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Factory Settings

A worker inspects a newly assembled service robot at a factory in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, June 19, 2025. These models are used in property security, patrol, animal breeding, and other sectors. VCG

Teen Tower Makes National Team Debut

Standing 2.26 meters (7 feet 5 inches) tall, 18-year-old Zhang Ziyu made her senior debut for China’s national basketball team on June 13 in Linyi, Shandong province. In a warm-up match against Japan on Wednesday — her third appearance with the senior squad — the towering center dropped 18 points and helped lead China to a 101–92 win. With her size, skill, and early impact, Zhang is already drawing buzz as one of the country's most promising new stars. (Photo: VCG)

Squid Game: A Novice Sailor Voyages Into the Unknown

A newly qualified Chinese seafarer finds beauty, boredom, and bust-ups on a squid trawler in the Pacific.