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A widely shared Weibo post described how a family that couldn't find an originator chemotherapy drug anywhere — hospital, pharmacy, even Hong Kong — solved the problem with one phone call to the manufacturer's patient hotline, turning the experience of drug shortages into a national conversation.

Tech

Xiaomi Sets September 7 Launch for New EVs and a Foldable, Head-to-Head With Huawei and Apple

Xiaomi has confirmed a September 7 launch event for its Pengcheng N70 and N90 electric SUVs, the Mi 18 Fold foldable and a tablet built on its in-house Xuanjie O3 chip — three days before Huawei and Apple hold their own events in the same week.

News & Politics

Why China's Labor Law Doesn't Mandate a Two-Day Weekend

A lawyer's explainer that Chinese labor law guarantees only one rest day a week — not the two-day weekend many assume is standard — became one of Wednesday's most-discussed topics, putting fresh attention on research suggesting 65 to 70 percent of Chinese companies run on a single-day week.