Is the National Football Team a waste of taxpayers’ money? #国足是否浪费了纳税人的钱#
Chinese netizens are venting their frustration with the Chinese National Football Team, pointing out that over the past 10 years, they have changed coaches 9 times, with another change potentially coming soon. They question whether this constant turnover is a waste of taxpayers’ money. Despite the team’s poor performance, the passion for football has never faded. However, the repeated disappointments are hard to bear.
Some netizens suggest that the country should cancel the men’s national football team and focus on the women’s team instead. They point out that the men’s team only serves to embarrass the country, offsetting the sense of pride brought by other successful sports.
Japan is facing a “sushi crisis” #日本陷入寿司危机#
Japanese media reported that Japan is facing a “sushi crisis”, with the prices of some types of fish increasing by five times. Recently, rice prices have been rising across many parts of Japan, reaching record highs. Some supermarkets and rice stores have even limited purchases. This has affected products that use rice, like sushi, which has seen price increases. In a sushi restaurant in Tokyo, the cost of buying certain fish has gone up more than five times. The owner said selling at such high prices means losing money, and it’s uncertain how long they can keep going.
Zhou Yangqing is already 36 this year #周扬青 今年已经36了#
It was trending that netizens were surprised that Zhou Yangqing is already 36 this year. Zhou Yangqing, also known as Grace Chow, is a Chinese Internet personality, who dated Taiwanese singer and actor Show Lo for 9 years. Some of the online comments were as follows:
- “With the power of money, staying youthful comes naturally. The first key to getting rid of anxiety about age and appearance is to become wealthy.”
- “She maintains her skin and figure so well.”
- “She has her own business and is an independent ‘princess’.”
- “Zhou Yangqing encourages girls not to worry about their age, to live a life that feels good and to enjoy themselves without regrets.”
How are foreign investors doing after leaving China? #外资离开中国到底过得怎么样#
Samsung’s recent layoffs in China was trending, where the company cut over 130 employees, about 8% of its sales department in China. It’s said that this round of layoffs is just the beginning, and Samsung may cut another 30% of its sales staff in China next year. This large-scale downsizing suggests that Samsung no longer intends to revive its smartphone market in China and plans to maintain only a minimal presence there.
Samsung, as one of the major foreign companies that started exiting China in recent years, serves as a good example to examine the impact of foreign companies leaving on both China’s economy and the companies themselves. The question is: how well have these foreign giants been doing since leaving China?
Is 1,500 yuan per month enough for a college student’s living expenses? #大学生每个月生活费1500元够吗#
According to reports, for most families in China, a monthly allowance of 1,500-2,000 yuan generally covers a student’s daily needs. Data shows that the highest living costs are in Fujian, Shanghai, and Beijing, while Qinghai, Xinjiang, and Ningxia have the lowest. Coastal areas typically see an average allowance above 1,500 yuan. Some students in Beijing say that even 2,000 yuan can feel tight at times.
Daily expenses mostly go toward food, followed by entertainment, travel, and personal appearance. Being in a relationship can also increase expenses. However, students have opportunities to earn “extra income” through things like government scholarships, merit-based awards, work-study programs, competition prizes, and on-campus financial aid. These are reasonable ways for students to supplement their living expenses.
Young man descends 160 meters into the sinkhole to deliver goods to a reclusive mother and son #小伙下160米天坑为隐居母子送货#
A young man, named Tang Bo, delivered supplies to a mother and son living in a 160-meter-deep sinkhole in Wulong, Chongqing. This largest sinkhole, Shiyuan Sinkhole, is 645 meters in diameter, and while the original villagers have moved away, this mother and her nearly 50-year-old son relocated there a few years ago. Tang Bo, the deliveryman, faced challenging terrain, with steep cliffs and narrow, slippery paths, but he remained committed, saying, “As long as we can get there, we have to deliver the goods.”
Why have Hong Kong’s “cha chaan tengs” (tea restaurants) lost their popularity? #港式茶餐厅为什么失宠了#
Once iconic in TVB dramas and classic Hong Kong films, these tea restaurants were dream destinations for many people born in the 80s and 90s. During their peak, these restaurants sprang up in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, with young people eager to visit, often leading to long queues.
However, over time, the trend reversed, and many of these tea restaurants have closed down. Even the once-bustling spots have lost their charm. But why have these once-popular eateries collectively faced decline? Is it hinting a shift in consumer preferences and business challenges?
