🔥 Hot Topics · Jun 25, 2026
2026 Gaokao score cutoffs released, rare blue hole discovered in Huangyan Island, South Korea fails to advance needing only a draw, Venezuela hit by 7.1+7.5 quakes in 1 minute, WPS membership scams exposed, South Africa reaches World Cup knockout stage for first time.
1. 2026 Gaokao Score Cutoffs Released Across China
Guangdong, Shanghai, Tianjin, Beijing, Anhui release Gaokao cutoffs. Guangdong history 440/physics 425, Shanghai本科 403, Beijing本科 429.
2. Rare Blue Hole Discovered in Huangyan Island
Ministry of Ecology announces discovery of a rare coral-reef-formed marine blue hole in the South China Sea, with 1491.7m² opening and 16.6m max depth.
3. South Korea Knocked Out Despite Needing Only a Draw
World Cup Group A final: South Korea, needing only a draw to advance, loses 0-1 to South Africa, finishing third in the group.
4. Liaoning Carrier Training: Japan Can't Keep Up with Camera
Liaoning carrier group returns after 40+ days of open-sea training. Japan's defense ministry released zero photos — not because their cameras broke, but because China's carrier is too fast.
5. Venezuela Hit by 7.1 and 7.5 Quakes Within 1 Minute
Venezuela struck by 7.1 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes within one minute, depth 10km. US estimates 10,000 to 100,000 potential fatalities.
6. WPS Membership Scams: Forced C-Drive Usage, Nested Fees
WPS membership model triggers mass complaints on BlackCat platform (11,000+). Issues include forced C-drive usage and nested fees requiring additional purchases after paying.
7. South Africa Advances to World Cup Knockouts for First Time
World Cup Group A final: South Africa beats South Korea 1-0, qualifying for the knockout stage for the first time in its history.
8. Orange Hotel Sues 'Orange Inn' for Trademark Infringement
Orange Hotel sues Pingdingshan 'Orange Inn' for trademark infringement, seeking 100K yuan compensation claiming 5M+ yuan losses. Defendant argues average room price under 100 yuan.
9. 12-Year-Old Dies After Pharmacy's Illegally Compounded Cold Medicine
A 12-year-old in Jilin dies of acute heart failure after taking 7 illegally compounded drugs (including prescription) from a pharmacy. Autopsy finds drugs contributed to death.
10. Night Market Lemon Tea Prices Crash from 10 to 2 Yuan
Lishui night market sees lemon tea price war among 3-4 stalls, prices dropping from 10 to 2 yuan. One vendor's sign: 'Not for profit, just to bankrupt competitors.'
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