A 23-year-old livestream host from Chengdu recently revealed that she could earn around 300,000 yuan a month through provocative content, yet behind the apparent wealth she described a constant struggle ..
Researchers at Kyoto University in Japan have sparked international debate after modifying a humanoid robot into what they describe as a “monk robot”, intended to help address a growing shortage of clergy ..
At the beginning of 2026, a breakthrough in AI-generated actors sparked intense debate across China’s internet. The new generation of digital performers has become so realistic that audiences can scarcely ..
In 2026, food expenditure accounted for 17.2% of total household consumption in China (excluding dining out), significantly higher than the roughly 8% reported in the United States. However, once the structure ..
After three years and five months, BLACKPINK returned with their third mini album, “DEADLINE”, a comeback that should have marked a triumphant new chapter. Instead, it has ignited a wave of global ..
A recent incident at the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo has triggered rare and intense public reflection among Japanese netizens. On February 24, 2026, a young woman from Taiwan was photographing the bustling ..
At the end of every year, few moments matter more to Chinese workers than the annual bonus. At Fangda Group 方大集团, that ritual has turned into a spectacle: walls of cash built from stacks of 100 yuan ..
The robot performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala sparked sharply divided reactions among Taiwanese netizens. While many viewers were stunned by the difficulty of the movements and the overwhelming ..
In recent years, the declining open rate of WeChat Moments has shifted from a vague user perception to a reality confirmed by data. What was once a vibrant social square has gradually fallen silent. The sharp ..
On February 8, 2026, Cui Jingge 崔菁格, a non–top-tier actress who once appeared in the television drama Twenty Your Life On 《二十不惑》, unexpectedly rose to the number one trending topic ..
China’s micro-drama industry reached a new high point in 2025. A total of 33,000 micro-dramas were produced nationwide, up nearly 50% year on year, with 132 of them airing on television. By December, ..
When people start complaining that even Pinduoduo 拼多多 feels “too expensive”, and buying a pair of underwear requires repeated price comparisons, consumption downgrading has clearly moved beyond ..
In Foshan, Guangdong Province, Mr. Wang’s lottery win did not unfold like a dramatic rags-to-riches tale, but rather like an extension of his ordinary life. After more than a decade of buying lottery ..
Long-standing frustrations finally converged for iPhone users in China. There seemed to be a collective backlash against Apple’s ecosystem: persistent virtual price markups driven by the so-called “Apple ..
A divorce case from Tianshui, Gansu Province has sparked intense nationwide debate in China over marital responsibility, the true nature of bride price, and the protection of women’s rights. The case ..
Canada made a sudden and dramatic policy reversal, announcing that tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles would be slashed from 100% to just 6.1%, alongside the opening of an annual import quota of 49,000 ..
For more than thirty five years, a semi-nude sculpture depicting “Lady Yang Bathing” 贵妃出浴 has stood at Huaqing Pool in Xi’an, largely unnoticed by controversy. Recently, however, it has become ..
A food merchant surnamed Chen in Shanghai recently became the focus of public attention after a live-streaming sales cooperation turned into an alleged fraud case. Chen spent 30,000 yuan to invite a well-known ..
China’s 2026 New Year’s Day holiday delivered a powerful snapshot of economic vitality, with record-breaking mobility and tourism figures. During the three-day break, cross-regional passenger trips ..
Han Anran 韩安冉 recently revealed that her pay for acting in short form series has fallen off a cliff, dropping from a daily rate of 5,000 yuan to just 500 yuan. Paired with an average workload of nearly ..