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9 days, ¥7,169 (US$1,063), 236 viewers — a 2026 Chinese animated film just set the year's lowest theatrical gross. Some viewers said it was even worse than amateur AI-generated clips.

9 days, ¥7,169 (US$1,063), 236 viewers — a 2026 Chinese animated film just set the year's lowest theatrical gross. Some viewers said it was even worse than amateur AI-generated clips.

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Even in a typhoon, Duffy showed up for work at Shanghai Disneyland.

Even in a typhoon, Duffy showed up for work at Shanghai Disneyland.

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A driver in Wuwei, Gansu plowed into a flock of sheep on Aug 21, killing or injuring 53 sheep after losing focus on the road. Police ruled him fully liable — he agreed to pay ¥1,600 (US$237) per sheep, totaling ¥84,800, with the dead and wounded sheep staying with the herder.

A driver in Wuwei, Gansu plowed into a flock of sheep on Aug 21, killing or injuring 53 sheep after losing focus on the road. Police ruled him fully liable — he agreed to pay ¥1,600 (US$237) per sheep, totaling ¥84,800, with the dead and wounded sheep staying with the herder.

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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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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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Kim, Khloé, Chris, and the three kids were spotted at Shanghai Wild Animal Park today, getting up close with the red pandas.

Kim, Khloé, Chris, and the three kids were spotted at Shanghai Wild Animal Park today, getting up close with the red pandas.

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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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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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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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A Chinese-made AI tennis robot steps onto courts around the world.

A Chinese-made AI tennis robot steps onto courts around the world.

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In the age of AI, Novak Djokovic is keeping it hands-on, using a stamp to sign autographs.

In the age of AI, Novak Djokovic is keeping it hands-on, using a stamp to sign autographs.

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Only in Zhoushan, Zhejiang: a swimming crab latte served right in the shell, complete with latte art. One customer said it “tastes like the sea.”

Only in Zhoushan, Zhejiang: a swimming crab latte served right in the shell, complete with latte art. One customer said it “tastes like the sea.”

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A video appearing to show a man doing pull-ups on a wooden beam at Shanxi's 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple has drawn criticism. The scenic area says such behavior is prohibited and is investigating.

A video appearing to show a man doing pull-ups on a wooden beam at Shanxi's 1,500-year-old Hanging Temple has drawn criticism. The scenic area says such behavior is prohibited and is investigating.

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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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Novak Djokovic couldn’t put down a giant gourd at Beijing’s Summer Palace as an elderly man explained its symbolism of good fortune and prosperity. A little Chinese luck for his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic couldn’t put down a giant gourd at Beijing’s Summer Palace as an elderly man explained its symbolism of good fortune and prosperity. A little Chinese luck for his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title.

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UBTECH’s ultra-realistic humanoid robot is turning heads at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, held from Aug 19 to 23.

UBTECH’s ultra-realistic humanoid robot is turning heads at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing, held from Aug 19 to 23.

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The new Li Auto MEGA has officially launched at a nationwide price of 509,800 yuan (US$70,800). The Ultra trim has been dropped, leaving only the HOME version, with orders now open.

The new Li Auto MEGA has officially launched at a nationwide price of 509,800 yuan (US$70,800). The Ultra trim has been dropped, leaving only the HOME version, with orders now open.

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Bet this isn't the first time.

Bet this isn't the first time.

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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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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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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 kid in Shaanxi, China, came home from school on Oct 15 and immediately launched a “trash can investigation.” Realizing Mom and Dad had been feasting without him, he burst into tears.
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A kid in Shaanxi, China, came home from school on Oct 15 and immediately launched a “trash can investigation.” Realizing Mom and Dad had been feasting without him, he burst into tears.

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158,667 views • 2 days ago

Tech blogger 神奇阿宇 from Hubei, China, built a working hoverboard. Electric, with 10 brushless motors pushing over 30kg of thrust each—enough to lift 4 people—and peak current hitting 2,000 amps. 2 STEPX Neo phones as the board's brain. One inside the board reads posture data in real time; the other on his wrist feeds AI voice prompts through his earbuds—"Weight's shifting left!" "Bend your right knee!" After 10+ days of brutal training and AI-assisted correction, he achieved man-machine sync.
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Tech blogger 神奇阿宇 from Hubei, China, built a working hoverboard. Electric, with 10 brushless motors pushing over 30kg of thrust each—enough to lift 4 people—and peak current hitting 2,000 amps. 2 STEPX Neo phones as the board's brain. One inside the board reads posture data in real time; the other on his wrist feeds AI voice prompts through his earbuds—"Weight's shifting left!" "Bend your right knee!" After 10+ days of brutal training and AI-assisted correction, he achieved man-machine sync.

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87,250 views • 1 day ago

At 96, this Chinese grandfather traveled 3,000 km to Xizang alone, spending 43 hours on the journey after tour agencies turned him away. “If no travel agency will take me, I’ll go by myself,” he said.
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At 96, this Chinese grandfather traveled 3,000 km to Xizang alone, spending 43 hours on the journey after tour agencies turned him away. “If no travel agency will take me, I’ll go by myself,” he said.

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210,076 views • 4 days ago

After going viral for its rough animation, Niu Lai is now projected to earn 5.98 million yuan (US$830,000), up from just 7,169 yuan in its first nine days.
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After going viral for its rough animation, Niu Lai is now projected to earn 5.98 million yuan (US$830,000), up from just 7,169 yuan in its first nine days.

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5,187,978 views • 2 months ago

A video featuring a 10-year-old girl in Hong Kong's Tuen Mun carrying two huge bags of beer with both hands went viral. Local police arrested her 38-year-old stepdad and 32-year-old mom for child cruelty. Her stepdad said it was a misunderstanding, explaining that he was "training the girl's muscles." Social Welfare Dept already stepped in. The girl has a 9-year-old sister and a 2-year-old brother.
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A video featuring a 10-year-old girl in Hong Kong's Tuen Mun carrying two huge bags of beer with both hands went viral. Local police arrested her 38-year-old stepdad and 32-year-old mom for child cruelty. Her stepdad said it was a misunderstanding, explaining that he was "training the girl's muscles." Social Welfare Dept already stepped in. The girl has a 9-year-old sister and a 2-year-old brother.

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401,885 views • 11 days ago

Mexico scores. Shanghai's Mexican community goes WILD.
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Mexico scores. Shanghai's Mexican community goes WILD.

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1,635,451 views • 3 months ago

In response to Katie Zakaria’s remark, Mao Ning from the Chinese Foreign Ministry said she is welcome to visit China more often.
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In response to Katie Zakaria’s remark, Mao Ning from the Chinese Foreign Ministry said she is welcome to visit China more often.

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23,330 views • 2 days ago

A Chinese humanoid robot took on a human in what organizers billed as the first-ever human-vs-robot cage fight in the US. The 1.83-meter T800, made by Shenzhen-based EngineAI, landed a powerful kick that sent its American opponent crashing to the floor.
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A Chinese humanoid robot took on a human in what organizers billed as the first-ever human-vs-robot cage fight in the US. The 1.83-meter T800, made by Shenzhen-based EngineAI, landed a powerful kick that sent its American opponent crashing to the floor.

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192,938 views • 27 days ago

A customer in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong​ ordered a HK$48 satay beef pasta​ yesterday — and found a newborn pink mouse​ wriggling in the sauce. Local Food & Environmental Hygiene Department is now on-site investigating.
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A customer in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong​ ordered a HK$48 satay beef pasta​ yesterday — and found a newborn pink mouse​ wriggling in the sauce. Local Food & Environmental Hygiene Department is now on-site investigating.

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278,588 views • 1 month ago

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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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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658,454 views • 4 months ago

Niu Lai has now crossed ¥140,000 (US$20,766) total box office — and today alone added over 130,000, a massive single-day jump from previous days'.
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Niu Lai has now crossed ¥140,000 (US$20,766) total box office — and today alone added over 130,000, a massive single-day jump from previous days'.

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219,053 views • 2 months ago

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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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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1,119,404 views • 11 months ago

A heartwarming moment after a wedding banquet in Qidong, China's Jiangsu Province
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A heartwarming moment after a wedding banquet in Qidong, China's Jiangsu Province

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15,200 views • 4 days ago

Kim, Khloé, Chris, and the three kids were spotted at Shanghai Wild Animal Park today, getting up close with the red pandas.
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Kim, Khloé, Chris, and the three kids were spotted at Shanghai Wild Animal Park today, getting up close with the red pandas.

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68,151 views • 22 days ago

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

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1,449,534 views • 1 year ago

A man has been placed in administrative detention after defecating on a seat aboard a high-speed train in China on Oct 6. Railway officials said he appeared intoxicated; staff moved nearby passengers to another carriage and cleaned and disinfected the area.
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A man has been placed in administrative detention after defecating on a seat aboard a high-speed train in China on Oct 6. Railway officials said he appeared intoxicated; staff moved nearby passengers to another carriage and cleaned and disinfected the area.

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12,692 views • 4 days ago

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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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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354,317 views • 6 months ago

16 injured after a flammable liquid spill ignited during a Torch Festival celebration in Lefeng Township, Yunnan on the evening of August 6. Video shows people fleeing and victims rolling on the ground as others rushed to help.
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16 injured after a flammable liquid spill ignited during a Torch Festival celebration in Lefeng Township, Yunnan on the evening of August 6. Video shows people fleeing and victims rolling on the ground as others rushed to help.

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108,392 views • 2 months ago

All three brake pedal brackets of brand-new Maextro V800 units snapped during the Dongchedi test — one on the 3rd stop, another on the 4th, and a third bought for verification broke on the 2nd full brake. After snapping, foot brake failed entirely; stopping distance jumped from 38m to 140m.
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All three brake pedal brackets of brand-new Maextro V800 units snapped during the Dongchedi test — one on the 3rd stop, another on the 4th, and a third bought for verification broke on the 2nd full brake. After snapping, foot brake failed entirely; stopping distance jumped from 38m to 140m.

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17,941 views • 11 days ago