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Volunteers from various colleges and universities across Zhejiang province are trained to be hostesses for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, Aug. 16, 2023. VCG

Eating 5kg of Beef a Day: Dream Job or Straight to ER?

A Shanghai supermarket’s recruitment notice for “beef tasters” has gone viral: no age or education requirements, just have to be able to eat 5kg of beef a day. The main task? Supervising colleagues cooking up free samples in the branches, and to use words other than “delicious” to describe the beef. Netizens are divided about the role: while some say it is a “dream job,” others ask whether they would actually die eating that much beef.

On ‘Chang An’ Disrespecting an Ancient Capital

After String of Gas Explosions, China Updates Safety Guidelines

In the first half of 2023, 294 gas explosion incidents led to 57 fatalities and 190 injuries, with over half attributed to liquefied petroleum gas.

Bamboo Weaver Makes Unique QR Code to Welcome Asian Games

A 78-year-old traditional bamboo weaver has created a QR code using bamboo linking to the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.