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Gaokao, China’s National Higher Education Entrance Examination, just ended after two days of intense testing. This year, more than 13.35 million students registered for the exam, marking a record high according to the Ministry of Education. Widely regarded as the most competitive and high-stakes exam in the world, China’s Gaokao serves as the gateway to the country’s top universities and for many, it defines their future prospects. Spanning multiple subjects and lasting up to nine hours, the exam varies slightly across provinces, with some incorporating additional elective tests. Preparation often starts years in advance, becoming the focal point of a student’s academic life. The pressure is so intense that entire cities adjust to accommodate the exam. Roads around testing sites are closed, honking is strictly forbidden, and construction work comes to a halt. Police maintain quiet zones near exam halls, while residents are asked to speak softly, turn down music, and avoid any unnecessary noise. After years of preparation and two relentless days of testing, the Gaokao is finally over, ending one of the most intense exams in China’s academic calendar. Would you give it a try, could you handle the pressure? • • #gaokao #exam #examready #examseason #china #chineseexam #university #college #examstress #viralmoments #students #chinesedrama #chinesetiktok #fyp #foruyou #news #emotional #xyz #academia

China, Japan, and South Korea have released a rare joint statement after a high-level economic meeting in Seoul—their first in five years. The renewed dialogue comes as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on Asian imports, especially in the automotive sector. In response, the three countries agreed to deepen regional trade cooperation and revive long-stalled negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement. Chinese state media reported that the countries would “jointly respond” to U.S. tariffs, emphasizing plans to enhance supply chain cooperation, including Japan and South Korea importing semiconductor raw materials from China, while China seeks to purchase semiconductor products from both nations. Given the historical tensions between them, this show of economic solidarity marks a significant moment in East Asian diplomacy. #china #japan #southkorea #donaldtrump #fyp #viral #alliance #tariffs #trump #us #asianhistory #eastasia #breakingnews #trumptariffs #trending #news #asianews #uspresident #chinanews #foryoupage #newstok #major #majornews #historytok

Developed by China’s Kinghood Group, the machine accepts gold items over 3 grams with at least 50% purity. It melts the gold at 1,200°C, assesses its purity and weight, and transfers the corresponding value directly to the user's bank account within 30 minutes, without any paperwork. In one instance, a 40-gram gold necklace yielded over ¥36,000 (approximately $5,000) based on live rates from the Shanghai Gold Exchange. As global gold prices rise, this ATM offers a swift, transparent alternative to traditional gold selling methods, blending ancient value with modern convenience. • • #gold #goldatm #atm #banking #futurebanking #tech #chinatech #technology #DidYouKnow #breakingnews #goldprices #money #goldtiktok #golden #goldplated #chinese #chinatechnology #chinese #us #usa #america #fyp #fürdich #fypagee

Not ENOUGH people are talking about this…… China, Japan, and South Korea have issued a rare joint statement following a high-level meeting in Seoul—their first in five years. The move comes in response to renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly targeting Asian auto exports. In a show of economic unity, the three nations agreed to strengthen regional trade ties and resume stalled talks on a trilateral free trade agreement. Given their complex shared history, this level of cooperation is highly significant. • #china #japan #southkorea #donaldtrump #fyp #breakingnews #viral #alliance #tariffs #trump #us #asianhistory #asia #major

China has officially launched the world’s first commercial 10G broadband network in Sunan County, Hebei Province. Developed in partnership by Huawei and China Unicom, the fiber-based infrastructure delivers download speeds of up to 9,834 megabits per second and upload speeds of 1,008 Mbps, with latency as low as 3 microseconds. Enabled by cutting-edge 50G Passive Optical Network (PON) technology, this system allows users to download a 20GB 4K movie in under 20 seconds. Unlike 5G mobile networks, the “10G” here refers to 10 gigabits per second of wired internet—marking a major leap in fixed-line broadband. Experts say this upgrade will support emerging technologies like 8K streaming, virtual reality, smart homes, and industrial automation. While confusion online has led some to mistake this for a successor to 5G, tech analysts clarify that 10G is a separate development in optical fiber internet—not a generational leap in mobile data. #5g #10g #internet #internetspeed #technology #chinatechnology #technews #huawei #chinaunicom #xyz #download #xhs #foryoupage #f #viral_video

American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed—real name Darren Watkins Jr.—has received praise from Chinese state media and diplomats following his whirlwind tour of China. The visit, which saw him livestreaming from cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu has been framed as a rare moment of cultural connection between the U.S. and China in a time of rising tensions. The 20-year-old Ohio native, who commands a massive following of over 37 million subscribers, spent hours broadcasting his journey across China. His content ranged from trying local street food and sightseeing at the Forbidden City and Great Wall, to casually playing ping pong and chatting with locals. Clips from his streams quickly spread across both Western and Chinese platforms, racking up millions of views. Chinese viewers flooded the comments with praise, saying his lighthearted and respectful approach offered a refreshing break from the usual media narratives about China. State-run outlets like Global Times even highlighted his trip as a positive example of cultural exchange in the digital age. • #china #ishowspeedclipz #speed #ishowspeedlive #chinatour #chinatravel #news #breakingnews #livestream #ishowspeed #embassy #us #usa_tiktok #usa #relations #viral #trendingvideo #live #darrenwatkins #fyp #fypageシ #foryoupagee

Chinese manufacturers are going viral on TikTok for coming forward about them producing most luxury items like Birkins 💼 According to several of these manufacturers (though not officially confirmed by the Chinese government), confidentiality clauses with luxury brands have been lifted — and now they're showing what they make. Some are even sharing links to buy directly from them, saying the items are the same quality as what you'd find in high-end stores — just without the massive markup. It’s sparking conversation about transparency in the luxury industry and how much of what we think is “European-made” might actually be made in China 🇨🇳 • • #tariff #tradewar #luxury #luxurybrands #us #china #trumptariffs #tariffs #incaseyoumissedit #newstok #update #new #senbag #trump #donaldtrump #hermes #hermesbirkin #birkin #fyp #fypagee #trendingvideo #viralditiktok #madeinchina