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Umbrella Seller Blows Netizens Away With Humorous Product Videos

A creative umbrella seller wins the hearts of his Gen-Z customers by making customized umbrellas.

To Rescue Its Devastated Tourism Sector, Laos Looks to China

Emerging from a pandemic-induced slump, Laos is leaning on a multi-billion dollar railway to revitalize tourism. A significant portion of its recovery blueprint hinges on drawing more visitors from China.

On an Influential Chinese Film Festival 

How FIRST Became a New Kind of Film Festival

Hunan Primary Teacher Fractures Girl’s Skull With Ruler, Detained

A brutal attack by a primary school teacher using a trianguler ruler has led to a 9-year-old girl requiring almost five hours of surgery.

Chunky Boys 

Participants in their 50s at a bodybuilding and fitness competition in Jinan, Shandong province, Sept. 9, 2023. IC