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!