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Guan Xiaotong, the 30‑year‑old Chinese actress who rose to fame as “Little Swan” in the hit drama “The Story of Yanxi Palace,” has once again turned a routine Instagram post into a media fire‑starter. A series of updates over the past weeks – from a sun‑kissed bikini snap posted on September 6 to a brief video of herself cheering the men’s 4×100 medley relay final at the Paris Olympics – has lit up both Chinese and international social‑media feeds, prompting a cascade of admiration, speculation and, in equal measure, a healthy dose of online teasing.

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Taoli Bread Battles Consumer Backlash Over Controversial Ads and Safety Scandals as Stock Plummets】

Taoli Bread, the Shanghai‑listed bakery that has become a household name across China for its ready‑to‑eat loaves, has found itself at the centre of a whirlwind of public criticism, market turbulence and, paradoxically, a steady stream of praise for some of its most popular products. The company’s recent trajectory offers a vivid snapshot of how a single brand can be torn between the applause of everyday consumers and the harsh scrutiny of a hyper‑connected media landscape.

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ZhangLiang Malatang Goes Global: Flagship Outlets Open in Paris and Hong Kong Amid Rapid Franchise Expansion

ZhangLiang Malatang – the name that has become synonymous with spicy, customizable hot‑pot across Chinese streets – is now appearing on the menus of major shopping malls in Paris and the bustling streets of Hong Kong. What began as a modest fast‑casual chain in Harbin has, in less than a decade, grown to more than 6,300 outlets in over 20 countries, earning a “global leading brand of Malatang” badge from market‑research firm Frost & Sullivan.