Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our weather chat. I'm Erinome, and this is Enceladus. Today we’re talking about December’s wild weather—snow, rain, cold winds, and maybe even a typhoon! Isn’t that busy?  

Enceladus: Oh yeah! So many things happening. Let’s start with the first week. I heard from December 3rd to 4th, there’s a big rain and snow event, right?  

Erinome: Exactly! Southwest China, like Sichuan and Chongqing, will have moderate rain, even heavy rain in some areas. And North China, like Beijing and Zhangjiakou, might get light snow with strong winds.  

Enceladus: Oh no, roads will be wet and slippery. People need to leave early for work then!  

Erinome: For sure! And the temperature? So different between north and south. Northeast China, like Heilongjiang and Jilin, their high temperature will be below -10℃. Some places might even hit -20℃!  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s freezing! What about the south?  

Erinome: South China, like Guangzhou and Haikou, will still be above 20℃. Some places near 25℃. So weird—north people wear thick coats, south people wear light shirts. Haha!  

Enceladus: And the winds! I saw northern and eastern coastal areas will have strong winds. Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, even Fujian—gusts up to 7-9 levels. Need to be careful outside!  

Erinome: Right! Then, after that, more cold air is coming. The strongest one arrives on December 10th. Big temperature drops—some areas might cool down by 15℃!  

Enceladus: 15℃? That’s a huge change! When will the snow and rain come with it?  

Erinome: From the 11th to 13th. North China and Northwest China might get heavy snow, even blizzards. South China will have heavy rain too.  

Enceladus: Why so much snow? Is there enough water vapor?  

Erinome: Yes! Two ways: warm air from the South China Sea and Indian Ocean moves north, and cold air brings water from the Bohai and Yellow Seas. So lots of moisture!  

Enceladus: What about the typhoon? The 28th typhoon—will it form?  

Erinome: Hmm, not sure yet. There’s a tropical system near the Philippines called 93W. It’s not stable now, but the South China Sea has warm water. Maybe it will grow into a typhoon by mid-December, then go through the Philippines to the South China Sea, and land in Vietnam.  

Enceladus: Winter typhoons are rare, right? Why possible now?  

Erinome: The sea is still warm enough. But strong winds might stop it from growing. We need to wait and see!  

Enceladus: Oh, and December 7th is the “Daxue” solar term, Major Snow. Do you know about it?  

Erinome: Yes! It’s the 21st solar term. “Daxue” means big snow—more chance of heavy snow, and colder weather.  

Enceladus: What are the “three hou” (three periods) of Daxue?  

Erinome: Oh, good question! First, “Hanhao bird stops singing”—the cold makes them quiet. Second, “tigers start mating”—yin is strongest, but yang starts to grow. Third, “Liting grass grows”—a type of orchid sprouts because of yang energy.  

Enceladus: That’s interesting! Any traditions for Daxue?  

Erinome: People腌肉 (yanrou, salted meat) and sausages. Hang them outside the window—“Not yet New Year, but the屋檐 (wuyan, eaves) is fat”! Also, in the north, people skate on frozen rivers. In the south, maybe eat warm sweet potato porridge.  

Enceladus: Yummy! For health, what should we do in Daxue?  

Erinome: Sleep early, wake up late—wait for sunlight. Wear warm clothes, especially hats and gloves. Eat warm food like beef,羊肉 (yangrou, mutton), chicken. They keep you warm!  

Enceladus: So many weather changes—snow, cold, maybe typhoon, and Daxue traditions. People need to stay updated!  

Erinome: Exactly! Check the forecast often, dress right, and stay safe. Whether it’s snow in the north or rain in the south, be careful!  

Enceladus: Okay, that’s it for today. Thanks for listening, everyone! Stay warm and dry, and we’ll talk again next time. Bye!  

Erinome: Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to today's daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is my friend Enceladus. Let's go through the latest news together, okay?  

Enceladus: Hi everyone! Let's start with the first one. What's up today?  

Erinome: The 2025 survey results for China's "Happiest Cities" are out! Chengdu, Hangzhou and 9 other provincial capitals or planned cities, plus Wenzhou, Wuxi and 9 other prefecture-level cities were selected. That's 22 cities in total! Wow, I’ve always wanted to visit Chengdu—people say it’s super relaxed there, you know that?  

Enceladus: Oh right! Chengdu has great food and pandas, so no surprise it’s on the list. Happy for those cities!  

Erinome: Next, economy news: In the first 11 months of this year, China's foreign trade surplus broke 1 trillion US dollars for the first time! Foreign media called it a "milestone" and "unprecedented". That’s a huge number, huh?  

Enceladus: 1 trillion! That’s amazing. Our trade is really doing well this year.  

Erinome: Then space news! The Shenzhou-21 astronaut crew just finished their first spacewalk! They installed space debris protection devices on the space station and finished other tasks. So cool—astronauts are like real-life superheroes!  

Enceladus: Wow, spacewalks sound scary but exciting. Good job to the crew!  

Erinome: Two new rules starting next year: First, contraceptives and related products will have a 13% tax rate. Second, making mercury-containing thermometers and blood pressure monitors will be totally banned. Um, mercury is bad for health, so banning those makes sense, right?  

Enceladus: Yeah! No more mercury in medical tools—safer for everyone. And lower tax on contraceptives might help people too.  

Erinome: Now, for internet creators: Shanghai Yangpu District will give housing subsidies to excellent UP hosts and bloggers. The top subsidy is 2 million yuan! Oh, that’s a lot of money for content creators!  

Enceladus: 2 million! So if you’re a popular UP main in Shanghai, you can get help buying a house? That’s a nice way to support them.  

Erinome: But here’s a gross one: A customer in Shenzhen said there was a live mouse in a Sam's Club mochi box. Sam's apologized, saying it was probably pests from the pickup point. Oh no! That’s so yucky, haha.  

Enceladus: Eww, live mouse in food? That’s scary. Hope they fix their pest control fast!  

Erinome: Sad news from Chongqing: A man won 7.48 million yuan in lottery, but the store owner kept his ticket. The lottery center said the prize is still frozen, waiting for the court. Poor guy—he should get his money if he really won!  

Enceladus: Yeah, that’s unfair. Hope the court solves it soon.  

Erinome: Sports time! Two updates: First, Su Bingtian—China’s sprint star and men’s 100m Asian record holder—announced he’s retiring. Second, the Australian Open list is out: 7 Chinese players got in—3 men, 4 women. Oh, Su is retiring? He’s a legend!  

Enceladus: I know! Su inspired so many young runners. And 7 Chinese in澳网 (Ao Wang, Australian Open)? Go team China!  

Erinome: Public safety news: Police are now publicly wanting 100 fugitive telecom fraud bosses and key members. Good! Fraudsters need to be caught—they steal people’s money.  

Enceladus: Totally! Telecom fraud is terrible. Hope they catch all 100 soon.  

Erinome: Last one, tech news: US media says Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company made a big breakthrough! Surgery time is down to 1.5 seconds! Over ten people use the device 8 hours a day now, and 10,000 patients are waiting. Wow, 1.5 seconds for brain surgery? That’s super fast!  

Enceladus: That’s like sci-fi coming true! Hope it helps sick people soon.  

Erinome: Oh, and a sad note from Japan: The earthquake off Aomori Prefecture’s coast hurt 50 people and damaged 14 buildings. The weather agency said a magnitude 9 quake might hit in the next week. Oh no, hope everyone there stays safe.  

Enceladus: Yeah, earthquakes are scary. Sending prayers to Japan.  

Erinome: Okay, that’s all the news for today! Thanks for listening, everyone.  

Enceladus: Let’s chat again next time. Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. Today Enceladus and I are going to talk about the big earthquake that hit Japan recently. It was really serious, don’t you think?

Enceladus: Oh yes, I heard about it! A 7.5 magnitude earthquake, right? When exactly did it happen?

Erinome: Let me remember… It was on December 8th, around 22:15 Beijing time. The epicenter was near the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan. And the depth was 50 kilometers. That’s pretty deep, but still strong!

Enceladus: Wow, 7.5 is a big one. Did it cause a tsunami? I always worry about tsunamis after big quakes.

Erinome: Yes, it did! The Japanese weather agency first issued tsunami warnings for places like Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. They even said some areas might have 3-meter-high waves. Oh no, that sounds scary!

Enceladus: Oh no, really? But did the big waves actually come?

Erinome: Good news! Later, they lowered the warning to “tsunami attention” and then lifted all warnings by early morning on the 9th. The highest tsunami they measured was 70 centimeters in Kuji City, Iwate. Other places had 10-50 centimeters. So not as bad as expected.

Enceladus: Phew, that’s a relief. What about people? Were many hurt?

Erinome: Sadly, yes. In Aomori Prefecture, 16 people were injured. 12 in Hachinohe City, and 1 each in other cities like Aomori City. Most injuries are probably from falling things, you know?

Enceladus: That’s sad. Any other problems? Like fires or power outages?

Erinome: Oh right! There was a fire near a nursery school in Aomori City. The fire was big, with lots of smoke. But they’re not sure if it’s because of the earthquake yet. And some people lost power too – 3,900 households in Aomori and 300 in Iwate.

Enceladus: Oh no, no electricity after an earthquake must be tough. Did people have to leave their homes?

Erinome: Yes! Local governments told people to evacuate. By 1:30 AM on the 9th, over 100,000 people from 52,000 families got evacuation orders. Some residents said they saw cars driving from the coast to higher ground to be safe.

Enceladus: That makes sense – better safe than sorry. What about nuclear facilities? Japan has a lot of nuclear plants. Any issues there?

Erinome: Hmm, there’s a nuclear waste plant in Rokkasho Village, Aomori. After the quake, workers found over 100 liters of water spilled around the spent fuel pool. Oh no, that sounds bad!

Enceladus: Wait, did the water go outside?

Erinome: No, the company said it stayed inside the building, so no impact on the environment. They also said the cooling system is working, so the fuel is safe. Thank goodness!

Enceladus: That’s a relief. What about Fukushima? You know, the Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant that had problems before.

Erinome: Oh right! Tokyo Electric Power said they stopped releasing the treated water into the ocean for now. They didn’t find any damage, but they’re being careful. Smart move, I think.

Enceladus: Yeah, better to pause. Now, the Japanese weather agency warned there might be bigger earthquakes later. Why?

Erinome: They said the area near the Kuril Trench and Japan Trench has a higher chance of big quakes than usual. They told people to be ready for a week – like checking evacuation routes and emergency supplies.

Enceladus: So people can’t relax yet. What about Chinese citizens in Japan? Did our embassy help?

Erinome: Yes! The Chinese Consulate in Sapporo reminded Chinese people in Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate to follow local orders, stay away from the coast, and watch for aftershocks. They also said not to go back to get things – tsunamis can come again!

Enceladus: Oh right, that’s important. So if you’re there, just stay safe. Let me ask, how many people were injured again? 16 in total?

Erinome: Yes, 16 in Aomori. 12 in Hachinohe City, and 1 each in Aomori City, Goshogawara City, Tohoku Town, and Rokkasho Village. Most are probably minor injuries, but still scary.

Enceladus: And the fire near the nursery school – any updates on if it’s from the earthquake?

Erinome: Not yet. They’re still checking. Fires after quakes are common, though, from broken gas lines or short circuits.

Enceladus: True. What about the evacuation – 100,000 people is a lot. Did they have enough shelters?

Erinome: The news didn’t say, but I hope so. Local governments must have opened schools or community centers for them.

Enceladus: Yeah. Let’s talk about the tsunami again. They first thought 3-meter waves, but only 70 cm came. Why the big difference?

Erinome: Maybe the earthquake’s movement wasn’t as strong as expected, or the ocean floor didn’t lift as much. Tsunami predictions can be tricky, you know?

Enceladus: Oh right, nature is hard to predict. And the nuclear waste plant – 100 liters of water spilled. Is that a lot?

Erinome: Well, the company said it’s inside the building, so no risk. But still, it’s a reminder that quakes can shake things up.

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. Today’s topic is a bit tricky but important—AI and online shopping refunds. Have you heard about buyers using AI to make fake "broken product" pictures to get money back?  

Enceladus: Oh right! After Double Eleven, many sellers are complaining. They sent good products, but buyers say "it’s broken" and show photos. But those photos are AI fakes! That’s crazy.  

Erinome: Yeah! Let me tell you a story. A seller Mr. Wang sold a custom shirt. The buyer said it was too small, asked for a refund.  

Enceladus: Custom shirt? So returning it is hard, right?  

Erinome: Exactly! Mr. Wang told the buyer, "Cut the shirt, take a photo, then apply for refund without returning." The buyer did, and got 60 yuan back quickly.  

Enceladus: Oh, that sounds okay. But why was Mr. Wang upset later?  

Erinome: He checked the photo again! The cut marks looked weird—too smooth, not like real scissors. He thought, "This is AI-made!" So he reported to the platform and got the money back.  

Enceladus: Wow! So AI can make such fake photos? How did he notice?  

Erinome: Small details! Like the light on the shirt—AI sometimes messes up shadows. Real cut clothes have messy edges, but the fake photo’s edges were too perfect.  

Enceladus: Oh, that’s smart of him to check carefully. Any other sellers with similar stories?  

Erinome: Yes! Ms. Yu sells plush toys. A buyer sent a photo of a toy that looked "burned"—like it fell in fire. The buyer said, "It’s broken, refund please!"  

Enceladus: Oh no! Was the toy really burned?  

Erinome: No! Ms. Yu looked closer. The "burn marks" had ceramic-like spots—plush toys don’t have ceramic! She remembered her friend talking about AI fake photos.  

Enceladus: So she used AI to check?  

Erinome: Exactly! She uploaded the photo to an AI tool. The tool said, "明显的数字生成痕迹"—uh, I mean "obvious digital generated marks." So she told the platform, "This is a fake AI photo!" The platform agreed and refused the refund.  

Enceladus: That’s good! But some sellers aren’t so lucky, right?  

Erinome: Sadly, yes. Like Ms. Gao, who sells crabs. A buyer bought 8 crabs, then said 6 were dead. Sent photos and videos.  

Enceladus: Did Ms. Gao refund first?  

Erinome: Yes, she felt bad and refunded 195 yuan. But later, she watched the video again. The dead crabs in the video—their numbers (male vs. female) didn’t match the ones she sent!  

Enceladus: Oh! That’s a mistake by the buyer?  

Erinome: Exactly! She thought, "This video is AI-made!" She went to the police. You know what happened? The buyer got 8 days in detention and had to return the 195 yuan!  

Enceladus: Wow! So it’s not just "cheating"—it’s against the law?  

Erinome: Right! Lawyers say if you use AI to fake photos and get refunds, it’s fraud. Small amounts might get you fined or detained. If over 3000 yuan? That’s criminal!  

Enceladus: Scary! Why are these AI fakes so hard to spot?  

Erinome: Because AI tools make them super real! And some AI apps let you download photos without "AI made" signs. Like, the law says AI companies must add a watermark, but some apps have "no watermark" options.  

Enceladus: Oh! So the AI companies aren’t following the rules?  

Erinome: That’s the problem! The "人工智能生成合成内容标识办法"—AI Generated Content Rules—says they must put clear signs. But some ignore it. So sellers can’t tell if a photo is real or fake.  

Enceladus: What if the photo has no sign? Can AI tools still detect it?  

Erinome: Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Tests show AI tools can spot fakes with signs easily. But without signs? They get confused—sometimes right, sometimes wrong.  

Enceladus: So sellers need to be careful. What can they do to protect themselves?  

Erinome: Experts say save all chat records and fake photos. Use AI tools to check pictures, like Ms. Yu did. If it’s a big case, ask professional agencies to test and get a report.  

Enceladus: And what about the shopping platforms? Should they help?  

Erinome: Sellers hope so! Some platforms auto-approve refunds if the photo "looks real." But AI fakes look real! Sellers want platforms to add AI detection tools—so fake photos get caught before refunds.  

Enceladus: That makes sense. It’s not fair for sellers to lose money because of fake AI photos.  

Erinome: Totally! AI is supposed to help people, not cheat. Using it to get free stuff isn’t "smart"—it’s dishonest and illegal.  

Enceladus: Right! If you really get a broken product, show real photos. But faking with AI? That’s crossing the line.  

Erinome: Exactly! Let’s hope AI companies follow the rules, platforms get better at detection, and everyone shops honestly.  

Enceladus: Okay, that’s it for today. Remember: be honest, check details, and don’t let AI become a tool for cheating. Thanks for listening! Let’s talk again next time. Bye!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today’s news roundup. I’m Erinome, and with me is Enceladus. Let’s dive into the latest stories, okay?  

Enceladus: Hi everyone! Let’s start with the weather—brrr, cold is coming!  

Erinome: Right! The Central Meteorological Observatory says strong cold air will hit from the 10th. Many places will see temperatures drop 6 to 10℃, some even around 16℃. And North China might get the first snow soon!  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s a big chill! Time to grab coats! Next, good news for patients: the 2025 national medical insurance catalog is out. It adds 114 new medicines, 50 of which are first-class innovative drugs. Helps people with serious diseases like cancer more.  

Erinome: That’s great—more access to needed meds! Now, bank cards: credit cards are shrinking. In three years, 100 million less. But debit cards are up, and their transaction volume rose over 12% month-on-month.  

Enceladus: Oh, people switching to debit maybe? Safer? Then, CSRC has new rules for listed companies: audit committees to stop fraud, new rules on dividends and delisting, and better investor protection.  

Erinome: Good—honest markets matter. Now, Wuliangye rumors: some said the 8th generation’s opening price dropped to 900 yuan/bottle. But the company said ex-factory price is still 1019 yuan. The "drop" is just after subsidies (bǔtiē), not real factory price.  

Enceladus: Oh, so补贴 (bǔtiē) makes it cheaper for buyers! Got it. Next, foreign reserves: November’s foreign exchange reserves rose 0.09%, a 10-year high! Gold reserves added 30,000 ounces—13th month in a row buying gold.  

Erinome: Strong reserves! Now, Taiwan media: Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) is No.1 in Taiwan app store downloads. Even new users are downloading, and the app still works.  

Enceladus: Xiaohongshu is popular there! Cool. Sports time: China’s table tennis team beat Japan 8-1 to win gold! 11 straight wins, 3rd consecutive ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. So proud!  

Erinome: Go China! Now India: their biggest airline canceled thousands of flights—passengers stuck at airports. And a nightclub fire killed 23 people. Modi said he’s deeply sad.  

Enceladus: Oh no, that’s tragic. Hope passengers get help, and RIP to the victims. Then Musk drama: he slammed EU’s 120 million euro fine, called to abolish EU, return sovereignty to members. Polish Foreign Minister hit back: “Go to Mars!”  

Erinome: Haha, Musk’s bold as always! Finally, Russia: ready to take unlimited Indian tech workers to fix labor shortage. But hundreds of Porsches there suddenly locked, powered off—experts guess satellite interference.  

Enceladus: Interesting mix! Labor help and car troubles. Alright, that’s today’s news. Stay warm, stay safe, and we’ll chat again soon!  

Erinome: Bye everyone!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today we’re going to talk about something interesting we’ve seen online lately—those super big tags on clothes! Have you noticed them, Enceladus?  

Enceladus: Oh yeah! I saw posts on social media. Some tags are as big as A4 paper, and hard like plastic. It’s so weird! Why are they making tags so big?  

Erinome: Well, the news says it’s because some people “wear and return” clothes. Like, they buy new clothes, wear them for photos or trips, then return them for free. So商家 (shāngjiā, businesses) want to stop that.  

Enceladus: Oh no! That’s not fair to the商家 (shāngjiā). So the big tags make it hard to hide, right? You can’t wear the clothes with such a big, hard tag, so you can’t “蹭穿” (cèngchuān, wear for free) them.  

Erinome: Exactly! But guess what? Some people even share ways to take off the big tags easily and put them back. Wow, that’s tricky.  

Enceladus: Sad… So why do people do this? The news mentioned young people, especially girls, do this more. Like, for taking photos or videos.  

Erinome: Yeah. And some even return phone cases instead of down jackets, trying to cheat the商家 (shāngjiā). But when they get caught, they apologize quickly. They care about their reputation, you know?  

Enceladus: Oh right! The news said young people’s low-quality behavior is “gentle”—they take small advantages, stop when曝光 (bàoguāng, exposed). But old people might be more direct, like cutting in line, shouting, not caring about曝光 (bàoguāng).  

Erinome: That’s a good point. Because old people grew up in a time with less law and education, maybe? Young people live in the internet age, so they’re scared of being曝光 (bàoguāng) online.  

Enceladus: But is this fair? Like, we can’t say all young people are bad, right? Most are polite, like students on trains—quiet and orderly.  

Erinome: Exactly! The news says we shouldn’t judge all young people. It’s just some bad examples. And there’s a funny story about a男装商家!  

Enceladus: Oh? Tell me!  

Erinome: So there was a boss who almost went bankrupt. He saw people joking online: “Why not put big tags on men’s clothes? Like a mouse pad!” So he did it! He put mouse pads, ashtrays, or socks as “tags” on men’s clothes.  

Enceladus: Haha! That’s clever! So when you buy the clothes, you get the “tag” as a gift if you keep them?  

Erinome: Yes! And it worked! His sales went up. Now customers can choose mouse pads, socks, or even razors as “tags.” The comments section became a “wish pool”—people ask for more gifts like car wash cloths!  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s a smart way to solve the problem. Men’s clothes have lower return rates anyway, right? So he turned a problem into a fun idea.  

Erinome: Exactly! Experts say big tags aren’t the best solution.商家 (shāngjiā) should improve quality, platforms should manage customer credit, and buyers should be honest.  

Enceladus: Yeah. If everyone is honest, we won’t need big tags. No more “wear and return,” and商家 (shāngjiā) don’t lose money.  

Erinome: That’s right. The internet age should build trust, not tricks. Hopefully, the电商 (diànshāng, online shopping) world can get better with everyone working together.  

Enceladus: Okay, that’s it for today. Let’s hope we all shop honestly and treat each other fairly. See you next time!  

Erinome: Bye, dear friends!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to today’s news roundup. I’m Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let’s dive into the latest stories, shall we?  

Enceladus: Sure! Let’s start with some local news first. What do we have?  

Erinome: Well, new data says last year, big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen had a 35% restaurant closure rate. Oh wow, that’s quite high. But here’s something interesting—only in Beijing, people still spend over 100 yuan per person when eating out.  

Enceladus: 35% closed? That’s a lot of restaurants gone. But Beijing’s人均消费 (renjun xiaofei) is still over 100? Maybe people there still like eating out despite the closures, you know?  

Erinome: Maybe! Next, about fund managers. There’s a salary reform plan—their pay will now be tightly linked to performance. If they do badly, their performance salary will drop明显 (mingxian), like a lot.  

Enceladus: Oh, so they have to work harder now? No more easy money if they don’t perform, huh?  

Erinome: Exactly! Moving on to education: Greater Bay Area University officially opened in Dongguan, Guangdong. Here’s cool part—first-year students won’t choose majors yet. They focus on exploring themselves first.  

Enceladus: That sounds nice! Let students find their interests before picking a major. I wish I had that chance, haha.  

Erinome: Right? Now, a serious one. A cheating group helped people take public exams instead, across more than 10 provinces, 89 times! They made over 10 million yuan. And over 100 students who got jobs through cheating were fired.  

Enceladus: Oh no! Cheating in public exams? That’s so unfair to others. Good they got fired, though.  

Erinome: Totally. Next, a sad accident in Hunan: an unmanned (self-driving) ride-hailing car hit two people crossing the road. Witnesses said they were hit while crossing. The customer service回应 (huiying) that local operations are暂停 (zanting) now.  

Enceladus: Sad to hear that. Hope the people are okay. Self-driving cars need to be super safe, you know?  

Erinome: For sure. Now, a story from Sichuan: a place said they will监管 (jianguan) dating, engagement and other marriage steps—taking photos and keeping records. But they clarified later: only the part with 彩礼 (caili, bride price) exchanges.  

Enceladus: Oh, so not all steps, just the money part? Maybe to stop problems with caili, like arguments over money?  

Erinome: Probably. Next, a charity project mess: Hangzhou Normal University’s charity list had many fake names copied from Baidu. The project got 450,000 yuan from the welfare lottery. The university apologized, saying staff弄虚作假 (nongxu zuojia, cheated) and will deal with it seriously.  

Enceladus: That’s bad! Using fake names for charity? They need to be strict with that, really.  

Erinome: Yep. Now, a scam in Shanghai: police stopped an “winning new stocks” investment scam. In a 109-person stock group, 108 were 托 (tuo, fake people)!  

Enceladus: Wow, 108托? That’s crazy! So only one real person? People must be careful with such groups, um, don’t trust easily.  

Erinome: Exactly! Now, some international news. Japan started the 17th round of nuclear-contaminated water discharge into the sea. This time, about 7,800 tons.  

Enceladus: Oh no, again? Discharging more nuclear water into the ocean… not good for the environment, I think.  

Erinome: Last, some natural disaster news: In Indonesia, floods and landslides killed 908 people, 410 missing. In Sri Lanka, extreme weather killed 607, 214 still missing.  

Enceladus: So sad… Natural disasters are so terrible. Hope the missing can be found and people stay safe.  

Erinome: Okay, that’s it for today’s news. Thanks for listening, everyone! Let’s talk again next time.  

Enceladus: Bye! Stay safe and informed!

Erinome: Hello dear friends! Welcome to our podcast. Today we’re going to talk about something really interesting and a bit funny—“the busiest five people on the internet”. Have you heard about them, Enceladus?  

Enceladus: Oh, “busiest five people”? That sounds cool! Who are they? Are they famous stars or hardworking workers?  

Erinome: Haha, no, they’re not real people! Their names are Zhang Jiwei, Lin Guorui, Lin Minshu, Lin Yanan, Jiang Yiyun.网友 (wangyou - internet users) call them “the busiest five” because their names appear in so many different documents!  

Enceladus: Wait, not real people? Then where do their names come from?  

Erinome: Oh right! Their names are from a Baidu Wenku (Baidu Library) file called “10000 Common Chinese Names”. They are the first five names on that list, so they show up the most—even in the same order!  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s strange! What kind of documents have their names?  

Erinome: So many places! Like, in a calligraphy competition, they won top prizes—adult group特等奖 (tezhuangjiang - special award) and一等奖 (yijiang - first prize)! The order of names was almost the same as the name list.  

Enceladus: No way! Did they really write good calligraphy?  

Erinome: No, because they’re fake! Some网友 found the student group winners’ names even copied from a 1994 school student list. So funny, right?  

Enceladus: Sad for real calligraphy lovers. Did the competition organizers get in trouble?  

Erinome: Yes! The organizer is called Huaxia Dashufa Wenhua Yishu Yanjiuyuan (Huaxia Calligraphy Research Institute). This October, it was put on the “abnormal business list” because people couldn’t find its office. Some calligraphy lovers even called the police!  

Enceladus: Oh no! What did the police say?  

Erinome: The police station in Kaifeng said they got reports—people paid money to join the competition, but the institute wasn’t at the address. Now they’re investigating.  

Enceladus: That’s bad. Are there other documents with their names?  

Erinome: So many! In 2021, a music competition’s winners list had them too—first, second, third prizes! All from the name list.  

Enceladus: Hahaha, they’re “music stars” now? What else?  

Erinome: In 2022, three of them—Zhang Jiwei, Lin Guorui, Jiang Yiyun—became “lawbreakers”! A government website in Liaoning said they were fined 50 yuan each for “占道经营” (zhandao jingying - selling things on the street illegally).  

Enceladus: Oh! From winners to lawbreakers? That’s a big change! Did the government know?  

Erinome: When reporters called the government, they said “not sure” at first. Later, the discipline inspection commission started investigating.  

Enceladus: And more?  

Erinome: In 2023, they even joined a Shandong children’s Spring Festival Gala! Their names were on the报名名单 (baoming mingdan - registration list) of a kids’ training机构.  

Enceladus: Wow, they’re “kids” now? So busy—calligraphy, music, selling on street, kids’ gala… They really are the “busiest five”!  

Erinome: Right!网友 joke they’re “old actors” because they’re in so many “shows”. But why do people use fake names?  

Enceladus: Maybe some people are lazy? They don’t want to find real names, so copy from the list.  

Erinome: Yes! One网友 said: “These five are ‘busy’ because some people are ‘too free’—not careful, hiding something fishy.”  

Enceladus: Fishy? Like, maybe the competitions are fake to get money? Or government files are not real?  

Erinome: Exactly! For example, a government purchase review team had these five as members. If the review team is fake, can we trust the purchase result?  

Enceladus: That’s a problem. It hurts people’s trust. Like, if a competition’s winners are fake, real participants waste time and money.  

Erinome: Yes! Some网友 are angry. They say we need to investigate thoroughly. Now, some departments are checking—like the government in Hubei stopped the purchase project, and the calligraphy competition apologized and returned money.  

Enceladus: Good they’re fixing it. But why do so many places copy the same names? Don’t they worry about being caught?  

Erinome: Maybe they’re too lazy to change even the order! The same five names, same order—so easy for网友 to find.  

Enceladus: Hahaha, so careless! It’s like doing homework and copying answers without changing names.  

Erinome: Exactly! A评论 (pinglun - comment) said: “This shows some people don’t care about rules—they just copy and paste, not thinking about trust.”  

Enceladus: So, what can we learn from this?  

Erinome: We need to be careful with public documents. Fake names make people not trust governments or organizations. Hope after this, people will work harder and not use fake names!  

Enceladus: Yes! No more “busy five”—let real people and real work shine.  

Erinome: Okay, that’s it for today. Thanks for listening, dear friends. Let’s hope for more honest work and less copy-paste fakes! See you next time!  

Enceladus: Bye bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our daily news chat. I'm Erinome, and sitting next to me is Enceladus. Let's dive into today's top stories, shall we?  

Enceladus: Sure! Let's start with health news first. I heard the China CDC has some updates about flu, right?  

Erinome: Oh yes! They said 17 provinces are now at a high flu level. And this round of flu might peak in mid-December. Oh no, that’s a lot of provinces. Everyone should wear masks and wash hands more, you know that?  

Enceladus: Totally! Stay healthy, everyone. Next, let's talk about teachers. Sichuan province has a new policy—they encourage schools to let teachers have "flexible work hours". And课后服务 can’t be linked to job promotion.  

Erinome: Wow, that might help teachers balance work and life, right? Maybe less stress for them.  

Enceladus: I think so! Now, sports news. The Chinese Football Association announced new salary rules for the Chinese Super League.  

Erinome: Oh, tell me! What’s the max salary?  

Enceladus: Domestic players can get up to 5 million yuan a year, and foreign players up to 3 million euros. Also, each club’s yearly spending can’t超过600 million yuan. Haha, maybe this will help the football league become healthier?  

Erinome: Let’s hope! Moving to economy: the Ministry of Commerce said in the first 11 months, "trade-in" programs (you know, exchange old things for new)带动 over 2.5 trillion yuan in sales. And it helped more than 360 million people!  

Enceladus: That’s a huge number! 2.5 trillion yuan—wow, people really love getting new things, huh?  

Erinome: Probably! Next, bank news. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) raised the threshold for their 3-year large deposit to 1 million yuan. But the interest rate is 1.55%, same as depositing 200,000 yuan. And now it’s显示 "sold out".  

Enceladus: Um, why higher threshold but same rate? Maybe people still want safe investments, so it sold out fast. Interesting.  

Erinome: Right. Now, a live streamer story: Zhang Xuefeng was banned from live streaming because he used bad words for a long time. He said the ban is over, he has反省 deeply, and won’t do it again.  

Enceladus: Sad to hear he used bad words, but good he learned his lesson. Hope he behaves better now.  

Erinome: Let’s talk about space! Zhuque-3 reusable rocket had its first flight—successfully entered orbit! But the first stage rocket回收 test failed. There was a fire, and it didn’t land softly.  

Enceladus: Oh, mixed news! Success in entering orbit is great, but回收 failed. Maybe next time they can fix the problem. Science needs trying, right?  

Erinome: Exactly! More science news: Chinese scientists made new progress in quantum research. They ended the big debate between Einstein and Bohr!  

Enceladus: Wow! That’s a huge step in science. Einstein and Bohr argued about quantum for so long—amazing our scientists solved it.  

Erinome: So cool! Now, business between China and Germany. A German Chamber report says 93% of German companies don’t want to leave China in the next two years. And 53% plan to invest more here!  

Enceladus: That’s good to hear! Strong business ties help both sides, I think.  

Erinome: Yep! Travel news: Cambodia will try a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens next year. You can stay up to 14 days each time.  

Enceladus: Yay! Travel to Cambodia will be easier now. Maybe more people will visit there.  

Erinome: Last story: Australia has a new rule for social media. Starting December 10th, people under 16 can’t use social media. They’ll be auto logged out that day.  

Enceladus: Hmm, maybe to protect kids from too much screen time? Parents might be happy about that.  

Erinome: Probably! Okay, that’s all the news for today. Thanks for joining us, everyone.  

Enceladus: Yeah, see you next time! Bye!

Erinome: Hello everyone! Welcome to our podcast. Today, Enceladus and I want to talk about a super important topic—AI scams in 2025. They’re getting really tricky, right?  

Enceladus: Oh yeah! I heard some scary stories. Like, people losing money because of fake AI tools. Have you seen those short videos with titles like “AI helps you earn 2.3 million in 4 months”?  

Erinome: Oh no, those are everywhere! But guess what? Most of them are traps. The first common AI scam is called “AI stock-picking trap.” They use fake profit screenshots to attract people.  

Enceladus: Wait, so they don’t really use AI?  

Erinome: Exactly! Some just want to sell expensive courses. Others show “profits” from virtual trading platforms—not real markets at all. They包装 (bāozhuāng) simple tools as “AI magic,” you know?  

Enceladus: Wow, that’s sneaky. And there’s another worse one, right? Fake experts with AI face swap?  

Erinome: Yes! That’s the second big trick. Scammers make fake videos of famous scholars using AI face swap. They even copy the expert’s voice with voice synthesis.  

Enceladus: Oh no! Like, you see a professor talking, but it’s not real?  

Erinome: Exactly! Some even fake work IDs or company papers to look real. And the scariest part? They can do “real-time face swap” during video calls. You can’t tell!  

Enceladus: That’s so scary. How do we know if it’s a scam?  

Erinome: Good question! There are three signs. First, the profit is too high. Like, “32% profit in 12 days”—that’s impossible!  

Enceladus: Right! No real investment gives that much fast. Second sign?  

Erinome: The “expert” won’t let you check their identity. They only show videos but refuse official channels.  

Enceladus: Oh, like if I ask, “Can I check you on the证券业协会 (zhèngquàn yè xiéhuì) website?” They say no.  

Erinome: Exactly! Third sign: they make you hurry. “Only 3 spots left!” “Deadline tonight!” To make you act fast.  

Enceladus: Hmm, so how to protect ourselves?  

Erinome: Three things. First, check identity on official websites. Like the China Securities Association website—www.sac.net.cn.  

Enceladus: Got it. Second?  

Erinome: If you video call, ask them to wave their hand. Fake AI faces might shake or flash. Or ask a hard question only the real expert knows.  

Enceladus: Oh, that’s smart! Like, “What’s your first paper about?” If they can’t answer, it’s fake.  

Erinome: Yep! And third, never send money to strange platforms. Keep your money safe!  

Enceladus: Speaking of scams, those “beautiful girls” online—calling you “brother” and wanting to invest together. Are those real?  

Erinome: Mostly fake! They use AI to clone pretty faces. Behind them are bad people. They first say sweet things—“Good morning!” “How was your day?” Then ask for money, like “I need路费 to meet you” or “I’m sick, send medicine money.”  

Enceladus: Oh no! Some people really fall for that?  

Erinome: Sadly, yes. One news said a lady was tricked out of 5 million yuan by a “foreign executive beauty.” Others even borrow money to invest, then get into debt.  

Enceladus: That’s terrible. So what’s the rule here?  

Erinome: If someone you never met asks for money or wants you to invest—block them! And remember: “High return, no risk” is always a lie. Even Buffett can’t do that!  

Enceladus: Right! And those “limited-time offers” for investment courses—“Only 3 left!”—probably fake too.  

Erinome: Exactly! Scammers use all these tricks. Also, be careful with “customer service” calls. Like, “Your package is lost, we’ll double refund!” They might make you download a bad app and steal your money.  

Enceladus: Oh right! My friend almost fell for that. They wanted her to share her screen.  

Erinome: Never share your screen or tell验证码 (yànzhèngmǎ) to anyone! Official companies won’t ask for that.  

Enceladus: So, to sum up: AI scams are smart, but we can fight back. Check identities, ask hard questions, and never send money to strangers.  

Erinome: Yep! And install the National Anti-Fraud APP. It helps a lot.  

Enceladus: That’s important. Everyone should be careful.  

Erinome: Alright, time to end today. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Stay safe, everyone!  

Enceladus: See you next time! Bye!