Chinese actress Qi Wei sparks debate with AI-generated zombie film role
Actress Qi Wei went viral on Weibo after an AI-generated version of her face appeared in a zombie film, sparking widespread discussion about digital actors.
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iPhone 18 series trends on Chinese social media
The iPhone 18 series has landed on Weibo's trending list, sparking early online curiosity among Chinese tech observers.
A designer claims Xiaomi mass-produced a car concept drawn four years ago
A viral video features a designer claiming Xiaomi's mass-produced car mirrors a concept they created four years ago, sparking widespread online discussion.
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Traveling to Six Countries After Failing Civil Service Exams
4次考公失败后花2万2旅行6国
After failing the Chinese civil service exam four times, a young person spent twenty-two thousand yuan traveling across six countries, sparking discussions on alternative life paths.
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