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The daily briefing for August 9, 2026.

Genshin Impact releases new character video for Odette

A new character promotional video titled "Illusion of Soft Snow" for Genshin Impact's Odette has climbed the trending charts on Bilibili.

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iPhone 18 Pro price increase trends on Chinese social media

Discussions about a potential price hike for the iPhone 18 Pro have taken off on Weibo, highlighting Chinese consumers' keen focus on premium tech costs.

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BYD's electric K-car Racco secures over 700 orders in Japan

BYD has secured over 700 orders in Japan for its pure electric K-car, the Racco, marking a key step in its overseas strategy.

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Word of the day

Typhoon Dolphin

台风白海豚

This trending topic on Weibo discusses the path, impact, and weather warnings related to Typhoon Dolphin.

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