Chinese actress Zhang Jingyi recently went viral after being spotted carrying a handbag from Balenciaga reportedly priced at around $1,790. What quickly caught people’s attention was the bag’s unusual look, as many online users pointed out that it closely resembles a simple household trash bag.

Luxury fashion brands are often known for transforming everyday items into high-end fashion statements, but this design especially sparked a wave of jokes and memes across social media. Many users humorously commented that similar “designs” could easily be found in almost every home for free or purchased for just a few cents.

The moment quickly spread online, turning into a viral meme about how unpredictable and sometimes bizarre luxury fashion trends can be. It also reignited conversations about whether certain high-fashion items are creative expressions of design or simply examples of fashion pushing the limits of practicality.

In a new interview, Alysa Liu is defending fellow Olympian Eileen Gu against criticism over her decision to represent China in international competition.

Liu said she finds the backlash hypocritical, pointing out that Gu — who was born and raised in the U.S. but has a Chinese mother — has been criticized from multiple directions.

“I think people are hypocritical for shaming her for representing China,” Liu said. “Her mom is an immigrant. Y’all would have told her to go back to China. Now that they’re back in China, you’re mad.”

Gu sparked global debate when she chose to compete for China instead of the United States at the Olympics, a move that made her hugely popular in China while drawing criticism from some Americans.

China is rapidly reshaping the global automotive export market, shipping around 7.1 million vehicles abroad each year.
That massive scale strengthens factories , streamlines logistics , and speeds up product development for Chinese manufacturers.

As export volume rises, pricing , parts supply chains , and even industry standards start shifting worldwide. For global automakers, competing now means adapting to new cost curves , stronger supply networks , and changing trade dynamics.

In Shanghai, a public lawn near Yunjin Road now invites office workers to lie down and rest during lunch.
For years, grass in many Chinese cities was off-limits, but this space welcomes people to relax under the open sky.

Located in Xuhui District, the tiered lawn is designed for comfort and daily use.
In a fast-moving city, it’s a simple reminder that progress can also mean giving people space to slow down and breathe.

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