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Airline’s new policy to suspend ‘overweight’ flight attendants faces backlash

Staff must not weigh 10 per cent over their ‘standard’ measurement, says Chinese operator

The Independent UK

Case Maker Lian Li Embroiled in Taiwan Flag Drama

Lian Li has annoyed both Chinese and Taiwanese netizens after "a staff error" put the latter's flag in the language UI of its website.

Tom’s Hardware

How Chinese superfans became a force of nationalist activism in the name of their 'idols'

Thanks to the efforts of their fans, artists like South Korean band BTS have their faces everywhere in China (where they are known as “idols”) – from the subway, to media articles and brand collaborations.

The Conversation

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Protesters clash with police in China over partial demolition of mosque

Unrest breaks out in Muslim town of Nagu in Yunnan as people object to removal of dome and minarets

The Guardian - UK

Xpeng Beats BMW To The Punch By Teasing New X9

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer XPeng is preparing its sixth series production model, which will be called X9, according to the brand’s CEO, He Xiaopeng, who teased a photo of the car’s name badge on his Weibo account.

InsideEVs

Shanghai records hottest day in May in 100 years

Temperature hits 36.7C in China’s largest city as records fall across Southeast Asia and South Asia.

Al Jazeera

Cathay Pacific sacks crew members accused of discriminating against non-English speakers

The airline’s chief executive has apologised over the ‘unpleasant experience’

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TikTok star Uncle Roger breaks silence after controversial social media ban

The comic and influencer has been banned from his Chinese social media accounts after sharing a recent stand-up video

Wales Online

Chinese police detain woman for supporting comedian who joked about military

Comic Li Haoshi made joke about soldiers that Beijing authorities deemed insulting

The Guardian - UK

China fines comedy firm £1.68m over standup’s stray dog joke

Comedian apologises after some critics said gag about dogs chasing a squirrel drew parallels with country’s army

The Guardian - UK

The OnePlus 12 may finally get a better zoom camera

OnePlus is reportedly testing a periscope telephoto zoom lens for its next major flagship phone.

Android Central

Dwight Howard issues apology after NBA legend sparks outrage in China

Eight-time NBA All-Star and former LA Lakers ace Dwight Howard has walked back calling Taiwan a "country" after sparking outrage on a Chinese social media site called Weibo

Daily Mirror

China just might add a helicopter and 6-legged robot to Mars sample-return mission

New details are emerging about China's upcoming Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission that include a possible helicopter drone and six-legged robotic rover.

Space

Chinese trend for using photo of film star to get better service sweeps social media

Growing number of social media users find using Korean American actor Ma Dong-seok’s image as avatar gets better response

The Guardian - UK

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TechRadar

iOS 17 could make your iPhone lock screen even more customizable

New rumors suggest iOS 17 will bring improvements to your iPhone's lock screen, Control Center and more.

Android Central

The Motorola Razr 2023 cover screen will be as big as the original iPhone's display

Following multiple renders and leaks of the Razr 2023, the official details are gradually surfacing and reiterating.

Android Central

Motorola Razr 2023 teasers have begun, highlighting the 'large external screen'

Motorola has released the first teasers of the upcoming Razr. The company has mentioned a "large external screen" on the phone.

iMore

Want frosted glass on your iPhone? The regular iPhone 15 might be the choice for you

The iPhone 15 could have a frosted glass back and a cyan color, according to new rumors.

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Tom’s Guide

iPhone 15 new color just leaked along with frosted glass design

A Weibo poster says that the iPhone 15 will drop the iPhone 14's glossy back panel in favor of a frosted glass look, with a greenish "cyan" color joining the lineup.

Android Central

The Galaxy S24 Ultra could ditch one of its cameras for something better

A Galaxy S24 rumor suggests the company may opt for a triple-camera setup.

TechRadar

We might get 14th-gen Intel CPUs as soon as this year, but there’s a catch

14th-gen Core processors could be landing sooner than expected, but rumors suggest an odd quirk in Intel's plans.

Bangkok Post

China's Weibo mutes spammers for hijacking trending #Taiwan Strait drill topic

China's biggest microblogging site muted a number of social media accounts on the weekend after they tried to advertise on the back of interest in military drills in the Taiwan Strait.

Android Central

Vivo teases April launch of its next Galaxy Z Fold 4 competitor

Vivo begins teasing a possible launch window for its upcoming X Fold 2.

Sports Illustrated

Peng Shuai’s Condition Is Still Unknown. And the WTA Will Soon Have to Choose: Principle or Profit?

The tour has effectively boycotted China since she went missing 17 months ago—but key decisions on the future schedule loom.

Android Central

OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock Limited Edition is built using new '3D microcrystalline rock'

OnePlus China President Li Jie announces the new OnePlus 11 Jupiter Rock limited edition phone.

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