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A woman in Nantong, China, drew a license plate with the sequence “88888,” sparking social media buzz. Rumors circulated about a quick resale for $388,000, but she and the dealership deny these claims. While offers reportedly reached $153,000, she intends to keep the car. Chinese regulations usually prevent direct plate sales, although valuable “leopard number” plates are sometimes auctioned, with some fetching exorbitant prices, like the “Yue V99999” which sold for $445,000.

iKang Healthcare CEO Zhang Ligang’s recent remarks questioning the predictive capabilities of general health screenings have sparked controversy. Zhang stated that routine check-ups are opportunistic and cannot reliably predict specific future cancer diagnoses, citing the lack of reliable tumor markers for early kidney cancer detection. This viewpoint has been criticized, with some questioning the value of screenings. iKang has responded, claiming Zhang’s comments were selectively reported and his words were distorted, damaging the company’s reputation.

A QuestMobile report reveals China’s mobile internet landscape, with 1.267 billion MAUs. The “winner-takes-all” effect is intensifying, leading to clear market tiers. Tencent and Alibaba lead, but ByteDance (抖音集团) has surpassed Baidu in user reach, shifting the dominance from “BAT” to “DAT.” JD.com and ByteDance are experiencing significant user growth, while others like Pinduoduo and Meituan show more modest or negative growth, indicating a dynamic market.

Japan held its annual “Most Adorable First-Year Junior High and High School Girls” contest, TGC teen 2025 Summer. Over 3,500 high school girls participated, evaluated through applications, interviews, online votes, social media engagement, and livestream viewership. Kokoro won the junior high division, and Nanri took the high school title. The competition offers an alternative path to the entertainment industry, leveraging social media presence, though facing some criticism regarding commercialism and contestant maturity.

XGIMI Technology projects first-half 2025 revenues of RMB 1.626 billion, a 1.63% YoY increase, and a 2062.33% surge in net profit to RMB 88.66 million. This profitability boost is attributed to R&D focus, improved supply chain efficiency, and cost control. During the period, XGIMI launched new projector models and expanded globally through retail channels in Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia. The company also extends its projection technology into automotive applications, including in-car rear projection systems.

CATL announced strong financial results for the first half of 2025, with revenues reaching RMB 178.9 billion (up 7.27% year-over-year) and net profit soaring to RMB 30.5 billion (up 3

A Google engineer, Angela Lin, 29, died on July 19th in Yosemite National Park after being struck by a falling tree branch while hiking the Tuolumne Grove Trail with her boyfriend and friends. The incident occurred about a mile from the parking area when branches fell from a tree, hitting Lin on the head and causing fatal injuries. Despite immediate CPR and the arrival of park rangers and paramedics, Lin was pronounced dead at the scene. The trail was temporarily closed and has since reopened.

The “2024 China Esports Industry Career Development Report” reveals China’s esports sector is booming, driven by policy support, user growth, and career opportunities. With 490 million users, esports is a key digital economy driver offering both full-time and flexible jobs, including emerging roles like instructors. Streaming and competitions, like League of Legends S14,

During an interview, Li Auto CEO Li Xiang shared personal reflections, emphasizing the significant influence of the late Mao Kankan on his life, including introducing him to his wife and gaming friends. Li also discussed his views on parenting, advocating for valuing children’s individuality and supporting their choices, even unconventional ones. He further expressed appreciation for his wife’s dedication to their family. The interview also revealed Li’s entrepreneurial past and ongoing friendships through gaming. The article notes Mao Kankan’s earlier prominence and tragic passing.

Beijing food delivery riders are experiencing increased earnings due to a surge in orders, particularly after the launch of Taobao Flash Sales. Some riders are earning over ¥30,000 monthly. A forum highlighted the positive cycle created by healthy competition: platform growth, increased merchant revenue, higher rider incomes, and enhanced consumer benefits. Data shows a significant rise in riders and their income, boosting employment and consumer confidence. Merchants also report increased revenue and easier agent recruitment.