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Murder of Chinese Woman by Foreigner in Ningbo Continues to Receive Public Attention

The Ningbo murder is now referred to as the “June 14 foreign-related criminal case.”
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The murder of a 23-year-old female college student in Ningbo has been a big topic in online discussions on Chinese social media this week.

The incident took place on the evening of June 14 in the Yinzhou district of Ningbo, when the young woman was reportedly fatally stabbed in the woods near Shiji Avenue.

Local authorities issued a statement on June 18, saying they had detained the male suspect, a non-Chinese foreign national. The…

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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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July 25, 2025

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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.

The students, who study mineral…

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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…

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