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Huge Demand for Esports Tickets at Hangzhou Asian Games

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A lottery system was used to allocate tickets for esports, which is making its debut as a medaled event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou.

The Creative Ways China’s Homes Are Being Sold 

With China looking to kickstart its real estate industry once again, here are some of the creative ways that properties are being sold across the country.

Hundreds of Chinese Arrested For Cyberscams in Laos, Myanmar

Joint enforcement operations between China and the southeast Asian countries have led to the arrests of hundreds of Chinese nationals involved in cyberscams targeting Chinese citizens, including fake investment schemes.

Famous Taiwan Rapper Admits Plagiarizing Comic About Depression 

The 2004 comic “Jumping Off a Building” depicts a suicidal woman witnessing the sad lives of her neighbors as she falls to her death. MC HotDog, a famous Taiwanese rapper, has just admitted using the storyline in his new song without authorization.

China Mulls Revoking Degrees of Students Caught Using AI 

An updated draft law allows for the revoking of students’ degrees if they use AI to help write their dissertations.

Chinese Backlash Over Nuclear Wastewater Continues With Travel to Japan 

Japan was set to benefit from the return of Chinese tour groups to the country after years of pandemic restrictions. Now, holidaymakers are choosing other destinations instead, according to several travel agencies.

As Viewers Fret, China Vows to Streamline Fees for OTT Content 

In recent months, netizens have voiced frustration about subscribing to multiple video streaming platforms with overlapping content and additional fees for mobile subscriptions.

Photo Agency Demands Compensation From Photographer — For Using Own Photos

VCG has demanded up to 86,500 yuan ($11,856) in compensation after a photographer published his own photos on his WeChat public account.

Xiaohongshu Accused of Using Users’ Artwork to Train Its AI

According to one illustrator, the social media platform has admitted to using his artwork to train its image generating AI. The platform says the artwork used was from open access sources.

China Steps Up Crackdown on Fake Employment as Students Face Continued Pressure From Universities 

Students told Sixth Tone that their universities are forcing them to sign bogus employment contracts and certificates.

Mining Company in Shanxi Concealed 43 Deaths, Says Probe Report

A government task force has taken action against 28 suspects, while further investigations have been launched into 16 officials accused of corruption.

Chinese TV Show Brings Together Country’s Leading Writers to Discuss Kafka, AI

Set on a picturesque resort island in southern China, “I Read Books on an Island” is proving a hit with viewers enthralled by discussions surrounding the love of writing and reading.