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!