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A court in Hangzhou has put 15 kittens up for auction after their owner failed to pay a court-ordered debt of more than 44,000 yuan (US$6,200). Bidding starts at 2,100 yuan per kitten on Sept 21.
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The China Coast Guard said Philippine vessel 3015 ignored repeated warnings and twice cut across the bow of a Chinese patrol boat near Xianbin Jiao in the Nansha Islands, causing a collision on its second attempt. China blamed the Philippine vessel for the incident and urged Manila to halt what it described as provocative actions.
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Organizers at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games mistakenly played North Korea’s national anthem instead of South Korea’s before its men’s hockey match against Bangladesh.
A renovation worker was criminally detained after allegedly throwing bags containing 120 kg (265 lb) of bricks and construction debris from a sixth-floor window to save time.
A Singaporean triathlete showed off his room at the 2026 Asian Games, where nearly everything, including the surprisingly sturdy bed, appears to be made of cardboard.
A brand-authorized Yonghe Soy Milk account has sparked backlash for using suggestive videos featuring black stockings and bathing scenes to sell products. The company apologized, launched an internal review and promised tighter oversight of content posted by authorized accounts.
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In response to a question on whether China's leader will visit US, Chinese FM spokesperson Guo Jiakun said today: "China and US maintain communication on arrangements for head-of-state interaction within the year."
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A son filmed his mother's final 14 days in this world.
China's shooting team will skip tomorrow's Asian Games opening ceremony as the venue is too far from their lodging, and events start Sep 20.
C929 is in the design phase, according to a COMAC official at the 4th China Aviation Association conference.
Road trips around entire China is no longer a dream. China plans to link G219, G331 and G228 into a 27,000 km "golden outer ring" along borders and coasts by 2030.
Air raid sirens wailed across Shenyang today at 9:18 AM, marking the 95th anniversary of the September 18th Incident.
Over 340,000 sheep lined up for a bath under the Altai Mountains in Xinjiang — a medicated dip to kill parasites, boost immunity, and fatten them up for autumn.
A Mexican pilot reportedly captured footage of a diamond-shaped UFO beneath the clouds.
Yiwu, China, is now selling “UFOs” for 800,000 yuan (US$112,000) each. The amphibious aircraft seats up to two people, supports autonomous flight and can take off and land vertically, with buyers from Russia and the U.S. reportedly showing interest.
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Ahead of the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Thailand’s taekwondo team shared a look at the meals provided to athletes, showing tiny portions of noodles, rice and broccoli.
Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has formally apologized after suffering bowel incontinence during the Beijing race but continuing to compete and win. “Looking back, I regret the decision to not have stepped off the track. I recognize that I should have made a different choice,” she said, adding that she will withdraw from the race and forfeit her points.
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An Australian competitor at HYROX Beijing suffered sudden fecal incontinence mid-race due to intense physical stress — but still pushed through and finished strong.
Race organizers confirmed they immediately isolated and disinfected the affected area, disposing of equipment and waste in line with regulations. After the event, they replaced the carpet and ran a full deep-clean of the venue.
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A passenger’s power bank caught fire aboard Hunan Airlines flight A67776 shortly after it landed in Changsha on Sept 15. The crew quickly extinguished the flames and evacuated passengers, with no injuries or damage to the cabin reported.
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