Sunday, May 17, is mostly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 28°C. The weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy through the early part of May 19, after which scattered showers are likely. Temperatures will be steady, with highs of 27°C to 29°C and lows of 20°C to 23°C.
Local News in Ningbo: On May 16, the "Ningbo Has Good Shows" 2026 Ningbo High-Quality Drama Season commenced, featuring four main sections and a "Drama Passport" stamp collection activity. Also on May 16, at the 2026 Yangtze River Delta International Diamond League Athletics meet in Keqiao, Ningbo's young athlete Chen Yujie completed the 200-meter race in a personal best time of 22.84 seconds. Recently, the Zhejiang Provincial Forestry Bureau announced the third batch of provincial-level ancient and famous tree culture parks, with nine parks in Ningbo making the list. A new photogenic spot has emerged in Ningbo! The Ruyi Bridge in Fenghua features dual streamlined arches spanning clear waters. It's perfect for minimalist daytime shots, capturing the sunset ambiance at dusk, and photographing dreamy night scenes.
Ningbo in Focus: An article highlighted that the inaugural event of the "Innovation Engine Cultivation National Tour," focusing on the industrialization of high-tech achievements, was held in Ningbo on the 15th. Another report revealed that Ningbo's Yuyao Dafeng Industrial Co., Ltd. undertook the complete suite of systems for the Tajikistan National Theater, including stage machinery, lighting, sound, audio-visual equipment, and seating. Upon completion, this project will become one of the largest performing arts venues in Central Asia and a key project marking the 35th anniversary of Tajikistan's independence.
For more Ningbo news, please refer to today's "Ningbo Evening News."
National & International: A spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce responded to media inquiries regarding the preliminary outcomes of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations. The meeting between the Chinese and U.S. heads of state has drawn significant global attention. International observers expressed hope that, under the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, China and the U.S. can forge a path of major-country relations suited for the new era. It was reported that prefecture-level cities, cities at the county level, and above will comprehensively conduct urban physical examinations this year. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, officially confirmed on the 16th that its commander, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, was killed in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. On May 15, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement announcing the activation of emergency measures in collaboration with relevant countries to address the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the reported imported cases in Uganda. On the local date of May 16, the first phase of the Astana Light Rail project in Kazakhstan officially opened. This is the first fully automated, driverless light rail line in Central Asia, primarily constructed by Chinese enterprises using Chinese equipment, technology, and standards.
Finance & Economics: On May 16, China's independently developed and produced 103-octane racing gasoline was officially put into use in Xinjiang. This marks the first batch of domestically produced, industrially manufactured 103-octane high-grade racing gasoline in China. The National Financial Regulatory Administration released the main regulatory indicators for the banking and insurance sectors for the first quarter of 2026. A report indicated that in 2025, outdoor sports in China attracted over 800 million consumer visits, with total consumption exceeding 1 trillion yuan.
Culture & Sports: The draw ceremony for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup was held in Łódź, Poland, on the 15th. The Chinese team was drawn into Group F, alongside Spain, Nigeria, and New Caledonia. At the 2026 Thailand Open badminton tournament, Chen Yufei defeated Akane Yamaguchi with scores of 21-17, 21-19, advancing to the Thailand Open final for the second consecutive year. On the local date of May 16, during the first race of the WorldSSP category at the 2026 World Superbike Championship (WSBK) round in the Czech Republic, French rider Valentin Debise, representing Chinese motorcycle manufacturer "Zhangxue Motorcycle" (riding #53), clinched the championship. On May 16, in the third round of the 2026 Hohhot International Youth Football Championship, the Chinese U-16 men's national team defeated the South Korean U-16 team 4-2 to win the championship.
Lifestyle: As temperatures rise in May, mosquitoes and insects become more active, and skin issues like eczema and acne become more common. Recently, discussions on social media have surfaced claiming that "erythromycin ointment is a universal skin remedy." Many people use it to treat mosquito bites, cheilitis, acne, diaper rash in children, and even to alleviate dark circles. As a traditional over-the-counter medication, erythromycin ointment is a common household item, but is it really safe for indiscriminate use?