CHINA TRUE OR FALSE?
True or False?
China has a social-media app called Xiaohongshu, which is also known internationally as RedNote.
True
Xiaohongshu literally means something like “Little Red Book.” It is extremely popular for lifestyle, travel, fashion, food and shopping content. Its international version is known as RedNote.
Which food is traditionally associated with Chinese New Year and is especially common in northern China?
A. Jianbing (crepe)
B. Jiaozi (dumplings)
C. Sushi
D. Taiyaki (fish-shaped cake)
B. Jiaozi (dumplings) 🥟
Their shape resembles ancient Chinese silver ingots, so they are associated with wealth and prosperity. Some families traditionally put a surprise such as a coin or candy inside a dumpling.
In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, who plays Peter Parker?
A. Andrew Garfield
B. Tobey Maguire
C. Tom Holland
D. Jacob Elordi
C. Tom Holland
Finish the lyric:
"It's a love story, baby,..."
A. I love you
B. just say "go"
C. just say "yes"
D. let's go
C. just say "yes"
Song: Love Story by Taylor Swift
REAL OR FAKE?
In August 2026, an earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale was recorded in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez.
REAL
Egypt’s National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics reported the 5.5-magnitude earthquake on August 3, 2026.
In China, people can watch a person livestream online while that person demonstrates and sells products directly to viewers.
What is this called?
A. Live-commerce
B. Live-travelling
C. Digital shopping
D. Online theatre
A. Live-commerce
This is HUGE in China. Livestream hosts demonstrate products, answer questions and encourage viewers to buy while watching. In 2026, Chinese live-commerce is still a major part of online shopping.
Which festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, traditionally marking the end of the Spring Festival period?
A. Dragon Boat Festival
B. Lantern Festival
C. Mid-Autumn Festival
D. Qingming Festival
B. Lantern Festival
The Odyssey is directed by which famous filmmaker?
A. James Cameron
B. Christopher Nolan
C. Steven Spielberg
D. Denis Villeneuve
B. Christopher Nolan
Name the song AND artist:
"I'm blinded by the lights..."
Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
REAL OR FAKE?
A typhoon is currently approaching Japan, with warnings about heavy rain, flooding and landslides.
REAL
This refers to Typhoon Dujuan, which is currently approaching Japan's Pacific coast.
A famous Chinese livestream shopping host became known for selling which of these products?
A. Cars
B. Lipsticks
C. University textbooks
D. Vegetables
B. Lipsticks
This refers to Li Jiaqi, one of China's best-known livestream shopping hosts. He became particularly famous for selling cosmetics, especially lipstick, and his livestreams demonstrate how entertainment, communication and shopping can be combined.
Which of these is traditionally associated with the Dragon Boat Festival?
A. Mooncakes
B. Dumplings called zongzi
C. Red envelopes
D. Firecrackers
B. Dumplings called zongzi
Guess the movie:
🐼 🥋 🍜 🐉 🏯
Kung Fu Panda
Name the song AND artist:
"I get those goosebumps every time..."
Goosebumps by Travis Scott
REAL OR FAKE?
Donald Trump recently announced that several major American news organizations would be banned from the White House.
REAL
On September 18, Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House, accusing them of spreading what he called “fake news.” The organizations challenged the decision in court on September 21.
Chinese livestream shopping hosts sometimes call female viewers “girlfriends” as part of their selling strategy.
REAL!
A 2026 academic study examined Chinese livestreamers who use language such as a “girlfriends” relationship to create a sense of closeness with female viewers. The idea is that the streamer is not simply acting like a salesperson but creating a more personal relationship with the audience.
REAL OR FAKE?
The Chinese character “囧” has become popular online because its appearance looks like a person's face showing an awkward or embarrassed expression.
REAL!
The character has been used online as an internet expression for awkwardness, embarrassment, frustration or being in an uncomfortable situation.
Guess the movie:
⚡ 👓 🧙♂️ 🪄 🏰 🦉 🧹
Harry Potter
Finish the lyric:
"You only live once..."
A. That's the motto
B. So enjoy it
C. Don't forget
D. Let's go
A. That's the motto
Song: The Motto — Drake ft. Lil Wayne
REAL OR FAKE?
In 2026, a major volcano in the Philippines erupted, forcing nearby communities to prepare for ashfall and other volcanic hazards.
REAL
The Philippines experienced significant volcanic activity around Mayon Volcano in 2026. NASA’s disaster monitoring records the Mayon event.