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This Cat in China Passed the Test by Guessing the Answers — and the Internet Can’t Stop Laughing 😭
A new pet trend has taken over Chinese social media — and it’s peak “looks smart but absolutely isn’t.
Everyone Thought This Was Santa… Until the Camera Zoomed In
On December 7, 2025, Chikan Ancient Town quietly dropped what might be the most unhinged Christmas crossover of the year — and the internet absolutely ate it…
China’s Christmas Trees Went Off-Script — And the Internet Loves It
Be honest — which one is your favorite? 👀🎄 Because China’s Christmas trees this year are clearly not following any traditional rulebook.
Mixue Hits NYC with Crazy Sweet 200% Sugar Drinks 🍦🔥
New York just got a whole lot sweeter — Mixue Ice Cream & Tea has officially opened its first U.S.
This Pavilion in Kaifeng Looks Like It’s Woven From Silver Threads
Over the past few days, a futuristic-looking pavilion in Kaifeng has taken over Chinese social media — and at first, everyone thought the same thing: this must…
What?! Wang Leehom Brought Robots on Stage as Backup Dancers 🤖
Concerts usually come with LED screens, backup dancers, and fireworks.
Nongfu Spring Didn’t Expect This — Gen-Z Is Using Its Tea Drinks to Raise “Tea Mold Pets” 🫖👀
China’s Gen-Z has once again proven that anything can become a hobby — even forgotten bottled tea.
DEEP Robotics Humanoid Robot Spotted Practicing Kung Fu at a Temple
Multiple humanoid robots from DEEP Robotics recently went viral after being spotted “meditating” and “training kung fu” at a temple-style site in Hangzhou’s…
Campus Dance Goes Viral: OPPO’s College Crew Throwdown!
OPPO is officially giving college students their K-pop idol era moment 🥹✨ In 2025, OPPO launched its first-ever College Dance Contest, tied to the Reno15…
Chagee Founder Weds Trina Solar Co-Chair
On December 15, 2025, milk-tea world and solar world collided in sweet style 🍵⚡️: Zhang Junjie, the 30-something founder & CEO of tea brand Bawang Chaji…
Starbucks China Launches Harry Potter Collaboration — Muggles Welcome ☕️🪄
By mid-December, Starbucks China had officially turned winter into wizard season ☕️🪄 — and muggles were very much welcome.
McDonald’s Teams Up With Powerpuff Girls — Childhood Is Back 🍔💥
Remember when flipping on The Powerpuff Girls was the vibe after school?