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Justin Sun Sues Bloomberg After His $9.6B Crypto Fortune Gets Exposed
Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun Sues Bloomberg After His $9.
MarketingRedNote Opens First RedMarket in Shanghai
Xiaohongshu, aka RedNote, just took its algorithm outdoors: the platform’s first offline RedMarket ran in Shanghai from Aug 28–31 at 768 Jumen Road, Huangpu, a
TravelOne More Country Joins China’s Visa-Free List… Guess Which? 👀
On Sept 2, 2025, China announced that Russian citizens with ordinary passports can enter visa-free for up to 30 days, effective Sept 15, 2025 to Sept 14, 2026.
SocietyHow Grandma Drum Lessons in Kunming Heal Grief and Bring Back Health
In Kunming’s Xishan District, a tucked-away studio called Dongda Tribe is proving retirement doesn’t mean slowing down.
CultureTaobao Turns Its Viral “Ugly Stuff Contest” Into a Real Exhibition in Hangzhou
Hold onto your aesthetic standards—Taobao just took its “Ugly Stuff” fever offline, and chaotic good vibes have never looked so… mismatched 🤯🎭.
FashionShanghai’s New Gold Brick: CASA LOEWE Shimmers in Jing’an
CASA LOEWE Shanghai is easily one of the city’s most dazzling flagships—because the whole façade is wrapped in shimmering gold ceramic tiles that ripple like su
EntertainmentFrom Black Myth: Wukong to Black Myth: Zhong Kui — ghost-slaying hype unlocked 👹🐯
Fresh off the global success of Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science pulled another rabbit (or ghost) out of its hat at Gamescom — revealing its next project, Black
FashionTaobao’s New Courier Uniforms Look Straight Off the Runway 💅
Taobao has unveiled a new generation of uniforms for its delivery riders, combining sleek design with upgraded functionality — and sparking widespread discussio
McDonald’s Turns 7,100+ China Stores into “Maimai Island”
McDonald’s China just flipped the switch on a nationwide summer takeover called “Maimai Island” (麦麦岛)—aka McDonaldland, but make it 2025 and super IRL.
TravelShenzhen Opens First McDonaldland Museum 🎉
McDonald’s China just flipped the switch to vacation mode: from Aug 13–31, over 7,100 restaurants nationwide are themed as “麦麦岛 / McDonaldland” with limited‑tim
ViralChinese creator builds a metro station for his cats
Chinese influencer Xing Zhilei (Xing’s World on YouTube) just spent four months building a fully working mini subway for his cats 🚇🐱 — complete with platform sc
SocietyForget Tinder—Gen Z in China Are Dropping Full CVs on RedNote for Love 💌
On RedNote, China’s Instagram-meets-Pinterest app, young people aren’t just swapping outfit inspo or skincare tips anymore—they’re posting what looks suspicious