【Epoch Times, August 28, 2024】
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Shanghai Telecom Suddenly Crashes, Triggering Anxiety and Dissatisfaction Among Citizens
Recently, Shanghai suddenly experienced network outage, causing broadband networks in residents’ homes to be disrupted, leading to many households being unable to access the internet and use related services, causing anxiety and dissatisfaction. Many citizens thought their computers were broken at the time. However, Chinese Telecom has not provided a positive response yet.
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Residents’ Health Insurance Fees in Mainland China Increase Again, Online Comments Explode: When Will It End?
This year, the payment standards for residents’ health insurance in urban and rural areas in mainland China have increased again, adding 20 RMB more than last year, attracting widespread attention and sparking heated discussions in online comment sections. Netizens question, “It increases every year, when will it end?” Health insurance costs are very burdensome for households with multiple members.
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Wang He: Continuous Decline in Personal Income Tax Reveals Deep Crisis in Chinese Economy
Personal income tax is an important indicator to measure the economic situation in China. According to official data from the CCP, from January to July, personal income tax amounted to 852.9 billion RMB, a decrease of 5.5% compared to the same period last year, exceeding the decline in national tax revenue (5.4%) during the same period. In 2023, the annual personal income tax also decreased by 1%.
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Attention Drawn to Donated Goods Containing High Heels in Hong Disaster Relief Supplies in Liaoning Jianchang County
Recently, a video of villagers in disaster-stricken areas in Jianchang County, Liaoning Province complaining about donated goods has gone viral online. In the video, a villager holding several pairs of high heels said, “What is this? Do I need these high heels? Look at the clothes, they can’t be worn. Can our family only receive trash?” This incident has raised concerns.
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Chinese Asset Management Company Accused by the US of Deceiving Customers by Falsely Claiming to Be Listed
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has accused a Chinese asset management company of falsely claiming to be listed, deceiving hundreds of victims, and unlawfully obtaining at least 6 million USD.
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Former Vice Chairman of the J…