China's Supreme People's Court says citizen lay judges helped weigh evidence in a high-profile domestic abuse case, part of a push to bring public judgment into sensitive trials and strengthen social acceptance of rulings.
Official figures show China spent 3.93 trillion yuan on research and development in 2025, up 8.2 percent and roughly 3.4 times Germany's total. The country remains the world's second-biggest R&D spender after the United States.
Jiangsu has no towering peaks and famously quiet nightlife, yet it draws more tourists than any other Chinese province. Its edge is canals, classical gardens, water towns and easy high-speed rail links.
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