Discussions surge over alleged iPhone 18 Pro scarcity marketing
Chinese social media users are debating claims of jie'e yingxiao (scarcity marketing) around the iPhone 18 Pro, signaling growing scrutiny of brand sales tactics.
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The daily briefing for September 13, 2026.
First trailer released for sci-fi adaptation The Wandering Earth: Mang Ri
The first official trailer for The Wandering Earth: Mang Ri, an authorized adaptation based on author Liu Cixin's sci-fi world, has debuted on Bilibili.
Genshin Impact Version 7.1 trailer Requiem for the Underworld trends on Bilibili
The trailer for Genshin Impact Version 7.1, titled Requiem for the Underworld, is trending on Bilibili. The preview offers players a look at the game's upcoming expansion.
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Jing Yidan's Final TV Recording
敬一丹最后一次录节目
Veteran Chinese broadcast journalist Jing Yidan records her final television program before retirement.
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