Stage collapses at Tianjin Bubble Island music festival due to strong wind during May Day holiday. Videos on Weibo show structure giving way.
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China sweeps all 9 golds at Diving World Cup finals in Beijing
19-year-old Bai Yuming claimed men's 10m platform gold on the final day, completing a clean sweep for China at the 2026 World Aquatics Diving World Cup finals. Over three days in Beijing, Chinese divers won every title — from springboard to platform, individual to synchro and mixed team.
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Founder Zhang Xue's reaction on social media: "I said BADASS. Who disagrees?"
Zero chill. Maximum vibes.
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🏆 HISTORY KEEPS BEING MADE. Valentin Debise wins WorldSSP Race 1 in Hungary on the Chinese-built ZXMOTO 820RR. From P6 on the grid to P1 at the flag.
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🏆 HISTORY KEEPS BEING MADE. Valentin Debise wins WorldSSP Race 1 in Hungary on the Chinese-built ZXMOTO 820RR. From P6 on the grid to P1 at the flag.
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Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te reportedly flew to Eswatini on the king's private jet — just hours after an earthquake hit Yilan. China's foreign ministry called it a "smuggling act" and an "international joke."
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China’s railway network transported 24.844 million passengers on May 1, setting a new single-day record, according to China State Railway Group.
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China Eastern Airlines said a Chengdu–Shanghai flight experienced a mechanical issue while taxiing after landing today at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport, resulting in minor contact with a jet bridge.
All passengers are safe and have disembarked. The cause is under investigation.
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Shanghai's Bund was packed on the first day of the May Day holiday. A female special police officer on duty near East Nanjing Road has gone viral after being filmed looking both stunning and rock-solid fierce.
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It's Labor Day — so let the robots do the labor. Happy Labor Day, you're hired.
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Shenzhen Metro Group on Apr 29 reported a loss of about 37.2 billion yuan ($5.4B) for 2025, accounting for 12.34% of its net assets. The same day, Chairman Xin Jie stepped down, leaving the post temporarily vacant.
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Shenzhen's new robot police on patrol. That head turn? Way too cool.
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In China’s Changsha, suitcases are left unattended in the subway station as tourists arrive for the May Day holiday—a testament to the city's perceived safety.
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Gas prices in China surged to 9 yuan/L this year as Iran tensions disrupt oil supply from the Middle East. This May Day, EV road trips are booming — Tibet, Xinjiang, even Mohe in -33°C. 25,000 km around China cost just $530 in electricity.
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At 89, Dr. Zhong Nanshan taught a full English lecture with undiminished energy.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino yesterday affirmed that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two nations.
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POP MART’s LABUBU mini fridge sold out instantly after going on sale at 10pm on Apr 30. Originally priced at 5,999 yuan (US$830), resale prices have already surged as high as 22,999 yuan.
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POP MART’s new Labubu mini fridge is already selling at a huge premium before launch. The limited-edition fridge, priced at 5,999 yuan (US$830) with only 999 units per version worldwide, has seen resale listings climb to nearly 10,000 yuan — about 50% higher than retail.
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A flight from Nanning to Guangzhou was delayed for more than an hour after a passenger allegedly joked “I don’t have a power bank, I have a bomb” when asked by crew about carrying chargers. Airport police in Nanning said the passenger has been taken in for investigation.
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This is 'Station Master Huang'—a stray dog in Anhui, China.
He lived at the train station with taxi drivers who fed and loved him. When a car hit him, the drivers donated over 4,400 yuan (all listed by license plate, no names) and skipped work to save him.
The vet helped for less. Now he’s recovering.
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