Society & Culture
AP-NORC Poll: 3 in 10 US Jewish Adults Faced Antisemitism
AP-NORC poll: 3 in 10 Jewish adults faced assault or harassment. 62% feel less safe since Oct. 7 as antisemitism persists.
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Society & CulturePolitics
Antisemitism Goes Mainstream: From Social Media to Politics
How antisemitic rhetoric moved from fringe online spaces into mainstream politics, profiling Nick Fuentes, Hasan Piker, and James Fishback.
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Society & CultureEconomy
Sichuan Hotel Price Hikes During Exam Spark Regulatory Row
A Sichuan hotel raised prices during civil service exams. Regulators say they can't cap prices, reigniting debate on price gouging in China.
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Society & CultureEconomy
China: Teachers, Blade Nets, Tax Refunds, ACs, Travel
Volunteer teachers for soldiers' children, Laoshan blade net row, new tax refund point, Chinese AC boom in Europe, and summer travel surge.
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Society & CultureEnvironment
Laoshan Blade Nets: Second Chinese Scenic Area Under Fire
Laoshan Scenic Area in Shandong faces outcry after installing razor-wire blade nets like Mount Tai's 135km barrier, with no approval found.
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Society & CultureEconomy
Tax Refund Service Opens at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
A new tax refund service point at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, combined with nationwide reforms, makes claiming tax refunds faster for travelers.
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Society & CultureEducation
14 Years Teaching Soldiers' Children in the Gobi Desert
For 14 years, volunteer teachers from Jiangsu have traveled 2,500 km to educate children of soldiers in China's remote Gobi Desert, transforming lives.
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EconomySociety & Culture
Chinese Mobile ACs Surge in Europe Amid Trade Tensions
Chinese mobile ACs sell out across Europe as a record heatwave drives demand, challenging EU trade narratives and exposing Europe's cooling gap.
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Society & CultureEconomy
China's Summer Travel Season Opens with Record Rail Numbers
China's summer railway travel season begins with 38 million passengers in three days. Railway projects 1.01 billion travelers over 62-day period.
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Society & Culture
China's Hotpot Chefs Can Now Apply for Professional Titles
China now allows hotpot chefs to apply for professional titles under a new Chongqing law, recognizing culinary expertise and opening career pathways.
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Society & CulturePolitics
China's June Rules: Kindergarten Food Safety, Train Fares
China enacts new June regulations: Kindergartens banned from external food sourcing, train fare evaders face ticket restrictions.
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Society & CultureEntertainment
Liu Xun, 'Hail the Judge' Star, Dies at 86
Liu Xun, legendary Hong Kong actor known as the 'Thousand-Faced Tathagata' and famed for roles in 'Hail the Judge' and 'Swordsman II,' dies at 86.
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Society & CultureArchitecture
Shanghai Grand Opera House: 'Chinese Fan' Landmark Rises
Shanghai's new cultural icon, the Grand Opera House designed as a traditional Chinese fan, nears its 2026 opening with world-first engineering innovations.
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Society & CultureEconomy
Ghost Takeout Crisis: Record Fine Exposes Regulatory Gaps
China's investigation uncovered 67,604 ghost kitchens on major delivery platforms, leading to a record 35.97 billion yuan fine and new food safety rules.
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Society & CultureEconomy
China's Summer Box Office: 53 Films and Bold New Models
China's summer box office season kicks off with 53 films, hit 'Letter to Grandma,' and innovative 'Movie+' models transforming cinemas.
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Society & CultureArts
Yue Opera Marks 120 Years with Landmark Gala Performance
A star-studded gala for Yue Opera's 120th anniversary aired on CCTV, uniting five generations of artists and all 13 major schools of the beloved art form.
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Society & CulturePolitics
Tibet Marks 75 Years Since Peaceful Liberation Anniversary
Tibet marks 75 years since the Seventeen-Article Agreement, with Beijing highlighting development gains and diaspora voices challenging the narrative.
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Society & CulturePolitics
Brussels Forces Fiesta Latina Out of Bois de la Cambre
Brussels forces Fiesta Latina out of Bois de la Cambre after noise complaints. The festival moves to Parc du Cinquantenaire amid green space debate.
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Society & CultureBelgium
Brussels Pride 30th: 216,000 March for LGBTQIA+ Rights
Brussels Pride's 30th edition drew 216,000 participants blending celebration with protest as organizers warn of growing global pressure on LGBTQIA+ rights.
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