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1. ‘Age is just a number’: China grandma, 71, stars in fitness contest, shares tips
A Chinese grandmother has inspired countless netizens after winning third place in a fitness competition, following four years of rigorous training. On June 1, 71-year-old Sun Minghui, who is originally from Ma’anshan in Anhui province, central China, won the bronze medal in the mixed-gender category at the 2025 Wuhan round of the National Fitness Newcomers Quality Competition.
2. China maths genius opens first social media account, gains 23 million fans in 5 days
Chinese mathematics prodigy Wei Dongyi has recently launched his first social media account, capturing widespread attention due to concerns about his appearance and dental health, while amassing an impressive 23 million followers in just five days.
3. Chinese soldier, famed for striking resemblance to actress Dilraba, is elite sniper
