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#WATCH📸What a wonderful moment for a selfie! #Olympics athletes from 🇨🇳#China, 🇰🇵#NorthKorea, and 🇰🇷#SouthKorea stand together on the podium. #Paris2024 #OlympicSpirit #Wangchuqin #Sunyinsha #TableTennis
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A #Mexican man apologized after making a racist "slanted eyes" gesture behind a South Korean YouTuber filming at the #WorldCup. He has resigned as the president of a state engineers' association.
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#Xiaomi CEO #LeiJun went full #Wuhan local, enjoying a classic breakfast on a tiny roadside stool. 🍜😄 The Hubei native called Wuhan-style breakfast “absolutely satisfying,” while many locals shared selfies from their surprise encounter with him. #ChinaTravel #StreetFood #TechCEO
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U.S. singer #OliverTree (#OliverTreeNickell)has reportedly died at the age of 32 after two helicopters collided in midair in Brazil, killing all six people on board. Known worldwide for his quirky, self-directed music videos and viral songs like "Life Goes On," Oliver Tree amassed hundreds of millions of views online. According to his tour schedule, he was set to perform in eight cities across China. He had only recently wrapped up the final stop of his South American tour in São Paulo. #RIP #Planecarash
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Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif announced that Iran and the US had agreed to permanently end hostilities after more than 100 days of war. Iranian officials see the memorandum of understanding as evidence that Tehran has achieved a decisive victory, while the United States has failed to achieve its objectives.
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Plot twist at the #WorldCup opening ceremony: two giant #Labubus stole the spotlight on the pitch and even got a moment with #Lisa from #BLACKPINK. From designer toy icon to World Cup celebrity, Labubu’s global takeover continues. #ลลิษามโนบาล #FIFAWorldCup #trending #viral #viralvideos #worldcup2026 #fyp #forypoupage #foryou
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro is a representative figure among a handful of anti-China forces in the Philippines. Responding to questions about China's sanctions against Teodoro and his relatives, Lin said Teodoro's reckless and provocative actions have harmed China-Philippines relations and will ultimately damage the interests of the Philippines and its people.
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The Chinese Embassy in Mexico said a Chinese football fan traveling to watch the World Cup was robbed at gunpoint near Mexico City International Airport late on June 10. The embassy said it immediately raised concerns with Mexican authorities, urging a swift investigation and stronger measures to protect Chinese citizens in the country.
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China is everywhere at #FIFAWorldCup. #LABUBU made a surprise appearance at the World Cup opening ceremony, capturing everyone’s hearts. Ma Ning is the only Chinese match referee at the tournament, where he is making his second World Cup appearance. And even the football is stamped “Made in China.” As Chinese netizens joked, everyone is here except the football team.
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#ElonMusk’s #SpaceX made history on Thursday, completing its highly anticipated IPO and raising $75 billion, meeting its fundraising target and reaching a valuation of $1.77 trillion. The listing also made Musk the world’s first trillionaire.
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As U.S. President Donald #Trump approaches his 80th birthday on June 14, he told reporters in the Oval Office on June 10 that his birthday wish is “world peace,” drawing laughter from the room. And earlier in the same event, Trump announced plans for new strikes against Iran.
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When asked whether Chinese motorcycle brand ZXMOTO plans to enter the island of Taiwan market on June 11, Chairman Zhang Xue said, “We are already in discussions, but it will take some time.” He added that the company is still enriching its product lineup and expects market entry efforts to move forward more smoothly once the portfolio is more complete.
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Chinese giant internet #Alibaba announced a leadership change at DingTalk: Chen Hang has stepped down as CEO, with Chen Yusen, a technologist born in 1992, taking over the role. The move came a day after Alibaba’s partner committee criticized DingTalk’s “involution-style” management in an internal post, saying it was “not how Alibaba culture should be.”
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#NBA star #JaylenBrown @FCHWPO was spotted in #Hanfu at #ShaolinTemple in #China, taking photos and chatting with visitors. He even gave himself a Chinese name: "Long Brown" (龙布朗)🐉 #ChinaTrip #ChinaTravel #ChinaCulture
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"I personally wouldn’t rely on AI to make any decisions, but I would rely on AI to get me the information I need," former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said to a reporter from @IFENG__official when asked whether AI could help people pick #stocks. He added that users should be careful, as much of the information online is false and AI-generated content is not always reliable.
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TIME's 2026 Most Influential 100 in Sports list features only two athletes from #China: #SunYingsha (#孙颖莎)and #EileenGu (#谷爱凌). TIME praised Sun Yingsha's speed, anticipation, backhand counterattacks, and composure under pressure, which have made her one of the greatest table-tennis athletes of all time.“My biggest wish on the court is to show everyone a better version of myself,” she said in a 2025 interview. Eileen Gu, the 22-year-old Stanford student, runway model, and only action-sport athlete to win three medals apiece at two Olympic Games. Gu has always maintained that she skis for China to inspire women and girls there to take up winter sports—and participation data indicates that’s happening.
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#Chinese tech giant #Alibaba Group has responded to the U.S. Department of Defense's decision to place it on a list of Chinese military companies, calling the designation mistaken and without basis. Alibaba stated that it is not a military company, has not participated in China's military-civil fusion strategy, and will take all necessary legal measures to defend its rights.
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Guilin, As You Like It — Guilin New Tourism Film Released What would your perfect day in #Guilin look like? Would you chase adventure, or simply take your time? Wander among world-famous landscapes, or lose yourself in the city's everyday charm? The best travel experiences aren't about checking off landmarks. They're about living the day the way you like. Watch Guilin's new tourism film, “Guilin, As You Like It,” and discover your own way to experience Guilin. #100WaysToExperienceGuilin #AsYouLikeltinGuilin #GoGuilin #Guilintravel
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An #Israeli official said Israel halted its strikes on #Iran on June 8 at the request of US President Donald #Trump. Iran announced the end of its military operations against Israel but warned it would respond with harsher measures if attacks resume. Trump previously urged both sides to stop fighting immediately, while warning that the ceasefire negotiations could be affected by "ignorance."
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Chinese tennis player #ZhengQinwen lost to Jaqueline Cristian 4-6, 6(4)-7 and was eliminated from the tournament on June 9, in the first round of the #WTA 500 Queen’s Club Championships in London. After failing to defend the ranking points from last year’s semifinal run, Zheng’s live world ranking dropped to No. 158. Her next event will be the WTA 250 Nottingham Open, which begins next week.
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