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A mural of China’s literary titan Lu Xun, clutching a cigarette, has become the flashpoint of an unexpected cultural debate in the eastern province of Zhejiang. The image, painted on a wall inside the Lu Xun Native Place scenic area in Shaoxing, is a faithful recreation of the writer at a time when he was known to indulge in smoking. Last month a citizen identified only as Ms. Sun lodged a formal complaint on the government’s 12345 service hotline, arguing that the depiction could “mislead” young people and should be altered or removed.

China and Cambodia are once again making headlines with a renewed call for tighter bonds, epitomised by the Mandarin rallying cry “中柿两国要更加坚定地站在一起” – literally, “China and Cambodia should stand together even more resolutely.” The phrase, which has been repeated in diplomatic statements and state‑run media over the past year, captures a relationship that has grown from post‑war camaraderie into a multifaceted partnership anchored in politics, economics and regional security.

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P&G Teams Up with JD Waimai to Tackle Takeout Troubles in “Quality Life, Made Easy” Campaign

When you swipe open the JD Waimai app and order a steaming bowl of noodles, a fresh set of worries often follows: greasy hair that sticks to the collar, an oil‑stained shirt, coffee‑capped teeth, and fingertips that feel less than clean after a hurried bite. In a move that feels less like a traditional advertising push and more like a practical life‑hack, the multinational consumer‑goods titan Procter & Gamble has teamed up with JD Waimai to launch a campaign dubbed “品质生活轻松点” – loosely translated, “Quality Life, Made Easy.” The partnership, which first surfaced on Chinese social media this year, bundles everyday household brands with the convenience of food delivery, promising that the small irritations of modern, on‑demand living can be solved with a click.