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Baby elephant snagged by a charging cable in Yunnan's Puer and its mama elephant knocks over the charging post in rage.
A 13-year-old boy in Jiangxi spends his summer break helping his mom at her night market stall. He can cook over 100 portions in a single night. His reason? "I don't want my mom to work too hard."
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At a restaurant in Guangdong on Aug 3, a customer threw cash on the floor and motioned for the waiter to pick it up. The waiter returned the change the same way. No words had been exchanged before the incident. The owner later said the waiter was his son — and gave him a 100-yuan bonus for handling it calmly.
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ChinaJoy 2026 opens today in Shanghai! 902 global companies join the digital entertainment feast. And yes — Black Myth: Wukong cosplayer is already stealing the show.
Japanese police arrested a 51-year-old former nurse on suspicion of murder after she allegedly mixed fecal matter into a 75-year-old patient’s IV line at a hospital in January.
The patient died the next day, while the former nurse has denied the allegations as police continue investigating.
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A fisherman in Wuhan did not catch a big fish, but he did help save a life. When he saw someone struggling in the river, he used his fishing rod and a 20-yuan (US$2.80) line as rescue gear, pulling the person to safety in about five minutes.
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A tourist bus with Chengdu license plates veered off the road and plunged onto a riverbank in Baoxing County, Sichuan, at around 7pm on July 15. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, where the vehicle was found badly damaged and some rescued passengers were reported to be in critical condition.
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People online were stunned by a wall of air conditioner outdoor units in China's Zhengzhou, where rows of AC units are packed tightly across the building facade.
Another AI-generated work has been disqualified after winning a competition. A prize-winning calligraphy entry in a government-organized contest in Dongguan was removed after officials confirmed it was AI-generated, just days after an AI-created photo that won a photography contest sparked widespread debate.
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A photo of sanitation workers won 1st place in a Hohhot photography competition. Problem: the garbled text on their vests is a dead giveaway it's AI-generated.
The photography association: "This is indeed way too fake."
The organizers said they are "investigating."
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At the Hangzhou roadshow for Kung Fu Soccer, Dilraba got shy after being praised by Stephen Chow.
After France fell to Spain in the World Cup semifinal, parts of Paris erupted in large‑scale riots.
Logitech distributor Shanghai Best International Trade Co. got fined ¥200k (US$29.5k) by Jing'an market regulators for this ad copy.
Logitech China faces fury for ad saying: "When I say I won’t spend another cent, as soon as I drop the price, you’ll come running like a dog." The ad, posted by its Douyin agency, was pulled after being slammed as insulting to consumers. Logitech yesterday apologized and blamed an employee for skipping internal review.
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A kitten stranded for two days in floodwaters in Jilin was finally rescued by a drone.
US writer E. Jean Carroll, who sued President Donald Trump over claims of sexual abuse and defamation, has received more than $5 million as part of a civil judgment paid by Trump. Funds totaling more than $5.62 million have been transferred to Carroll, her representatives said Tue.
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TV hit Pursuit of Jade will hold its derivative concert set for Aug 15 in Shenzhen, but lead stars Zhang Linghe and Tian Xiwei are both absent from the official lineup.
In response to Zhang Xue's claim that ZXMotor plans to open a store in Taiwan by 2027 and offer Taiwanese riders the same after-sales service as mainland owners, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said cross-strait compatriots are one family and we are willing to share quality mainland products, support two-way investment and win-win cooperation.
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From the pitch to runway. Erling Haaland & Isabel Johansen turned up the heat at a high‑fashion show in Sicily.
At first glance, Guangzhou park-goers thought they spotted adorable white fluffy flowers drifting through the air. Until they looked closer — they were living insects. And then someone grabbed a bag, claiming they're delicious when fried.
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Zhang Xue responded that the owner of the riderless 820RR motorcycle sustained fractures and is hospitalized but is not in life‑threatening condition.
A riderless motorcycle was filmed cruising on an elevated road in Huzhou, Zhejiang, with no one on board.
Many online users believe it may be a Zhang Xue 820RR, with the brand later reposting the video and saying its stability was “insanely good” while urgently trying to find the owner and confirm they were safe.
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China's economy:
H1 2026 GDP: ¥6.9 trillion (US$1.02 trillion)
Growth: +4.7% YoY (preliminary)
