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'Missed You All' Internet star Li Ziqi returns after 3 years

Li Ziqi is back! After a three-year hiatus, one of China's Internet sensations – celebrated worldwide for her portrayals of rural Chinese life – has finally returned.

Her reappearance, marked by two new videos and a message, "I've missed you all," quickly ignited the online universe.

In her latest videos, Li explores the art of carved lacquer, a traditional craft recognized as part of China's intangible cultural heritage. Another video showcases her creation of a woodland cloakroom.

Both videos embody her signature style: serene countryside landscapes, meticulously crafted handwork, and breathtaking visuals.

Fans quickly responded, saying, "Li Ziqi's aesthetics are back," and "Every frame could be a wallpaper!"

Her new videos have already garnered billions of views across platforms, underscoring her enduring influence.

The comeback marks a major return for the influential creator, who stepped away from the limelight in 2021 amid complex legal battles and personal challenges.

Source:SHINE

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US Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader

US Senate Republicans on Wednesday elected John Thune, a senator from South Dakota and the current Republican whip, to succeed Mitch McConnell as the next majority leader in the upper chamber.

On a secret ballot, Thune, 63, beat two contenders: John Cornyn of Texas, a former Republican whip, and Rick Scott of Florida, a longtime McConnell critic who has framed himself as an opponent of leadership and of the establishment.

Thune, who was first elected to the Senate in 2004, has steadily advanced through the ranks of leadership. He previously served as chair of the Senate Republican Conference and the Senate Commerce Committee, and became the Republican whip in 2019.

He will replace McConnell, a longtime Republican leader, who announced in February that he was stepping down after leading the party for 18 years. McConnell, 82, is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. Thune will assume the role in January.

In the election last week, the Republican Party flipped four seats from the Democratic Party in the Senate, winning back the majority in the upper chamber. The 53-seat majority in a 100-member Senate will be a boon to the Republican agenda next year.

Elections for some House seats have yet to be called, but the Republican Party is expected to retain control of the House.

Source:Xinhua

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Singles Day boost for online shopping sites

Singles Day sales promotions were strong thanks to government subsidies and campaigns by leading e-commerce sites.

Major online shopping sites, including Taobao Tmall, JD, Douyin, Pinduoduo, saw double digit growth, according to data tracked by the Shanghai Consumption Big Data Lab of Fudan University.

Government-backed subsidies for big-ticket items including cars, energy-efficient home appliances, electronics and gadgets, as well as senior-friendly products, home appliances, household items, and furnishing materials have been driving up sales across the board, it said.

Taobao Tmall had a market share of 38 percent while JD had 20 percent, with Douyin and Pinduoduo 13 percent and 10 percent respectively.

The annual event, in its 16th year, now involves not just major online platforms but physical stores and delivery sites as well.

While Singles Day has been regarded as a barometer of consumer sentiment, market watchers expect online sales and price cuts to become a regular part of e-commerce sites' promotions.

Home appliances, consumer electronics, beauty and apparel have been picking up in a sign of consumer-spending recovery, while new trends also emerged.

Source:SHINE