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Chinese University Embroiled in Scandal Over $108,000 Router Purchase

A recent procurement incident at Chongqing Three Gorges Academy in China has sparked widespread debate and criticism. The university was found to have procured a router with a market price of only 299 yuan (approximately $43 USD) for a staggering 750,000 yuan (approximately $108,000 USD). The procurement notice, which was published on May 6, 2025, listed the product as a "TL-R473G export firewall" with a unit price of 750,000 yuan. However, an investigation by the university later revealed that the product was actually an ordinary gigabit wired router that did not meet the technical standards required by the university.

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Lychee Prices Plummet from Seven Digits to Four Digits

The recent drastic drop in the price of lychees has sparked widespread attention, with prices plummeting from over 70 yuan per kilogram to around 40 yuan per kilogram. According to vendors, the current high price is due to the early stages of the lychee season, but prices have already begun to decrease. As the weather warms up, Guangdong's lychee harvest season is in full swing, and the price drop is expected to continue. Industry insiders attribute the price fluctuations to market demand, logistics costs, and the diverse range of lychee varieties, each with its own harvest schedule.

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Chinese Actress Li Kaixing Embroiled in Controversy Over Alleged Derogatory Comments

Recently, Hong Kong media has been reporting on the Li Kaixing incident, sparking widespread attention and discussion. Li Kaixing is a Chinese actress who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. However, her recent comments and actions have ignited public outrage. Born in 1999, Li Kaixing is a Singaporean-Chinese actress and singer who entered the entertainment industry in 2015. She gained recognition for her roles in various dramas and movies, including "The Legend of Jiangshan" and "Warm, Please Advise". Her breakout role came with the television series "The Love of Hypnosis", which further solidified her position in the industry.