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Ganzhou Student's HK Concert Trip Leads to Family Welfare Loss

A vocational student from Ganzhou spent 3,000–5,000 yuan on a Hong Kong concert, triggering a welfare review that reportedly cancelled her family's 2,000-yuan monthly allowance. Local authorities are investigating as of September 6.

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Ganzhou Student's HK Concert Trip Leads to Family Welfare Loss

Chinese Student Spent Up to 5,000 Yuan on a Hong Kong Concert—Her Family’s Welfare Was Reportedly Cut

A student from a low-income family in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province, reportedly travelled to Hong Kong for a concert and returned to find that her entire family had lost its minimum-living allowance.

According to information posted by internet users, the girl is a vocational school student whose family relies on approximately 2,000 yuan a month in government assistance.

The girl was reportedly determined to see her idol perform in Hong Kong. She saved money from a summer job and added part of the assistance money she had put aside, collecting around 3,000 to 5,000 yuan for the trip.

Before she left, family members and local assistance workers reportedly warned her that spending money on entertainment outside the Chinese mainland could trigger a welfare review and cost the whole family its benefits.

The girl went to Hong Kong anyway.

After she returned, the authorities reportedly detected her travel record through a data check, reviewed the family’s eligibility and cancelled the entire household’s benefits.

A person claiming to be the girl’s cousin said the decision had dealt a severe blow to the family, describing it as if “the sky had fallen.”

Authorities are investigating

On September 6, the Ganzhou Civil Affairs Bureau said local authorities were checking the case and had not confirmed what happened.

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Could the family legally lose its benefits?

Lawyer Li Su from the Shanghai branch of Beijing Huicheng Law Firm said eligibility is based on a family’s overall financial circumstances. China’s social-assistance rules allow benefits to be terminated when a household’s living standards clearly exceed the applicable threshold.

Jiangxi also classifies self-funded travel outside the Chinese mainland for tourism or entertainmentas high consumption. Assistance may be stopped if a recipient family cannot provide a legitimate explanation.

Li said that if the online account is accurate, officials could have a legal basis for reviewing and cancelling the benefits, even if the student earned part of the money herself.

However, he added that stopping assistance for an entire family over one entertainment expense could raise questions about proportionality. The family could challenge such a decision through administrative reconsideration or litigation.

Online reactions

The reported decision received considerable support in the comments.

“The civil affairs department made the right decision.”
“If the staff warned her beforehand and explained the consequences, she brought it on herself.”
“The minimum-living allowance is for low-income people. If someone can afford to attend a concert, they should no longer qualify.”

Some people suggested a less severe response.

“She can already work and earn money, so the government assistance could be reduced.”
“The benefits could be suspended for one year and then reviewed based on the family’s circumstances.”

Another commenter wrote: “I wonder what the girl will think about this when she looks back on it years from now.”

For now, the central claim remains unverified, and the Ganzhou authorities are continuing their investigation.

Source: 新民晚报

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China Man Pays RM1,446 for Meituan Rider to Fly Singapore Curry Puffs

A Meituan rider flew from China to Singapore on 31 August 2026 to collect S$13.50 curry puffs for a customer. The trip cost ~RM1,446, paid via private arrangement, not official Meituan service. No weekend surcharge mentioned.

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China Man Pays RM1,446 for Meituan Rider to Fly Singapore Curry Puffs

A very unusual food delivery story has gone viral after a man wearing a Meituan delivery uniform was spotted in Singapore collecting curry puffs for a customer in China.

The incident reportedly happened on 31 August 2026 at Paya Lebar Quarter Mall in Singapore. A woman at the mall noticed the delivery rider because Meituan is mainly known as a Chinese food delivery platform and does not normally operate food deliveries in Singapore.

The rider reportedly explained that he had travelled from China to Singapore specifically to collect a small order of curry puffs for a customer who had previously tried them and wanted to eat them again.

The order itself was worth only around S$13.50 and included several curry puffs with fillings such as potato curry and sardine.

What attracted the most attention was the cost of the trip. According to the rider, the customer paid roughly 2,400 yuan for the flight, which is around RM1,446. That means the travel cost was many times higher than the price of the food.

The rider did not reveal how much he was personally being paid for making the journey.

There was also some confusion when he tried to pay for the curry puffs using Chinese payment methods such as Alipay or WeChat Pay, which the stall did not accept.

The curry puff shop had previously participated in an event in Hainan, China, so it is possible the customer discovered the brand there, although this has not been confirmed.

After videos of the unusual delivery started circulating online, many people wondered whether Meituan had launched an international food delivery service.

However, Meituan reportedly clarified that it does not officially provide cross-border food delivery between China and Singapore.

This means the trip appears to have been a special private arrangement rather than a normal order placed through Meituan's official delivery system.

The identity of the customer, the rider's exact payment, and what happened after the curry puffs were collected have not been publicly confirmed.

Still, the story quickly gained attention online because of the extraordinary effort and expense involved in getting a relatively inexpensive snack delivered across international borders. 🥟✈️

Blind Student Scores 721 in China's Disability Exam, Enters University

Guo Bin, who lost both eyes at age 6, scored 721 on China's national disability entrance exam, the highest nationwide in his field. He began classes at Changchun University in September 2026, planning to study computer science and TCM, with a goal to teach at his former blind school.

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Thirteen years after losing both eyes in a brutal attack as a six-year-old, Guo Bin has arrived at university with an achievement few could have imagined when his life was turned upside down.

On September 6, the 19-year-old reported to Changchun University in northeastern China after scoring 721 points in this year’s national college entrance examination for students with disabilities, the highest score nationwide among students in his field.

Blind Student Scores 721 in China's Disability Exam, Enters University

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His parents, sister and several teachers from Wuhan School for Blind Children traveled to Changchun to accompany him on his first day.

For Guo, however, reaching university was never simply about passing an exam. It was the result of 13 years of learning how to rebuild a life without sight.

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In August 2013, Guo was playing near his home in Fenxi, Shanxi Province, when an unfamiliar woman lured him away. He was attacked and suffered injuries that resulted in the loss of both eyes.

His parents found him covered in blood and barely conscious.

“I felt like the sky had fallen,” his mother, Wang Wenli, later recalled. “We didn't know what his future would be.” A year later, Guo's family brought him to Wuhan School for Blind Children, where one brief moment helped persuade them to stay. When Guo first arrived, teacher Zhang Long was rehearsing music with students. Seeing the nervous child standing at the classroom door, she stopped, walked over and bent down to hug him.

She did not try to give him a long speech or treat him differently from the other children. She simply welcomed him into the classroom.

Guo soon joined the other students in singing. On the way home that day, he told his parents, “I want to go to school in Wuhan.” Zhang later became his homeroom teacher and remained by his side for nine years. Guo continued to call her “Mom.”

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The school became an important part of his life. Teachers adapted their lessons to students who could not see, while people outside the school also helped the family with education and living expenses. Music became one of Guo's passions.

His teacher, Qi Gaofeng, volunteered at the school for more than a decade. Since visually impaired students could not read conventional musical scores, he taught them by singing the notes and guiding their hands across the instruments.

Guo eventually learned to play four instruments. In 2015, he joined classmates in forming VMV, a band made up of visually impaired students, where he played bass.

He sometimes woke up at 4:30 a.m. to practice before school and later won national gold medals in an ocarina competition twice. His determination also showed in the classroom.

This year's examination result was the clearest evidence yet. Guo scored 145 in mathematics, 123 in Chinese, 129 in English and 139 in anatomy, bringing his total to 721.

Guo himself offered a much simpler explanation for his success. “I have always believed that if other people can do something, I can do it too,” he said.

Now, he is beginning a new stage at Changchun University, where he plans to study computer science and traditional Chinese medicine.

But he already knows where he hopes to go after graduation. Guo wants to return to Wuhan School for Blind Children and become a computer science teacher. He says the school needs teachers with professional computer skills, and he hopes his own experience can help younger visually impaired students.

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When Guo was six, he arrived at the school as a frightened child who had just lost his sight. A teacher bent down and gave him a hug, offering him something his family desperately needed at the time — the feeling that he still had a place in the world.

Thirteen years later, he has walked through the gates of a university.

His sight has not returned. But the future that once seemed impossible is now firmly within reach.

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Parkway Shanghai Coronary Intervention for German Patient with 90% Stenosis

Parkway Shanghai Hospital performed coronary intervention on a German patient with 90% LAD stenosis. Academician Ge Junbo guided remotely from Germany. The Pan-vascular Center offers integrated care for international patients.

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Parkway Shanghai Coronary Intervention for German Patient with 90% Stenosis

Recently, the Pan-vascular Center at Parkway Shanghai Hospital successfully performed coronary angiography and interventional treatment on a German patient.

The patient had been receiving long-term cardiac care from Dr. Joey Loh at Parkway MediCentre Xintiandi, where a strong doctor-patient relationship was cultivated through ongoing consultations and follow-ups.

When further cardiovascular evaluation and treatment became necessary, the patient learned from Dr. Loh that the Pan-vascular Center at Parkway Shanghai Hospital offered coronary angiography and interventional cardiology services, and was subsequently referred to the hospital for further assessment and treatment.

During the procedure, Professor Ge Junbo, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, renowned cardiovascular expert, and Chief Scientist of Parkway Shanghai Hospital, participated remotely via a high-definition video connection despite being in Germany. He provided expert guidance on key clinical decisions throughout the intervention.

This successful case highlights Parkway Shanghai Hospital’s comprehensive capabilities in delivering continuity of care for international patients, integrating high-quality medical resources, and coordinating access to leading specialist expertise.

On the day of the procedure, the patient underwent coronary angiography in the catheterization laboratory at Parkway Shanghai Hospital, which revealed approximately 90% stenosis of the left anterior descending artery.

Under the remote guidance of Professor Ge Junbo, Dr. Li Yanlin, Director of Cardiology and the Catheterization Laboratory at the Pan-vascular Center, worked closely with Dr. Dai Yuxiang, Chief Physician of Cardiology at Zhongshan Hospital.

Dr. Li coordinated the case presentation and intraoperative communication from the catheterization control room, while Dr. Dai served as the primary operator for the interventional procedure.

Under Professor Ge’s guidance, the team assessed the angiographic findings, stent positioning, fractional flow reserve and other key clinical parameters before successfully completing the intervention.

Fig. | Intraoperative live connection: Academician Ge Junbo connects with the hospital's catheterization laboratory and control room

Post-procedure angiography showed no significant residual stenosis, indicating a favorable procedural outcome.

With the support of telemedicine technology, leading specialists can participate in complex case discussions and critical clinical decision-making in real time, even when located overseas.

This intraoperative connection spanning approximately 8,000 kilometers enabled top-tier medical expertise to reach the clinical frontline beyond geographical limitations, while further strengthening the hospital’s ability to integrate high-quality medical resources from both China and abroad.

Fig. | Intraoperative live connection: (Left) The patient's angiography shows severe stenosis of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery, with an estimated narrowing of approximately 90%; (Right) After interventional treatment under the guidance of the academician, the patient's angiography shows no residual stenosis.

This international standard of cardiovascular care is supported by the Pan-vascular Center at Parkway Shanghai Hospital, founded under the leadership of Professor Ge Junbo.

Breaking down traditional departmental boundaries, the center brings together expertise from cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and rehabilitation medicine.

The center aims to move beyond fragmented, specialty-based care towards a more integrated approach to vascular disease prevention and management, establishing a comprehensive care pathway encompassing screening, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention.

Rather than navigating between multiple departments independently, patients are supported by a multidisciplinary team that provides seamless care from their initial consultation through treatment and long-term follow-up.

Since its establishment, the center has continued to expand its experience in caring for international patients, having provided more than 100 outpatient consultations for international patients and performed surgical or interventional procedures for patients from the United States, Germany, Australia, and other countries.

Looking ahead, Parkway Shanghai Hospital will continue to leverage IHH Healthcare’s global medical network, together with high-quality local medical resources, to further strengthen its capabilities in international patient services and the management of complex diseases.

This will enable more patients to access high-quality, internationally oriented, and continuous medical care.

[Cover image via Pexels, all other images courtesy of Parkway Shanghai Hospital]

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China Entry-Exit Regulations 2026 ： New Rules Effective September 15

China's new 19-article exit-entry rules take effect Sept 15, 2026. Key changes: purpose verification, 1-5 year entry bans for false statements. For genuine travelers, business, study unaffected. Prepare supporting docs.

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China Entry-Exit Regulations 2026 ： New Rules Effective September 15

On September 15, 2026, the State Council of China implemented the Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of Exit and Entry. This 19-article regulation aims to standardise exit-entry management, protect the lawful rights and interests of travellers, and safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests .

This article provides a legal analysis of the core provisions affecting foreign nationals

1. Truthfulness Requirement for Entry Applications

Article 3 establishes that the purpose of an applicant's entry, stay, and residence must be genuine and lawful .

This represents a significant shift in enforcement philosophy: the focus has moved from verifying documentation completeness to verifying purpose authenticity. Immigration authorities and visa-issuing authorities may now:

- Inquire about relevant circumstances

- Request the production of documents, materials, and electronic data

- Refuse to issue entry documents or deny entry to individuals who provide false materials or make false statements

Practical implication for foreign nationals: Entry applicants should be prepared to substantiate their stated purpose with supporting documentation (itineraries, invitation letters, hotel bookings, return tickets, etc.).

2. Extended Non-Entry Periods

Article 5 significantly expands the grounds and duration for barring foreign nationals from entering China :

*Providing false materials or making false statements in visa applications or at port of entry --1 to 5 years

*Criminal convictions for offences against border control-- 1 to 5 years after completion of sentence

*Administrative penalties for fraudulently obtaining entry documents or illegal entry/exit --1 to 5 years after completion of penalty

*Inclusion on sanctions lists, unreliable entity lists, or malicious entity lists --As determined by immigration authorities

The extension of the non-entry period from the previous maximum of 3 years to 5 years represents a significant escalation in enforcement severity. In addition, Immigration authorities have discretion in determining both the imposition and duration of the penalty .

3. What Has NOT Changed

It is important to note that the Provisions do not impose blanket restrictions on ordinary foreign nationals engaging in bona fide activities . The policy targets those who:

- Provide false materials

- Make false statements regarding their purpose

- Engage in illegal activities abroad

For foreign nationals with genuine purposes, legitimate documents, and lawful activities, normal travel, business visits, and study remain unaffected .

4. Practical Recommendations

* For Foreign Nationals Entering China

1. Prepare comprehensive supporting documents demonstrating the genuine purpose of entry (invitation letters, itineraries, accommodation bookings, return tickets)

2. Ensure all application materials are truthful and complete — inconsistencies may trigger enhanced scrutiny

3. Be prepared to cooperate with authorities if asked to provide additional documentation or electronic information

4. Consider the visa type that matches your actual purpose — frequent short-stay entries may attract attention if inconsistent with your declared activities

* For Foreign Nationals Already in China

1. Ensure your visa or residence permit type matches your actual activities

2. Avoid activities inconsistent with your declared purpose of stay

3. If changing activities (e.g., from business to work), apply for the appropriate permit before commencing new activities

The Provisions of the State Council on the Administration of Exit and Entry represent a significant evolution in China's border management framework. The core shift is from document verification to purpose verification — what matters is no longer just whether the paperwork is in order, but whether the underlying purpose is genuine.