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In Order to Save Energy, Shanghai Bund Will Not Light Up on Monday and Tuesday

Saving energy is a bigger priority than seeing the bright lights of the Bund.

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4 years ago

August 21, 2022

Those hoping to have a nice night stroll near the Bund to enjoy the amazing lights are out of luck the coming days. On Sunday, Shanghai local authorities announced that the Bund area will not be illuminated for two nights on Monday (22 August) and Tuesday (23 August).

The latest measure is in line with the requirements for the 2022 Shanghai power supply program for the summer peak (2022年上海市迎峰度夏有序用电方案) that was issued in June…

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Six Chinese Students Dead After Falling Into Flotation Tank During Mine Visit

After six students drowned in a mine tank, social media users question safety precautions and media framing.

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1 year ago

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🔥 Quick Take: Trending in China
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The tragic death of six Chinese students during a visit to the Wunugetushan Copper-Molybdenum Mine (乌努格吐山铜钼矿) in Inner Mongolia has been trending on Chinese social media this week.

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The Liaoyang Restaurant Fire That Killed 22 People

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April 29, 2025

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🔥 Quick Take: Trending in China – Week 18
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An enormous fire that happened at a restaurant in Liaoning’s Liaoyang on the afternoon of April 29 (see video) has gone top trending on Chinese social media, mainly…