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Trending news across China on Sept 18

Updated: 2013-09-18 10:26
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Who set off firecrackers at the airport? Crocodile meat - it tastes just like chicken. And don't miss the year's fullest moon - it's all trending across China.

Student unrest

Students at a high school in Henan province said a student riot that shocked the nation on Sept 14 was an eruption of simmering discontent about the school's rigid managing style. The remarks were in response to the headmaster's blaming the incident on the canteen's food at the No 2 High School in Zhecheng. (www.xinhuanet.com)

Fullest moon

The moon will have its roundest shape of the year right on the night of Mid-Autumn Festival at 19:13, CCTV said on Sina Weibo, reminding people not to miss the sight, as the next time this will occur is 2021.

Airport firecracker drama

Trending news across China on Sept 18
 

A man was arrested on suspicion of setting off firecrackers on Wednesday morning at Terminal 2 of Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. The man, in his 70s, was lying in the firecracker rubble, causing a scene at the airport. No injuries were reported. Police began an investigation of the incident, CCTV reported on Sina Weibo.

Uncivilized tourist behavior 

 

Trending news across China on Sept 18

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Chinese tourist behavior was in the spotlight again after a Buddha statue in Beijing became the victim of scratches, with the usual online reaction of disgust, ire and soul searching. Workers in the scenic area have repaired and coated the statue at a high cost, but apparently it's still not enough to raise tourist awareness. (www.163.com)

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