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August 2, 2026

What happened in China on this day (Beijing time).

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A 13-year veteran gamer introduces his daughter to Minecraft

13 年老玩家带女儿玩 MC?!

A popular video on BilibiliA video platform that grew out of anime, comics, and gaming fandom into China's defining Gen Z video community, famous for its bullet comments. (a Chinese video platform) showing a 13-year veteran gamer introducing his daughter to MC (Minecraft) has drawn wide interest. After playing the game for over a decade, the player is now passing down his gaming hobby to the next generation. This moment illustrates how China's early digital subcultures are maturing into multi-generational family traditions.

Bilibiliculture

Sources: Bilibili Ranking (B站排行榜), translated and contextualized by UnboxChina.

Weijia Liangpi raises menu prices by up to 20 percent

被称作「国产萨莉亚」的魏家凉皮大范围涨价,多款产品涨幅达 20%,如何看待该商业策略?你还愿意消费吗?

Weijia Liangpi (a fast-food chain) has introduced widespread price hikes, raising prices on multiple products by up to 20 percent. Long dubbed the "domestic Saizeriya" for its budget-friendly appeal, the brand's price increases have sparked online debate about whether consumers will continue to patronize it. This move highlights the growing tension for budget dining brands in China as they navigate cost pressures while trying not to turn away price-sensitive consumers.

Zhihuconsumer

Sources: Zhihu Hot List (知乎热榜), translated and contextualized by UnboxChina.

Creator hand-draws 469 frames to recreate the EVA anime theme song

手绘469张!还原EVA主题曲

A creator on BilibiliA video platform that grew out of anime, comics, and gaming fandom into China's defining Gen Z video community, famous for its bullet comments. (a popular Chinese video-sharing platform) has gone viral after hand-drawing 469 individual images to recreate the opening sequence of the anime classic Neon Genesis Evangelion. The frame-by-frame animation faithfully reproduces the iconic theme song visuals through dedicated fan craftsmanship. The video's trending status shows how anime nostalgia and user-generated content continue to drive passionate engagement within China's youth subcultures.

Bilibiliculture

Sources: Bilibili Ranking (B站排行榜), translated and contextualized by UnboxChina.