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A Chinese livestreaming star known as Simba – the charismatic host whose real name is Xinba – has once again become the subject of a nationwide buzz. In mid‑August he announced during a live broadcast that a severe lung condition forced him to step away from the platform that had turned him into a household name. The declaration was dramatic: Simba said he would retire from livestreaming and hand over control of his company, the Xinxuan Group, to his wife, Chu Ruixue.

News & Politics

Public Outcry Preserves Lu Xun’s Cigarette Portrait in Shaoxing Heritage Site】

The debate over a modest wooden‑cut mural in Shaoxing’s “Lu Xun Hometown” scenic area has taken on a life of its own, drawing more than a hundred self‑described “enthusiastic” citizens into a public argument about whether a celebrated writer’s image should be altered. At its core the controversy is simple: a painting that shows the early‑20th‑century literary titan, Lu Xun, with a cigarette between his lips has been left untouched for 22 years; a single netizen asked that it be replaced with a version of the author clenching his fist—a pose that would, in her view, send a healthier, more uplifting message to today’s youth. The response, however, has been anything but modest.

Entertainment

He Sheng’s “White Moonlight” Farewell Triggers Viral Feud with Producer Yu Zheng on Chinese Social Media

A recent WeChat Moments post by Chinese actor He Shengming has ignited a torrent of online debate, turning a seemingly private farewell into a viral drama that has drawn both sympathy and amusement from netizens across the country. On August 23, the actor shared the line “山水一程，永不相逢” – literally “a journey through mountains and rivers, never to meet again” – alongside a hashtag referencing “白月光” (literally “white moonlight,” a slang term for a first love or an unattainable, idealized affection). The cryptic phrasing, combined with the timing of the post at 13:14, sparked speculation that He was publicly declaring an end to a long‑standing personal and professional bond with famed television producer Yu Zheng.