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Pang Tong Presents the Linked-Chain Naval Strategy

Chapter 47: Kan Ze Secretly Brings a Feigned Surrender Letter; Pang Tong Cleverly Teaches the Linked-Chain Strategy

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Kan Ze carries Huang Gai’s forged surrender letter to Cao Cao, only for Cao Cao to unmask the ruse and nearly execute him. Pang Tong, dwelling in disguise by the riverside, emerges to present his “linked-chain” plan: binding warships with iron hooks to prevent scattering in fire attacks. Impressed, Cao Cao orders his blacksmiths to forge the great hooks overnight. Meanwhile, Jiang Gan professes loyalty to Zhou Yu but secretly conveys Pang Tong’s strategy and Wu’s internal dissent back to Cao Cao, who agrees to press the assault. As Wu prepares to defend, Cao Cao readies his fleet for the decisive battle on the river.

China’s 2025 Summer Film Season Unveils 60+ Titles, Boosts Cultural Exchange

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China’s 2025 summer film season features over 60 domestic and international titles, including major Hollywood sequels and diverse Chinese productions, alongside nationwide theater discounts.

China Celebrates Heritage Day 2025 in Changsha

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China announces Changsha as host for 2025 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, highlighting preservation efforts and cross-cultural engagement.

Chinese Gamer Uzi Enters League of Legends Hall of Legends

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Chinese esports legend Uzi inducted into League of Legends Hall of Legends, celebrating his impact on global gaming and China’s esports growth.

Grassroots Events Drive China’s Tourism Beyond Landmarks

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China’s tourism sector embraces grassroots events like community football leagues to drive economic growth and cultural engagement beyond traditional landmarks.

Central Asian Students in Beijing Bridge Cultures Over Shared Lunches

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Central Asian students in Beijing share stories and build friendships over lunch, highlighting cross-cultural connections and academic experiences in China.

Chinese Schools Embrace Creativity to Ease Gaokao Stress

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Chinese high schools implement creative stress-relief programs to support students ahead of the pivotal gaokao exams, blending academic preparation with mental health initiatives.

Bamboo Forest Run in Zhejiang Celebrates World Environment Day

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Runners in Zhejiang’s Anji bamboo forest combined fitness with environmental awareness for World Environment Day, showcasing sustainable tourism in China’s green heartland.

Jiangsu City Football League Scores Big with Culture and Crowds

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Jiangsu’s city football league draws thousands, blending sport with culture and boosting local economies during Dragon Boat Festival celebrations.

Xinjiang Artist Alading Asihali Celebrates Homeland Through Music and Storytelling

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Xinjiang artist Alading Asihali uses music and storytelling to showcase his homeland’s beauty, challenging stereotypes and inviting global audiences to explore the region’s rich culture.

Chapter 46: Borrowing Arrows with Strange Tactics; Huang Gai Endures Punishment to Present a Secret Plan

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Lu Su brings Zhou Yu’s directive to Zhuge Liang, who predicts Cao Cao’s scrutiny and knows that Cai Mao and Zhang Yun’s deaths leave Wu secure. Zhou Yu then tasks Zhuge Liang with producing 100,000 arrows in three days. Secretly, Zhuge Liang borrows 20 boats, links them amid thick river fog, and beats drums to draw Cao’s archers to shoot. When the fog clears, each boat is bristling with five to six thousand arrows, totaling over 100,000. Backbone shaken, Cao Cao regrets his waste. Returning, Zhuge Liang admits that true generals study heaven and earth, foreseeing even the fog. Zhou Yu, witnessing the feat, praises his rival’s divine insight and pledges loyalty.

U.S. Proposes 100% Tariffs on Foreign Films, Global Industry Alarmed

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The Trump administration’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign films could disrupt global cinema markets, raising concerns among filmmakers and investors worldwide.

China Criticizes U.S. Visa Halt for Harvard Students as ‘Damaging’

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China opposes U.S. suspension of visas for international students at Harvard, calling it damaging to mutual educational cooperation and U.S. credibility.

Traditional Chinese ‘Pankou’ Buttons Redefine Modern Fashion Trends

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Traditional Chinese ‘pankou’ buttons evolve from qipao fasteners to modern fashion accessories, blending heritage with contemporary design trends across Asia.

Grain in Ear: China’s Farmers Race Against the Rain

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As China enters the Grain in Ear solar term, farmers nationwide accelerate planting amid the plum rain season, blending tradition with modern agricultural practices.

Ningxia Releases Endangered Przewalski’s Horses to Boost Wild Population

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China’s Ningxia region releases 12 endangered Przewalski’s horses, boosting wild population to 20 in landmark conservation success story.

China-Central Asia Cultural Train Boosts Regional Ties

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Historic cultural train links China and Kazakhstan, boosting regional ties through heritage exhibitions and vocational programs ahead of key summit.

Hainan’s Fengmu Town Celebrates Bountiful Bitter Gourd Harvest

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Fengmu Town in Hainan reports a thriving bitter gourd harvest, driving rural revitalization and showcasing agricultural innovation.

Ruoergai Wetland: Yellow River’s First Bend Unveils Ecological Marvel

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Sichuan’s Ruoergai Wetland reveals the Yellow River’s first great bend, blending ecological significance with sustainable tourism opportunities.

Chapter 45: At the Mouth of the Three Rivers, Cao Cao’s Forces Falter; Heroes Gather as Jiang Gan Is Outwitted

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Zhou Yu lures Zhuge Liang into Wu’s camp under the pretense of seizing Cao Cao’s supplies at Jutie Mountain, secretly intending to have Cao’s forces eliminate him. Zhuge Liang, aware of Zhou Yu’s plot, feigns compliance while planning to strike by water instead. Meanwhile, Liu Bei sails to meet Zhou Yu, but Guan Yu’s presence thwarts the assassination. Back at camp, Zhou Yu executes Cao Cao’s envoy, provoking Cao’s fury. Naval battles ensue at the Three Rivers’ mouth: Gan Ning’s archery routs Cai Yan, and Wu’s fleet overwhelms Cao’s poorly trained soldiers. Cao rebuilds his river defenses under Mao Jie and Yu Jin. Zhou Yu, cautious of Zhuge Liang’s insight, prepares further stratagems, while Lu Su and Zhuge Liang conspire to secure victory.