The term has a long history in China, and has traditionally been used when railing against foreign cultural products. In 1961, Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily published an article referring to American books and films as spiritual opium, calling it “ideological poisoning” worse than literal drugs. Concerns about video games started to take hold in the early 2000s. Worries about the impact of online games came hand in hand with fears of internet addiction, which Marcella Szablewicz, a researcher of Chinese video game culture, said in her book Mapping Digital Game Culture in China had many of the hallmarks of a moral panic.

A man who served 13 years in prison for the rape and murder of a schoolgirl had his conviction overturned by a court in eastern China on Monday, mainland media reported.Zhang Zhichao had been sentenced to life imprisonment in 2006 when he was a 16-year-old schoolboy for raping and killing a girl surnamed Gao, who was a fellow pupil at No 2 High School of Linmu county in Shandong. But he was freed after the verdict by Linyi Intermediate People’s Court was overturned on Monday by Shandong High People’s Court, The Beijing News reported.

“The problem in the Red Sea is escalating. A quick solution is not forthcoming, despite America’s intervention to stop Houthi attacks. People are in a wait-and-watch mode and are only exporting limited quantities,” said Vijay Setia, former president of the All India Rice Exporters’ Association.The Middle East is an important market for India’s basmati rice exports. But Setia said the time it took to ship cargo from India to the region had increased by three or four weeks following the upsurge of violence in the Red Sea.

Laura Escanes anunció hace unos días que se marchaba de las redes sociales, principalmente de Instagram, para tomarse un descanso. Algo así como unas vacaciones en las que poder desconectar alejada de la opinión pública. Sin embargo, este lunes, 14 de agosto, tuvo que intervenir en esa red social, a través de una storie, para alertar sobre una aplicación que utilizaba su cara como publicidad, pero sin su permiso. Unos hechos que la enfadaron mucho, y trató de advertir a sus seguidores de que no cayesen en lo que, a todas luces, parecía una trampa.

Michael Jordan’s rookie Nike Air Ship shoes expected to sell for US$1m at auction A pair of shoes worn NBA basketball legend Michael Jordan in his rookie season are expected to fetch a record price when they go up for auction at Sothebys later this month. The Nike Air Ship trainers, which Jordan wore in his fifth game for the Chicago Bulls back in the 1984-85 season, are expected to be sold for between US$1 million and US$1.

Source: Pnefc.net Preston North End is a storied football club with a rich history and a loyal fan base. Founded in 1880, Preston North End has become one of the most renowned teams in English football. Over the years, the club has achieved numerous successes and cemented its place in the annals of the sport. In this article, we will delve into 19 fascinating facts about Preston North End. From their influential role in the formation of the Football League to their impressive unbeaten season, there are plenty of intriguing details to uncover about this iconic team.

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La máxima competición europea a nivel de clubes llega a su fase final este fin de semana. Este año, la Karen Demirchyan Arena de Ereván, Armenia, será el escenario de los emocionantes enfrentamientos entre el Barcelona, el Sporting CP, el Mallorca Palma Futsal y el Benfica. Con el título europeo en juego, estos equipos están listos para darlo todo en el campo, demostrando por qué son considerados la élite del fútbol sala.

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is witnessing a remarkable surge in the growth of family businesses, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region. According to global real estate consultants Knight Frank, the number of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals in the region is growing faster than anywhere else in the world, creating more wealth for their families – and Hong Kong is at the forefront of that growth.

THE GOOD From winter sunbathing to wine tasting, whale watching to paddling with penguins, Cape Town offers a unique introduction to the African continent. Regular appearances in “world’s best city” polls, including second spot in prestigious travel publisher Lonely Planet’s 2017 ranking, emphasise Cape Town’s bucket-list credentials. If it’s sightseeing you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Table Mountain is unmissable – and hard to miss. The 3km-wide granite and sandstone plateau seems to follow you around the city, especially in the afternoon, when a sheet of cloud known as the tablecloth rolls over the flat-topped rock like a waterfall.