Nike's new promotional video sparked heated discussions: the picture of athletes licking table tennis rackets caused controversy
Recently, Nike released the latest promotional video on its Chinese official website, but one of the details sparked widespread discussion among netizens. In the promotional video, an athlete was filmed licking a ping-pong racket, an unexpected shot that sparked heated discussions and various interpretations on the Internet.
Many netizens have questions about the intent and impact of this image, believing that this detail may cause unnecessary controversy. So far, Nike has not officially responded publicly to the incident.
In this regard, the customer service department of Nike's official website said that they are mainly responsible for product-related after-sales service, and they will submit the recorded feedback to the relevant departments for processing on the content of the promotional video.
The customer service department further explained that while they are not able to answer the content of the trailer directly, all feedback will be taken seriously and communicated to the decision-making team.
The situation has sparked public concern about Nike's branding strategy, with many speculating whether the image is intended to convey a particular brand message or the athlete's mental state, while others have questioned the possible negative effects. It remains to be seen whether Nike will make a formal response to this.
The price war for bottled water is fierce: summer sales set new lows
With the arrival of the scorching summer, the bottled water market has set off a fierce price war, and the price continues to fall. The reporter found that major brands such as Nongfu Spring, Wahaha, Cestbon and Master Kong have launched promotions, and the price of a single bottle has dropped to less than 1 yuan. In particular, the green bottle of pure water launched by Nongfu Spring has a price as low as 0.66 yuan per bottle, which has aroused widespread attention from consumers, and some netizens said that "the era of one-yuan bottled water is back!" ”
In a Leerle special wholesale supermarket in Kaifu District, Changsha, the reporter found that the price of 596ml of Wahaha pure water is 1.5 yuan, the price of 555ml of Cestbon bottled water is 1.2 yuan, and 550ml of Nongfu Spring pure water is only 1 yuan. The clerk said that although the store wants to make a certain profit from the purchase price, this year's promotion has increased significantly.
Online platforms are more competitively priced. In Nongfu Spring's Douyin flagship store, the 14.9 yuan/piece green bottle of purified water is currently discounted to 9.9 yuan/piece, and the price of each bottle is about 0.82 yuan. On Meituan, 24 bottles of 350ml Wahaha purified water only cost 22.99 yuan, which is converted into a single bottle price of 0.96 yuan, and a box of 24 bottles with 596ml specifications is only 25.99 yuan, and the price of a single bottle is 1.08 yuan.
Experts point out that the intensification of price wars usually stems from fierce market competition, changes in consumer demand or strategic adjustments of enterprises. Top brands respond to new market entrants and competitive pressures through low-price strategies, while leveraging scale to attract price-sensitive consumers.
While price wars have significantly attracted consumers, brand image, product quality and innovation remain important factors in market competition. Industry insiders suggest that brands should maintain a competitive edge and achieve long-term sustainability through product innovation and diversification of their portfolios, rather than relying solely on price wars.
Liang, who claimed to be a "counterattack secondary school student", was false, and the University of New Lisbon in Portugal issued a statement
Recently, Liang, a "counterattack secondary school student" who claimed to have studied in London from the county secondary school, was exposed for false remarks, which attracted widespread attention. The School of Business Economics (Nova SBE) of the University of Nuevo Lisbon in Portugal issued a statement saying that Liang was not a student of the school and was never admitted to the school. The college emphasized that Liang's remarks about the admission requirements were completely wrong, and the college had clear academic requirements for applicants.
Liang once claimed that he applied for admission to the new University of Lisbon in 2020 and exchanged studies at University College London, which attracted the attention and appreciation of many netizens. However, Nova SBE pointed out in a statement that Liang's remarks were not true and said that measures would be taken to protect the reputation of the college. On July 19, local time, Liang admitted to reporters that in order to falsely report his academic experience, he actually only received an admission notice for the language class of the University of Minho in Portugal.
Liang said that due to his weak language foundation and difficulty in attending classes, he is now studying English at University College London. He also denied making a profit by setting up a "contrasting persona", showing the transfer records of his part-time errands, saying that he did not work as a study abroad agent or cheat money. At present, Liang's short video account has been banned, and the platform has taken measures to ban him.
The choice of a female student with a score of 602 in the college entrance examination to a vocational and technical university has sparked heated discussions
Recently, Chen Yuxuan, a female student with a score of 602 in the college entrance examination in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, chose Zhejiang Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical University, which sparked widespread discussion in the society. Some consider it a "waste of talent", while others believe it is a "smart move" because of the high overall level of the school. According to Hangzhou Radio and Television Station, Zhejiang Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical College was successfully promoted to a vocational and technical university this year, and issued the first admission notice to Chen Yuxuan on the evening of July 21.
Chen Yuxuan is a graduate of Fuyang No. 2 High School, and although her high school subjects are mainly liberal arts, she is attracted by the school's high employment rate. She said that the school's employment rate is as high as 98%, and graduates often work in large companies such as China Railway Bureau, which makes her very interested. This year, Zhejiang University of Mechanical and Electrical Technology has added 6 new undergraduate majors, including mechanical and electronic engineering technology, intelligent control technology, etc. The cut-off score for undergraduate majors at the university ranges from 532 to 608 points.
The staff of the school said that due to the cooperation between the school and the enterprise, the employment rate has remained at 98% in recent years, and graduates of the major can work in a variety of enterprises, including state-owned enterprises. According to the school's official website, in the past six years, the employment rate of Zhejiang Mechanical and Electrical Vocational and Technical University has remained above 98%, and graduates are widely employed in high-quality enterprises and institutions such as Hangzhou Metro and Shanghai Railway Bureau. The school is an order training institution of Hangzhou Metro Group and China Railway Shanghai Bureau Group Co., Ltd., and has recruited a large number of graduates.
The "love freezer" in Yuyao, Zhejiang Province became popular, and citizens spontaneously supplemented it to fund high-temperature workers
In the hot summer months, a short video in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, has attracted widespread attention, showing that the "love freezer" on the street has received enthusiastic support from citizens. In the video, the citizen showed how to take a popsicle from the "love freezer" and consciously replenish three boxes of mineral water, which was praised by netizens.
At 11 p.m. on July 15, the shops on the street were closed, even though the temperature in Liangnong Town, Yuyao City, was still high. A man took his children to pass by Zhenbei Road when he found this "love freezer" and took out a popsicle to relieve the children's heat. At midnight the next day, the man returned to the scene again and brought three boxes of mineral water to refill the freezer to support outdoor heat workers.
Xia Jianming, a citizen of Yuyao, said that when he and his daughter went out to deliver takeaways, the weather was hot, and after seeing the prompt on the freezer, he felt the need to contribute to this love, so he decided to replenish the mineral water.
In addition, similar "love freezers" have also appeared in many counties and cities in Hubei. On July 16th, next to the government affairs hut of Yurun Plaza in Daye City, caring merchants were actively replenishing drinking water for the "love freezer".
In Guangshui City, more than 5,000 bottles of mineral water have been put into many public places, and many caring people have spontaneously donated ice cream and mineral water, conveying the care of summer.
The story behind China's first Olympic gold medal: Xu Haifeng's reunion with the gold medal
A gunshot at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics broke China's record of "zero" in the history of the Olympic Games, and China's first Olympic gold medalist Xu Haifeng was born. This gold medal not only symbolizes the rise of Chinese sports, but also becomes a monument in the history of Chinese sports.
Recently, Xu Haifeng reunited with this meaningful gold medal at the National Museum and revealed the story behind the donation. Xu Haifeng said in an interview that the donation of the gold medal is to let more people see and feel the Olympic spirit.
He believes that the gold medal belongs to the country, and placing it in the museum can allow more people to share this honor, and it is also a transmission of the Olympic spirit. The gold medal was kept for only one month after it was obtained, and it was donated by Xu Haifeng to the National Museum, and it has now become a national cultural relic.
He laughed about his suggestion to auction the gold medal, arguing that it should remain in the national collection. Xu Haifeng's legendary life began in 1979, when he was a salesman at Xinqiao Supply and Marketing Cooperatives in Hexian County, Anhui Province. In 1982, he won the provincial championship at the provincial games and broke the provincial record, and was subsequently transferred to the provincial team. On July 29, 1984, he won the Olympic shooting competition with a score of 566 rings, an achievement that marked a new starting point for Chinese sports.
Since then, Xu Haifeng has not only won more than a dozen championships himself, but also broken world records many times. In 1995, due to an eye disease, he retired and became a coach, training several Olympic champions, such as Li Zhuohong and Tao Luna. Xu Haifeng also served as the deputy director of the Shooting and Archery Sports Management Center of the General Administration of Sports, and trained Qian Zhenhua, the first Chinese modern pentathlon world champion.
In 2017, after his official retirement, he devoted himself to social welfare and continued to contribute to society. Xu Haifeng's Olympic gold medal not only changed the history of Chinese sports, but also inspired a generation. As an iconic figure in the history of Chinese sports, his contributions and spirit will forever be recorded in the annals of history.
The continuous increase in the working hours of Chinese workers has aroused widespread concern in society
In the past month, the controversy over the "896 work system" and the work pressure of Manner's employees have aroused widespread concern about the "996 work system" and the "wolf overtime culture".
Data shows that the working hours of Chinese workers continue to rise, with data from the National Bureau of Statistics showing that since 2015, the average weekly working hours of employees in enterprises across the country have increased year by year, reaching 49 hours in 2023, a new high in nearly two decades. From 2020 to 2023, the average weekly working hours will increase by 2 hours, which is equivalent to an increase of 13 working days.
Heading into 2024, this trend continues. In June this year, the average weekly working hours were 48.6 hours, close to the second highest level in the same period in six years, and an increase of 2.9 hours from the same period in 2019, exceeding the standard "six days and eight hours" work system. The standard of no more than 8 hours per day and no more than 44 hours per week stipulated by the labor law is no longer enough to meet the actual needs.
Employment experts point out that extended working hours provide an opportunity for some low- and middle-income groups to increase their incomes. However, enforcing a strict overtime policy can have a negative impact and need to be considered in the context of different groups. Dong Baohua, vice president of the China Society of Social Law, said that although the labor law has been implemented for 30 years, it is still difficult to strictly enforce it, especially in the current economic environment, where enterprises are under great pressure to enforce overtime work.
According to the International Labour Organization, in 2022, only 8 out of 167 countries had an average weekly working hour of more than 44 hours, while China's average annual working hours were 2,490.8 hours, far exceeding the international standard. The Boao Forum for Asia report predicts that the total weekly hours worked for full-time jobs in most parts of Asia in 2024 will exceed 2019 levels.