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Society: Panda-shaped solar station starts operations

The first panda-shaped solar station in the country began operations in Datong, Shanxi province, last month, with an installed capacity of 100 megawatts. The project was initiated by Panda Green Energy Group, a leading investor and operator specializing in solar power plants. In the next five years, the company plans to build 100 green power stations around the world.

Entertainment: Animated film targets adult audiences

Dahufa, labeled as a PG-13 movie, has received critical acclaim in Chinese animation circle. The movie, which is set to open across China on Thursday, recently held a series of previews during its promotional tour. The film contains violent scenes. As China hasn't adopted a rating system by ages, the producers have included a warning that the movie is not fit for audiences younger than 13 years old.

Art: Show explores man's relationship with sharks

On Sharks & Humanity is a multimedia exhibition in Hong Kong about the coexistence of humans and sharks, and sharks and other sea life. The show at the Hong Kong Maritime Museum features paintings, installations, photos, videos and documentaries. It attempts to raise people's awareness of maintaining the ecological balance of marine life.

Trend: Kris Wu's catchphrase becomes instant buzzword

"Can you freestyle?" has become an immensely popular phrase on social media, thanks to pop singer Kris Wu. Wu, 27, recently appeared on the reality TV show The Rap of China as a judge. Each time Wu had to choose the winner, he had just one question for the contestants: "Can you freestyle?" The catchphrase was quickly adopted by Chinese netizens. Many began to follow him and use "freestyle" widely on social media platforms.

Health: Herbal tea - a treatment for blood pressure

On hot summer days, blood pressure may often change due to the temperature differences between indoors and outdoors. This could be dangerous for high blood pressure patients. As traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes the importance of drinking tea, our website picks four kinds of tea that can stabilize blood pressure.

Biz: China remains the top market for industrial robots

The China International Robot Show, a major exhibition of robotics, was held in Shanghai last week. The expo attracted hundreds of enterprises from 13 countries. China remained the largest market for industrial robots last year, with sales rising by 27 percent year-on-year to nearly 89,000 units, according to a report released by the China Robot Industry Alliance. The country is spreading the use of robotics in sectors including car manufacturing, aviation and home appliances.

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