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Viewing the Divorce Reality Show See You Again Through the Eyes of Divorce Lawyers

Marriage · Law

From the perspective of divorce lawyers reflecting on a variety show, this story examines contemporary intimate relationships, marital disputes, and how legal counseling enter public discussion.

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Racing Against Time: Can Surgery Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

Health Care · Alzheimer’s Disease

Focusing on debates over surgical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, this story presents the time pressure and medical boundaries surrounding patients, doctors, and emerging technologies.

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How China-Germany Cooperation Helped Crack a Serial Rape Case

Sexual Violence · Cross-border Cooperation

An investigative report on a series of sexual assault cases involving Chinese women in Germany, and shows how Chinese-German law-enforcement cooperation contributed to solving the case.

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Why Some Delivery Riders Are Reluctant to Join Social Insurance Programs

Labor Protection · Platform Economy · Delivery Riders

Starting from riders’ willingness to participate in social insurance, this story discusses the practical difficulties of implementing social-security systems for platform workers.

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“Cat Loans”: A Pet-Sales Scheme Disclosed in Advance?

Consumer Investigation · Pet Loans

An investigation into loan-based pet sales, focusing on consumer disclosure, merchant responsibility, and gray-area business practices.

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Several Internet Companies Investigated for Gambling: How Do Online Games Become Online Gambling?

Internet · Gambling Governance · Game Industry

Following cases involving internet companies investigated for gambling, this story analyzes the relationship among online games, recharge mechanisms, and gambling-related risks.

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