Tonight through tomorrow: Clear to partly cloudy skies. Southerly winds shifting to northerly winds: Force 3, with gusts up to Force 5-6. Temperature: 11°C to 29°C. There will be no traffic restrictions for motor vehicles in Zhengzhou tomorrow.
Friends, today is the first day of the holiday. Did you have a wonderful time? Tomorrow also promises good weather. Where is everyone planning to go? Come and share your plans!
Chongqing Reports Two Injured in Aircraft Crash The People's Government of Xiakou Town, Nan'an District, Chongqing, issued a situation report today stating that around 3:35 PM on April 4, a fixed-wing trike aircraft crashed on Liangshan Road in Xiakou Town, Nan'an District, Chongqing, injuring the male pilot and one passenger on board. Emergency forces responded swiftly, and the injured were transported to the hospital for treatment. The cause of the incident is under further investigation.
Latest Development in Case of "State-Owned Enterprise Chairman in Taiyuan Assaults Individual at Home, Detained for 3 Days" On the evening of April 3, according to information released on the official website of Taiyuan Winery Co., Ltd., Guo Jin Hong has been appointed as the new Chairman of Taiyuan Winery. This follows the suspension of the former Chairman, Rong Moufeng, on January 27 due to the assault incident.
Defendant Jin Hao Executed in Hebei Mengcun "Domestic Violence Resulting in Wife's Death" Case News on the evening of April 3 confirmed that Jin Hao, the defendant in the highly publicized Hebei Mengcun "domestic violence resulting in wife's death" case, has been executed.
Apple Devices Vulnerable to Attacks Leading to Information Theft; Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Issues Warning It was learned on April 4 that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's Cybersecurity Threat and Vulnerability Information Sharing Platform recently detected attackers exploiting vulnerability tools targeting Apple Inc.'s end-user products to carry out network attacks, potentially leading to serious consequences like information theft and system compromise. Affected products include iPhones and iPads running iOS versions 13.0 to 17.2.1. Attackers reportedly lure users via SMS, email, or malicious websites to visit pages containing malicious code using the Safari browser, exploiting security vulnerabilities to implant remote access trojans, steal sensitive information, gain highest privileges, and control the device. The platform recommends users of Apple products conduct risk checks, promptly update versions and install patches to fix vulnerabilities, pay attention to system update notifications and Apple's latest security bulletins, upgrade to the latest secure versions, enhance security awareness, and avoid clicking on suspicious links to mitigate network attack risks.
Guangxi Reports Excessive Crowding Around Pink Dolphin Authorities in Guangxi reported that following media coverage of a pink dolphin in the Qinzhou Sanniang Bay area being "excessively surrounded" by onlookers, an investigation confirmed the presence of unlicensed boats illegally taking passengers out to sea to view the dolphins, highlighting management deficiencies at the scenic area. A special rectification campaign has been launched effective immediately to crack down on these illegal activities.
Hongguo Short Drama Platform Accused of Misappropriating Jackson Yee's Likeness and Voice; Customer Service Responds Recently, numerous users reported that several AI-generated short dramas on the Hongguo Short Drama platform have been using AI synthesis technology to unauthorizedly appropriate the likeness and voice of artist Jackson Yee for content creation and commercial purposes, calling for the platform to remove all infringing content. On April 4, a manual customer service representative for Hongguo Short Drama responded that they have received substantial feedback and staff are verifying and handling the matter.
Henan Issues Its First Fully Market-Based Intellectual Property Securitization Product On April 3, it was learned from the Provincial Market Supervision Administration (Provincial Intellectual Property Office) that Henan's first fully market-based intellectual property securitization product was successfully issued on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange recently. Reportedly, the product was approved for a shelf issuance scale of 500 million yuan on the SZSE, with the first phase issuing 106 million yuan. The priority tranche coupon rate was 1.88%, setting a new historical low for similar products in the region and filling a gap in the province's fully market-operated intellectual property securitization field.
Over 7,000 Peonies Bloom in Bishagang Park More than 7,000 peonies of over 60 varieties, including 'Hu Hong', 'Zhao Fen', and 'Wu Long Peng Sheng', are successively blooming in the Peony Garden of Zhengzhou's Bishagang Park. The peonies are currently reaching their peak bloom, enhancing the flower-viewing atmosphere. Park management staff will be on duty during the holiday, welcoming citizens and tourists to enjoy the blossoms.
First Day of Qingming Holiday Sees Passenger Volume Surge Over 10% at Zhengzhou East Station, Luoyang Longmen Station On April 4, the first day of the Qingming holiday, railway authorities estimated passenger volume would reach 986,000人次, a 5.7% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Plans included adding 80 temporary passenger trains, including 21 overnight high-speed trains to key destinations like Beijing and Shanghai, to ensure orderly travel. Zhengzhou East Station and Luoyang Longmen Station reported significant increases in passenger numbers. Zhengzhou East Station was expected to handle 300,000 passengers, a 10.7% year-over-year increase, while Luoyang Longmen Station anticipated 49,000 passengers, a 24.8% increase.
Multiple Scenic Spots in Henan Fully Booked According to the official reservation system, from April 4 to 6, reservations for the Henan Museum, Luoyang White Horse Temple, and Luoyang Museum during the Qingming holiday period are fully booked. Online ticket reservations for the Luoyang Longmen Grottoes on April 4 and 5 are full, though some offline tickets remain available; tickets are still available for April 6. Reservations and ticket sales for the Laojun Mountain Scenic Area on April 4 and 5 have reached their upper limit. Tickets for the Sui-Tang Grand Canal Culture Museum on April 4 and 5 are fully booked. As of the time of reporting, the Luoyang Wanli Tea Road Museum still had a small number of tickets available, while the Huiluo Granary Site and Hanjia Granary Site allow direct entry with ID cards.
2026 Qingming Holiday Box Office Tops 100 Million Yuan According to online platform data, as of 5:52 PM today (April 4), the total box office (including pre-sales) for the 2026 Qingming holiday film period had surpassed 100 million yuan. "Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie," "I, Xu Ke," "The Salvage Plan," and "The Genius Game" ranked top four at the box office.
Zhang Xue and Yan Kai Reconcile On the evening of April 3, Zhang Xue, founder of Zhang Xue Motorcycles, and Yan Kai, founder of Kaivo Motorcycles, reconciled, exchanging congratulations on their respective championship wins, symbolically "dispelling enmity with a laugh." A video released by Zhang Xue showed the two sitting side-by-side at a dining table, with Yan Kai holding Zhang's hand and saying, "Congratulations, your 820 model has won two championships for China, making our country proud." Zhang Xue responded, "It was right for me to pursue what I wanted to pursue. It's also perfectly reasonable for you to want more stable company operations. I also wish Kaivo the best."
Sun Yingsha Comes Back from Behind to Defeat Hanna Goda, Advances to World Cup Semifinals On April 4, in the Women's Singles quarterfinals of the Macao World Cup, world number one Sun Yingsha faced Hanna Goda. After trailing 2-3 in the match, Sun Yingsha completed a comeback, ultimately winning 4-3 to advance to the World Cup semifinals.
Scenic Area Responds to Incident Where Tourist Spending 86 Yuan Was Deemed Insufficient; Merchant Penalized and Required to Rectify A video circulating on social networks showed an incident where a tourist at Huzhou Taihu Ancient Town was allegedly pressured for spending only 86 yuan on a meal. In the video, a restaurant employee, dissatisfied with the low spending amount, complained the order was too small and obstructed the customer from dining, leading the customer to request a refund.
US Department of Defense: 365 US Military Personnel Injured in Military Operations Against Iran According to the latest data released by the US Department of Defense on April 3, a total of 365 US military personnel were injured in military operations against Iran, while the number of deaths remains at 13.
Israel's Largest Gas Field Resumes Operations According to a statement from the Israeli Ministry of Energy today (April 4), Israel has resumed operations at the Leviathan gas field, its largest, located in the eastern Mediterranean. The field had been shut down for 32 days due to escalating regional tensions. Resuming operations aims to restore natural gas exports to Egypt and Jordan.
Two US Military Aircraft Shot Down in One Day US officials confirmed earlier that an A-10 "Warthog" attack aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz; the pilot was rescued. This was the second US military aircraft crash that day. Officials revealed that almost simultaneously, another US F-15E fighter jet was shot down inside Iranian airspace.
Aluminum Giant's Plant Attacked, May Halt Production for 12 Months Emirates Global Aluminium issued a statement on April 3 confirming that its Al Taweelah plant, attacked last weekend, could take up to 12 months to restore primary aluminum production. The company's preliminary assessment confirmed all staff had been evacuated and all facilities were urgently shut down.
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Attacked; Iran Points Finger at Israel On April 4 local time, the Public Relations Department of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement condemning US claims that the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was attacked by Iran. The statement denied any Iranian involvement and suggested that, given the strategic posture of Israeli forces in the region, the operation was "undoubtedly carried out by Israel."
Iranian Military Issues Stern Statement According to a CCTV News report, a spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a stern statement in the early hours of April 4 in response to recent military threats from US President Trump, warning that the US and its allies would face firm retaliation if they dared to damage Iranian infrastructure.
US and Israel Launch Airstrikes on Petrochemical Hub in Southwest Iran It was learned on April 4 local time that the US and Israel launched airstrikes that day on a petrochemical hub in southwestern Iran. According to Iranian media reports cited by Xinhua News Agency, the attacks targeted the Mahshahr Petrochemical Economic Zone in southwest Iran and may have caused casualties.
