🔥 Hot Topics · Jul 30, 2026
Sky-high cancellation fee fully refunded, prices up 30% 'most expensive PC build season' arrives, China's GDP top 10 cities reshuffled, middle school student threatened for exposing Japanese war crimes evidence, US fugitive teaches at Shanghai university, Stephen Chow interviews Dong Yuhui in switcheroo, 3 Argentina players face potential long-term bans, Japan Kumamoto earthquake death toll reaches 28, ChiNext drops over 3%, foreign military aircraft approaches China's airspace Fujian carrier launches KJ-600, Commerce Ministry responds to US adding robots to control list, Japan establishes new Special Higher Police unit on July 31.
1. Sky-High Cancellation Fee Fully Refunded
The controversial sky-high cancellation fee case reaches a resolution: the full amount refunded to the consumer, highlighting consumer rights protection.
2. Prices Up 30%: 'Most Expensive PC Build Season' Arrives
PC hardware prices surge roughly 30% as the 'most expensive build season' hits, putting pressure on DIY enthusiasts.
3. China's GDP Top 10 Cities Reshuffled
China's top 10 cities by GDP reshuffle once again, reflecting shifting regional economic dynamics and new development trends.
4. Middle School Student Threatened for Exposing Japanese War Crimes Evidence
A middle school student faces threats after exposing Japanese war crimes evidence, sparking public discussion on history education and patriotism.
5. US Fugitive Teaching at Shanghai University as Foreign Teacher
A US fugitive on the run is discovered teaching at a Shanghai university as a popular foreign teacher, raising diplomatic and security concerns.
6. Stephen Chow Turns Tables, Interviews Dong Yuhui
Stephen Chow flips the script by interviewing Dong Yuhui during a live stream, the role-swapping interaction goes viral.
7. 3 Argentina Players Face Potential Long-Term Bans
The post-World Cup final clash escalates as 3 Argentina players face potential long-term suspension from international football.
8. Japan Kumamoto Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 28
Kumamoto earthquake death toll rises to 28. Journalists describe the aftermath as 'extremely devastating' as rescue operations continue.
9. ChiNext Drops Over 3%, Compute Hardware Leads Decline
ChiNext index falls over 3% with compute hardware sector leading the decline as tech stocks face downward pressure.
10. Foreign Military Aircraft Probes, PLA Decisively Intercepts
Foreign military aircraft probes at night, PLA decisively intercepts. Same day, Fujian carrier successfully launches KJ-600, J-15 stops within 5 meters of deck edge.
11. Japan Establishes New Special Higher Police Unit on July 31 — Outrage in China
Japan's establishment of a new Special Higher Police unit on the symbolic date of July 31 sparks outrage and condemnation across China.
12. China Commerce Ministry Responds to US Adding Robots to Control List
China's Commerce Ministry responds to US inclusion of robots in control list, stating China's position and potential countermeasures.
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