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Strong-Willed Pig 

Out of the Rubble, Into Hog Heaven: Wenchuan’s Hero Pig, Remembered

People visit Zhu Jianqiang, or the “Strong-Willed Pig,” in the run-up to the 15th anniversary of the Wenchuan earthquake at Jianchuan Museum Cluster in Chengdu, Sichuan province, May 10, 2023. The pig was one of the few survivors in an area leveled by the quake, managing to keep himself alive for 36 days despite being surrounded by rubble. He died in 2021 at the age of 14. VCG

Nursery Rhyme Videos Go Super-Viral

Videos of two kindergarten teachers singing a nursery rhyme have exploded on Chinese social media, as viewers report themselves unable to not sing along to the “brainwashing” lyrics: “dig, dig, dig.” The video has even been picked up by state media and various government agencies, while the true backgrounds of the teachers have been subject to heated debate - some have questioned whether they’re actually influencers.

Tale of Two Giants

On the Increasing Popularity of Sex Toys

How Women Are Reshaping China’s Sex Toys Industry, Literally 

Jiangsu City Punishes Property Developers — For Selling Too Cheaply

Favorable discounts have been offered by developers in smaller Chinese cities where there is relatively more pressure to sell new apartments.