🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 13, 2026
Typhoon Bavi moves north affecting NE China, Shenyang suspends work and school with red rain alert, Qingdao sees massive waves; Foreign Ministry issues solemn statement on South China Sea arbitration; 'Kung Fu Women's Football' grosses 500M yuan, breaks 9 box office records; Norwegian player receives 70K hate comments for not passing to Haaland; Chinese tourists save unconscious bus driver in Korea; Liaoning disciplines 24 officials over bus crash; Shanghai clears 300+ toppled trees overnight; Zhejiang punishes 28 for spreading typhoon rumors; Senator Graham's cause of death: aortic dissection; woman has 50 uterine fibroids removed.
1. Typhoon Bavi Hits NE China, Shenyang Shuts Down
Typhoon Bavi moves north: Shenyang issues red rain alert, halts work and schools. Qingdao waves flood roads, bridges submerged. Heavy rain to last through Jul 15.
2. China Issues Solemn Statement on South China Sea Arbitration
Foreign Ministry reiterates China's stance on South China Sea arbitration: violates international law and UNCLOS. Also protests Japan's actions on the same day.
3. 'Kung Fu Women's Football' Breaks 9 Box Office Records
Stephen Chow's new film grosses 500M yuan in 2 days, breaking 9 Chinese box office records. Maoyan predicts 2.5B yuan final gross.
4. Norwegian Player Gets 70K Hate Comments for Not Passing to Haaland
Norway's Sorloth chooses to shoot instead of passing to open Haaland in a 2v1 break, shot blocked. Faces 70K hate comments. Responds: 'I couldn't make the pass.'
5. Chinese Tourists Save Unconscious Bus Driver in Korea
Seoul airport bus driver loses consciousness mid-drive. Chinese passengers cooperate to control the vehicle, call police, and perform CPR, preventing a major accident.
6. Liaoning Disciplines 24 Officials Over Bus Crash
2025 Fushun bus rollover killing 4, injuring 5: driver overspeed and unbelted passengers blamed. Liaoning holds 24 officials accountable for safety oversight failures.
7. Shanghai Clears 300+ Toppled Trees Overnight
Typhoon Bavi topples 203 street trees and 100 residential trees in Shanghai. All cleared by morning, demonstrating efficient emergency response.
8. Zhejiang Punishes 28 for Typhoon Bavi Rumors
Zhejiang police handle 28 cases of typhoon-related fake news. 9 detained for spreading doctored videos and fabricated disaster stories causing public panic.
9. Senator Graham's Cause of Death: Aortic Dissection
US Senator Lindsey Graham's cause of death released: aortic dissection due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, per preliminary medical examiner findings.
10. Woman Has 50 Uterine Fibroids Removed
A 42-year-old woman often mistaken as pregnant undergoes laparoscopic surgery to remove 50 uterine fibroids, largest 8cm. Doctor urges regular gynecological exams.
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