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Online Anger over Zhejiang Man Being Detained for 10 Days after Acid Attack on Wife

There is online anger over the fact that the chemical engineer who doused his wife with sulfate acid was only detained for ten days following the brutal attack.

Manya Koetse

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A woman who survived an attack in which her husband doused her with sulfuric acid has made a social media video, drawing national attention to the case. After the attack, the husband was initially only detained for ten days and received a 400 yuan ($58) fine.

A female survivor of domestic violence has spoken out on social media about the devastating acid attack that has left her scarred for life (#被丈夫泼硫酸毁容女子发声#).

The incident…

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“Going to Town to Handle Business”: How Adidas Went from Hated in China to a Chinamaxxing Brand

Why has Adidas regained cultural relevance in China while Nike is struggling despite its global strength?
Manya Koetse

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2 months ago

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June 12, 2026

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A viral meme about “going to town to handle business” helped Adidas pull off one of the most successful brand turnarounds in China—and highlights why Nike is struggling to keep up.

Just five years ago, Adidas was one of the most criticized foreign…

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The “Are You Dead Yet?” Phenomenon: How a Dark Satire Became China’s #1 Paid App

A virtual Viagra for a pressured generation? The real story behind China’s latest viral app.
Manya Koetse

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7 months ago

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January 14, 2026

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From censored joke to state-friendly app, ‘Are You Dead Yet?’ has traveled a long road before reaching the top of China’s paid app charts this week. While marketed as a tool for those living alone to check in with emergency contacts, the app’s viral success actually isn’t all about its features.

It is undoubtedly the most unexpected app to go viral in 2026, and the year has only just started. “Are You Dead?” or…

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