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Meanwhile, apps like #WeChat have rolled out updates following earlier compatibility concerns.

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Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo went on sale today (Oct 23). A week after preorders opened, markups across all storage variants have narrowed on China's online shopping platforms, with prices for some models dropping by nearly 50%, according to The Paper.

#Apple #iPhoneDuo

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Reporter: Hai Sha'er

#Qiantan #Pudong #CheersFestival #CocktailCulture

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40 top bars. Two riverside venues. Four days of good drinks and great vibes!

The 1st New Bund Cheers Festival is bringing bars featured in The World's 50 Best Bars and Asia's 50 Best Bars to #Shanghai's Qiantan area from Oct 22-25. Now who's ready to raise a glass? 🥂

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The local military division has so far deployed 109 soldiers and 15 militia members for #rescue operations, bringing tents, life detectors and first-aid supplies, according to China News Service.

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Rescuers freed a trapped person following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang!

The quake struck Baqen County in Nagqu City on the night of Oct 22, leaving 16 people dead and 46 injured as of 5:20am on Oct 23.

#earthquake #rescue #Xizang #Baqen #Nagqu

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Chinese star Wang Yibo and US actor Taylor Zakhar Perez at a fashion event in Shanghai today (Oct 22).

Cr. VChina

#wangyibo #TaylorZakharPerez #fashion #Shanghai #王一博

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China clinched gold with a total score of 165.764, punching its ticket to the LA28 Olympics!

#Gymnastics #WorldChampionships #TeamChina #LA28

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Zhang Qingying on China edging out the US to win the women's team title at the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam: "I did what I had to do, gave it everything I had... and I'm pretty happy with how things turned out."

After a 20-year wait, China is back on top!

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Who needs a stunt double when you can have a #Unitree kung fu robot?

#kungfu #Robot

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The event brought together over 2,000 products from nearly 60 authorized toy category partners all over the world, including several new Avengers 5 🦸 themed toys.

There's zero chance of walking past without stopping!

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🎉 From Oct 21-23, Disney China took over CTE 2026 with a "Play Beyond" theme, seven zones packed with basically every IP you love.

🎬 Reporter: Zhang Xiaoxi
#Disney #CTE2026 #AvengersDoomsday #DoctorDoom #Frozen #Zootopia #MickeyMouse

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When you present flowers to Lang Lang and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, you will get…

#LangLang #ViennaPhilharmonic #ClassicalMusic #ConcertNight

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Already tested in police drills, it could help with border patrols, mine inspections and flood emergencies, bypassing tough terrain and blocked roads to cut response times from hours to minutes.

Cr. Yangtse Evening Post & Xinhua Daily

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A car that can take to the skies? This new concept #car, unveiled at an #AI #technology event in Nanjing on Oct 20, can switch from driving to flying at the push of a button! 🚗✈️

#flyingcar

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An anniversary exhibition is now underway in Qingpu District, offering a glimpse into the craftsmanship behind this traditional printing technique. 👀

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��📜 Ever wondered how lithographic printing is done today?

The Shanghai Zhonghua Printing Museum, China's 1st museum dedicated to the history of printing, is celebrating its 10th anniversary! 🎉

🎬 Reporter: Shi Chenlu
#PrintingMuseum #Shanghai #ChineseCulture #lithography

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A landmark in Shanghai's modern meteorological and maritime history, this striking cylindrical tower, with its distinctive red&white exterior and elegant lines, has long caught the eye of passersby. Now you can finally step inside and get a closer look at this historic gem!
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The century-old Gutzlaff Signal Tower, located on the Bund near the intersection of Zhongshan Road E1 and Yan'an Road E., has reopened to the public recently after restoration.

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On Oct 19, the piano superstar #LangLang returned to the #ShanghaiInternationalArtsFestival with the #ViennaPhilharmonic Orchestra.

A hometown legend, a world-class orchestra, and a city levelling up its music scene. 🎶

Cr. Shanghai Morning Post
#ClassicalMusic #Shanghai #Opera