October 17, 2026

Night Read | Tourists Can Pay 388 Yuan to Shoot a Short Drama as Hengdian Finds Another New Gig

Background: Hengdian is a major Chinese film and television production hub.

11 Points in Her Overseas Debut! Wang Siyu’s New WCBA Team Revealed After Leaving Sichuan; She Won’t Return to Shandong

Background: The WCBA is China’s professional women’s basketball league.

Woman stung by hornets 180 times while doing via ferrata, briefly losing consciousness in midair

Background: A via ferrata is a protected climbing route equipped with fixed cables and metal steps.

Did You Know These Iconic Scenes in The Story of Minglan Were Improvised on the Spot?

Background: The Story of Minglan is a Chinese television drama.

Chinese Student Abroad Apologizes for Wearing the Rising Sun Flag

Background: The Rising Sun flag is a Japanese military symbol associated with Japan’s wartime history.

After Getting Into a 211 University, They Quit to Work at a Coffee Shop

Background: The 211 Project is a Chinese initiative designating leading universities for enhanced development and funding.

Netizen Demonstrates a Tesla Roadster “Sticking” to the Road

Background: The Tesla Roadster is Tesla’s electric sports car.

Keep Running

Background: Keep Running is a Chinese reality variety show.

Multiple Metrics Hit Record Highs at the 9th China International Import Expo

Background: The China International Import Expo is an annual trade fair held in Shanghai.

Hongyuan Morning Brief: Du Feng Regrets Du Runwang's Departure, Hu Mingxuan Is the CBA's No. 1, and the Whole Team Dines While Watching the Season Opener

Background: The CBA is China's top professional basketball league.

See the New “Long March” of China’s Major Industrial Projects

Background: “Major national equipment” refers to strategically important large-scale technologies and infrastructure.

Black Cat Sheriff, Black Cat Sheriff, Meow Meow Meow

Background: Black Cat Sheriff is a classic Chinese animated series and its title character.

One Piece Chapter 1196 Explained in Full! I Love Myself Most in the World! Sanji Overcomes His “Biggest Weakness”!

Background: One Piece is a Japanese manga and anime franchise created by Eiichiro Oda.

Whoa, Is Call of Duty Really Going This Big with Its Extraction Shooter This Time?

Background: Call of Duty is a video game franchise published by Activision.

A Childhood Nightmare That Took the Internet by Storm 20 Years Ago! A 100,000-Character Deep Dive into Higurashi When They Cry, Part 1

Background: Higurashi When They Cry is a Japanese horror visual novel and anime franchise.

Si Feng Version • Hailu World Tour [AI Music Video Contest]

Background: An AI music video competition featuring fan created videos.

Lying Flat Is Not Giving Up

Background: In China, “lying flat” describes rejecting intense competition and pursuing a low pressure lifestyle.

Starting at RMB 15,999, Be Ready at 8 p.m. to Grab Apple’s iPhone Duo on JD.com With 12 Interest-Free Installments and Subsidies of Up to RMB 700

Background: JD.com is a major Chinese e-commerce platform.

JD.com Group: We Will Firmly Protect Employees’ Lawful Rights and Interests and Report to Relevant Authorities; We Firmly Oppose Certain Platforms Manipulating Public Opinion

Background: JD.com is a major Chinese e-commerce company.

Douyin: With approval from relevant authorities, Three Sheep may close its original account, register a new account, publish content, and resume operations

Douyin

A short-video platform serving mainland China, operated by ByteDance. Reference ↗