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The Hot Water Conspiracy
Over the course of the next few weeks, I found myself coming home on some days to a dry shower, sometimes wet. The level of shampoo dropped rapidly. Different bars of soap appeared
Nuggets of Love: How McDonald’s Became a Gen-Z Hotspot for Value Meal Wedding Banquets
China’s Gen-Z is increasingly opting for minimalistic, unconventional wedding ceremonies over traditional lavish celebrations.
Police Station Turns Tourist Hotspot for Perp Posing
A police station in Changsha, Hunan Province made famous in a popular TV show became an unexpected tourist attraction during the May Day holiday (May 1-5). Since 2019, Pozi Street Police Station has been the setting of Guardians of Jiefangxi, a four-season documentary series that explores the daily lives of officers patrolling Jiefangxi Road, the city’s renowned and often rowdy bar street.
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Hot Debate Erupts Over Haidilao’s Viral Dance Craze
A viral clip of a dancing waiter that inspired a marketing strategy for China’s largest hot pot restaurant chain has stirred debate over worker’s rights.
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As climate change continues, the increasingly humid climate in Northwest China brings both pros and cons to local agricultural production
PetroChina Exec Caught in Hot Pink Scandal
A top executive with PetroChina was fired after being caught on video walking with his alleged mistress on the streets of Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The middle-aged man and the young woman smiled as they stroll hand-in-hand, both dressed in matching pink outfits.