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Cars line up at the Xihongmen toll station on the last day of the Labor Day holiday, when there was peak traffic from people returning to Beijing, May 3, 2023. VCG

Homicide Drama Receives Rave Reviews 

Chinese homicide drama “The Long Season” has become the highest rated TV series on Douban this year with a 9.5 rating. Released on April 22 on Tencent Video, the 12 episode series has already had its finale, but not before going viral on social media. The series, set in a small industrial town in northeastern China, follows three old men as they look back at an old homicide case.

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Identity of Anfu Road Little Princess Still a Mystery One Year On

A Shanghai woman dubbed the “Anfu Road Little Princess” online has become something of a celebrity for wearing Lolita dresses and a tiara while going about her daily business on a well-known road in downtown Shanghai. After spending a year in the spotlight, her identity remains unclear, while her appearance and style also remain a controversial topic online.

China’s Music Fests Hit All the Right Notes, But Fans Want More

Musical festivals in China are becoming increasingly popular, particularly as popular TV shows have brought into the mainstream traditionally less popular genres like rap and rock. Increasing popularity has its downsides, however, most notably for fans’ wallets and festival experiences.