🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 28, 2026
10 killed in flash flood at popular scenic spot, three warnings失效; Ctrip CEO issues internal memo after record 5.179B fine; China inbound tourism上半年: 22.9M foreigners, 78% visa-free; Zelenskyy says Ukraine is already at war with Iran; South Korea stock market crashes 8%+, triggering circuit breaker; US chip stocks bleed: AMD down 5.17%; 50th anniversary of Tangshan earthquake, 'quake-born' generation turns 50; Japan admits defeat after dismantling Unitree robot, concedes gap with China; HIT student team launches 5cm ultra-thin satellite; Lei Jun nets 700M yuan paper profit from ChangXin IPO.
1. 10 Killed in Flash Flood at Popular Scenic Spot: Why Did Three Warnings Fail?
Gansu flash flood kills 10, injures 23 at Shuangshimen scenic area. Three prior warnings failed to prevent the disaster, raising questions about the alert system.
2. Ctrip CEO Issues Internal Memo After Record 5.179B Fine
After SAMR's record monopoly fine, Ctrip CEO Sun Jie assures staff of stable operations, complete remediation plan, and guidelines for external communication.
3. China Inbound Tourism Booms: 22.9M Foreign Visitors in H1
H1 2026 sees 22.9M foreign visitors to China, 17.8M visa-free, up 20.4% and 30.6% YoY. 'China Travel' shifts from check-in to deep experience.
4. Zelenskyy: Ukraine Is Already at War with Iran
After Ukraine strikes Iranian merchant vessel, Zelenskyy declares Iran has been attacking Ukraine through military supplies to Russia, escalating bilateral tensions.
5. South Korea Stock Market Crashes 8%+, Triggers Circuit Breaker
South Korea's KOSPI index plunges over 8% intraday, triggering a circuit breaker for the eighth time this year.
6. US Chip Stocks Bleed Across the Board
Semiconductor ETF drops 2.25%. SanDisk -11%, SK Hynix -7.5%, AMD -5.2%, Micron -2.3% as chip stocks continue freefall.
7. Tangshan Earthquake 50th Anniversary: 'Quake-Born' Generation Turns 50
The 1976 Tangshan earthquake (magnitude 7.8) killed 242,769 people. Babies born amid the ruins, named 'Zhensheng' (quake-born), turn 50 this year.
8. Japan Admits Defeat After Dismantling Unitree Robot
Nikkei xTECH dismantles Unitree's G1 humanoid robot, marvels at its technology, and concludes Japan cannot realistically close the gap with China anytime soon.
9. HIT Student Team Launches 5cm Ultra-Thin Satellite
HIT's Lilac student team (avg. age 22) successfully launches 'Lilac-3,' an ultra-flat satellite under 5cm thick, setting a new youth aerospace record.
10. Lei Jun Nets 700M Yuan Paper Profit from ChangXin IPO
ChangXin Memory surges 466% on debut. Xiaomi's subsidiary allocated 18.24M shares; Lei Jun's indirect stake yields 717M yuan paper profit.
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