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Society: Earning a decent living with broken hands

In a small restaurant in Chongqing, Huang Xiaomei impresses customers with her skills in making wonton. Huang lost several fingers in a workplace accident in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, 25 years ago. She can still fold 2,400 wonton in a morning. Visit our website for her amazing story.

Biz: LinkedIn lists countries with most AI professionals

A talented workforce plays a key role in technological advancement. A recent survey by LinkedIn showed the United States has a clear edge in artificial intelligence with the largest talent pool. At the end of the first quarter, close to 2 million AI professionals were registered on the platform, and 850,000 of them were from the US. India had 150,000 AI professionals, followed by the United Kingdom with 140,000 and Canada 80,000. France, Australia and China were about even with 50,000 AI professionals each.

Education: Middle school student goes to top institute

Sun Hongtao, a student from Shandong Experimental High School, has been accepted by the Harbin Institute of Technology, Weihai campus in Shandong, one of the leading universities in China. His enrollment score was lowered by 60 points because of his outstanding skill in paper-folding. Visit our website for a look at his stunning works.

Entertainment: Stars of Harry Potter - then and now

Twenty years ago, the story of a young wizard was launched in the muggle world and stirred up a magical wave across the globe. Since the release of the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, on June 26, 1997, the series has been adapted into eight highly successful fantasy films. As the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter is celebrated, our website reviews some cast members and see how they have changed over the years.

Art: Beijing show to highlight technological influence

The proliferation of digital technology has not only helped expand artistic creativity but also enriched the experience of museum visits. The Today Art Museum's new exhibition, .zip, which opens in Beijing on Saturday, will show how virtual reality and interactive designs are helping artists. The exhibition will feature artists from home and abroad, including Feng Mengbo and Charles Lindsay. It will run until Sept 16.

Buzzword: Flashpackers

Flashpackers are backpackers with cash or style. They are generally older than the average student backpacker, and thus have the funds to satisfy their tastes. Like their penny-pinching cousins, these travelers go from one exotic destination to the next toting laptops and other hi-tech gear, with no itinerary or tour operator to guide them.