19 h. ago Chinese woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting over 1,000 volunteers to her farm

A woman in southern China who did not know how to slaughter a pig turned to the internet for help, unexpectedly sparking a heartwarming viral reaction that attracted over 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers and transformed the event into a festive gathering. The story began on January 9, when a woman nicknamed Daidai from Hechuan, Chongqing, posted a short video on social media inviting netizens to assist in holding down two pigs for slaughter, while also extending an invitation to enjoy a traditional...

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64 h. ago China's 'Are You Dead?' app goes viral as young people seek a one

China's 'Are You Dead?' app goes viral as young people seek a one-tap proof of life  TRT World

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3 d. ago ‘Are You Dead?’ What to Know About China’s New Viral Phone App

‘Are You Dead?’ What to Know About China’s New Viral Phone App  Newsweek

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3 d. ago Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’

Viral app in China taps into national loneliness by asking: ‘Are You Dead?’  CNN

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4 d. ago 'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China

'Are You Dead?' iOS app helps lonely people stay safe in China  AppleInsider

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4 d. ago China’s Viral New App Is a Safety Tool Called ‘Are You Dead?’

China’s Viral New App Is a Safety Tool Called ‘Are You Dead?’  Sixth Tone

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4 d. ago A viral app that helps people check if their friends are alive sparks discussions about loneliness in China

A viral app that helps people check if their friends are alive sparks discussions about loneliness in China  Business Insider

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4 d. ago Safety App 'Are You Dead' That Targets People Living Alone Becomes Viral Sensation In China

Safety App 'Are You Dead' That Targets People Living Alone Becomes Viral Sensation In China  NDTV

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5 d. ago 'Are You Dead?': The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

'Are You Dead?': The viral Chinese app for young people living alone  BBC

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6 d. ago How ancient China ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan of seriously ill people

A superstitious Chinese custom known as “borrowing longevity” involved performing a ritual to pray to the gods when a relative was seriously ill. During this ritual, individuals would voluntarily offer to shorten their own lifespans in hopes of extending the patient’s life. In ancient China, people held a profound belief in fate, considering a person’s lifespan predetermined and unchangeable. However, they also believed that life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged. When parents were...

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2 w. ago Increased police presence in Sydney for New Year’s Eve following Bondi terror attack

Australian authorities on Tuesday said there would be an increased police presence in Sydney on New Year’s Eve, less than three weeks after 15 people were killed in the Bondi terror attack. More than 2,500 officers will be on high-visibility patrols in Sydney on Wednesday, New South Wales (NSW) Police said in a statement. NSW Premier Chris Minns said Wednesday would see the “largest deployment of police for a New Year’s Eve celebration ever”. The measures are in place to help people feel safe,...

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