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Two Labubu mascots popped up on the pitch for the opening ceremony of World Cup.

Two Labubu mascots popped up on the pitch for the opening ceremony of World Cup.

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A Chinese couple in #Jiangsu has a golden-haired, blue-eyed baby girl. It turns out great-grandpa was Slavic. #girl

A Chinese couple in #Jiangsu has a golden-haired, blue-eyed baby girl. It turns out great-grandpa was Slavic. #girl

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In flood-hit Guangxi, a stranded pig was rescued from the water like a claw machine prize.

In flood-hit Guangxi, a stranded pig was rescued from the water like a claw machine prize.

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Motorcycle caught allegedly hitting ~300 km/h — overtaking a high-speed train on Quanzhou Bay Cross-Sea Bridge. Police say they've received reports and are investigating.

Motorcycle caught allegedly hitting ~300 km/h — overtaking a high-speed train on Quanzhou Bay Cross-Sea Bridge. Police say they've received reports and are investigating.

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Programmers never thought they’d see the day — running a marathon with their laptops in hand, chasing after robots.

Programmers never thought they’d see the day — running a marathon with their laptops in hand, chasing after robots.

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The tomb of Cao Cao, one of China’s most famous historical figures, is now piled with boxes of ibuprofen. Visitors to the Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum in Henan are leaving the painkiller as tribute, joking: “If you’d had this, you wouldn’t have suffered those headaches.” Staff say the offerings have accumulated over time—and they don’t clear them, just tidy them up.

The tomb of Cao Cao, one of China’s most famous historical figures, is now piled with boxes of ibuprofen. Visitors to the Cao Cao Mausoleum Museum in Henan are leaving the painkiller as tribute, joking: “If you’d had this, you wouldn’t have suffered those headaches.” Staff say the offerings have accumulated over time—and they don’t clear them, just tidy them up.

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Staff sandbagged the Mixue shop, then chilled on the sandbags like a resort deckchair. Meanwhile, Mixue donated ¥10M (US$1.5M) to Guangxi flood relief.

Staff sandbagged the Mixue shop, then chilled on the sandbags like a resort deckchair. Meanwhile, Mixue donated ¥10M (US$1.5M) to Guangxi flood relief.

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A Chinese national in Myanmar witnessed several buildings collapse during the 7.9 magnitude earthquake. Local residents are setting up supplies on the streets to aid each other. #Myanmar #earthquake #earthquakemyanmar #Myanmarquake #myanmarearthquake

A Chinese national in Myanmar witnessed several buildings collapse during the 7.9 magnitude earthquake. Local residents are setting up supplies on the streets to aid each other. #Myanmar #earthquake #earthquakemyanmar #Myanmarquake #myanmarearthquake

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Timothée Chalamet touched down in Sichuan to promote his new film, and greeted fans wearing a custom black hoodie emblazoned with Chinese characters: "至尊马蒂" (Zhìzūn Mǎdì), meaning "Supreme Matty."

Timothée Chalamet touched down in Sichuan to promote his new film, and greeted fans wearing a custom black hoodie emblazoned with Chinese characters: "至尊马蒂" (Zhìzūn Mǎdì), meaning "Supreme Matty."

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Official #Caleb was exhausted from the work. 🥺 Hope he’s okay. #LoveandDeepspace

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Official #Caleb was exhausted from the work. 🥺 Hope he’s okay. #LoveandDeepspace

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After hours of rescue work in Hengzhou's flood-hit areas, soldiers from across Guangxi sat down by the rubble and ate their meal right there. No tables, no rest — just quiet strength amid the devastation. Thank you, heroes.

After hours of rescue work in Hengzhou's flood-hit areas, soldiers from across Guangxi sat down by the rubble and ate their meal right there. No tables, no rest — just quiet strength amid the devastation. Thank you, heroes.

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After #TyphoonRagasa, seawater flooded #Macau streets — now residents are wading in and catching fish like it’s a giant pond. #typhoon

After #TyphoonRagasa, seawater flooded #Macau streets — now residents are wading in and catching fish like it’s a giant pond. #typhoon

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For the first time ever, three Chinese officials — Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming — are taking charge of a World Cup match together. Ecuador vs. Curaçao, Group E.

For the first time ever, three Chinese officials — Ma Ning, Zhou Fei, and Fu Ming — are taking charge of a World Cup match together. Ecuador vs. Curaçao, Group E.

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China’s ZXMoto makes history at WorldSBK Portugal! The ZXMoto R9 won both WorldSSP races, giving the Chinese manufacturer its first-ever victories in the championship. The team, in only its second race weekend, broke Ducati and Yamaha’s long dominance in the class. A landmark moment for Chinese motorsport.

China’s ZXMoto makes history at WorldSBK Portugal! The ZXMoto R9 won both WorldSSP races, giving the Chinese manufacturer its first-ever victories in the championship. The team, in only its second race weekend, broke Ducati and Yamaha’s long dominance in the class. A landmark moment for Chinese motorsport.

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A mountain in Guizhou Province, covered with solar panels has gone viral. It is a 600MW solar project in Puding County built on severely rocky land where farming had long failed. Now, the panels generate clean power above, while medicinal herbs grow underneath.

A mountain in Guizhou Province, covered with solar panels has gone viral. It is a 600MW solar project in Puding County built on severely rocky land where farming had long failed. Now, the panels generate clean power above, while medicinal herbs grow underneath.

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He’s so Caleb! That bridal carry moment was everything! #BilibiliWorld2025 #LoveandDeepspace #恋と深空 #恋与深空 #Caleb #夏以昼 #cosplay

He’s so Caleb! That bridal carry moment was everything! #BilibiliWorld2025 #LoveandDeepspace #恋と深空 #恋与深空 #Caleb #夏以昼 #cosplay

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Official #Caleb nearly fainted from the heat again this morning. The girls brought over a little fan to cool him off — so warm and thoughtful 🥹🩵 #LoveandDeepspace

Official #Caleb nearly fainted from the heat again this morning. The girls brought over a little fan to cool him off — so warm and thoughtful 🥹🩵 #LoveandDeepspace

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#EileenGu clinches her 5th Olympic medal — silver in women's freestyle big air! The Chinese star scored 179 points, her second silver of #WinterOlympics2026. “Happy #YearOfTheHorse,” she said in an interview. “I'm proud and happy!” #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026 #Olympics2026

#EileenGu clinches her 5th Olympic medal — silver in women's freestyle big air! The Chinese star scored 179 points, her second silver of #WinterOlympics2026. “Happy #YearOfTheHorse,” she said in an interview. “I'm proud and happy!” #MilanoCortinaOlympics2026 #Olympics2026

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A man was fired after making a racist "slanted eyes" gesture behind a South Korean YouTuber filming at the World Cup. He's since issued a public apology in English and Spanish. He was the president of a state engineers' association.

A man was fired after making a racist "slanted eyes" gesture behind a South Korean YouTuber filming at the World Cup. He's since issued a public apology in English and Spanish. He was the president of a state engineers' association.

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Mexico scores. Shanghai's Mexican community goes WILD.

Mexico scores. Shanghai's Mexican community goes WILD.

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Erling Haaland just dropped a Walovi ad in China—and netizens say it's too catchy, too funny. When your striker doubles as a meme lord.

Erling Haaland just dropped a Walovi ad in China—and netizens say it's too catchy, too funny. When your striker doubles as a meme lord.

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A French expat on a business trip to Shanghai didn't bring back silk or tea — he lugged an air conditioner home to Paris for his mom. Total cost: ~1,400 RMB (~€180).

A French expat on a business trip to Shanghai didn't bring back silk or tea — he lugged an air conditioner home to Paris for his mom. Total cost: ~1,400 RMB (~€180).

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A man dragged a broken-wheeled suitcase into a Zhengzhou bakery and quietly asked for water — then drank 8 cups in a row. The clerk noticed, said nothing, and slipped him a fresh loaf. He turned away and ate it in tears.The internet's verdict: "one cup is manners, eight is a signal." This is what dignity-first kindness looks like.

A man dragged a broken-wheeled suitcase into a Zhengzhou bakery and quietly asked for water — then drank 8 cups in a row. The clerk noticed, said nothing, and slipped him a fresh loaf. He turned away and ate it in tears.The internet's verdict: "one cup is manners, eight is a signal." This is what dignity-first kindness looks like.

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And also pigs and ostriches were stranded in the floodwaters in Guangxi, adding to the chaos after the snake farm breach.

And also pigs and ostriches were stranded in the floodwaters in Guangxi, adding to the chaos after the snake farm breach.

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HyunA recently worried fans again. On November 9, during her performance of “Bubble Pop” at the Water Bomb Festival in Macao, she suddenly collapsed on stage with no warning and had to be carried off by staff. #HyunA #김현아 #HyunAFainting #WaterBombMacao #KpopHealth #StayStrongHyunA

HyunA recently worried fans again. On November 9, during her performance of “Bubble Pop” at the Water Bomb Festival in Macao, she suddenly collapsed on stage with no warning and had to be carried off by staff. #HyunA #김현아 #HyunAFainting #WaterBombMacao #KpopHealth #StayStrongHyunA

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An 18-year-old Xinjiang baker in Xi’an recently went viral for looking like South Korean idol Cha Eun-woo, with some saying they’d bike 20km just to buy naan from him.

An 18-year-old Xinjiang baker in Xi’an recently went viral for looking like South Korean idol Cha Eun-woo, with some saying they’d bike 20km just to buy naan from him.

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The #earthquake shakes #Thailand as water cascades from the pool of a high-rise building. #Myanmar #MyanmarEarthquake

The #earthquake shakes #Thailand as water cascades from the pool of a high-rise building. #Myanmar #MyanmarEarthquake

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Jensen Huang's unlicensed Chinese twin is taking over Douyin.

Jensen Huang's unlicensed Chinese twin is taking over Douyin.

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Jensen Huang just leveled up from AI to "Sugar Artisan." He tries sugar figure blowing in a Beijing alley.

Jensen Huang just leveled up from AI to "Sugar Artisan." He tries sugar figure blowing in a Beijing alley.

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A 26-year-old from Sichuan just wowed America’s Got Talent with eight Unitree robots. Wu Yufei danced alongside the robots, stunned the judges and audience, and earned a unanimous pass to the next round.

A 26-year-old from Sichuan just wowed America’s Got Talent with eight Unitree robots. Wu Yufei danced alongside the robots, stunned the judges and audience, and earned a unanimous pass to the next round.

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The suspect then randomly attacked people with a knife on the streets before fleeing to the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi mall near Zhongshan Station, causing panic among bystanders and injuring several people. #crime #Taipei #Taiwan

The suspect then randomly attacked people with a knife on the streets before fleeing to the Eslite Spectrum Nanxi mall near Zhongshan Station, causing panic among bystanders and injuring several people. #crime #Taipei #Taiwan

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Milan ends on a high note. 🥇 Team China closed out all events at the Winter Olympics, delivering 5 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals — matching the 15-medal tally of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and marking the country’s best-ever overseas Winter Games performance.

Milan ends on a high note. 🥇 Team China closed out all events at the Winter Olympics, delivering 5 gold, 4 silver and 6 bronze medals — matching the 15-medal tally of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and marking the country’s best-ever overseas Winter Games performance.

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This isn't CGI from a movie—it's Chinese soldiers executing flawless formation changes! #Chinaparade #China #Vday

This isn't CGI from a movie—it's Chinese soldiers executing flawless formation changes! #Chinaparade #China #Vday

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The fourth plenary session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (#CPPCC) #Shanghai Committee opened on February 2, with members bringing fresh expectations and policy proposals for the year ahead.

The fourth plenary session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (#CPPCC) #Shanghai Committee opened on February 2, with members bringing fresh expectations and policy proposals for the year ahead.

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Timothée Chalamet touched down in Sichuan to promote his new film, and greeted fans wearing a custom black hoodie emblazoned with Chinese characters: "至尊马蒂" (Zhìzūn Mǎdì), meaning "Supreme Matty."

Timothée Chalamet touched down in Sichuan to promote his new film, and greeted fans wearing a custom black hoodie emblazoned with Chinese characters: "至尊马蒂" (Zhìzūn Mǎdì), meaning "Supreme Matty."

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When the water trapped 10,000+ students and teachers in a Guangxi's Guigang education park, China Anneng rolled in with the "rescue aircraft carrier" — a massive motorized floating bridge capable of moving hundreds per trip.

When the water trapped 10,000+ students and teachers in a Guangxi's Guigang education park, China Anneng rolled in with the "rescue aircraft carrier" — a massive motorized floating bridge capable of moving hundreds per trip.

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A gas-masked suspect threw several smoke bombs at #Taipei Main Station exit during the evening rush hour on Dec 19, creating loud bangs and thick, choking smoke. One man suffered cardiac arrest at the scene. #bomb

A gas-masked suspect threw several smoke bombs at #Taipei Main Station exit during the evening rush hour on Dec 19, creating loud bangs and thick, choking smoke. One man suffered cardiac arrest at the scene. #bomb

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Heartbreak behind the gold. 💔 Eileen Gu revealed through tears that her grandmother passed away that very day.

Heartbreak behind the gold. 💔 Eileen Gu revealed through tears that her grandmother passed away that very day.

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#HongKong police #shot and killed a knife-wielding man at a shopping mall in Tuen Mun around 7 pm on Jan 15 after he took a woman hostage. The suspect was hit twice and later died in hospital; the case remains under investigation. #news

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#HongKong police #shot and killed a knife-wielding man at a shopping mall in Tuen Mun around 7 pm on Jan 15 after he took a woman hostage. The suspect was hit twice and later died in hospital; the case remains under investigation. #news

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