This week, China’s social media platforms are buzzing with discussions on the 315 Consumer Rights Day Gala, financial trends, celebrity controversies, and tech breakthroughs. From consumer protection exposés to sports victories, cultural initiatives, and AI innovations.
Kim Soo-hyun Faces Controversy Following Kim Sae-ron’s passing, leaked photos of Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Sae-ron kissing surfaced online, sparking heated discussions. Reports claim they were in a relationship for six years, and Kim Soo-hyun’s agency allegedly paid her DUI compensation but later sued her. Read more
Fake Sanitary Pads Scandal Exposed on 315 Gala The 315 Consumer Rights Day Gala revealed that Shandong’s “Xixi Paper Products” has been producing and selling low-quality sanitary pads and baby diapers, exposing severe hygiene violations. Read more
315 Consumer Rights Gala: Major Industry Exposés This year’s 315 Gala revealed consumer rights violations across industries, including financial fraud, food safety, privacy leaks, and digital scams, such as non-standard electrical wires, AI scam calls, and misleading phone lotteries. Read more
Douyin
315 Consumer Rights Gala Sparks Online Discussions The annual 315 Gala revealed a shocking phone lottery scam, with companies generating over ¥2 billion in revenue daily from unsuspecting consumers. Read more
Gold Prices Hit ¥900 per Gram, Predicted to Reach ¥1,000 Gold prices in China have reached an all-time high of ¥900 per gram, and analysts predict a surge past ¥1,000 in the near future. Read more
Sun Yingsha’s Stunning Comeback Victory At the WTT Chongqing Championships, Sun Yingsha made a spectacular comeback after trailing 0:6 in the second set, ultimately securing a 3:1 win against Odo Satsuki. Read more
Xiaohongshu
“Foreign Boyfriends Take China’s Graduate English Exam” Challenge Chinese netizens test their foreign boyfriends with China’s notoriously difficult graduate-level English exam, with hilarious and shocking reactions. Read more
Full List of 315 Consumer Rights Gala Exposés Xiaohongshu users compiled a detailed list of all the brands and industries exposed on the 315 Gala, covering food safety, digital scams, and financial fraud, urging consumers to be vigilant. Read more
"Avoid Braised Chicken Takeout" Exposé Goes Viral Food delivery workers warn that many braised chicken restaurants use low-quality ingredients and excessive additives, making them a "health hazard" for consumers. Read more
Baidu
China Reaffirms Support for Private Economy A newly published article by President Xi Jinping emphasizes long-term support for private enterprises, ensuring a balanced economy between state-owned and private sectors. Read more
Former Huawei “Genius” Launches AI Robotics Startup Former Huawei “Genius Youth” Peng Zhihui has launched AgiBot (智元机器人), signaling major AI advancements in China. Read more
Culture as a Driving Force for Economic Growth China is leveraging cultural industries to boost economic growth, with heritage preservation, film, and creative industries becoming key growth sectors. Read more
Zhihu
What to Expect from the 315 Gala Exposés? Netizens discuss potential consumer rights violations to be exposed on the 315 Gala, including food safety violations, online fraud, and financial scams. Read more
University Professor Fails Performance Review A law professor at a top Chinese university failed an academic performance review, sparking debates about fairness in university evaluations. Read more
US Stock Market Faces "Black Monday" The US stock market plunged, with Tesla dropping 15%, as Goldman Sachs downgraded US GDP growth forecasts. Read more
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