A doctor in Shenyang, China, gained significant social media attention after a video showed him pushing his bicycle through deep floodwaters to perform two scheduled surgeries during the heaviest rainfall since 1951, highlighting his dedication.
A new UNODC report reveals online scams, primarily investment fraud, cost victims an estimated US$88.3 billion to US$114.1 billion last year, a significant increase from 2023. Authorities in an unspecified region are reportedly cracking down on this illicit industry under pressure from the United States, Britain, and China.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Hong Kong's new dog-friendly restaurant policy, allowing over 940 establishments to welcome pets, has ignited a heated online debate over hygiene and pet behavior, with one cafe branch opting out due to safety concerns.
A Suzhou court ordered Chinese milk tea brand Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan ($1.5 million) for trademark infringement due to its logo resembling LV's monogram. The verdict has sparked public support for Molly Tea online, with many expressing a loss of positive impression towards the luxury brand.
Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department removed an anti-drug video featuring AI-generated K-pop idols after users claimed it inadvertently promoted drug use.
Thai politician Chadchart, known as the "strongest minister" for his physique and running passion, is actively campaigning for Bangkok's gubernatorial election on Sunday. He is widely expected to win, engaging with residents about the city's pressing issues like traffic and infrastructure.
An unemployed man in Wuxi, China, surnamed Wan, ordered fried rice and requested extra due to financial hardship. The restaurant not only provided a larger portion but also offered him an apprenticeship, leading to widespread social media praise for the owner's kindness.
The UK plans to ban social media access for under-16s without age verification, requiring ID uploads. Critics argue this will increase data collection by Big Tech, harm privacy, and stifle competition, while proponents seek tighter speech restrictions.
UK ministers are lobbying the Trump administration to prevent a backlash over Keir Starmer's announced ban on social media for under-16s. The ban, which restricts platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, aims to protect children but risks retaliation from the US, with Elon Musk criticizing it as censorship.
A VCIOM study reveals Russian internet users spend an average of 27,400 rubles ($374) monthly on online purchases, a 2.6-fold increase in five years. Clothing, footwear, and household goods are top online buys, while pets and large appliances are preferred offline.
India's NFHS-6 survey shows a near doubling of internet usage among women (33.3% to 64.3%) and increased preschool attendance (40.1% to 47%). Despite national gains, significant disparities remain, with urban female school attendance (84.3%) far exceeding rural rates (69.2%).
A woman in her 50s has been arrested for defaming the May 18 Gwangju Uprising by creating and distributing a fabricated news article mimicking a local newspaper, falsely claiming it was orchestrated by North Korean spies.
Iran is reportedly planning to charge hefty fees for undersea internet cables traversing the Strait of Hormuz. This move could impact global internet users with higher subscription costs and slower speeds. Tech giants may face new regulations and data sharing demands. Iran aims to leverage this for financial gain and digital influence.
Privacy-conscious internet users are being “demoted” from second to third-class netizens, said Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp.
Privacy-conscious internet users are being “demoted” from second to third-class netizens, said Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp.
A woman in eastern China shed 21.5kg in just four months because her best friend told her she would look like the famous actress Yang Mi if she became thinner. The woman, who uses the alias taozichibubao, shared her slimming experience on social media, winning massive admiration from internet users, the Ningbo Evening News reported. Living in Zhejiang province, the woman previously weighed 64kg. Having lost 21.5kg last year, she remained at 42.5kg for several months. She is 156cm tall, the...
A backpacker has shared photos of herself holding a MacLehose Trail sign apparently removed from its metal stand during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday, drawing criticism from Hong Kong internet users. In one of two photos posted on her RedNote account, “2 star”, on Monday, the woman is seen holding the wooden panel, with a caption reading: “This is my favourite tourist picture” and a hashtag for Po Pin Chau, a well-known natural landmark in Sai Kung and a popular destination for...
S. Jack Hu, who grew up in a rural Chinese village, has become the first person with a bachelor's degree from mainland China to lead a top US university as chancellor of UC Riverside.
Chinese social media reacted with amusement and disbelief as Britain’s King Charles gave US President Donald Trump a World War II-era British submarine bell as a gift, highlighting differing cultural interpretations of the unusual gesture. “Gifting a bell isn’t a big deal in Western culture – but it’s quite amusing, as far as we’re concerned!” a user on Chinese social media wrote. On Tuesday, during his state visit to the United States, King Charles presented Trump with the original brass bell...
The EU's app to check the age of internet users faces resistance from national governments, according to a survey by POLITICO.
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau has defended its decision to appoint singer Hins Cheung as a mentor in a “rehabilitation project” for youngsters arrested during the 2019 protests, saying it welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to share positive life experiences following criticism from internet users in mainland China. The project, which has been running for two years, aims to support the rehabilitation of about 7,000 people arrested during the social unrest but not prosecuted. “[Activities]...
An image of a construction worker smoking on bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong has triggered public backlash, with internet users citing safety concerns and comparing the act to the causes of major historical fires in the city.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz are highly vulnerable, potentially causing severe internet outages across the Persian Gulf. These vital digital arteries carry a significant portion of regional internet traffic and support major AI infrastructure, impacting global communication, finance, and cloud services.
