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Hohhot Offers 100,000 Yuan to Families with Three Children in Bid to Boost Birth Rates

China is grappling with a looming population crisis, and the city of Hohhot has introduced measures to encourage families to have more children. The latest initiative, announced on March 13, offers substantial cash incentives to families with multiple children. Under the new policy, families with one child will receive a one-time payment of 10,000 yuan, while those with two children will receive 50,000 yuan, paid out in annual installments of 10,000 yuan until the child reaches the age of 5. The most generous subsidy is reserved for families with three or more children, who will receive 100,000 yuan, paid out in annual installments of 10,000 yuan until the child reaches the age of 10.

Entertainment

Ne Zha 2 Shatters Box Office Records, Becoming a Global Cinematic Phenomenon

The box office performance of "Ne Zha 2" has been breaking records, with its global box office, including pre-sales and overseas, exceeding 149.5 billion yuan. The film is just a step away from reaching the 150 billion yuan mark and setting a new record for the fifth highest-grossing film in global box office history. As of now, "Ne Zha 2" has become the highest-grossing animated film in a single market, surpassing the North American box office of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." The film's success has also led to it being the first Asian film to break into the top ten of the global box office chart.

Sports

Jia Mingru's Buzzer-Beating Shot Stuns Shandong, Leads Shanxi to Victory

In a thrilling finale to their Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) regular season match, the Shanxi team edged out the Shandong team with a stunning 120-119 victory. The game, which took place on March 13, saw both teams engage in a neck-and-neck battle until the very end. The decisive moment came when Shanxi's Jia Mingru made a remarkable buzzer-beating shot, securing the win for his team. This dramatic conclusion has sent shockwaves through the basketball community, with fans and pundits alike marveling at the skill and determination displayed by both teams.