Hot News Brief · Jun 4, 2026
Global semiconductors are pushing toward a 10-trillion-yuan scale, China's 'water elevator' enters testing, Lula stresses trade flexibility, a Unitree robot appears on America's Got Talent, exam-device rules tighten, healthy weight management stays in focus, memory prices keep rising, and Chinese prospect Li Haoyan signs with Barcelona's youth system.
1. Global Semiconductor Market Eyes a 10-Trillion-Yuan Scale
Driven by AI and data-center demand, forecasts say the global semiconductor market could top $1.5 trillion in 2026.
2. China's 'Water Elevator' Enters Testing
China's Pinglu Canal moved into testing after full water access, with major locks and hubs setting multiple world records.
3. Lula Reiterates That Brazil's Trade Is Not Limited to the U.S.
Brazil's president Lula said if the U.S. will not buy, Brazil will sell to countries that will, underscoring a flexible trade stance.
4. Unitree Robot Advances on America's Got Talent
A Chinese Unitree robot delivered a high-difficulty performance on America's Got Talent and advanced to the next round.
5. Gaokao Warning: Bringing a Phone into the Exam Hall Counts as Cheating
Education authorities warned that bringing phones, smartwatches, or smart glasses into exam halls counts as cheating, even if they are not used.
6. National Weight Management Push Focuses on Long-Term Habits
The discussion is shifting from simple weight loss to sustainable diet, exercise, and lifestyle management.
7. Memory Chip Prices Keep Climbing
DRAM and NAND prices continue to rise as AI and data-center demand keeps lifting the memory industry's outlook.
8. Li Haoyan Signs with Barcelona's U15 Team
Chinese teenager Li Haoyan officially joined Barcelona's U15 side, marking a notable milestone for Chinese youth football.
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