🔥 Hot Topics · Oct 18, 2026
Bus transformation: large buses retire; China's hardcore achievements roll out this week; 92-year-old Cui Daozhi is police force's rock of stability; driver puts woman in trunk causing hypothermia death; Beijing Marathon sets new record 2:03:10; actress Wu Yue furious at AI fakes selling goods; shell company with 1 employee wins 30M project; People's Daily slams 250K concert tickets; robot exports surge 1220%; AI Xiaohai scams victims as youth create evil Xiaohai to fight back; Double Ninth Day - when did you last tell parents your feelings; actors can't find 'Yellow Fatty' typecast.
1. Bus Transformation: Large Buses Retire
Bus systems accelerate transformation as large buses phase out, with smaller and NEV buses becoming the mainstay.
2. China's Hardcore Achievements Roll Out This Week
China releases multiple hardcore tech achievements this week spanning chips, aerospace, and materials, showcasing independent innovation strength.
3. 92-Year-Old Cui Daozhi Is Police Force's 'Stabilizing God'
92-year-old forensic expert Cui Daozhi solves difficult cases with exceptional skills, hailed as the police force's 'stabilizing god' — his legendary career draws public tribute.
4. Driver Puts Woman in Trunk, Causes Hypothermia Death
A driver places a woman in a trunk, leading to death by hypothermia — the heinous case sparks widespread concern over personal safety.
5. 2:03:10! Beijing Marathon Sets New Course Record
2026 Beijing Marathon sets new course record of 2:03:10 as a Chinese athlete writes history.
6. Actress Wu Yue Furious at AI Fakes Selling Goods
Actress Wu Yue faces AI-generated fakes selling goods using her likeness, posts furious rebuttal at dawn, calls for deepfake regulation.
7. Shell Company with 1 Employee Wins 30M Project
A shell company with only 1 employee wins a 30M project, exposing corruption in the bidding field again.
8. People's Daily Slams 250K Concert Tickets
People's Daily criticizes concert tickets inflated to 250K yuan, involving Xiaozhan concert ticket-grabbing chaos. Damai and Railway Dept have responded.
9. Robot Exports Surge 1220%! Global Capital Floods In
China's robot exports surge 1220% as global capital rushes in — the robotics industry becomes a new economic growth driver.
10. AI Xiaohai Scams Victims as Youth Create Evil Xiaohai to Fight Back
AI virtual character 'Xiaohai' scams victims through sob stories, while youth create an 'evil Xiaohai' to counter — the AI prank war sparks debate.
11. How Long Since You've Told Parents Your Feelings?
Double Ninth Day prompts people to think of parents; the simple question 'when did you last tell parents your feelings?' resonates widely.
12. Actors Can't Find 'Yellow Fatty' Typecast Anymore
Film industry notes difficulty casting 'Yellow Fatty' (heavyset) roles, reflecting changes in healthy lifestyles and casting standards.
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