Weather in Xuchang for June 17: Sunny to cloudy, southeast wind force 3, temperatures 22–34°C.
June 18: Cloudy, southeast wind force 3, temperatures 25–33°C.
June 19: Cloudy to overcast, localized short-term showers and thunderstorms, southerly wind force 2–3, temperatures 23–33°C.
June 20: Cloudy, northeasterly wind force 3 with gusts up to force 5, temperatures 22–35°C.
June 21: Cloudy to overcast, localized short-term showers and thunderstorms, northeasterly wind force 3–4 with gusts up to force 6, temperatures 23–34°C. (Issued by Xuchang Meteorological Observatory at 16:00, June 16)
Local Updates
City's 'Dragon Boat Festival Poetry Gala' Takes Place This Evening
Xuchang Consumption Vouchers Arrive! Available from June 18
To capitalize on the peak consumption season, benefit residents and businesses, stimulate spending, and enhance the influence of Xuchang's time-honored brands, the Xuchang municipal government plans to launch the second phase of its time-honored brand consumption voucher campaign in the city's main urban area during the Dragon Boat Festival period.
The campaign will run from June 18 to June 22, 2026. The vouchers will be distributed electronically via the "Yunshanfu" (Cloud Flash Pay) app.
Xuchang CDC Issues Latest Advisory
Recently, the Xuchang Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued an urgent reminder. There have been outbreaks of Ebola virus disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The World Health Organization has declared this a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern."
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released the latest prevention and control guidance, stating that individuals arriving in or returning to China from high-risk countries and regions such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda should self-monitor their health for 21 days from the date of entry.
National Highlights
Latest Housing Price Data Released
On June 16, the National Bureau of Statistics released data on price changes for commercial residential buildings in 70 large and medium-sized cities for May 2026.
In May 2026, among the 70 cities, first-tier cities saw a month-on-month increase in commercial residential sales prices, while second- and third-tier cities experienced a month-on-month decline. The year-on-year decline narrowed across all city tiers. The number of cities with month-on-month increases in new commercial residential sales prices rose compared to the previous month.
State Administration for Market Regulation Issues '6.18' Compliance Guidelines
It was learned on June 16 that, regarding this year's '6.18' online concentrated promotional period, the State Administration for Market Regulation has issued compliance guidelines to major platforms, outlining six key compliance responsibilities. These include: strictly controlling market access, strictly managing price order, standardizing platform rules, strictly controlling product quality, strictly reviewing advertising content, and safeguarding consumer rights.
Fully Upgraded! Official Tool for Gaokao (College Entrance Exam) Voluntary Application Released
Multiple 'Double First-Class' Universities Announce Enrollment Expansion
Following the conclusion of the Gaokao, many universities have recently released their 2026 undergraduate enrollment plans, extending an "olive branch" to graduates.
Several "Double First-Class" universities, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Beihang University, Nanjing University, China Agricultural University, Central University of Finance and Economics, Nankai University, Sun Yat-sen University, and Shandong University, have confirmed plans to expand undergraduate enrollment.
From 'Growing in Size' to 'Strengthening the Framework': Henan Forges City 2.0
From "growing in size" to "strengthening the framework," from "scale expansion" to "connotative 'city' growth"... In Henan, cities are undergoing a profound "evolution." The province is currently focusing on building an upgraded City 2.0 version, promoting urban structural optimization, kinetic energy transformation, quality improvement, green transition, cultural continuity, and governance efficiency, striving to explore a new path to urban modernization that aligns with development laws and possesses local characteristics.
Alipay Undergoes Major Update
On June 16, it was reported that the AI version of Alipay has been officially launched, named "A'bao." Alipay has become the world's first super app to complete a full-stack AI transformation. Users can swipe right within Alipay to enter the new version and use a conversational interface to instruct "A'bao" to handle tasks. The AI version of Alipay has currently begun invitation-based testing, and users can freely switch between the AI version and the classic version.
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