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This week's topics:
China’s dating apps let users filter out partners from inferior colleges.
Link: https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1006892/China%E2%80%99s%20Dating%20Apps%20Are%20Swiping%20Right%20on%20Snobbery/

American opinions of China at a low.
Link: https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2021/03/04/most-americans-support-tough-stance-toward-china-on-human-rights-economic-issues/

Side note, Tait is apparently the only person on the Internet sharing a realistic view of China on the alt-tech social platforms. If you like trying out new platforms, follow him here:
Gab: https://gab.com/OneTwoTait
Parler: https://parler.com/profile/OneTwoTait
Minds: https://www.minds.com/onetwotait/

China beats U.S. in patent filings for the second straight year.
Link: https://www.caixinglobal.com/2021-03-03/china-beats-us-in-patent-filings-for-second-straight-year-101669845.html

China Launching Vaccine Travel Pass.
Link: https://news.sina.com.cn/c/2021-03-08/doc-ikknscsh9462470.shtml

Zhihu applies for an IPO.
Link: https://www.protocol.com/china/zhihu-ipo
Tour of Zhihu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-ym2pK-JMk

PDD’s daily active users surpassed Taobao’s for the first time.
Link: https://jingdaily.com/pinduoduo-daily-active-users-taobao/

Chinese students cautious about studying abroad.
Link: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/chinese-students-weigh-overseas-options-125440572.html

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