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China: Restaurant Instantly Fills With Thick Fog as Window Opens in Extreme Cold

Diners at a hot pot restaurant in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, witnessed a room instantly fill with thick fog after a window was opened on January 1. With a temperature difference of nearly 60 degrees, the freezing air rushed inside and reacted with the indoor heat, creating a special-effects-like, mist-filled scene.

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China: Qingdao Cat Goes Viral for Adorable “Beckoning” at Café Counter

On November 21, 2025, in Qingdao, Shandong, a tabby cat at the “One Tree Cat Life” café stood on the counter and rhythmically moved its front paws, as if politely bowing. Glancing at the camera with wide, pleading eyes, the gesture was irresistibly cute. Chinese netizens joked, “The owner couldn’t afford a Maneki-neko, so the real cat took over!” The video quickly went viral as a symbol of good luck.

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China: Egret Casually Hitches 10-km Ride on Car Hood in Jinggangshan

On August 22, 2025, in Jinggangshan, China, a video captured a Chinese egret calmly hitching a ride on a car hood for over 10 kilometers, unfazed by the speed or wind.

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Taiwan: Typhoon Kong-Rey Makes Landfall, Bringing Strong Winds, Heavy Rain 6

Typhoon Kong-rey made landfall in Taitung, southeast Taiwan, on Halloween afternoon, October 31. It brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall to eastern Taiwan and was expected to affect other regions as well.

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China: Picnic Barbecue Fails Due To Unexpected Explosion

On July 28, 2024, an accidental explosion scene was captured in Kaiyang, Guizhou, while a woman was having an outdoor picnic barbecue with several friends. As they were about to enjoy the delicacies roasted in their homemade cooker, a sudden explosion blew apart the entire structure, sending sparks all around. The filmer explained that it was probably because they had used stones brought from a nearby river to build the makeshift cooker, which caused the explosion due to the dampness and uneven heating of the stones, according to their later reflections. Fortunately, none of the eight members of their party were seriously injured, except for two who were splattered by sparks.

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China: Man Paddles Surfboard On River During Torrential Rain

On July 25, 2024, during a heavy downpour in Tianjin, a city in northern China, an extraordinary scene was captured over rain-drenched Haihe River. A local man, clad in black swimming trunks, was seen determinedly paddling a surfboard alone amidst the deluge.

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Young grassroots singer in E. China goes viral online

STORY: Young grassroots singer in E. China goes viral online SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guo preparing live broadcast 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO ZHUANG, Singer and vlogger STORYLINE: Recently, 25-year-old Guo Zhuang from Heze City of east China's Shandong Province, has rapidly gained popularity on the internet and became a celebrity on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok. Born in a rural family without professional music training, Guo went viral online because of his cover version of a song named Promise. Every day, he makes live broadcast at Heze South Railway Station, which has been abandoned for years. Now the station has become an iconic place, attracting a large number of tourists to visit every day. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO ZHUANG, Singer and vlogger "Through this song, I told some of my stories to people, and I've received a lot of resonance from them. I will promote my hometown Heze vigo

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China: Good Samaritans Bring Warmth And Food To Stranded Drivers Amid Snowstorm

In a video recorded on February 4, 2024, in Jinzhai, Lu’An, Anhui, heavy snowfall caused a massive traffic jam on the highway, leaving many drivers stranded for over a day without food. During this challenging time, kind-hearted local villagers climbed up the snowy slope to reach the stranded drivers, bringing them hot water and instant noodles to provide warmth and sustenance. Their selfless generosity brought relief and comfort to those stuck on the road. The video owner mentioned that one of the Samaritans said his son and daughter-in-law would come back for the Chinese New Year, and he didn’t know if they could under these difficult conditions. He should have felt the same so he also helped those stuck on the highway rush home for the holiday.

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Social media fuels tourism boom in China

STORY: Social media fuels tourism boom in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024/earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: HARBIN/CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Harbin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOQING, Tourist from Hebei Province 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU ZHIMING, Tourist from Hebei Province 4. various of Jilin 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WU WENBIN, Tourist from Anhui Province 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): HUANG JINGXIAN, Tourist from Beijing STORYLINE: Since the start of this year's ice and snow season, short videos showcasing incredible views in Harbin, China's "ice city," have gone viral on social media platforms. Attracted by the videos, many tourists have flocked to the city to savor the winter fun, while generously sharing online the warmth, hospitality, and care they have received. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI XIAOQING, Tourist from Hebei Province "On the way here (to Harbin), I saw on Douyin that in Harbin, you can have a princess-like experience,

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Public events in football, basketball, dragon boat racing and other sports went viral in rural areas across China this year. A guiding document on promoting rural revitalization with sports was jointly released by China's General Administration of Sport and related ministries in June, as China plans to organize more than 100 rural sports events by 2035. This file aerial photo taken on March 27, 2023 shows a view of the final of a village basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Public events in football, basketball, dragon boat racing and other sports went viral in rural areas across China this year. A guiding document on promoting rural revitalization with sports was jointly released by China's General Administration of Sport and related ministries in June, as China plans to organize more than 100 rural sports events by 2035. This file photo taken on March 25, 2023 shows people watching the final of a village basketball tournament in Taipan Village, Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Li Ga)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: Public events in football, basketball, dragon boat racing and other sports went viral in rural areas across China this year. A guiding document on promoting rural revitalization with sports was jointly released by China's General Administration of Sport and related ministries in June, as China plans to organize more than 100 rural sports events by 2035. This file aerial photo taken on June 23, 2023 shows a view of the "Village Super League," an amateur football tournament, in Rongjiang County of southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

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China's dance challenge "Kemusan" goes viral on social media

STORY: China's dance challenge "Kemusan" goes viral on social media SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 20, 2023 & File DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancers practicing "Kemusan" in a dance studio 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO SIYUAN, Street dance teacher in Guangxi 3. various of employees of Haidilao dancing "Kemusan" 4. various of foreigners dancing "Kemusan" 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): Street dance enthusiast in Guangxi 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): Street dance enthusiast in Guangxi STORYLINE: A viral dance "Kemusan" from China has recently swept over social media, fueling a wave of dance challenges among young people both online and offline. The "Kemusan" dance routine was widely believed to originate from a dance created and performed by a wedding guest from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region more than two years ago. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GUO SIYUAN, Street dance teacher in Guangxi "Actually, 'Kemusan' dance requires coordi

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Xinhua Headlines: Viral dance challenge "Kemusan" brings joy, pride, debate to Chinese youngsters

(231227) -- NANNING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot captured from a video shows people learning "Kemusan" dance at a street dance training studio in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Huang Kaiying)

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Xinhua Headlines: Viral dance challenge "Kemusan" brings joy, pride, debate to Chinese youngsters

(231227) -- NANNING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students from Guangxi Arts University perform "Kemusan" dance during a campus activity in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. (Xinhua)

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Xinhua Headlines: Viral dance challenge "Kemusan" brings joy, pride, debate to Chinese youngsters

(231227) -- NANNING, Dec. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This screenshot captured from a video shows people performing "Kemusan" dance with traditional musical instrument of the Zhuang ethnic group in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, in December 2023. (Xinhua)

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Kuwaiti athletes share feelings after wowing Chinese netizens at Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony

STORY: Kuwaiti athletes share feelings after wowing Chinese netizens at Hangzhou Asiad opening ceremony DATELINE: Sept. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete 7. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete 8. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOAAD ALFAQAAN, Kuwaiti athlete STORYLINE: The 19th Asian Games kicked off in China's Hangzhou on Saturday, with the opening ceremony drawing global attention. Videos of the Kuwaiti delegation parading into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony went viral on Chinese social media. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TATARINOVA SVETLANA, Kuwaiti athlete "Everybody recognizes

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Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China

STORY: Rural sports create viral and real-life sensation in China DATELINE: June 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:04 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of village football competitions 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI YUJIE, Football player from Yuezhai Village 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG ZHENGQIAN, Football player from Pingdi Village 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): SHI SHIHUA, Captain of the football team of Chejiang Second Village STORYLINE: A village football tournament in China has recently captured the attention of many, with its festive atmosphere and spectacular goal-scoring performances. Organized and played by locals, the amateur football tournament held in Rongjiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province has been dubbed "Cun Chao" by Chinese netizens, which translates to "Village Super League." From May to July, 20 teams from Rongjiang County are participating in the "Cun Chao" tournament on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with the final scheduled for July 29. The playe

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Keyboard-like stone bridge in China's Taishun goes viral through Spring Festival Gala

STORY: Keyboard-like stone bridge in China's Taishun goes viral through Spring Festival Gala DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:22 LOCATION: WENZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the dance drama 2. STANDUP 1 (English): CUI LI, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LAN LINA, Local official 4. various of the bridge 5. STANDUP 2 (English): CUI LI, Xinhua correspondent 6. various of dragon dance on the bridge 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN MINXIA, Local villager, member of dragon dance team 8. various of artworks 9. various of the bridge STORYLINE: A dance performance at the Spring Festival Gala attracted massive audiences. Where does the inspiration come from? Today we are visiting Taishun to find the answer. STANDUP 1 (English): CUI LI, Xinhua correspondent "Hi! I'm Cui Li with Xinhua News Agency. Today we are in Taishun County, Lishui City, east China's Zhejiang Province. The bridge behind me is called Dingbuqiao (Dingbu Bridge), which is the longest ancient bridge of its type

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Chinese Kung Fu lady shows amazing skills in martial arts training

STORY: Chinese Kung Fu lady shows amazing skills in martial arts training DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:31 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the martial arts training STORYLINE: Yang Hui, 26, lives in a rural area in Baoshan, southwest China's Yunnan Province. She is an avid fan of martial arts and combat fitness. From old tires to wooden stakes, she uses everything she can find to train herself. Her videos of practicing Kung Fu have gone viral online with millions of followers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kunming, China. (XHTV)

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Students perform fancy running resembling Snake game in Xingtai, China

STORY: Students perform fancy running resembling Snake game in Xingtai, China DATELINE: June 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: XINGTAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of STORYLINE: About 600 middle school students lined up to do running which resembles the classic Snake game on playground in Xingtai, north China's Hebei Province. A video clip about the fancy running has gone viral on Chinese social media. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xingtai, China. (XHTV)

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Popular functional exercise makes school workout time more fun in SW China

STORY: Popular functional exercise makes school workout time more fun in SW China DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1 various of the students taking workout exercises 2 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU SHIMEI, Teacher, Chengguan 1st Primary School of Danzhai County STORYLINE: In Danzhai County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, a set of specially designed workout exercise is helping local students build up their bodies. The exercise combines movements of popular functional exercise, traditional Tai Chi and folk dance. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU SHIMEI, Teacher, Chengguan 1st Primary School of Danzhai County "We take into consideration what the students are interested in to combine with traditional Chinese culture. The exercise consists of three elements. First, Chinese Tai Chi. Second, street dances that are loved by the students. Third, the shuttlecock kicking exercise that has gone viral on Chinese social media. We have simplified the movements