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The renowned potato chip brand Lay's has ventured into the restaurant business, opening potato-themed eateries in Madrid and Shanghai. These concepts, like Pilla Tortilla in Madrid and a pop-up in Shanghai, offer immersive dining experiences that creatively use the potato in everything from main courses to desserts.

A viral video by an Indian travel vlogger showed a well-equipped loft room in Chengdu, China, costing only ₹1,100 per night. The room featured a kitchen, washing machine, large TV, and a projector. The vlogger highlighted the impressive value offered by China's tourism industry. The post sparked online discussion.

China has long described the 1951 Seventeen-Point Agreement as a peaceful agreement that brought Tibet into the People’s Republic of China while protecting Tibetan autonomy and religion. Critics argue the agreement came after PLA had already entered Tibet by force in 1950. They say political control and restrictions on monasteries quickly followed.

A political billboard in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung city has sparked outrage after local candidate Lee Hung-yi appeared to campaign against Indians using imagery many called racist. The controversy comes amid debates over recruiting Indian migrant workers.

A couple in southwest China, both professional wrestlers, celebrated their marriage with a staged wrestling bout instead of a traditional ceremony. The unique rule stipulated that the loser of the 'Groom vs. Bride' match would be responsible for all future housework. 

A special education institute in eastern China has sparked controversy by making its "problematic" teenage students carry toy dolls all day as a form of gratitude education. The school, which caters to rebellious and unmotivated adolescents, aims to help them understand the challenges of parenting and appreciate their own parents. 

The term 'Global South' is widely used in global politics, but it does not represent one single group with one clear leader. It refers to developing countries mainly in Asia, Africa and Latin America. India, Brazil and China each try to represent these nations in different ways. However, the Global South has no formal structure.

China has officially confirmed for the first time that its engineers were present at a Pakistani air base during last year's military conflict with India. Chinese media aired interviews with AVIC engineers linked to Pakistan's Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets. India had earlier claimed China gave Pakistan real-time support during the conflict.

Pakistan launched its EO-3 Earth observation satellite on April 25 aboard a Chinese rocket, marking a major step for SUPARCO. But excitement quickly turned into controversy when the "first image" shared online appeared to have been taken months before launch. Analysts found older metadata, raising authenticity questions.

Nepal has huge hydropower potential, but it needs foreign investment to unlock it. China has become Nepal's biggest investor, funding dams, roads & transport links under its Belt and Road Initiative. While these projects promise growth, they also raise concerns about debt, political influence. Experts warn Nepal could become too dependent on China.