🔥 Hot Topics · Aug 9, 2026
Typhoon White Dolphin approaches Zhejiang with 10-level wind ring touching Taizhou; Israeli soldiers point guns at Chinese journalists; 'group-buying' for shared manufacturing emerges; SJTU stuns Tsinghua as Yao Ming bursts with joy; triple alerts for gales and storms; 2026 'unfilled' undergraduate major ranking released; 89-year-old Zhong Nanshan works out 3 times weekly; farmer follows AI pesticide advice, 150 mu of sesame withers overnight; automakers return to physical buttons; Qinghai Daily says the lamian 'fight' lacks vision; supermarkets sell out of greens and meat in 3 hours before typhoon; couple falls off cliff photographing sunrise in Pingtan, one dead one injured.
1. White Dolphin's Eye Opens and Closes
Typhoon White Dolphin peaks for a seventh time; landfall may come earlier than expected, with Wenzhou and Taizhou coastal areas preparing by morning and sustained heavy rain elsewhere.
2. Israeli Soldiers Point Guns at Chinese Journalists
During a large Israeli operation at Qalandia camp in the West Bank, a Xinhua journalist had a gun aimed at him. Dozens of Palestinians were wounded and over 70 arrested.
3. Production Can Now Be 'Group-Bought'
Shared manufacturing pools scattered idle resources, letting materials, equipment, tech, talent, and data flow widely — from robot factories to coating lines — empowering modern industry.
4. SJTU Beats Tsinghua with Buzzer-Beater, Yao Ming Delights
In AUBL semifinal overtime, SJTU's Hu Hui sank a game-winning banked three at the buzzer for an 84-82 win over Tsinghua, sending Yao Ming into a delighted meme-worthy celebration.
5. Triple Alerts: Storms and Gales Above Force 10
The national weather center issues typhoon, rainstorm, and severe-convection alerts: White Dolphin makes landfall between Zhoushan and Fuding tonight into the 10th, with torrential rain in Jiangsu, Anhui, Shanghai, and Zhejiang.
6. 2026 'Unfilled' Undergraduate Major Ranking Released
The 2026 ranking of under-enrolled undergraduate majors is out, highlighting growing divergence in college admissions.
7. 89-Year-Old Zhong Nanshan Works Out 3 Times a Week
At 89, Zhong Nanshan shares his 'high-energy' routine: working out three times weekly with resistance training and rowing.
8. Farmer Follows AI Pesticide Advice, 150 Mu of Seedlings Wither
Wu, a 67-year-old farmer in Chuzhou, Anhui, sprayed pesticides per AI-generated advice only to see all 150 mu of sesame seedlings wither overnight.
9. Automakers Return to Physical Buttons
Audi will de-emphasize giant screens and revive physical buttons, knobs, and premium materials — part of a global shift in in-car interaction design.
10. Qinghai and Lanzhou Fighting Over a Bowl of Noodles?
As 'Lanzhou Lamian' signs switch to 'Qinghai Lamian,' Qinghai Daily argues that rather than fighting over a name, regions should join hands to grow the market.
11. Supermarkets Sell Out of Greens and Meat in 3 Hours Before Typhoon
Ahead of White Dolphin's landfall, a Wenling supermarket sold out of leafy greens and poultry in just over three hours; major chains activated emergency supply mechanisms.
12. Couple Falls Off Cliff Photographing Sunrise in Pingtan, One Dead
On Aug 7, a couple climbing over a wall to photograph sunrise in Pingtan fell from a public reef area, leaving one dead and one injured.
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