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Shaanxi

Bored travelers dance on highway

Passengers on a long-distance bus journey exited the vehicle and performed a group dance on the side of a highway in Xi'an, while more than 100 vehicles were stuck in a traffic jam on April 22. The vehicles could not move for more than half an hour. The group of passengers, who were traveling from Jiangsu province to Sichuan province, said they were bored sitting on the bus waiting. They were soon joined by travelers from other vehicles on the highway linking Xi'an to Hanzhong, resembling the opening scene from the Oscar-winning movie La La Land.

News.163.com

Hunan

Cheating student jumps to her death

A 14-year-old middle school student in Suining county jumped to her death from the fifth floor of the school building after twice being caught cheating in exams. The first time she was caught cheating, she was reprimanded by her teacher. However, in her next exam, another student saw her cheating again and reported it to the teacher, which was when the girl rose from her seat and jumped from the fifth-floor classroom window. It was reported that she left a note, but it was not revealed what it said. The school authorities said she was a well-behaved student, but had a poor academic performance.

Guancha.cn

Sichuan

Themed eatery gets top grade

A restaurant with a school theme that is decorated like a classroom has become a popular place for foodies and students. The 20-square-meter room looks like a regular classroom, equipped with desks and a blackboard, and with Marx quotes hanging on the walls, which was common before the 1990s. The three owners of the restaurant, who are all in their 20s, said they want customers to relive their school years. The restaurant receives 70 to 80 diners for lunch every day, most of whom are students. Some students eat at the restaurant because of its auspicious name - You Will Pass All Exams.

Thecover.cn

Zhejiang

'Love refrigerator' feeds the needy

News about a "love refrigerator" in Deqing county went viral recently. Anyone who needs food can take it from the refrigerator free of charge. The idea was initiated by a bakery manager in the city, who said the refrigerator benefits poor people in need of food. Residents across the city donate food and money to cover the operating costs. Businesses decided recently to donate more refrigerators for people in need. The manager said there are now more people donating than taking.

Hangzhou Daily

Patient plays on phone in surgery

A 69-year-old patient in Hangzhou was allowed to play with her smartphone during surgery on March 30. She browsed posts from her friends on WeChat, and snapped photos of the doctors and nurses while undergoing surgery on varicose veins in her legs. The operation only required local anesthesia, so she was conscious during the surgery. The woman shared her unusual experience with medical professionals at an international meeting on a new treatment for varicose veins, known as the closure-fast procedure. The woman said she took pictures during the surgery and sent them to her friends. She walked out of the theater after the surgery and was discharged from the hospital the same day.

Hangzhou.com.cn

(China Daily USA 05/03/2017 page7)