Phantom Blade Zero opens pre-orders and reveals 11-minute gameplay trailer
Upcoming Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero has opened pre-orders and released an 11-minute gameplay preview that quickly topped local video charts.
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The daily briefing for August 13, 2026.
Xiaomi SU7 tops premium sedan sales for four consecutive months
In July, Xiaomi sold 21,044 SU7 electric sedans, holding the top spot for cars priced above 200,000 yuan for four straight months.
DeepSeek V4 Pro release sparks comparisons with global AI models
Following the official release of DeepSeek V4 Pro, Chinese users are comparing its performance and cost-effectiveness against global AI models like Claude Fable 5.
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Comrade Zhu Rongji Passes Away
朱镕基同志逝世
This topic discusses the passing of a prominent Chinese political figure, drawing widespread mourning and remembrance across Weibo.
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