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Chinese creator Tianran Mu gained fame for producing videos that mimic AI-generated content through entirely human effort, showcasing uncanny, robotic-like aesthetics and surreal scenes that appear AI-generated but are handcrafted.
Luckin Coffee, a popular Chinese coffee chain, has partnered with Kweichow Moutai, the maker of China's baijiu liquor, to introduce "sauce-flavored lattes" with a hint of alcohol. The new drink, priced at 38 yuan ($5.20), quickly gained attention on Chinese social media, with concerns raised about its safety for consumption while driving. Moutai's baijiu typically contains 53% alcohol, but the alcoholic lattes have an alcohol content of about 0.5%. This collaboration is part of Moutai's efforts to diversify its offerings, following the success of its Moutai ice cream store. Luckin Coffee, which faced a fraud scandal in the past, has regained popularity and currently operates around 10,000 stores across China.
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has found that Chinese social media platforms, including Bilibili, Douyin, Kuaishou, Weibo, and Xiaohongshu, are filled with racist videos that mock black people and perpetuate offensive racial stereotypes. The content often portrays African countries as primitive or impoverished, with Chinese people depicted as wealthy saviors. Interracial relationships between black men and Chinese women are also denigrated. Chinese women who post photos with their black partners face online harassment, including death threats and doxing. Despite community guidelines banning racial or ethnic hatred, HRW argues that these policies are inadequate, and the platforms fail to address pervasive racist content. Chinese authorities have condemned online racism but critics argue that hate speech against black people on Chinese social media is often overlooked.
Hangzhou Zoo in China denies claims that their sun bears are humans dressed in costume after a video of a bear standing on its hind legs and waving went viral. Despite the denial, tourists have been flocking to the zoo to see for themselves. Chinese media will be given access to the bears to confirm their identity. The sun bear is the world's smallest bear species and is native to Southeast Asia.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's dining experience at a Yunnan restaurant in Beijing has captured the attention of Chinese netizens. The restaurant has now branded its menu as the "God of Money" menu, featuring the dishes Yellen ordered. One particular dish, stir-fried Jian Shou Qing mushrooms, was ordered four times. Despite the pleasant dining experience, Yellen's visit did not lead to any diplomatic breakthroughs in US-China relations, although both parties agreed to continue high-level talks on economic issues.