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The daily briefing for August 5, 2026.

What to do when your boss steals your credit in China

A viral post on Chinese Q&A platform Zhihu asks if employees should speak up or stay silent when a manager takes credit during a senior executive inspection.

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Forty creators turn confusing Chinese internet memes into a viral song

Japanese visitors confused by Chinese internet slang inspired 40 creators on Bilibili to write a collaborative hit song out of meme phrases.

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JD.com food delivery introduces an AI helmet for riders

JD.com Food Delivery has launched an AI helmet that handles voice order acceptance, route planning, and customer note parsing for delivery riders.

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Word of the day

Top Scorers Bribed to Withdraw

笔试第一称被第二名花钱劝弃考

A job applicant allegedly received a cash offer from the runner-up to forfeit the civil service exam.

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