knows! Next, travel is easier now: China has unilateral visa-free for 50 countries, and full mutual visa-free with 29 countries.  Enceladus: That's great! More people can visit each other without visa trouble.  Erinome: Yep! Now, sports news: Mexico is getting ready for the 2026 World Cup. To ease safety worries, they'll put nearly 100,000 security staff in 3 host cities.  Enceladus: Hope that makes the World Cup safe and fun!  Erinome: Me too! Last one: shipping in the Strait of Hormuz dropped 90%—only 8 ships pass each day. And international oil price broke $91, up 35% in a week!  Enceladus: Oh, that's a big change. Oil prices are rising fast.  Erinome: Yeah, hope it stabilizes soon. Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about a topic that many parents care about: young people and social media. You know, winter vacation is here, and lots of parents are worried, right?  Enceladus: Oh yes! I heard many families have "phone battles" now. Kids stay up late using phones, and parents can't sleep because of that. It's really tough.  Erinome: Exactly! But do you know? Australia did something big about this. They made a law to stop kids under 16 from using social media. Wow, that's a big step!  Enceladus: Really? When did that start?  Erinome: It started on December 10, 2025. The law is called *2024 Cybersecurity (Social Media Minimum Age) Amendment*. So platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook can't let kids under 16 sign up. Even if parents say yes, it's not allowed.  Enceladus: Oh, so the platforms are responsible? What happens if they don't follow?  Erinome: They can get a big fine! Up to 49.5 million Australian dollars, which is about 230 million yuan. That's a lot of money! By January 2026, they already handled over 4.7 million accounts—stopping or deleting them.  Enceladus: Sad, but maybe necessary? Because social media has bad things, like cyberbullying or wrong information. Kids are easy to get hurt.  Erinome: Right! The article said "childhood harm毁掉 a child's whole life". If many kids are hurt, it's bad for the country. So Australia thinks kids' health is more important than money.  Enceladus: Are other countries doing this too?  Erinome: Yes! Malaysia will start in 2026, banning under 16s. Denmark is planning to stop under 15s. Even the US and Europe are talking about it.  Enceladus: What about China? Do we have rules?  Erinome: We have the *Minors' Network Protection Regulations* since 2024. It says platforms can't sell adult accounts to kids. But some experts think we need stricter rules. Like Chen Weizhi, a政协委员, he suggests limiting under 16s too.  Enceladus: But some people might disagree, right? Like, is "ban" the best way?  Erinome: Good question! A teacher in Australia said some kids with autism made friends online. Social media helped them. If we ban it, maybe they lose that.  Enceladus: Oh no! So it's not all bad. What do students think?  Erinome: A student named Li Xinyi said kids should learn to protect themselves, not just be banned. Like, learn to tell good info from bad, and control time.  Enceladus: That makes sense. So maybe "ban" is not enough. What else can we do?  Erinome: Experts say "both protect and help". Schools can teach network skills—like how to keep personal info safe. Parents can make "family rules" for phone time. Platforms can make better "teen modes" with good content.  Enceladus: Oh right! Like, not just block, but guide. My cousin uses a "teen mode" on TikTok, and it shows science videos instead of games. He likes that!  Erinome: That's great! So it's a team work—government, schools, parents, and platforms. Not just one side.  Enceladus: But some kids might still find ways, like using adult accounts. How to stop that?  Erinome: The article said platforms need better age checks—like face or voice verification. And punish those who sell adult accounts.  Enceladus: It sounds hard, but important. Kids need a safe online world, but also learn to use it well.  Erinome: Exactly! Childhood is precious. We need to protect it, but also help kids grow in the digital age.  Enceladus: Well, I hope more countries find good ways. For now, maybe parents can talk with kids more, not just take phones away.  Erinome: You’re right! Okay, that's it for today. Let's hope all kids have a happy and safe winter vacation. See you next time!  Enceladus: Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with some good news first. I heard something about life expectancy in China.  Erinome: Oh right! In 2025, China's average life expectancy reached 79.25 years. That's 1.32 years higher than in 2020. So, it increases by about 0.26 years every year. Wow, people are living longer and healthier!  Enceladus: That's really great! Better healthcare must be helping. What's next?  Erinome: The National Development and Reform Commission has a plan too. They want to push the childcare rate for kids under 3 up by 6 percentage points. And nursing beds in elderly care homes will reach 73%. Oh, that's good for families with little babies and old people, right?  Enceladus: Totally! More daycares and better care for the elderly—families will feel less stressed. Now, what about jobs? I remember college graduates are a big number this year.  Erinome: Yes! The Ministry of Human Resources says this year's college graduates will be 12.7 million. They will start large-scale internships and skill training. 12.7 million? That's a lot. Hope the training helps them find good jobs.  Enceladus: Fingers crossed! Any suggestions from deputies lately?  Erinome: Oh, two interesting ones! Deputy Fan Yun suggests canceling the "shared area" in housing over the next 5 years. And Deputy Huo Qigang wants to lower taxes for middle-income groups. Haha, canceling shared area? Home buyers will be happy. Lower taxes? That sounds nice for many people!  Enceladus: Right! Now, health tips—any new advice?  Erinome: The National Health Commission says adult men should keep their waist under 90 cm, and women under 85 cm. Um, I need to measure mine later. Maybe I should exercise more!  Enceladus: Me too! Let's talk about students. I heard schools are doing more sports?  Erinome: Yes! The Ministry of Education says "15-minute breaks between classes" and "2 hours of PE every day" are now in all provinces. That's awesome! Students can play more, not just study all day.  Enceladus: Kids will love that! Now, something about work—Lei Jun said something about AI and work time?  Erinome: Oh right! Lei Jun predicts that with AI coming, maybe we'll only work 3 days a week, 2 hours each day. Wow, is that possible soon? That sounds like a dream!  Enceladus: Haha, I hope so! Now, sports news—table tennis World Cup in Macau?  Erinome: Yes! Ticket prices are out: the cheapest is 80 yuan, and VIP is 4580 yuan. Oh, 4580 is expensive, but big fans might buy it.  Enceladus: Probably! What about the economy? Foreign exchange reserves?  Erinome: At the end of February, China's foreign exchange reserves were over 3.4 trillion US dollars, up 0.85% from January. And the central bank has been buying gold for 16 months in a row. Stable reserves, that's good for the economy.  Enceladus: Nice. Last one—something about a company issue?  Erinome: Yeah, Nexperia Netherlands banned Nexperia China employees from using office software. The Commerce Ministry said if this causes a global semiconductor supply chain crisis again, the Dutch side must take all responsibility. Oh no, hope that gets fixed soon.  Enceladus: Me too. Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone!  Erinome: Let's talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today Enceladus and I will talk about some new policies that are important for people who work, especially those with flexible jobs. Let's start, Enceladus!  Enceladus:Hi Erinome! Oh, I heard there's big news about social security. What's that?  Erinome:Yes! On January 7th, the National Development and Reform Commission said they will cancel the hukou limit for social security in the working city. So people don't need local hukou to join social security where they work now!  Enceladus:Wow! That's great! Before, if you didn't have local hukou, you couldn't join the city's social security, right?  Erinome:Exactly! Like Li Ge, a delivery rider from Anhui. He worked in Hangzhou for 4 years but couldn't join Hangzhou's medical insurance. Last year he fell and spent 10,000 yuan in hospital. His hometown insurance only paid 3,000, and he had to go back to Anhui to get the money. So sad!  Enceladus:Oh no! That sounds so hard. Now with the new policy, he can join Hangzhou's social security easily?  Erinome:Yes! Flexible workers like delivery riders, online designers, or street vendors can do it. They just need ID and a simple work proof—like a platform work certificate or a self-employment promise.  Enceladus:That's easy! What about the benefits? Same as local people?  Erinome:Absolutely! The pension and medical报销 (baoxiao, reimbursement) rate are the same. For example, in Zhengzhou, medical insurance can cover 70%-90% of hospital costs, much higher than hometown's rural insurance.  Enceladus:Wow, that's a big help! How to apply? Is it complicated?  Erinome:No, very simple! You can do it online with the 12333 app. Upload ID and work proof, submit, and done in 10 minutes. Or go to the social security office with materials, finish on the spot.  Enceladus:Nice! What about people who had social security in their hometown before? Can they transfer it?  Erinome:Yes! No need to go back home. Apply online through 12333 app, and it takes about 45 workdays. The payment years will add up, no loss.  Enceladus:That's good. Oh, I also heard AI customer service is popular, but why is human customer service listed as "needed talent"?  Erinome:Hmm, because AI can't solve all problems. Many human customer service workers are from rural areas, but the job is stressful, so people leave often. Experts say AI and humans should work together, and we need to help human workers with mental health.  Enceladus:Oh right, some problems need human care. What else is new?  Erinome:The tax department is asking for opinions on personal income tax settlement. And the central government gave 66.7 billion yuan to help employment this year.  Enceladus:66.7 billion! That's a lot. Any help for migrant workers?  Erinome:Yes! 9 departments started a "Warm Spring for Migrant Workers" action. They will send warm gifts, organize cultural activities, help buy train tickets, and protect their wages.  Enceladus:That's so暖心 (nuanxin, warm-hearted). Oh, and I heard they will raise pensions for retired people and basic pensions for rural and urban residents.  Erinome:Yes! The finance ministry said they will also raise medical insurance subsidies. So people can have more money for daily life and medical care.  Enceladus:Wow, so many good policies! They really help people's lives.  Erinome:Right! Now flexible workers don't need to worry about social security anymore. They can work with more peace of mind.  Enceladus:But wait, are there any mistakes people might make?  Erinome:Oh yes! Like using "daijiao" (agency payment) companies. Now you can apply by yourself, so no need to pay extra fees or risk losing insurance. Also, choose worker's social security, not rural/urban resident's—it has better benefits.  Enceladus:Got it! So everyone should check their local payment base first by calling 12333.  Erinome:Exactly! These policies make life easier for workers. I hope more people know about them.  Enceladus:Me too! Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye friends!  Erinome:Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to today’s news chat. I’m Erinome, and with me is Enceladus. Let’s check out some interesting news together, okay?  Enceladus:Hi everyone! Yeah, let’s start. What’s the first one?  Erinome:First, Lou Qinjian, the spokesperson of the conference, said that in the next ten years or so, China’s middle-income group may exceed 800 million people. Wow, that’s a big number!  Enceladus:Oh right! 800 million is like a lot of people. That means more people can have better lives, right?  Erinome:Exactly! Then, there are two suggestions from committee members. Hong Mingji suggested reducing the college entrance exam English score from 150 to 100. And Xiong Shuilong suggested removing the "address" information from ID cards. What do you think?  Enceladus:Hmm, English score change… Some students might be happy, haha. And ID card address? Maybe for privacy?  Erinome:Maybe! Next, about property management. By 2025, the average property fee collection rate of the top 500 property companies has dropped to 71%, and it’s been falling for four years in a row. Oh no, that’s not good for the companies.  Enceladus:Sad, right? They need to find ways to improve, maybe better service?  Erinome:Yes. Then, a new fire safety rule for high-rise buildings in Guangdong will take effect. It says electric bikes and their batteries can’t enter elevators. That makes sense, to prevent fires.  Enceladus:Oh right! Electric bike fires are dangerous. Good rule!  Erinome:Next, China’s quantum mobile phone is here! It says the call content can’t be wiretapped. It’s expected to be launched for civilian use by the end of this year or early next year. Wow, that’s cool!  Enceladus:Quantum technology! So safe, you know? I want one, haha.  Erinome:Me too! Then, iPhone 17 has a problem. Many users complained about serious fading. Some said the orange color turned pink after only one month. Oh no, that’s bad quality.  Enceladus:Sad for Apple users. Hope they fix it soon.  Erinome:Next, China set a new world record for short-distance maglev acceleration! It reached 800 km/h in 5.3 seconds. That’s super fast!  Enceladus:Wow! Like a rocket! So cool.  Erinome:Right! Then, PetroChina’s market value exceeded 2.14 trillion yuan. It took back the top spot in A-share market value after seven years.  Enceladus:Big company! Good for them.  Erinome:Last one for today: many securities companies are trying 7×24-hour bank-securities transfers. It breaks the traditional trading time limit, so money can be transferred and used anytime. That’s convenient!  Enceladus:Yes! No more waiting for trading hours. Nice.  Erinome:Okay, that’s all the news for today. Thanks for listening, everyone!  Enceladus:See you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today, we’re going to talk about something many of us love—coconut water! But wait, have you heard the recent news? It’s a bit shocking.  Enceladus: Oh really? I just drank a bottle yesterday! What happened?  Erinome: Well, some “100% pure coconut water” products might not be pure at all. Like, you know those cheap ones—9.9 yuan for 1 liter? They might be fake!  Enceladus: No way! 9.9 yuan for 1 liter? That sounds too good to be true. But why is that a problem?  Erinome: Let’s think about the cost. A fresh coconut costs about 10 yuan, right? And it only gives around 300ml of water. So 1 liter would need 3-4 coconuts. The raw material cost alone is more than 10 yuan! How can they sell it for 9.9?  Enceladus: Oh! So they must add something else? Like water or sugar?  Erinome: Exactly! A news report tested many “100% coconut water” products. Over 30% had extra water and sugar. The label says “coconut water” only, but inside it’s just sugar water with a little coconut flavor.  Enceladus: That’s so bad! I thought I was drinking something healthy. Why is this happening?  Erinome: Well, coconut water is super popular now. People want “low-calorie, no additives” drinks. The market is growing fast—2024 sales were 1.1 billion dollars! So many brands are fighting for customers, and some use cheap tricks.  Enceladus: Are only small brands doing this?  Erinome: No, even big ones have problems. Like, there’s a famous brand called “if coconut water,” right? Now there’s a fake one called “Tf coconut water.” The packaging looks almost the same—you can’t tell unless you look very close!  Enceladus: Oh no! That’s tricky. What about “Thai imported” ones? I always buy those.  Erinome: Some of those are fake too! They say “Thai original import,” but actually use cheap coconuts from other Southeast Asian countries, then bottle them in China. So the price goes up, but the quality is bad.  Enceladus: Wow… And is there any safety issue?  Erinome: Yes! In the past two years, some coconut water had too many bacteria or illegal preservatives. People got stomachaches after drinking.  Enceladus: Why isn’t anyone stopping this?  Erinome: The rules are too slow. The market grew so fast, but there’s no national standard for “100% coconut water” yet. So brands can say, “The rules don’t say I can’t add water!” Also, testing is hard—you need special EU technology to find extra water, which is expensive and not common.  Enceladus: So the bad brands make lots of money with low cost, and good brands can’t compete?  Erinome: Exactly! Making fake coconut water costs only 2-3 yuan per liter, but they sell it for 9.9. Even if they get caught, the punishment is small. So more and more do it.  Enceladus: Is there any good news?  Erinome: A little! Now the government is paying attention. They’re building a testing database and working on a group standard. It says “100% coconut water” can’t have extra water, sugar, or flavor. It’s still being discussed, though.  Enceladus: That’s good. What about big brands?  Erinome: Some top brands are speaking up. One said, “Our products are real 100% coconut water—no浓缩液, no bad coconuts. If you find a fake, we’ll pay 1 million yuan!”  Enceladus: That’s a strong promise! But how do we, as customers, choose the real one?  Erinome: Let me tell you! First, check the ingredients. Real 100% coconut water should only have “coconut water” on the list. If you see “water” or “sugar,” put it back.  Enceladus: Got it. What else?  Erinome: Price! If 1 liter is cheaper than 10 yuan, it’s probably fake. Good ones are usually over 20 yuan. Also, look at the color—it should be clear or light white, not yellow. And smell—no strange香精味.  Enceladus: Oh, and I heard about potassium? Natural coconut water has potassium, right?  Erinome: Yes! Check the nutrition label. Natural coconut water has 150-250mg potassium per 100ml. If it’s too low, maybe it’s watered down.  Enceladus: That’s helpful. So, no more cheap 9.9 yuan ones for me!  Erinome: Exactly! We just want real coconut water for health. It’s sad that some brands lie, but with these tips, we can avoid the traps.  Enceladus: Yeah. I hope the rules get better soon, so we don’t have to worry anymore.  Erinome: Me too! Okay, that’s it for today. Remember: check ingredients, price, and color. Stay healthy, everyone! Let’s talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into the latest news together, okay?  Enceladus: Hi everyone! Excited to talk about what's happening. First up, Spring Festival travel, right?  Erinome: Yes! It's the 30th day of Chunyun (Spring Festival travel season). The total number of people moving across regions is expected to reach 182 million. That's 0.8% more than the same time in 2025. Wow, so many people on the move!  Enceladus: Oh right, Chunyun is always busy. Families going home to celebrate. That number is really big.  Erinome: Next, there's a suggestion from a committee member. They want to stop kids under 16 from using social media. And create a special online space just for minors. What do you think?  Enceladus: Hmm, maybe it's to protect kids from bad things online? But some kids might need social media to talk to friends. Interesting idea, though.  Erinome: Moving on to family news. In Nanchong, Sichuan, they have new measures to help with new births. If you have a second or third child, you can get up to 150,000 yuan as a housing subsidy. That's a lot of money for a house!  Enceladus: Oh, that's a good way to encourage more babies, right? 150,000 yuan can help a lot with buying a home.  Erinome: Even better, a company in Ningbo, Zhejiang, gives a total reward of 1.83 million yuan for having three kids! The HR said some employees already got it. Haha, that's a huge reward!  Enceladus: 1.83 million? That's amazing! I wonder if more companies will do that.  Erinome: Now, for students. In Changchun, Jilin, middle school students got a "housework textbook" this new term. The officials said it's a free, regular textbook for labor education. So kids will learn to do chores?  Enceladus: That's cool! Maybe they'll learn to clean their rooms or cook. My little cousin hates doing dishes—maybe this book can help, you know that?  Erinome: Sports time! The WTT Singapore Grand Smash just ended. Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin both became five-time singles champions. Wow, they're so good!  Enceladus: I saw their matches! They played so well. And China's women's football team won 2-0 against Bangladesh in the Asian Cup opener. Great start!  Erinome: Next, a heartwarming story. A uncle from Guizhou is teaching farming in Africa. He even has armed guards—up to 2 guards with him. And the local crop yield went from 200 kg per mu to 700 kg!  Enceladus: Oh, that's a big change! Sad he needs guards, but happy the harvest is better. He's really helping people there.  Erinome: About Chinese citizens in Iran: the Iran Chinese Association said most have left, but around 200 choose to stay for now. Hope they stay safe.  Enceladus: Yeah, hope everything is okay for them.  Erinome: Economic news now. Because of the Middle East situation, Japan and South Korea's stock markets dropped a lot. South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 7%. Oh no, that's tough for investors.  Enceladus: Stock markets can be so unstable. Hope it gets better soon.  Erinome: Last one! US senators want to tax billionaires—5% of their wealth every year. Elon Musk might have to pay 42 billion dollars in the first year. That's a huge number, um, do you think that's fair?  Enceladus: 42 billion? That's crazy. Maybe it can help with other things, but billionaires might not like it.  Erinome: Alright, that's all the news for today. Thanks for joining us!  Enceladus: Yeah, see you next time, everyone! Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Enceladus: Hi everyone! I’m Enceladus. Let’s start with the first one. What’s up, Erinome?  Erinome: Oh, have you heard about the total lunar eclipse on Lantern Festival night? The first loss is expected at 5:49 PM on the 3rd, and most areas in China can see it. Wow, if we miss it, we have to wait until 2072! That’s a long time, right?  Enceladus: Oh no! 2072? I better not miss it then. I’ll set an alarm for that night.  Erinome: Next news is a bit sad for restaurant owners. A report says after a year of takeout subsidy wars, about 80% of restaurant businesses have lower net profits. And 35% of them have a drop of more than 30%. That’s tough for small restaurants, you know that?  Enceladus: Yeah, the subsidy wars might help customers, but bad for the shops. Hope things get better for them.  Erinome: Moving on to Shanghai! The new policies there are still having an effect. Some homebuyers even took leave to go to sales offices. One luxury housing project sold over 250 million yuan in a day! That’s a huge number, haha.  Enceladus: 250 million in a day? That’s crazy. The housing market there is really active now.  Erinome: Right! Then, the Tax Bureau said that after the new tax rules for internet platforms, things like “brushing orders” to fake sales have decreased a lot. Good to see less unfair competition, right?  Enceladus: Definitely! Fake sales are not good for anyone. It’s better to have real competition.  Erinome: Oh no! Here’s a funny but messy one. Douban Market had a problem. They sent wrong coupons: “spend 200, get 200 off”, and users rushed to buy. Douban said they can’t take the big loss and will automatically refund. That must have been a chaos!  Enceladus: Haha, I can imagine people trying to buy as much as possible. But Douban has to refund, so no free stuff this time.  Erinome: Next, a suggestion from Liu Yonghao, a committee member. He said we should give 500 yuan consumption vouchers to each person. It’s expected to pull consumption by nearly 2 trillion yuan and support about 14 million jobs in the tertiary industry. That sounds helpful, right?  Enceladus: 500 yuan per person? If that happens, maybe people will spend more. And 14 million jobs? That’s a big help for the economy.  Erinome: Then, Lei Jun shared the latest about Xiaomi's robot. It's now "interning" in a car factory and can work on its own in some situations. Wow, robots are getting smarter and more useful!  Enceladus: Cool! Maybe one day robots can help us with many jobs.  Erinome: Um, here’s some bad news for travelers. Flight prices from China to Europe are skyrocketing. Shanghai to Paris is 5 times more expensive, now 30,248 yuan. That’s so expensive! Who can afford that?  Enceladus: 30,000 yuan for a flight? That’s way too much. I guess traveling to Europe is not easy these days.  Erinome: And Elon Musk’s wealth has passed 800 billion US dollars, a new record. He's over 500 billion more than the second place. That’s crazy rich, haha. How does someone even have that much money?  Enceladus: I have no idea. But 800 billion is a number I can’t even imagine.  Erinome: Last news is a bit sad. The Foreign Ministry said over 3,000 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran, but one citizen sadly passed away. Our thoughts are with their family.  Enceladus: Sad to hear that. Hope everyone else is safe now.  Erinome: Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for joining us, everyone. We'll talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye! See you next time!

Erinome:Hello dear listeners! Welcome to our daily chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Today, we have a fun topic—something new in cinemas. Have you heard about the "movie regret right" service, Enceladus?  Enceladus:Movie regret right? Oh, that sounds interesting! What is it?  Erinome:Well, a cinema in Hangzhou started a new service. Let me tell you: if you watch a movie and think it’s not good within 20 minutes after it starts, you can get 40% of your ticket money back!  Enceladus:Wow! Really? So if the movie is bad, you don’t have to sit there and suffer?  Erinome:Exactly! The service runs from March 1st to April 30th this year. The cinema is called Xitiancheng Shidai Lianhe Cinema.  Enceladus:Um, how does it work? Do you need to explain a lot why you don’t like the movie?  Erinome:No, no! The process is super simple. You just take your ticket to the front desk, say you don’t like the experience, and they give you 40% back. No need for long explanations.  Enceladus:That’s great! But why 40%? Why not full refund?  Erinome:Good question! The cinema said, in the movie industry, about 60% of the ticket money goes to the movie companies and the cinema chain. That covers costs like making the movie, distributing it, and running the cinema. So the cinema can only control 40%, so they can’t give full refund.  Enceladus:Oh, I see. So 60% is fixed for others, and 40% is what the cinema can give back. That makes sense.  Erinome:Right! And there’s a rule: you have to do it in the cinema, not after you leave. So if you walk out, you can’t get the refund later.  Enceladus:Got it. Where did they get this idea? It feels new.  Erinome:Ah, they copied another cinema! A famous one in Henan called Pang Donglai Cinema. They’ve had a similar service for over 10 years. Pang Donglai gives back 50% if you’re not happy.  Enceladus:Wow, Pang Donglai has done this for 10 years? Did many people ask for refunds?  Erinome:Surprisingly, no! The cinema said the refund rate is very low. Maybe people don’t misuse it.  Enceladus:That’s good. So before this, could people refund tickets after the movie starts?  Erinome:Not really. In 2018, there was a rule about changing or refunding tickets, but that was only before the movie starts. After it starts, it was always a problem.  Enceladus:Why was that a problem?  Erinome:Some people said movies are like products—you should be able to return them if they’re bad. But others said, “How do you decide if a movie is ‘bad’? It’s too subjective.” Also, the money split is complicated, so it’s hard to do.  Enceladus:Hmm, that’s true. But this new service in Hangzhou is trying to fix that, right?  Erinome:Yes! Many people support it. They say, “Finally, I don’t have to pay for a bad movie!” Like, if the movie is really boring, you can leave early and get some money back.  Enceladus:Sad, but true. I’ve sat through so many bad movies before… haha.  Erinome:Me too! So this service helps people “stop losing money,” you know? And maybe it makes movie companies work harder. If their movies are bad, people will ask for refunds, so they have to make better movies.  Enceladus:Oh, that’s a good point! It pushes them to not make “one-time cheat” movies.  Erinome:Exactly! But some people worry: will people misuse this? Like, watch 20 minutes, get 40% back, and leave?  Enceladus:But the rule says you have to do it in the cinema, and only within 20 minutes. So maybe it’s hard to cheat.  Erinome:I think so. The cinema probably thought about that. So, would you use this service if you watch a bad movie?  Enceladus:Yes! If the movie is really bad—like, the story is silly, or the acting is bad—I’d go get the refund. 40% is better than nothing, right?  Erinome:Totally! Even 40% feels like “dignity money,” you know? Like, “I don’t want to be stuck with this烂片 (lanpian, bad movie).”  Enceladus:Haha, exactly! I hope more cinemas do this. It makes going to the movies less risky.  Erinome:Me too! So, to sum up: Hangzhou cinema tries “20-minute refund” (40% back) for bad movies, copied from Pang Donglai, helps观众 (guangzhong, audience) stop losing money, and maybe pushes better movies.  Enceladus:That’s a great step! Okay, that’s it for today. What do you think, listeners? Would you use this service? Let us know!  Erinome:Thanks for listening. See you next time! Bye!  Enceladus:Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Enceladus: Yeah, let's start! First, I saw a report from Zhongzhi Research. It said new house prices in 100 cities rose 2.37% year-on-year in February. Oh, and Hangzhou had the biggest monthly increase. But second-hand house prices fell 8.78% year-on-year, and only 5 cities saw a monthly rise.  Erinome: Wow, that's a mix, right? New houses up, but second-hand down a lot. Maybe people are buying new ones more now?  Enceladus: Maybe! Next news: China's 2026 movie box office has already passed 10 billion yuan. And we're still leading the world's single market box office. Haha, that's cool! Our movies must be getting more popular.  Erinome: Oh yeah! I love going to the cinema. Speaking of cinemas, a cinema in Hangzhou has a new service. If you don't like the movie in the first 20 minutes, you can get 40% of the ticket price back. Oh, that's interesting! So you can try before you "buy" more, right?  Enceladus: Exactly! No more wasting money on bad movies. Next, the first half of 2026 will have a very short school term. Many primary and middle school students might go to school for less than 90 days. Um, really? That's super short! Why is that?  Erinome: Maybe holidays or other plans? Not sure, but the kids might be happy, haha. Now, personal tax news: on the first day of tax settlement, netizens shared their refunds. Some got over 10,000 yuan back, but others need to pay more. Wow, that's a big difference! I hope I get a refund too.  Enceladus: Me too! Let's talk about the environment. From March 1st, Pearl River, Huaihe River, Qiantang River, Minjiang River and Hainan's inland waters will start their spring fishing ban. Sad, but it's good for the fish, right? They need time to grow.  Erinome: Yeah, protecting nature is important. But here's a not-so-good news: a woman said she was bitten by bugs on a train hard sleeper, and her left hand swelled like a steamed bun. Oh no! That sounds terrible. 12306 said they sent the case to the responsible unit. Hope they fix the bug problem soon.  Enceladus: Poor lady. Another pollution news: an underground river in Fengjie, Chongqing is suspected to be polluted by pig manure from a pig farm. Local government said they set up a special team. Sad, hope they clean it up quickly.  Erinome: Yeah, clean water is so important. Now, a funny one: a ticket platform showed a flight from Damascus, Syria to Shanghai cost 3.82 million yuan! Haha, that's crazy! Who would pay that? The platform said it was a mistake and took it down. Probably a typo, right?  Enceladus: Definitely a typo! 3.82 million yuan for a flight? No way. Last news: Buffett's "final" report is out. Berkshire has risen 60,000 times in 60 years, and their cash reserve is 373.3 billion US dollars. Wow, that's amazing! He's really good at investing.  Erinome: Yeah, he's a legend. Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll chat again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today, Enceladus and I will chat about some recent news. Let's start with a big one—Tencent closed its TiMi Montréal studio. Did you hear that?  Enceladus:Oh wow, really? When did that happen? I remember TiMi is a big game team under Tencent.  Erinome:Yeah, the news said it was closed recently. The studio started in 2021, so it’s only five years old. But guess what? They never made their own game in these five years!  Enceladus:No way! Five years and no game? That’s so strange. What did they do then?  Erinome:They worked on other projects, like helping with "Pokémon Unite" and "Call of Duty Mobile"—you know, making them work in different countries. But no original games. A senior programmer even wrote on LinkedIn that they saw it coming, but it still made them sad.  Enceladus:Hmm, why did Tencent close it? Maybe it cost too much?  Erinome:Probably! Some people online said the team was "not efficient"—like, they took too long and did nothing. And Tencent is now focusing more on AI, not old ways of making games.  Enceladus:Oh right! AI can help make games faster, right? So maybe this studio was too slow.  Erinome:Exactly! Also, the studio was in Canada, and foreign teams can be expensive. Tencent might think, "Why spend so much for no result?"  Enceladus:That makes sense. Any other news today?  Erinome:Yes! Meizu’s phone team was disbanded. You know Meizu, the phone brand? They were bought by Geely, the car company.  Enceladus:Oh, I heard Geely. So Meizu stopped making phones?  Erinome:Not exactly, but their team is解散 (jiesan—disbanded). Maybe Geely wants them to work on car systems instead of phones. Their direction was摇摆不定 (yaobai buding—unstable), like trying to keep "small and beautiful" phones but also focusing on car tech.  Enceladus:Sad for the Meizu team. What about movies? Any news there?  Erinome:The 2026 Spring Festival movie season just ended. The total box office was 5.752 billion yuan. But wait—compared to last year, it’s down 39.5%! That’s the lowest in 8 years.  Enceladus:Oh no! Why so low? Did people not go to movies?  Erinome:Yes, the number of people was down too—120 million people, 36.4% less than last year. Even on the first day of the holiday, only 1 billion yuan, and daily average was under 1 billion for the first time in 6 years.  Enceladus:Wow, that’s bad. Which movie was the most popular?  Erinome:"Flying Life 3" was first with 2.927 billion yuan. Then "Jingzhe Wusheng", "Biaoren: Wind in the Desert"… but even the top one couldn’t save the low box office.  Enceladus:Maybe the movies weren’t good enough? Or people just prefer watching at home now?  Erinome:Could be. Some people online said the movies were not exciting. Or maybe the tickets were too expensive?  Enceladus:Hmm. So today’s news is a bit sad—closed studios, disbanded teams, low box office.  Erinome:Yeah, but it’s part of business, right? Companies change focus, and sometimes hard choices are needed.  Enceladus:True. Well, that’s the news for today. Thanks for listening, everyone!  Erinome:Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's top stories, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with some economic news first. What do we have?  Erinome: Well, the first news is about people's income and spending in 2025. China's per capita disposable income was 43,377 yuan last year, up 5.0% from 2024. And per capita consumption expenditure was 29,476 yuan, growing 4.4%. Wow, that means people have a bit more money to spend, right?  Enceladus: Oh, that's good to hear! More income and more spending—hopefully that helps the economy. What's next?  Erinome: Next is about foreign visitors and investment. In 2025, the number of foreigners entering China without a visa reached 30.08 million, up nearly 50%! But in January 2026, foreign investment absorbed was 92.01 billion yuan, down 5.7% year-on-year. Oh, so more tourists but a little less investment? That's a mix.  Enceladus: Hmm, maybe the visa-free policy is working well for tourism. Let's move to the next one.  Erinome: Okay! China's migrant workers total has broken 300 million, up 0.5% from last year. The average age is over 43, and about 60% of them work away from home. Um, 300 million is a huge number. And the average age is getting older, you know that?  Enceladus: Yeah, that's a lot of people working hard. I hope their lives are getting better. What about social security?  Erinome: Good question! Maternity insurance now covers nearly 260 million people, up 6.66 million from last year. That's great! More families will get support when having babies.  Enceladus: That's really important. Now, any tech news?  Erinome: Oh yes! China just released its first standard system for humanoid robots and embodied intelligence. So the robot industry is entering a more standardized stage. Wow, robots are getting more regulated—this should help the industry grow better, right?  Enceladus: For sure! Standards make things safer and more efficient. Let's talk about some social news now.  Erinome: Okay, there's a story from Shantou Zoo. A little girl was feeding a lion through the fence, and the lion grabbed her leg. Oh no! The zoo said the girl was sent to the hospital and is okay now. They also said a zookeeper let her in against the rules. That's scary—hope the girl is really fine.  Enceladus: Oh no, poor girl! Parents should be more careful, and zoos need to keep rules strict. What's next?  Erinome: In Huludao, Liaoning, many primary schools asked head teachers to leave class parent WeChat groups. The local education bureau said it's true. Hmm, why do you think that is? Maybe to reduce teachers' work pressure?  Enceladus: Maybe! Teachers already have so much to do. Less time on WeChat might help them focus on teaching.  Erinome: Right! Now, a rumor: some people said new energy vehicles will have a "mileage tax" with 10 provinces testing it. But many places回应 (huiying, responded) they have no notice or documents. Haha, just a rumor then—good to know it's not true yet.  Enceladus: Yeah, rumors can be scary. Let's talk about gold prices!  Erinome: Oh, international gold prices have risen for 7 months in a row—that's the longest in ten years! And domestic gold jewelry price per gram has broken 1600 yuan. Wow, gold is getting expensive! Maybe people are buying it as an investment?  Enceladus: Probably! Gold is always a safe choice for many. Any international news?  Erinome: Yes! In Geneva, the "Friends of Global Governance" group was officially established. Nearly 60 country representatives attended, including 42 founding members. That sounds important—hope it helps with global issues.  Enceladus: Let's hope so. Last story: German Chancellor Merz, after visiting China, said he's not happy with Germany's 4-day workweek. He thinks it can't keep Germany prosperous and people need to work harder.  Erinome: Interesting! Different countries have different ideas about work hours. Well, that's all the news for today.  Enceladus: Okay, that's it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone! Let's talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to today's news talk. I'm Erinome, and with me is Enceladus. Let's see what important news we have today. Did you hear about the birth population in China for 2026? It's really surprising.Enceladus:Oh wow, what's the number? I haven't checked the news yet.Erinome:It's 7.92 million. Can you believe that? It's the first time since the founding of New China that the birth population has dropped below 8 million. And here's a more shocking part: the total birth population of developed countries in the US and Europe has surpassed ours for the first time.Enceladus:Oh no, that's sad. I remember older people talking about the "baby boom" in the 80s and 90s. Hospitals were full, and primary school classes had over 50 students. Now it's like the clock has turned back to the lowest point.Erinome:Right! And the total population also dropped below 1.4 billion last year, a decrease of over 3 million from the year before. It's been falling for 4 years, like a steep slope—hard to stop. Why do people not want to have babies now?Enceladus:Um, maybe because it's too expensive to raise a child. I heard in first-tier cities, the cost from milk powder to university is over a million yuan. Housing loans, education, medical care—these three big mountains are pressing on young people. They can barely support themselves, how can they think about "more children, more happiness"?Erinome:You know that? The fertility rate is even more worrying. In 2020, it was 1.3, but last year it dropped below the warning line. It's lower than the EU's 1.4 and America's 1.6. Experts say if the fertility rate is below 1.5, we enter the "low fertility trap". And we're getting deeper into it.Enceladus:That's not just a future problem. It's happening now! If people don't have babies now, in 20 years there will be half as many workers. Nursing homes will be full, kindergartens will close, and even square dancing groups won't have enough people. So sad.Erinome:Let's talk about the impact of the population dividend fading. In the past, we relied on "human wave tactics" to be the world's factory. Young people supported the assembly lines, and new generations supported consumption. But now, with fewer young people, the first to suffer is the demand side.Enceladus:Right! Half of the baby stores have closed, school district housing prices have dropped, and car sales have fallen for three years in a row. It's not that people don't want to buy, but there are fewer people to buy.Erinome:The domestic market is our "golden sign". China can be the "supply chain leader" because of the "super market of over a billion people". Huawei phones and BYD cars rose because of hundreds of millions of domestic consumers. Even Tesla and Apple moved factories here for this big customer base.Enceladus:But if the population keeps falling, domestic demand will shrink. Companies have to find markets abroad. But external sanctions are getting tighter. If foreign markets are blocked, companies without a domestic market to rely on are like kites with broken strings. Iran and Venezuela are examples—small markets, and they get hurt badly by sanctions. If we lose our "super market", our global voice will get weaker.Erinome:Some people say "AI and robots can replace labor". But even smart AI won't buy milk powder, choose school district housing, or buy health products for parents. Consumers are the "engine" of the economy. Without real demand from new families, factories will just have stockpiles.Enceladus:Exactly! The past 30 years of industrial upgrading, from home appliances to new energy cars, relied on "generations of consumers willing to try new things". Now the "baby army" is getting smaller. Companies can't even find directions for innovation—no users to "test mistakes", how to upgrade?Erinome:So, can government subsidies save the fertility rate? Local governments are in a hurry: some give 100,000 yuan for a third child, extend maternity leave to a year, offer housing discounts and tax cuts. The national "15th Five-Year Plan" is testing a four-day workweek and building more affordable housing to help young people. Do these work?Enceladus:Hmm, maybe they can make the numbers jump a little in the short term, but not solve the root problem. Young people don't dare to have babies not because they lack a few thousand yuan in subsidies. They're afraid "they can't raise the child well, and can't educate them well".Erinome:Right! Milk powder needs to be imported, kindergartens need to be bilingual, school district housing is天价, and parents need money for old age. These "rigid expenses" are like a big mountain. The subsidies can't even cover the interest. What young people really need is "certainty": affordable childcare when the baby is born, no need to fight for school spots, no need to empty savings when sick, and security in old age.

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today!  Enceladus: Hi everyone! So excited to share the news with you. First, let's start with some tech updates. Erinome, did you hear about the new progress in solar energy and batteries?  Erinome: Oh yes! China's new solar cell research made a new step—its efficiency is over 15% now. And the core tech of lithium batteries had a first-time breakthrough, making the battery life double! Wow, that's cool for green energy, right?  Enceladus: Totally! Solar and batteries are so important. And there's more AI news: China's AI usage passed America for the first time! Four big Chinese AI models are in the world's top five. Domestic computing power needs are growing super fast, like "exponential"—you know that?  Erinome: Oh, that's amazing! Our AI is getting stronger. But here's some not-so-good news: many top phone brands may raise prices together. The biggest increase could be 25%—first time in the industry.  Enceladus: Sad! I was saving money for a new phone... Maybe I need to buy it before the price goes up.  Erinome: Yeah. Let's talk about takeout rules. The Market Regulation Bureau has new rules: takeout shops must have real stores. If they don't have dining-in, they need a special sign. It starts in June.  Enceladus: Oh, that's good! Now we know the food is from real places, not just random kitchens. Safety first, right?  Erinome: Exactly! Now, a super rare story: a 24-year-old woman in Xinjiang had 5 babies naturally—1 boy and 4 girls! The lightest baby is only 870 grams. The chance is 1 in 60 million!  Enceladus: Oh my! That's so uncommon. I hope all the babies and the mom are healthy. What a special family!  Erinome: Me too! Moving to health news: Peking Union Medical College Hospital released new data on Alzheimer's disease medicine. Early patients may slow down the disease progress. That's hopeful!  Enceladus: Definitely! So many families need this. Alzheimer's is so hard. Good to hear progress here.  Erinome: Let's talk about travel. After the holiday, flight prices dropped a lot—over 10% lower than Spring Festival. Some popular routes are even as cheap as 100 yuan!  Enceladus: Haha! Maybe I can plan a trip now. Cheap flights are the best!  Erinome: Right! Sports news: Basketball World Cup qualifier—China's men's team beat Japan 87-80 away, first win! So exciting!  Enceladus: Yes! Go China! They played so well. I watched the game highlights—so cool.  Erinome: Next, a county leader in Hunan. His Douyin account became a message board for people, with over 100,000 followers. He said, "It's all my duty."  Enceladus: That's a good way to listen to people. Leaders connecting with everyone directly—nice!  Erinome: Agreed. Now, some crime news: The Supreme Court said two big cross-border crime groups in northern Myanmar—Ming and Bai families—were completely destroyed.  Enceladus: Good! They did bad things, so it's good they're stopped.  Erinome: Sadly, a Chinese citizen was robbed of 5 million yen on the street in Osaka. The suspect is still missing. The consulate in Osaka提醒 (tíxǐng) again: better avoid going to Japan recently.  Enceladus: Oh no! Hope the person is okay. Stay safe out there, everyone.  Erinome: Let's end with some global news. Korean media said their stock market rose nearly 50% in 2026, and now it's the 9th largest in the world,超过 (chāoguò) France.  Enceladus: Wow, that's a big jump! Their stock market is doing really well.  Erinome: And US media reported: in 2025, more people moved out of the US than moved in. First time in 90 years!  Enceladus: Um, interesting. Wonder why so many people left? Maybe looking for better places?  Erinome: Maybe! Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's chat again next time!  Enceladus: Bye! Stay informed and have a great day!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our daily chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Today, let's talk about something that might make drivers a little sad—oil prices. Have you seen the news recently, Enceladus?  Enceladus:Oh no, what’s wrong? I just filled my car last week. Did the price go up again?  Erinome:Yes! The National Development and Reform Commission said that from 24:00 on February 24th, China's oil prices will increase. It’s the third rise this year—can you believe it? A "three-in-a-row" increase!  Enceladus:Wow, three times already? That’s not good. How much will it go up exactly?  Erinome:Let me check. For gasoline, it’s 175 yuan per ton, and diesel is 170 yuan per ton. Translated to per liter, 92# gasoline goes up 0.14 yuan, 95# 0.15 yuan, and 0# diesel 0.14 yuan.  Enceladus:Um, 0.14 yuan per liter… So if I have a 50-liter tank, how much more will I pay?  Erinome:Let me calculate. 50 liters times 0.14 yuan… That’s 7 yuan more. Oh, so filling a full tank will cost 7 yuan extra now.  Enceladus:Sad! I drive to work every day. That 7 yuan adds up over time, you know?  Erinome:Totally! Especially for people who drive a lot, like taxi drivers or delivery drivers. Their costs will go up more.  Enceladus:Why is the price rising again? Is it because of international oil prices?  Erinome:Yes! The news said international oil prices went up and down but overall higher in this adjustment period (from Feb 3rd to Feb 23rd).  Enceladus:What caused the international prices to rise?  Erinome:Hmm, geopolitical issues, maybe? Like tensions in the Middle East got worse, making the market nervous. Also, talks between Russia and Ukraine aren’t going well, which adds uncertainty.  Enceladus:Oh right, I heard about that. Any other reasons?  Erinome:Yes! Winter storms in the US made their oil production go down, and their oil storage is lower than expected. That pushed prices up too.  Enceladus:Wow, so many factors. Did the price reach a high point?  Erinome:Brent crude oil even hit $72 per barrel, which is the highest since July 2025!  Enceladus:That’s a big number. Will the price keep rising next time?  Erinome:Analysts say maybe. One expert, Xu Peng, thinks the next adjustment might also go up. The first day of the new cycle shows a 3.4% change, which could mean 180 yuan per ton more.  Enceladus:Oh no, not again! But wait, is there any good news? Maybe demand is low, so prices might drop?  Erinome:Well, after the Spring Festival, gasoline use is lower. People aren’t traveling as much. And diesel demand isn’t up yet because many industries haven’t started fully. So maybe the market will be a bit weak in the short term.  Enceladus:But the overall trend is up?  Erinome:It seems like it. The International Energy Agency even lowered the 2026 oil demand growth forecast, but supply is still more than needed. But geopolitics is the main reason now.  Enceladus:So what should drivers do? Fill up before 24:00 tonight?  Erinome:Haha, maybe! If you need gas, better go now to save that 7 yuan. But don’t panic too much—it’s a small increase each time, but over time, it adds up.  Enceladus:True. My friend drives a taxi; he’ll definitely feel this. He told me he fills up twice a week. That’s 14 yuan more per week!  Erinome:Ouch, that’s 56 yuan more per month. Not a small amount.  Enceladus:Do you think the government will do something to control it?  Erinome:The price is linked to international oil prices, so it depends on the global market. But maybe they’ll watch and adjust if needed.  Enceladus:Well, I guess we just have to accept it. At least we know now, right? Better plan our driving. Maybe take the bus sometimes?  Erinome:Good idea! Or carpool with friends. Save money and help the environment.  Enceladus:Yeah. So to sum up: oil prices go up tonight, third time this year, 0.14 yuan per liter for 92#, 7 yuan more for a 50L tank. International issues and US production are the main reasons. Maybe next time will go up too.  Erinome:Exactly! That’s all the key points. Hope everyone can plan their加油 (jiayou—refueling) wisely.  Enceladus:Okay, that’s it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone. Let's talk again next time! Bye!  Erinome:Bye bye! Drive safe and save gas!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome.  Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's see what interesting news we have today, shall we?  Erinome: First, some big movie news! In 2026, China's total box office has broken through 9 billion yuan. Wow, it even crossed two 1-billion-yuan marks in just two days! Now it's the top single market in the world.  Enceladus: Really? That's amazing! So many people went to the movies these days? I guess there must be some great films out, haha.  Erinome: Next, Shanghai has new housing policies called "Hu Seven Rules". Non-local people who meet the conditions can buy one more house inside the outer ring. And the public housing fund loan can be up to 3.24 million yuan.  Enceladus: Oh, so it's easier for people to buy houses there now? 3.24 million is a lot of money. Maybe more families can have their own homes, um.  Erinome: Good news for travelers! Lushan Scenic Area announced that in March this year, all tourists from home and abroad can enter for free.  Enceladus: Wow, that's a great chance to visit Lushan! I should tell my family, maybe we can plan a trip there next month, haha.  Erinome: A town in Panzhou, Guizhou, made a suggestion that second-married couples shouldn't hold wedding banquets. It caused a lot of discussion. The local government said it's villagers' self-governance, not forced.  Enceladus: Hmm, some people might think it's good to save money, but others might want a big wedding. At least it's not forced, right? That's better.  Erinome: Here's a concerning one. A middle school in Gansu had a super long schedule: students start reading at 5:35 am and school ends at 11:20 pm. Oh no, that's way too tiring! But the local education bureau said it hasn't been carried out yet.  Enceladus: Thank goodness! Students need enough sleep and rest. That schedule would be so hard for them, sad.  Erinome: The Ministry of Education will strictly prevent "yinyang timetables" – you know, when the real schedule is different from the one they show. They will check if PE classes are taken over, or if students can't leave classrooms during breaks.  Enceladus: Yes! PE is important for health, and students need to move around during breaks. That's a good step, I think.  Erinome: Exciting sports news! Guangzhou will restart horse racing after 27 years! They've been doing cross-border horse breeding with Hong Kong for 9 years, and the races will use the same standards as Hong Kong.  Enceladus: Wow, horse racing! I've never seen that in person. Maybe it will be a new fun thing to watch, haha.  Erinome: Let's talk about economy. The onshore and offshore RMB exchange rate against the US dollar has broken 6.87, a new high in 34 months.  Enceladus: Oh, so RMB is getting stronger? Does that mean it's cheaper to buy things from other countries? Maybe, um.  Erinome: Science news now! China's reusable rocket "Zhuque-3" plans to try recycling again in the second quarter of this year.  Enceladus: That's cool! Reusable rockets can save a lot of money, right? Hope this time it works well, you know?  Erinome: China and Germany released a joint statement. They agreed to strengthen sports cooperation and keep having dialogues on climate change and green transition.  Enceladus: Sports and climate are important. Working together is better for the world, I think.  Erinome: Last one. Bill Gates apologized to his foundation staff about his relationship with Epstein. He also said again that he wasn't involved in Epstein's crimes.  Enceladus: Hmm, that's a big story. I hope he's telling the truth. It's sad when famous people have such problems, you know?  Erinome: Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for listening, dear friends!  Enceladus: Yeah, we'll talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Today we are going to talk about the "longest Spring Festival holiday ever" that just ended. Did you hear about it? It was 9 days long!  Enceladus:Wow, 9 days? That’s so long! I remember last year it was shorter. Why was this year special?  Erinome:Well, it’s the second Spring Festival after the Chinese New Year was added to the world heritage list, and the first "9-day golden week". So people were really excited to travel!  Enceladus:Oh right! I saw many news about tourist attractions being super busy. Like, some even had to stop people from entering?  Erinome:Yes! Dujiangyan Scenic Area and Tangmo Scenic Area both said "no more visitors" on the last day. And Jiuzhaigou was already full for the next day’s tickets by 10 AM!  Enceladus:Sad for people who came late, but that shows how popular traveling was. Did the numbers go up a lot?  Erinome:Oh yes! Jiuzhaigou had 182,700 visitors, up 17.7% from last year. Suizhou Dahongshan Mountain had 50,000 visitors, up 21.3%. Even small places like Zhangjiajie Red Rock Ridge had over 3,000 people in a day!  Enceladus:Wow, that’s a big jump. So people didn’t just go to one place, right? I heard something about "visiting multiple cities"?  Erinome:Exactly! Meituan’s report said the average person visited 2.2 cities. Like, some people traveled abroad first, then省内, then nearby places. It’s called "segmented travel" now.  Enceladus:2.2 cities? That’s like, a little trip every few days. Why did they do that?  Erinome:Because the 9-day holiday let them plan better. Some went out early, some waited for cheaper prices later. Smart, right?  Enceladus:Haha, smart indeed. What about the "traditional New Year feel"? I know people love that.  Erinome:Oh, that was a big hit! Places with old customs were super popular. Shantou, Fuzhou, Beijing… Guangdong was the biggest winner. Their "come to Guangdong for New Year" events made travel there jump 123%!  Enceladus:Guangdong? I’ve heard about their morning tea and flower markets. Did those get more popular?  Erinome:Yes! "Yue-style morning tea" searches went up 402%, and "Haizhu flower market" up 566%. People really wanted that traditional vibe.  Enceladus:What about "reverse New Year"? You know, kids bringing parents to the city instead of going home?  Erinome:Oh that’s a new trend! Qunar said 18% of people flying to Beijing were over 50, and 60+ year olds buying their first flight ticket went up 20%. Some even stayed in 5-star hotels!  Enceladus:Aww, that’s sweet. Let parents relax. Did small cities get busy too?  Erinome:Yes! Counties like Yixian and Yangshuo had hotel bookings up over 400%. And small airports, like Wuyishan, had 160% more visitors. People wanted to see small towns with old traditions.  Enceladus:What about spending? Did people spend more?  Erinome:Oh yes! Jiangsu alone had 75.81 million visitors, spending 60.96 billion yuan. Beijing’s shopping malls made 8.45 billion, up 12.4%. Even small restaurants in counties sold 10,000 fried chicken legs!  Enceladus:Wow, that’s a lot of chicken legs! What about young people? Did they do anything different?  Erinome:00s are now "New Year hosts"! They bought more blind boxes,非遗 (feiyi) crafts, and AI stuff. JD said AI products sales doubled, and Feizhu’s AI travel bookings went up 800%!  Enceladus:AI booking? That’s cool. So the holiday was not just about traveling, but also new ways to enjoy it.  Erinome:Exactly! And the fun might not stop. Tunan said the travel热潮 (rechao - upsurge) could last until Lantern Festival.  Enceladus:That’s great. So, what do you think? Was this 9-day holiday a good idea?  Erinome:I think yes! People got to travel more, spend time with family, and try new things. It felt like the New Year was more lively than before.  Enceladus:Agreed. Maybe next year we can try visiting 2.2 cities too!  Erinome:Haha, why not? Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus:Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to today's news chat. I'm Erinome, and with me is Enceladus. Let's check out the latest news together, okay?  Enceladus:Hi everyone! So excited to talk about the news. Let's start with the Spring Festival holiday first! I heard there were a lot of travelers.  Erinome:Yes! During the 2026 Spring Festival holiday, the number of domestic trips in China reached 596 million, and total spending was over 803.4 billion yuan. Wow, both are new historical highs!  Enceladus:Oh wow! That's a huge number. People really love traveling during the holiday, huh?  Erinome:Absolutely! And with so much traveling, transactions must be high too. UnionPay and NetUnion handled 39.302 billion transactions, worth 13.12 trillion yuan during the holiday. That's a lot of money moving around!  Enceladus:That's crazy! So much spending. Now, let's talk about the central bank. I heard they did something to keep money flowing?  Erinome:Right! The central bank said to keep liquidity sufficient, so they will do a 600 billion yuan MLF operation. It's a 1-year term. Um, MLF is like a loan to banks, you know?  Enceladus:Oh right, to make sure banks have enough money. Got it. What about taxes? I remember it's time for tax stuff.  Erinome:Yes! From the 25th, people can use the personal income tax App to do the 2025 annual comprehensive income tax settlement. You know that? Don't forget to check your App if you need to!  Enceladus:Thanks for the reminder! Now, about local finances. 31 provinces released their fiscal revenue growth targets this year. But 9 provinces, like Chongqing and Liaoning, lowered their targets. Sad, maybe the economy is a bit tough?  Erinome:Maybe. Let's switch to something fun! Camera prices are going up a lot recently. The CCD retro style is super popular for collecting. Some models' prices even went up 10 times in 5 years!  Enceladus:Haha, retro is in! I see a lot of people using old CCD cameras on social media. Cool but expensive now.  Erinome:Right! Now, a strange news: a roast whole lamb shop in Chongqing. A customer bought a 36-jin live lamb, but after roasting, it was only 6.9 jin! Oh no! The local government said the shop faked the weight and has to refund and pay three times the money.  Enceladus:That's so bad! Cheating customers like that. Good they got punished.  Erinome:Agreed. Now, business news: Liu Qiangdong announced he will invest 5 billion yuan to start a yacht brand. It's his personal investment. He hopes in the future there will be 100,000 yuan yachts.  Enceladus:Wow, 100,000 yuan for a yacht? That's really cheap! Maybe more people can have yachts then.  Erinome:Let's talk about the stock market! A-share had a "good start" in the Year of the Horse. The Shanghai Index is back to 4100 points. Over 4000 stocks went up, and 111 stocks hit the daily limit. Happy for investors!  Enceladus:That's great news! Now, a sad one from Mexico. Mexican drug cartel's revenge actions have killed 73 people. And Mexico's defense minister said about 80% of their weapons are from the US. Oh no, that's terrible.  Erinome:Yeah, violence is never good. Okay, that's all the news for today. Thanks for listening, everyone!  Enceladus:See you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone, welcome back to our health chat! I'm Erinome.Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Today, we have some very important news to talk about.Erinome: Yes, it's about cancer. Oh no, it sounds sad.Enceladus: Don't be too sad. The news is actually quite hopeful. A new study says many cancers can be prevented.Erinome: Really? Wow, that's good news. Tell me more.Enceladus: Okay. The study is from the World Health Organization. They looked at data from 185 countries.Erinome: 185 countries? That's a lot of people.Enceladus: Yes. In 2022, there were about 18.7 million new cancer cases in the world.Erinome: 18.7 million? That's a very big number.Enceladus: It is. But listen to this: about 7.1 million of those cases could have been prevented.Erinome: 7.1 million? How is that possible?Enceladus: The study says these cancers were caused by things we can change. They call them 'modifiable risk factors'.Erinome: Modifiable risk factors? You know that? That means things we can control.Enceladus: Exactly. Things like smoking, drinking alcohol, being overweight, not exercising enough.Erinome: Oh, I see. So, if people change these habits, they can avoid cancer?Enceladus: That's what the study suggests. About 37.8% of all new cancers were linked to these risk factors.Erinome: 37.8%? So, nearly four out of ten cancers could be avoided? That's amazing.Enceladus: It is amazing. But there's more. The study found the top three risk factors.Erinome: What are they?Enceladus: Number one is smoking. It caused 15.1% of all cancer cases.Erinome: Smoking? I know it's bad, but 15.1% is very high.Enceladus: Yes. The second is infection. Things like HPV virus and H. pylori bacteria.Erinome: Infection? You mean we can get cancer from germs?Enceladus: Yes. Infections caused 10.2% of the cases. But we have vaccines for some, like HPV.Erinome: That's good. We should get vaccinated. What's the third factor?Enceladus: The third is drinking alcohol. It caused 3.2% of the cases.Erinome: Even a little alcohol can cause cancer?Enceladus: The study says yes, even moderate drinking can increase the risk.Erinome: Hmm, that's something to think about. So, smoking, infection, and alcohol are the big three.Enceladus: Right. And the study says three types of cancer make up almost half of these preventable cases.Erinome: Which cancers?Enceladus: Lung cancer, stomach cancer, and cervical cancer.Erinome: Lung cancer... that makes sense because of smoking. What about stomach cancer?Enceladus: Stomach cancer is often linked to H. pylori infection. And cervical cancer is almost always caused by HPV.Erinome: So, if we control infections, we can prevent these cancers too.Enceladus: Yes. The study also found a big difference between men and women.Erinome: What kind of difference?Enceladus: For men, 45.4% of their cancers were linked to these risk factors. For women, it was 29.7%.Erinome: Wow, men have a much higher risk. Why is that?Enceladus: The study says men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, and have risky jobs.Erinome: I see. So, men need to be more careful.Enceladus: Yes. And there are differences between places too. For example, in East Asia, 57.2% of cancers in men could be prevented.Erinome: 57.2%? That's more than half! That's very high.Enceladus: It is. It shows that where you live and your habits really matter.Erinome: So, what can we do? This is a lot of information.Enceladus: Don't worry. The study gives some simple advice. First, don't smoke. If you smoke, try to stop.Erinome: Okay, no smoking. What else?Enceladus: Second, drink less alcohol, or don't drink at all.Erinome: Um, that might be hard for some people, but it's important.Enceladus: Third, get vaccinated. Get the HPV vaccine and the hepatitis B vaccine.Erinome: Vaccines are very important. I agree.Enceladus: Fourth, try to have a healthy weight. Eat good food and exercise.Erinome: Exercise is good for many things, not just preventing cancer.Enceladus: Yes. And fifth, be aware of your environment. Try to avoid air pollution if you can.Erinome: Air pollution? That's a big problem in some cities.Enceladus: It is. The study says air pollution is a risk factor, especially for lung cancer.Erinome: This is very useful. So, cancer is not just about luck or genes.Enceladus: Exactly. The study says cancer is not our 'fate'. We can do something about it.Erinome: That's a very positive message. We have the power to reduce our risk.Enceladus: We do. It's about making better choices every day.Erinome: But, you know, changing habits is not easy.Enceladus: That's true. But even small changes can help. And we have doctors and public health policies to support us.Erinome: Right. Like no-smoking areas and vaccination programs.Enceladus: Yes. The study says prevention is the best and most cost-effective way to fight cancer.Erinome: Prevention is better than cure. I've heard that before.

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and here with me is Enceladus. Ready to check out today's news?  Enceladus: Hi Erinome! Sure, let's start. What's the first story?  Erinome: The longest Spring Festival holiday just ended! People visited 2.2 cities on average. Oh, and parent-child ticket bookings went up 76%! Also, traveling with grandparents, parents, and kids is a new trend now. That’s so sweet, right?  Enceladus: Wow, 2.2 cities per person? That’s a busy holiday! Parent-child trips up 76%—haha, kids must have loved all the outings. Multi-generation travel sounds fun, like a big family adventure!  Erinome: Next, WeChat’s Year of the Horse data report is out. Travel and entertainment WeChat Pay transactions rose 20%! And red envelopes with special covers? Sent 600 million times! Oh, and people from Guangdong love sending red envelopes the most.  Enceladus: 600 million red envelopes? That’s a huge number! Guangdong friends really know how to share joy. And WeChat Pay for travel up 20%—makes sense, everyone was out having fun!  Erinome: Then, the 2026 Spring Festival movie season did great! Box office hit 5.6 billion yuan, and total screenings were over 4.35 million—new record! Oh, and average ticket price was 3 yuan cheaper than last year. Nice, cheaper tickets mean more people watched movies!  Enceladus: 5.6 billion? That’s amazing! Cheaper tickets must have gotten more people to cinemas. I wish I watched more films during the holiday!  Erinome: The Ministry of Public Security said during Spring Festival, the country had good social stability and public order. Criminal police cases dropped 12.1% from last year. That’s good news, right?  Enceladus: Oh, that’s a relief! Safe holidays make everyone happier. Big thanks to the police!  Erinome: Now, China’s urban dog and cat消费 (xiaofei) market is big—over 310 billion yuan! And about 70% of pet owners want to travel with their pets. Aww, pets are family now!  Enceladus: 310 billion? That’s a lot spent on pets! 70% take pets on trips—haha, dogs and cats get to see new places too. So cute!  Erinome: In Guangdong, an expressway section let cars use the opposite lane during Spring Festival travel rush. Some drivers said it saved 2 hours! Netizens want to推广 (tuiguang) this idea.  Enceladus: Smart! Saving 2 hours on the road? That would make traveling less tiring. Hope more places try this!  Erinome: Bad news for drivers—oil prices go up from 24:00 on Feb 24th. It’s the third increase this year. No. 92 gasoline will be back to 7 yuan per liter. Oh no, filling the tank costs more now!  Enceladus: Oh no! I just filled up my car. 7 yuan again? Sad. Maybe take buses more often?  Erinome: Spot gold is back to 5,200 US dollars. Many domestic pure gold jewelry brands now sell over 1,500 yuan per gram. Wedding gold sets? Starting price is over 100,000 yuan. Wow, gold is so expensive!  Enceladus: 1,500 yuan per gram? That’s crazy! A wedding set for 100,000 yuan? That’s a lot. Maybe smaller pieces are better now?  Erinome: Forbes listed top 5 Winter Olympics athletes by earnings. Gu Ailing is first with 23 million US dollars. She’s awesome!  Enceladus: 23 million! She works so hard, and it shows. So proud of her!  Erinome: Indian media says Tejas fighter jets had another accident. India’s Air Force grounded all 30 jets for full checks. Oh no, hope they fix the problems soon.  Enceladus: Oh no, accidents are scary. Better check them well to keep pilots safe.  Erinome: Foreign media: A Mexican drug lord was killed by the military. The drug group fought back, causing riots. Mexico’s president said things are calm now. Thank goodness.  Enceladus: Riots must be scary. Glad it’s over. Hope there’s more peace there.  Erinome: A big snowstorm hit northeastern US. Nearly 400,000 homes lost power, 9,000+ flights canceled. Many states declared emergency. That sounds really bad.  Enceladus: Oh no, snowstorms are dangerous! No power and stuck flights—people must be having a hard time. Stay safe, everyone!  Erinome: Finally, US Artemis 2 mission (manned trip around the moon) planned for March is delayed again. Rocket and spacecraft need to go back to the building for checks.  Enceladus: Another delay? Space stuff is tough. Hope they fix it and launch safely later.  Erinome: Okay, that’s all for today. Thanks for listening!  Enceladus: Yeah, see you next time! Bye!

Erinome:Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today, Enceladus and I are going to chat about a hot topic—2026 public holidays in China. Have you seen the news? It’s everywhere online!  Enceladus:Oh yeah! I saw it this morning. The title was like “All 2026 public holidays connect with weekends!” That sounds interesting. What’s the details?  Erinome:Right! The State Council released the 2026 holiday plan. All big holidays—Spring Festival, Qingming, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn, National Day—they all connect with Saturdays and Sundays naturally. No more “adjust work days” like before!  Enceladus:Wow, really? No more working extra days to get a long holiday? That’s good! I remember last year, we had to work on weekends to “make up” for holidays. So tiring!  Erinome:Exactly! Let me tell you the specific dates. For Yuan Dan (New Year’s Day), it’s Jan 1 (Thursday) to 3 (Saturday), 3 days off.  Enceladus:Oh, Thursday to Saturday? So that’s just connecting Thursday to the weekend. No need to work extra before or after?  Erinome:Yes! And Spring Festival is Feb 15 (Sunday) to 23 (Monday), 9 days off. That’s a long one!  Enceladus:9 days? That’s nice for family trips. What about Qingming Festival?  Erinome:Qingming is April 4 (Saturday) to 6 (Monday), 3 days. Dragon Boat Festival is June 19 (Friday) to 21 (Sunday), 3 days. Mid-Autumn is Sept 25 (Friday) to 27 (Sunday), 3 days.  Enceladus:Oh, so those three are just Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday. No adjust days at all! That’s perfect. What about Labor Day and National Day?  Erinome:Labor Day is May 1 (Friday) to 5 (Tuesday), 5 days. National Day is Oct 1 (Thursday) to 7 (Wednesday), 7 days. They still have adjust days, but maybe less than before?  Enceladus:Hmm. Some people must be happy, right? Because no more “work 7 days straight” to get a holiday.  Erinome:Yes! Many netizens said, “I love this! No more adjust work days, my schedule is stable now.” They feel less tired.  Enceladus:But wait, some people might think it’s not good. Like, do we get fewer holidays?  Erinome:No, the total legal holiday days are still 13 days. The “value” didn’t decrease. But some netizens said, “It feels like we didn’t get extra days. Because holidays are on weekends, it’s like we just rest on weekends as usual.”  Enceladus:Oh, I get that. Like, if Mid-Autumn is Friday to Sunday, that’s just a normal weekend plus Friday. So it feels like only 1 extra day, not 3?  Erinome:Exactly! And some people who work 6 days a week or only 2 days off a month are even more upset. One netizen said, “We start work on the 6th day of Spring Festival. We only have 2 days off a month, no social insurance. Why no one talks about us?”  Enceladus:Oh no, that’s sad. Their situation is different. For people with 5-day work weeks, this is good. But for others, maybe not.  Erinome:Right. Some also said, “Short trips will be easier! Because holidays connect with weekends, we can plan earlier, and places won’t be too crowded.”  Enceladus:Haha, that’s true. No more “golden week” crowds? Maybe. But some still joke, “We rest, but not really. The feeling is not the same as having a ‘real’ holiday.”  Erinome:So it’s like a “comfortable rest” year, not a “more rest” year. The total days are same, but the way we rest is better.  Enceladus:I think so. For me, I hate adjust work days. So I’m happy. What about you?  Erinome:Me too! No more working on weekends to “save” holidays. My body will thank me.  Enceladus:But what about people who like long holidays? Like National Day 7 days. Is that still okay?  Erinome:Yes, National Day is still 7 days. It’s just connected with weekends. So maybe the rest is more natural.  Enceladus:Hmm. So overall, it’s a mix of good and “meh” feelings. Some love it, some don’t.  Erinome:Exactly! The key is the “adjust work days” are less. That’s the biggest change.  Enceladus:Right! Before, we had to work extra days, and it made people tired. Now, it’s more “natural.”  Erinome:So, dear listeners, what do you think? Do you like 2026’s holiday plan? Or do you miss the old way?  Enceladus:Let us know in the comments! Okay, that’s it for today. Thanks for listening, and we’ll talk again next time. Bye!  Erinome:Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's news roundup. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into the latest happenings, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with the Spring Festival travel news first. I heard the travel rush is halfway through?  Erinome: Yes! Halfway through the Spring Festival travel rush, the total number of trips in China has reached 5.08 billion. Oh, and Guangzhou Baiyun Airport's passenger flow during the Spring Festival has broken 5 million, becoming the first airport in the country to hit that record!  Enceladus: Wow, 5.08 billion trips? That's so many people traveling! And Baiyun Airport leading the way—impressive!  Erinome: Next up, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The daily traffic at Zhuhai Highway Port just set a new record,超过 20,000 vehicles a day!  Enceladus: Um, that must mean more people are moving between Hong Kong, Zhuhai, and Macao, right? The bridge is really connecting them well.  Erinome: Here's a fun one—A tourist in Dali booked a room in a hospital on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year. The most expensive room is 149 yuan per night. They said it has a canteen and is convenient for seeing a doctor.  Enceladus: Haha, that's a bit unusual! Staying in a hospital for vacation? But I guess if you need medical help, it makes sense.  Erinome: On to finance—after the Spring Festival, the capital situation. The first week of the open market will have more than 2.2 trillion yuan of "Ni Hui Gou" maturing.  Enceladus: Ni Hui Gou? Oh right, that's the reverse repurchase. 2.2 trillion is a big number. Hope the market stays stable!  Erinome: For sky watchers—mark your calendars! On February 24th at 20:28, the largest first quarter moon of the year (by apparent diameter) will appear. You can watch it with just your eyes!  Enceladus: Wow, I love moon watching! I’ll definitely look up that night. It must be super bright.  Erinome: Tech news—Unitree Technology says their robot tech is now close to a 10-year-old kid's level. They think large-scale use could happen in 3 to 5 years.  Enceladus: Oh, that's cool! Robots acting like kids? Maybe they can help with homework or chores soon?  Erinome: Sports time! The Milan Winter Olympics just ended. Team China got 5 gold, 4 silver, 6 bronze medals—that's their best result ever in an overseas Winter Olympics! Norway, though, got 18 gold, 12 silver, 11 bronze—they’ve topped the medals for four times in a row.  Enceladus: Sad Norway is so strong, but China did amazing! 5 golds—so proud of our athletes!  Erinome: Now some serious news—In Dapu County, Meizhou, Guangdong, there were five forest fires in one day. Initial checks say they were all from illegal fireworks.  Enceladus: Oh no! Fireworks can be so dangerous if not used right. Hope people are more careful next time.  Erinome: Another fire—Shijiazhuang had a sudden mountain fire that spread across several mountains. But good news: the open fire is out, no one was hurt. The cause was high-voltage lines sparking because of strong winds.  Enceladus: Thank goodness no casualties! Strong winds really make fires spread fast. Scary.  Erinome: A sad update from Lake Baikal—the bodies of 7 Chinese tourists have been recovered from the lake bottom. The Russian Foreign Minister sent condolences to China and said they’ll share the investigation results.  Enceladus: Oh no, that’s so sad… My heart goes out to their families. Hope the investigation finds answers soon.  Erinome: From Thailand—A zoo in Chiang Mai had 72 Bengal tigers die in 10 days. Tests say it’s a mix of distemper and mycoplasma infection, and it’s not a disease that spreads to humans.  Enceladus: Oh no, poor tigers! 72 is such a big number. I hope the zoo can stop the disease from spreading more.  Erinome: Japan news—Tokyo Skytree’s elevator suddenly dropped and stopped. About 20 people were trapped, and rescuers are working on it now.  Enceladus: That sounds terrifying! Elevators failing like that… Hope everyone gets out safely soon.  Erinome: Last one—US media says the governor of Illinois sent a bill to the White House, asking for 8.7 billion US dollars back in tariff taxes.  Enceladus: Hmm, 8.7 billion is a lot! Wonder if the White House will agree? That’s a big ask.  Erinome: Alright, that’s all the news for today. Thanks for joining us, everyone!  Enceladus: Yeah, see you next time! Stay safe and have a great day!​

Erinome: Hello dear friends, welcome back to our podcast. Today we are going to talk about a very interesting topic - how our mind can affect our body.Enceladus: Wow, that sounds amazing. You mean, just by thinking, we can change our health?Erinome: Yes, exactly. There is a lot of new research about this. For example, there is something called the "placebo effect". You know that?Enceladus: Um, I think I heard about it. Is it when a patient feels better after taking a pill with no medicine, just because they believe it will work?Erinome: That's right! A study published in Nature Medicine showed something similar. They trained people to activate a specific part of their brain.Enceladus: Haha, train the brain? How?Erinome: They used a technique called "neurofeedback". People lay in a brain scanner and saw a score. They tried different mental strategies to make the score go up.Enceladus: What kind of strategies?Erinome: Oh, like thinking about happy memories, or imagining good things. They learned to activate areas called the ventral tegmental area and nucleus accumbens.Enceladus: Those names are hard! But why do this?Erinome: After the training, they gave all the people a hepatitis B vaccine. They found that people who activated the ventral tegmental area better had more antibodies.Enceladus: Antibodies? So their immune system was stronger?Erinome: Yes! Their bodies fought the vaccine better. This shows a link between brain activity and the immune system.Enceladus: That's incredible. So a positive mind can really make the body stronger?Erinome: It seems so. The study says it's like an evolutionary thing. When we feel rewarded, maybe our immune system gets ready for danger.Enceladus: Interesting. But this is just for vaccines, right?Erinome: The researchers say it could be a tool to help, but not replace real medicine. We need more tests.Enceladus: I see. But there are other stories too, right? Like people with serious illness living longer because of a strong mind.Erinome: Oh yes. The news talked about a professor from Taiwan. She had cancer and was told she had only six months to live.Enceladus: Oh no, that's sad.Erinome: But she changed her mindset, her diet, and did healthy training. She lived for more than thirty extra years!Enceladus: Wow, that's powerful. So belief is very important.Erinome: Exactly. Another story is about an old Buddhist monk. He had cancer at 80 and was told he had five years left.Enceladus: And then?Erinome: He did not worry too much. He lived to 107!Enceladus: Haha, amazing. So managing your thoughts and emotions is a secret to long life.Erinome: It seems so. There was even a fun experiment about eyesight.Enceladus: Eyesight? How can mind change that?Erinome: Normally, the eye chart has big letters at the top and small ones at the bottom. So people expect to see less at the bottom.Enceladus: Right.Erinome: In the experiment, they flipped it. Small letters on top, big ones at the bottom. So people expected to see better at the bottom.Enceladus: And what happened?Erinome: Their real eyesight got better! They could see letters they couldn't see before.Enceladus: No way! That's like magic.Erinome: It's the power of expectation. If you believe you will see better, your body might help you see better.Enceladus: This makes me think about getting old. Many people think old means weak.Erinome: But that's not always true. There was a famous experiment with old people. They lived for a week like it was 20 years ago.Enceladus: How?Erinome: They stayed in a place made to look like 1959. They listened to old music, read old newspapers, talked about old news.Enceladus: That sounds fun. What was the result?Erinome: After one week, their bodies got better. Their memory, hearing, even their walking improved. Especially the group that really "lived" in the past.Enceladus: So, if you believe you are young, your body acts younger?Erinome: Yes! The mind can lead to physical changes. Aging is not just about the body, it's also in the mind.Enceladus: But what about bad times, like during the pandemic? Many people felt stressed.Erinome: That's a good point. Another article talked about normal psychological changes during COVID-19.Enceladus: Like what?Erinome: When we face big stress, we go into a "stress response". Our emotions, body, thoughts, and behavior can change.Enceladus: For example?Erinome: Emotionally, we might feel more anxious, fearful, or sad. Physically, we might have stomach pain, or no appetite.Enceladus: I felt that. My sleep was not good.Erinome: That's a common change. Our thoughts can change too. We might worry more, or find it hard to focus.Enceladus: Yes, I couldn't decide what to eat sometimes, haha.Erinome: And our behavior. We might wash hands too much, or avoid going out.Enceladus: But the article says these changes are normal, right?

Erinome: Hello dear listeners! Welcome to our daily news podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's latest news, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with the first one. What's up?  Erinome: First news: Spring Festival consumption has a "triple gift"! The prize money for lottery tickets during the 9-day Spring Festival holiday will exceed 1 billion yuan. In pilot cities, receipts over 100 yuan from shopping or traveling can join the lottery. Wow, that's a lot of prizes!  Enceladus: Oh right! So people need to keep their receipts, huh? 1 billion yuan is a big number. Maybe I should save mine when I go shopping, haha.  Erinome: Next, the Statistics Bureau says: In January 2026, the consumer price index (CPI) went up 0.2% year-on-year. City areas up 0.2%, rural areas up 0.1%. Um, not a huge increase, right?  Enceladus: Yeah, pretty small. So prices are stable. That's good for our wallets!  Erinome: Then, the Ministry of Commerce reports: In 2025, China's rural online retail sales first broke 3 trillion yuan, up 6.7% from last year. That's a new record!  Enceladus: Wow! Rural areas are doing so well with online shopping now. More people in the countryside are buying things online, you know that?  Erinome: Civil Affairs Ministry: In 2025, national marriage registrations were 6.763 million pairs, up 657,000 from 2024. Divorce registrations were 2.743 million pairs, down 770,000. So marriages up, divorces down.  Enceladus: Oh, that's a nice change! Maybe more people are choosing to get married, and fewer are splitting up. Sad to see divorces, but this is better.  Erinome: Housing prices in China might be stopping falling! In January 2026, the property market is warming up. 13 key cities' second-hand houses are "picking up" first.  Enceladus: Oh, so the housing market is getting better? Maybe people are buying more second-hand houses now. That's good news for those wanting to move.  Erinome: Yu Donglai, the founder of Pang Donglai, announced he will retire after the Spring Festival. He will become a consultant, and the Pang Donglai Decision Committee will take charge of the work.  Enceladus: Pang Donglai is a famous store, right? It's sad he's retiring, but at least he'll still help as a consultant. Hope the store keeps doing well!  Erinome: China's manned lunar exploration mission made new progress! The Changzheng-10 carrier rocket and Mengzhou manned spaceship completed the first low-altitude flight test.  Enceladus: Wow! That's a big step for China's moon mission. I hope they can send people to the moon soon. So cool!  Erinome: Hunan Province banned motorcycles from highways. The China Motorcycle Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to "discourage", suggesting precise policies.  Enceladus: Oh no, some people might need motorcycles on highways for work or family. Maybe the ban should be more specific, not just all motorcycles.  Erinome: After two and a half years, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, visited China again. He appeared at an event in Shanghai Zhangjiang.  Enceladus: Oh, Bill Gates is here! I wonder what he's here for. Maybe business or talking about technology?  Erinome: First week of Spring Festival travel: The number of passengers traveling between China and Japan dropped about 54% compared to the same period last year's Spring Festival.  Enceladus: That's a big drop. Maybe fewer people are traveling between the two countries this year. Hmm, wonder why.  Erinome: Last news: South Korean media: Two South Korean cross-country skiers had their Olympic results canceled because they used "technical doping" fluorinated wax.  Enceladus: Oh no, doping is not fair. They should play by the rules. It's sad for them, but rules are rules.  Erinome: Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye-bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone, welcome back to our podcast. I'm Erinome.Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Today, we are going to talk about a very interesting topic. You know that?Erinome: Yes! It's about being alone for a long time. Why does it make people feel anxious?Enceladus: Wow, that's a good question. Many people feel this way. Scientists have found some answers.Erinome: Really? Tell me more.Enceladus: Okay. A team from South China University of Technology did a study. They used mice that lived alone, like some people.Erinome: Oh, like a model for people who live by themselves?Enceladus: Yes, exactly. They found something strange in the brains of the lonely mice. A part called the 'ventral hippocampus' had too much iron.Erinome: Iron? Like the metal? Isn't iron good for us?Enceladus: Usually, yes. But here, too much iron was a bad signal. It activated a protein called alpha-synuclein.Erinome: Alpha-synuclein? That's a hard word.Enceladus: Haha, yes. Let's just call it the 'bad protein'. This protein made the brain cells fire too much. It's like a short circuit in the brain.Erinome: Oh no! So the brain thinks there is danger?Enceladus: Yes! It sends 'danger! run away!' signals. That's the feeling of anxiety. They named this new process 'iron plasticity'.Erinome: Iron plasticity? What does that mean?Enceladus: It means the brain's ability to change, driven by iron. It links too much iron in the brain to bad feelings.Erinome: Sad. So, being alone changes our brain chemistry?Enceladus: It seems so. But there is good news too! The scientists tried to help the mice.Erinome: How?Enceladus: They gave medicine through the nose. It went straight to the brain. They targeted the extra iron or the bad protein.Erinome: Through the nose? That's easy!Enceladus: Yes! After only two weeks, the mice felt much better. Their anxiety went down.Erinome: Wow! So in the future, maybe people can use a nasal spray?Enceladus: Maybe! It could help old people living alone, or workers in lonely jobs, or even shy teenagers.Erinome: That's amazing. But why does being alone make us feel bad in the first place? You know that?Enceladus: Well, humans are social animals. Our brains are made to be with others. When we are alone for too long, a 'happy chemical' called dopamine goes down.Erinome: Dopamine? I know that one. It makes us feel good.Enceladus: Right. Studies show it can drop by about 30% when we are very alone. That's a big drop!Erinome: No wonder we feel sad. Also, our thoughts can get stuck, right?Enceladus: Yes. When alone, we think about small problems again and again. We make them bigger in our minds. That's called rumination.Erinome: Rumination. Like a cow chewing its food many times?Enceladus: Haha, yes, like that! Thinking the same bad thoughts over and over. It's not healthy.Erinome: So, what can we do if we have to be alone? I sometimes feel this way.Enceladus: Don't worry! There are many simple things. First, exercise!Erinome: Exercise? How does that help?Enceladus: When you move your body, it makes 'happy hormones' called endorphins. They help you relax. Just 30 minutes, a few times a week.Erinome: I like running. That's good.Enceladus: Perfect! Also, keep in touch with friends and family. Call them, video chat. It's easy now.Erinome: Yes, technology helps us stay connected.Enceladus: And find a hobby! Like reading, drawing, or learning something new. It keeps your mind busy and happy.Erinome: That sounds nice. But some people say being alone is also good. Is that true?Enceladus: Oh, yes! Being alone is not always bad. It can be 'positive solitude'.Erinome: Positive solitude? What's that?Enceladus: It means choosing to be alone to relax, think clearly, or be creative. It's good for you.Erinome: So, the problem is not being alone, but feeling lonely and bad about it?Enceladus: Exactly! Loneliness is a feeling. You can be with people and feel lonely. Or be alone and feel happy.Erinome: I see. So how do we make alone time better?Enceladus: Do things you enjoy. Go for a walk in nature, listen to music, write in a diary. Focus on the present moment.Erinome: Like feeling the sun or tasting your tea?Enceladus: Yes! That's called mindfulness. It stops the bad thoughts.Erinome: But what if someone feels very, very lonely and anxious? What then?Enceladus: That's more serious. They should talk to a professional. A therapist can help. There is a type of talk therapy called CBT.Erinome: CBT?Enceladus: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It helps people change their negative thoughts. It's very useful.Erinome: Good to know. So, we should not be afraid to ask for help.Enceladus: Never! Your mental health is important. Also, remember, many people live alone now. In China, the number of 'one-person households' is rising.Erinome: Really?Enceladus: Yes. In Shanghai, one in four homes has just one person. By 2021, over 92 million people in China lived alone.Erinome: Wow, that's a lot of people. So this topic is very important for many.

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's hot news stories, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with something many people might care about—Spring Festival is coming, and delivery fees? What's new there?  Erinome: Oh right! Stores like Sam's Club, Hema, and Dingdong have all announced they'll add delivery fees during Spring Festival. The highest will be 6 yuan. But platforms like Meituan and Taobao Flash Purchase say their delivery fees will stay the same.  Enceladus: Hmm, why the difference? Maybe some need to pay delivery workers more for working during the holiday?  Erinome: Probably! Now, moving to travel—hotels in Shantou, Guangdong are getting really expensive for Spring Festival.  Enceladus: Oh no, how bad?  Erinome: Prices are nearly 5 times higher than usual! Some hotels near scenic spots even go over 6,000 yuan a night. The local government has sent a notice telling them to "price reasonably."  Enceladus: Sad, that's too much for travelers. The government stepping in is a good thing.  Enceladus: Let's switch to something positive! I heard there's news about annual leave.  Erinome: Yes! The "Paid Annual Leave Regulations" are being revised for the first time in 18 years. It's expected that the number of days off will increase, and there will be better ways to ensure people actually get their leave.  Enceladus: That's great! Many people don't get their entitled leave, so this is a step forward.  Enceladus: What about medical insurance? Any updates?  Erinome: Yes! The National Healthcare Security Administration said that by 2000 yuan, all provinces will allow workers' personal medical insurance accounts to be used across provinces for family members.  Enceladus: Oh, that's helpful. So if my parents live in another province, I can use my medical insurance to help them.  Erinome: Exactly! Now, for those who like beauty treatments—there's a new rule for beauty salons.  Enceladus: What's that?  Erinome: The National Health Commission has ordered that beauty salons, hair salons, and nail shops cannot perform "qing yimei" (light medical beauty) procedures.  Enceladus: Oh right! Those places aren't qualified for medical procedures. It's for safety reasons, right?  Erinome: Exactly.  Enceladus: Let's talk about transportation. Any new regulations?  Erinome: Yes! The State Administration for Market Regulation announced that products like vegetable oil and alcohol will be subject to transportation permits. Starting in July, you can't transport them without a license.  Enceladus: That makes sense. It ensures the safety of these products during transportation.  Erinome: Now, some sad news. A very old tree was damaged.  Enceladus: Oh no, what happened?  Erinome: A thousand-year-old camphor tree in Daoxian, Hunan caught fire. It burned for nearly 10 hours before being put out. The cause is still under investigation, and experts will provide technical support.  Enceladus: That's a shame. I hope they can prevent such accidents in the future.  Enceladus: Moving on, there's news about marine life.  Erinome: Yes, in Weizhou Island, Guangxi, a fishing boat is suspected of intentionally hitting a whale, causing visible injuries on its back. However, there's no report of the whale being killed.  Enceladus: That's terrible. I hope the authorities investigate and prevent this from happening again.  Erinome: Let's shift to space exploration. There's an exciting development.  Enceladus: Oh, tell me!  Erinome: China's "Tianguan" satellite may have captured a black hole tearing a white dwarf star. This is the first time humans have observed this phenomenon.  Enceladus: Wow! That's a big deal. It will help scientists understand more about black holes.  Enceladus: Now, business news. What's happening with BYD?  Erinome: BYD has sued the US government, claiming that some tariff policies are illegal and demanding a full refund of related taxes.  Enceladus: That's a bold move. Let's see how it plays out.  Enceladus: Let's end with some medical news. I heard about a breakthrough.  Erinome: Yes! A US medical team successfully kept a person alive without lungs for 48 hours and then performed a double lung transplant.  Enceladus: That's incredible! It's a major advancement in medical science.  Enceladus: Finally, news about the UN.  Erinome: The US announced it will pay some of the dues it owes to the UN. The UN responded by asking for details on the amount and when the payment will be made.  Enceladus: Let's hope they follow through.  Erinome: That's all for today. Thanks for listening!  Enceladus: Yes, see you next time!

Erinome: Hello, dear listeners! Welcome back to our podcast. I'm Erinome.Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Today, we are going to talk about a hot topic. It's about some gift boxes for the New Year.Erinome: Yes, you know that? It's about nut gift boxes. Many people buy them as gifts.Enceladus: Oh, nut gift boxes sound good. They are healthy and tasty.Erinome: But, um, there is a problem. Some boxes are not really full of nuts.Enceladus: What do you mean? They are called nut gift boxes, right?Erinome: Right. But some companies put many other things inside. Like drinks and other snacks.Enceladus: Wow, really? So, the box is big, but nuts are few?Erinome: Yes. For example, one box said it was 958 grams. But 660 grams were drinks. Real nuts were only 33 grams.Enceladus: Oh no! That's so little. Only 33 grams? That's not a nut box, that's a drink box!Erinome: Haha, you are right. It's like they trick people. The name says nuts, but inside is different.Enceladus: That's not good. People buy it thinking they get lots of nuts.Erinome: Yes. And this is not just one company. Many big brands do this.Enceladus: Big brands? Like which ones?Erinome: The news talked about Three Squirrels, Liangpin Shop, and Bestore.Enceladus: Oh, I know them. They are very popular. They do this too?Erinome: Yes. For Three Squirrels, one popular box had only 36% real nuts. The rest were drinks and cheap snacks.Enceladus: Sad. People pay money for nuts, but get other things.Erinome: For Liangpin Shop, one box said 1800 grams. But nearly 70% of the weight was from red dates, peanuts, green peas, and nut drinks.Enceladus: So, the real nuts were very little again.Erinome: Yes. And for Bestore, one box had only 33 grams of nuts. That's less than 4%!Enceladus: That's crazy! Why do they do this?Erinome: Maybe to save money. Nuts are more expensive. Drinks and snacks are cheaper.Enceladus: But this is not honest. It's like lying to customers.Erinome: You know that? The law says companies must tell the truth. They can't trick people.Enceladus: Which law?Erinome: The Consumer Rights Protection Law. Also, the law against bad competition and the advertising law.Enceladus: So, what these companies do is against the law?Erinome: Yes, it might be false advertising. They show big pictures of nuts, but the real thing is different.Enceladus: People must be very angry when they open the box.Erinome: They are. Many people online say they feel cheated. They wanted to give a nice gift, but it was embarrassing.Enceladus: Hmm, so how can people avoid this? I want to buy a nut box too.Erinome: Good question. The news gave some tips. First, don't just look at the total weight.Enceladus: What should I look at?Erinome: Look for the weight of the pure nuts. How many grams are just nuts?Enceladus: Oh, I see. So, check the details page carefully.Erinome: Yes. Second, look at the box. If it says "snack mix" or "mixed", it probably has other things.Enceladus: So, choose boxes that say "100% pure nuts".Erinome: Right. Third, think about why you buy it. If for a gift, maybe buy the pure nut box. If for yourself, a mix is okay, but know what's inside.Enceladus: And the last tip?Erinome: Keep your shopping receipt. If the box is not as described, you can complain.Enceladus: That's smart. So, people can protect themselves.Erinome: Yes. But the companies should be honest. They are big brands people trust.Enceladus: Doing this is short-sighted. They lose trust for a little more money.Erinome: Exactly. Selling "watered-down" boxes seems clever, but it hurts their name in the long run.Enceladus: The news also said regulators should check this. Before the New Year, many such boxes appear.Erinome: Yes, they should. To make the market fair.Enceladus: So, what do you think, Erinome? Will you still buy nut gift boxes?Erinome: I will, but I will be more careful. I will read the details and check the pure nut weight.Enceladus: Me too. I don't want to pay for drinks when I want nuts.Erinome: Haha, exactly. The New Year is about good feelings. Gifts should be honest.Enceladus: Yes. A gift box with tricks makes the New Year taste less sweet.Erinome: Well said. I hope companies learn and change.Enceladus: And I hope our listeners now know how to avoid these tricks.Erinome: Yes. So, be careful when you shop for nut gift boxes.Enceladus: Okay, that's it for today. Thank you for listening.Erinome: Let's talk again next time. Bye!Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's top stories, shall we?  Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with the first one. What's up?  Erinome: Well, two departments said that in February, Northeast and North China have high risks of low-temperature rain, snow, ice and snow disasters. Oh no, that sounds dangerous for people there.  Enceladus: Yeah, hope everyone stays safe and prepared. Next news?  Erinome: 31 provinces released last year's fiscal revenue. Guangdong is first again! But Shanxi, Neimenggu, Qinghai and Shaanxi saw a decline. Wow, Guangdong is really strong, huh?  Enceladus: Totally! They always lead. What about the counties' GDP?  Erinome: Oh right! Among China's top 5 counties by GDP, Jiangsu has 4. Kunshan's GDP is over 560 billion yuan, and it's been the first in China's top 100 counties for 22 years in a row. Haha, Jiangsu is killing it!  Enceladus: That's amazing. Any new policies from cities?  Erinome: Chongqing issued a package of new real estate policies. Multi-child families can get 20,000 to 30,000 yuan subsidies when buying houses. That might help families with many kids, you know?  Enceladus: Yeah, could be a good support. What about the economy numbers?  Erinome: RMB's spot exchange rate against USD broke 6.93, a 33-month high! And spot gold is back to 5000 USD, while domestic gold jewelry price broke 1560 yuan per gram. Wow, gold is getting so expensive now!  Enceladus: Oh, I need to tell my mom. She likes gold. Next, any news for students?  Erinome: Yes! Nanjing, Suzhou, Yangzhou primary and middle schools' spring break time is out. They'll have April 1-3 off, and connecting the Qingming holiday, students can rest for 6 days! That's cool! Students must be happy, haha.  Enceladus: Lucky them! I wish I had that when I was in school. What's next?  Erinome: Something fun! The first Global Humanoid Robot Free Fighting League will be held. 16 teams will join the main match, and the champion gets a pure gold belt worth 10 million yuan. Um, robot fighting? That sounds so interesting!  Enceladus: I want to watch that! Any sports news?  Erinome: Milan Winter Olympics! Gu Ailing won China's first silver medal. She was only 0.38 points behind the champion. Sad, but she did great! So close.  Enceladus: Yeah, she tried her best. What about companies?  Erinome: Gaode Dache was interviewed. The reason? Poor management of cooperative ride-hailing platforms, lowering fares, and improper emergency handling. Oh no, they need to fix these problems quickly.  Enceladus: Hope they improve. Any museum news?  Erinome: Nanjing Museum incident has a latest notice. 24 people were dealt with, and the museum issued an apology letter, saying they'll deeply reflect and rectify. Hope they do better next time.  Enceladus: Last news?  Erinome: Japanese media said Japan's 2025 real average wage was down 1.3% year-on-year. That's the 4th consecutive year of negative growth. That's not good for Japanese people.  Enceladus: Yeah, hope things get better for them.  Erinome: Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll talk again next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends, welcome back to our podcast. Today, we are going to talk about some serious news from hospitals.Enceladus: Oh no, what happened this time?Erinome: There was a live stream from a hospital in Shaanxi. They were showing a surgery online.Enceladus: A surgery live stream? That sounds... um, not right. For teaching?Erinome: Yes, they said it was for teaching doctors inside the hospital. But, they used a public platform by mistake.Enceladus: Wow, that is a big mistake. What was in the video?Erinome: The video showed a female patient's private body parts. There was no cover, no blur.Enceladus: Oh no! That's terrible. Was the patient okay with this?Erinome: That is the big question. The hospital's report did not say if the patient knew or agreed.Enceladus: Sad. That is a violation of privacy. How many people saw it?Erinome: At the peak, about fifty thousand people were watching the live stream.Enceladus: Fifty thousand! That's so many. What did people say in the chat?Erinome: Some people made bad jokes, you know that? Very disrespectful comments.Enceladus: That must have been awful for the patient, even if she didn't know. So, what did the hospital do?Erinome: They stopped the live stream after people reported it. Later, they gave punishments.Enceladus: What kind of punishments?Erinome: The head of that department got a serious warning and was suspended. Some other people in charge also got warnings.Enceladus: Hmm, but is that enough? The damage is done.Erinome: Many people think it's not enough. The hospital said sorry, but they called it a "mistake in using the platform."Enceladus: A mistake? It sounds more like they didn't care about rules. Was the patient asked for permission?Erinome: The news says often patients are not asked. There was another case in Shanghai last year.Enceladus: Really? Tell me about it.Erinome: A woman went to a big hospital. Later, she found a video of her visit on the doctor's social media account.Enceladus: Was her face hidden?Erinome: Yes, her face was blurred. But her body shape, voice, and medical history were there. Her friends could recognize her.Enceladus: That is still a big problem. She didn't agree to it, right?Erinome: Right. The lawyer said it broke her privacy rights, portrait rights, and personal information rights.Enceladus: So it's against the law. But is it hard for patients to fight this?Erinome: Yes, the lawyer said it is very hard to get justice in these cases.Enceladus: That's not fair. Why do doctors do this?Erinome: Many doctors now have "science popularization" accounts online. They share cases to teach people about health.Enceladus: Oh, I see. To get more followers and make the information seem real.Erinome: Exactly. But sometimes, they forget to protect the patient's privacy.Enceladus: So, what can be done? Are there any rules?Erinome: Yes, the national health department made new rules last year. They have a "negative list" of things doctors cannot do online.Enceladus: A negative list? What's on it?Erinome: For example, doctors cannot use their hospital's name for online health talks without reporting to the hospital first.Enceladus: That's good. They need permission from their workplace.Erinome: Also, they cannot share things that break ethics or hurt people's privacy.Enceladus: Ethics... that's very important for doctors. So, these rules should help.Erinome: One doctor said the rules are good. They make it clear what you cannot do, so you can do science popularization more safely.Enceladus: But will hospitals follow the rules? The Shaanxi hospital didn't seem to.Erinome: That is the challenge. The news says the hospital had other problems before with rules and was fined.Enceladus: So, their management has issues. They need to fix the system, not just punish a few people.Erinome: Yes. The news says they need to check their approval process for live streams. They need to ask the patient and get written agreement.Enceladus: Written agreement, that's key. And they should use special, private platforms for teaching, not public ones.Erinome: Right. Also, someone should watch the live stream to make sure nothing bad is shown.Enceladus: What about the online platforms themselves? Like the one used for the live stream.Erinome: They also have responsibility. They should check medical live streams more carefully and stop them if there's a problem.Enceladus: This event hurts the trust between patients and doctors. If patients are scared, they might not go to the hospital.Erinome: True. The hospital needs to really say sorry to the patient and maybe give some compensation for the mental hurt.Enceladus: Mental hurt, yes. Being exposed like that must feel terrible. So, what is the final message from this news?Erinome: Patient privacy is very, very important. It's protected by law. Hospitals must respect it. It's not a small mistake; it's a serious breach of trust.

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news podcast. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's top stories!  Enceladus: Hi everyone! Let's start with the Spring Festival travel news first, shall we?  Erinome: Sure! The first week of the Spring Festival travel rush is over. The total number of cross-region trips in China has reached over 1.4 billion, with an average of 201.89 million trips per day. That's a 2.0% increase compared to last year.  Enceladus: Wow, 1.4 billion! That's so many people traveling. Spring Festival is really all about family reunions, right? No wonder everyone is on the move.  Erinome: Exactly! And the railway is busy too. The 12306 app has sold over 150 million tickets for the travel period. Oh, and some less popular train routes even have discounts as low as 20% off!  Enceladus: Oh, that's great! Maybe people can save some money if they take those routes. Smart move by the railway.  Erinome: Right! Also, many places said that during the Spring Festival, government parking lots will be open to the public for free.  Enceladus: Oh, that's helpful! Parking is always a problem during holidays, especially when visiting relatives. This will make things easier.  Erinome: Yeah, small but useful. Now, let's talk about health news. The disease control bureau said the overall infectious disease situation in China is stable. Most areas have flu cases at a medium-low level now.  Enceladus: That's a relief! I was a bit worried about getting sick during the holiday. Good to hear it's under control.  Erinome: Me too! Next, good news for people in Beijing. A unified registration platform has been built. It covers nearly 300 second and third-level hospitals. Now, medical reports and images can be checked and recognized across different hospitals.  Enceladus: Wow, that's so convenient! No more carrying piles of papers when seeing doctors in different hospitals. Saves so much trouble!  Erinome: Right! Now, a funny one. Netizens said a primary school in Yuxi, Yunnan, required the first place in a sports meet for a teacher position. The official responded: it's a targeted recruitment, not a "luobo gang".  Enceladus: "Luobo gang"? Oh right, that means a job only for someone specific, like nepotism. But maybe they need a PE teacher who's really good at sports? So it's not unfair.  Erinome: Probably! Makes sense. Now, a scary story from Heilongjiang. A village had a Siberian tiger break in at night for two days. It killed pigs and cows, and even ate pork. The local people set off firecrackers to drive it away.  Enceladus: Oh no! That must have been scary for the villagers. Is the tiger gone now?  Erinome: Yes, they said the firecrackers worked. Hope everyone there is safe.  Enceladus: Me too. Let's switch to sports! Table tennis Asian Cup results are out. Sun Yingsha won her first women's singles title, and Wang Chuqin defended his men's singles title!  Erinome: Wow, congratulations to them! Sun Yingsha finally got the Asian Cup gold—so happy for her. And Wang kept his title, that's amazing.  Enceladus: And at the Milan Winter Olympics, Su Yiming won China's first medal! So proud of our athletes.  Erinome: Totally! They're all so hardworking. Now, a big money story. The founder of a cryptocurrency trading website bought the domain "AI.com" for 70 million US dollars. That's a new record!  Enceladus: 70 million! That's so much money for a domain name. But "AI" is super hot now, so maybe it's worth it?  Erinome: Maybe! AI is everywhere these days. Last story: the world's fourth-largest car company lost 150 billion yuan in half a year. Its stock price dropped 30% in one night. It owns 14 brands like Maserati and Peugeot.  Enceladus: Oh no, that's a huge loss. I wonder why? Maybe market problems or high costs. Hope they can fix it soon.  Erinome: Yeah, fingers crossed. Okay, that's it for today's news. Thanks for listening, everyone! We'll be back next time. Bye!  Enceladus: Bye! See you soon!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome back to our podcast. Today, we have a very important topic. It's about tax rules for company expenses.Enceladus: Yes, hello friends! Today we talk about a new rule for Didi taxi receipts and VAT. It's a bit confusing, but we will try to explain it simply.Erinome: You know that? Many people use Didi for business trips. They get electronic invoices, called "piao". Before, companies could use these piao to reduce their VAT tax.Enceladus: Wow, that's good for companies. So, the piao from Didi was like money saved on tax?Erinome: Exactly! But, um, there is a big change coming. A new rule says from 2026, this will stop.Enceladus: Oh no! Really? So after 2026, Didi electronic piao cannot be used for VAT deduction?Erinome: That's what the news says. The rule number is 2026, No. 13. It removes the old rule from 2019.Enceladus: Sad for companies. So, what should companies do now?Erinome: Good question. First, they need to check their current piao. The old rule from 2019 is still okay for now. So, Didi piao can still be used if they are the right type.Enceladus: What is the "right type"?Erinome: The piao must be a VAT electronic ordinary invoice. And it must have the tax amount written on it clearly.Enceladus: I see. So, if the piao says "tax amount: 10 yuan", then the company can deduct 10 yuan from their VAT tax?Erinome: Yes, that's right. But there is a problem piao. Some piao are for "chongzhi", you know, adding money to the Didi account. Those piao say "no tax". They cannot be used.Enceladus: Ah, so only the piao for the ride itself, with tax, is good.Erinome: Correct. Also, the piao must have the company's name on it, not a person's name.Enceladus: That makes sense. The company pays, so the piao should be for the company.Erinome: Yes. And there is a special online platform. Companies must log in and choose these piao within 360 days to use them.Enceladus: Wow, 360 days. That's a long time, but they must remember to do it.Erinome: True. Now, let's talk about the big mistake people make.Enceladus: What mistake?Erinome: Many people think only a special VAT invoice, called "zhuanyong fapiao", can be used for tax deduction.Enceladus: Haha, I thought that too! So, that's not true?Erinome: No, it's a big mistake! There are many types of piao that can be used. For example, plane tickets, train tickets, bus tickets, and yes, Didi electronic piao.Enceladus: Oh, wow. So many types. Can you list them?Erinome: Okay. First, the special VAT invoice, of course. Second, a paper from customs for imported goods. Third, a piao for buying farm products.Enceladus: Farm products? Like vegetables?Erinome: Yes. Fourth, a tax payment paper for services from other countries. Fifth, a car sales invoice. Sixth, an electronic piao for road and bridge tolls.Enceladus: And the seventh is for passenger transport, like Didi, planes, trains, right?Erinome: Exactly! You got it. So, Didi piao is in the seventh group. But remember, after 2026, the rule changes for Didi electronic piao.Enceladus: So, after 2026, companies cannot use Didi electronic piao anymore. What about plane tickets or train tickets?Erinome: Good question. The news says the new rule only removes the part about "electronic ordinary invoice". So, for plane tickets, you still need the travel itinerary with passenger name. For trains, you need the ticket with name. The formulas for calculation are still there.Enceladus: Formulas? That sounds difficult.Erinome: Don't worry. For a plane ticket, you take the price and fuel fee, divide by 1.09, then multiply by 0.09. That gives you the tax amount you can deduct.Enceladus: Um, okay. I need a calculator for that. But for Didi, it was easier because the tax amount was written on the piao.Erinome: Yes, it was easier. That's why the change is big. Companies need to plan for 2026.Enceladus: What should they do to plan?Erinome: First, they should check all their Didi piao now. Make sure they are the right type and use them before 2026 if possible.Enceladus: Okay. Second?Erinome: Second, think about other ways for employee travel. Maybe use company cars more, or use other taxi services that give different piao? The news says companies need to adjust their travel service strategy.Enceladus: Strategy, that's a big word. But I understand. Choose services that still give good piao for tax.Erinome: Yes. Also, companies must be very careful about when they can use these piao.Enceladus: What do you mean?Erinome: Not all business travel piao can be used. For example, if the travel is for a project that uses simple tax calculation, you cannot use the piao.Enceladus: Oh no, that's complicated.Erinome: Another example: if you buy a plane ticket to entertain a client, that is for personal consumption. You cannot use that piao for tax deduction.Enceladus: So, only travel for real business work, like a meeting or training, is okay?

Erinome: Hello everyone, welcome back to our daily news chat! I'm Erinome.Enceladus: And I'm Enceladus. Let's see what's happening around the world today, you know that?Erinome: Sure. First, about short online dramas in China. The National Radio and Television Administration says the market for these micro-dramas will be worth over 100 billion yuan by 2025. Wow, that's double the size from 2024!Enceladus: That's a lot of growth, haha. People really love watching short videos. Next, about taxes. The State Taxation Administration says the 2025 personal income tax settlement will start on March 1st. People can make an appointment from February 25th.Erinome: Oh, important date to remember. Now, some news from Shanghai. They will start a pilot program with prize-winning invoices for the first time. They are also continuing subsidies for people to buy new home appliances and cars, to replace old ones.Enceladus: That's good for shopping. But here is some sad news. In Shanxi province, a workshop at a company in Shanyin county had an explosion. It has caused 7 deaths and 1 person is missing. The cause is still under investigation.Erinome: Oh no, that's terrible. I hope they find the missing person soon. Now, a different story from Hunan. Two Indian "flying pancake" chefs in Shaoyang were recognized as "foreign experts" and got a subsidy of over one thousand yuan. The restaurant involved said they were hired through a labor agency.Enceladus: Interesting, um, flying pancake is a special skill. Next, in Guangzhou, a man put out a mix of rat poison and minced pork in his community. This caused 3 pet dogs to die. He was sentenced to one year and ten months in prison.Erinome: That's a serious crime against pets. Now, some science news. China successfully launched a reusable experimental spacecraft. Also, Chinese scientists found for the first time an important natural source of hydrogen gas on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.Enceladus: Wow, that's cool for space and energy. For sports fans, the Asian Cup table tennis singles semi-finals are set. Players like Wang Chuqin, Sun Yingsha, Kuai Man, and Wang Manyu are in the list.Erinome: Great players! On money matters, China's foreign exchange reserves have stayed above 3.3 trillion U.S. dollars for six months in a row. And the central bank has been buying more gold for 15 months.Enceladus: Strong reserves. Now, about TikTok. The European Union says TikTok has "addictive" design. If they don't change it, they could face a fine of 6% of their global revenue. But TikTok says the investigation result is completely wrong.Erinome: Big problem for TikTok. Next, Japanese media reports that in Japan's TV sales ranking, brands with "Chinese capital" now hold half of the market. You know that?Enceladus: Yes, that's a big share. Foreign media also says Cuba is using fuel rationing to deal with U.S. oil restrictions. State companies will now work four days a week.Erinome: Tough situation. In the U.S., the Defense Department says Harvard University no longer meets military needs. They will stop all military training, scholarship, and certificate programs with Harvard.Enceladus: Hmm, that's a change. Also, foreign media reports that former U.S. President Trump signed an order to add a 25% extra tax on countries that trade with Iran. And a U.S. aircraft carrier has moved into a "position" to launch strikes against Iran.Erinome: That sounds serious. Lastly, on the Ukraine conflict. Ukraine says the U.S. gave both Russia and Ukraine a deadline to reach a ceasefire agreement by June. Ukraine also says Russia launched a large-scale attack on its energy facilities. Ukraine has asked Poland for emergency electricity help.Enceladus: So much news today, some good, some sad. Let's hope for peace.Erinome: Okay, that's it for today. Let's talk again next time. Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome back to our daily news chat. Let's see what's happening today.Enceladus: Hi everyone! Yes, let's dive in. Oh, there's news about the job market for new graduates.Erinome: That's right. The article talks about the 2026 graduates. They are about to face the peak job-hunting season. A big question is: does gender affect job chances?Enceladus: Wow, that's an important question. The report did a test. They used AI to make two fake resumes. The people on the resumes only had different genders. Everything else was the same.Erinome: You know that? Same school, same major, same awards, same internship at a big company. They both wanted an internet product manager job.Enceladus: They put these resumes on three job apps for ten days. And guess what? The male resume got more job offers.Erinome: How many more?Enceladus: The man got 78 offers. The woman got 54. So, the man got 44.4% more offers. That's a big difference.Erinome: Oh no. That's not fair. What about the salary?Enceladus: The salary was different too. The average salary for the man's offers was 13.1K. For the woman, it was 10.5K. So, the man's average salary was 24.8% higher.Erinome: Sad. So, with the same experience, men get more money?Enceladus: It seems so. Also, for high-salary jobs, you know, jobs paying more than 15K... 38.5% of the man's offers were high-salary. For the woman, only 20.4% were high-salary.Erinome: The types of jobs were different too, right?Enceladus: Yes, very different. For the woman, many offers were in education training and finance sales. Like, teaching subjects or being a loan assistant.Erinome: What about the man's offers?Enceladus: His offers were more... um... varied. He also got finance sales jobs, but with higher titles like 'partner'. But he also got many blue-collar jobs.Erinome: Blue-collar? Like what?Enceladus: Like ride-hailing driver, delivery driver, waiter. These jobs made up nearly 30% of his offers. Haha, it's strange, right? He has a university degree but got offers to be a driver.Erinome: The woman got some different flexible jobs too.Enceladus: Yes. She got offers for jobs like live-stream host, assistant host, or part-time tutor. These are lighter jobs, often work-from-home. There was even an offer for a billiards assistant coach.Erinome: Billiards assistant coach? Wow. But the man got many more flexible job offers, mostly for drivers.Enceladus: Another point: both resumes got offers for jobs that usually don't need a degree, like driver or billiards coach. This shows these flexible jobs are now a part of the job market.Erinome: So, the test shows gender really does affect job chances, salary, and job type. Even with the same resume.Enceladus: It's a bit worrying. Also, both wanted internet product jobs, but neither got the right job offers. The market is tough.Erinome: Yes. Okay, that's it for today's news. It gives us a lot to think about.Enceladus: Indeed. Let's talk again next time, friends. Bye!