Epoch Times Daily Highlights for Readers:
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A critically ill resident in Zhuzhou, Hunan was in need of 50,000 yuan for life-saving treatment. When the resident’s daughter tried to withdraw the money with their identification cards at the bank, despite the staff’s knowledge of the situation, they insisted that the person themselves had to come to the bank. The critically ill person was carried into the bank, but unfortunately passed away during the withdrawal process. This incident has sparked public outrage and widespread discussions. After the incident, the Agricultural Bank promptly shut down its comment section.
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A privately-run school in Hebei suddenly closed in Nangong City, Xingtai, causing over a thousand parents of students to collectively protest at the city government. This event reflects the social impact brought about by the tightening of policies on private education in China in recent years.
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A barbecue restaurant in Xi’an, Shaanxi, was witnessed by customers taking meat skewers that fell into the slop bucket and reselling them to customers. The related video has garnered widespread attention. The restaurant involved has been closed down.
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“Open-air Toilet” Found Alongside Main Road in Baiyun, Guangzhou: The Welcome Avenue in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, serves as an essential connecting route to the Baiyun International Airport with a huge daily flow of online car-hailing services. Recently, netizens reported the appearance of an “open-air toilet” alongside the Welcome Avenue, sparking extensive discussions and reflections.
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COVID-19 Surges in China with Crowded Hospitals: The COVID-19 situation in China is on the rise again, with the national positivity rate for new cases in designated hospitals doubling in the past month. However, official data on the epidemic has not been released. Circulating videos show crowds in hospitals, confirming that many people are infected with COVID-19, and there have been numerous deaths, but official information is being restricted.
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