Luckin Coffee faces backlash over a Qixi anime partnership controversy
Luckin Coffee's latest Qixi collaboration with a niche couple IP sparked controversy over art style similarities to Japanese manga and awkward marketing.
Today in China
The daily briefing for August 18, 2026.
A large number of AI content creators in China stop posting
A trending topic on Weibo reveals that a large number of AI content creators have stopped updating their accounts.
Durian prices plummet across China
Durian prices are dropping dramatically across China, sparking widespread discussion on social media as the popular fruit becomes far more affordable.
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Flags at Tiananmen Square Flown at Half-Mast
天安门下半旗悼念朱镕基同志
Flags at Tiananmen Square are flown at half-mast to mourn the passing of Comrade Zhu Rongji.
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