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China: What do young people dream of ? What hopes and goals do they have? Do the grandchildren of the "rising generation” still believe in progress through work, and prosperity for all? Or do they have different values? In China, people rarely talk about their own dreams. There is the government’s "Chinese Dream,” of course: It promises prosperity to those who work hard and propel their country forward to the top of the world. But the boom is over, and China’s economy is stagnating. Many young people can’t find jobs. Many also no longer want to work as hard as their parents did. "Our generation’s dreams are completely different,” says a young woman. "My dream shouldn’t be built on my children, but on myself.” "I feel like I can try anything and achieve anything I set my mind to,” believes another. "I don’t have big ambitions,” admits a young man. "I just want to have enough money to live on so I can do what I enjoy.” And yet another emphasizes: "I don’t want to become a workhorse, but an interesting soul.”

Last night, Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store because a single user had planted illegal pornographic content in a public group chat. ⬅️ Telegram was restored within hours. But I want to explain what happened — to warn other app developers and help protect online communities from similar attacks. 🧹Because Telegram quickly removes illegal content from public groups using all kinds of moderation tools, the attacker had to resort to a technical trick. He inserted AI-modified illegal content by editing an old message in an active group chat. As a result, the content was effectively hidden from the group’s members, preventing them from seeing and promptly reporting it. 💰 The attacker was a takedown extortionist: someone who demands ransom from group owners in exchange for not targeting their communities. These extortionists use automated accounts to plant illegal content in public groups and then report it directly to Apple, attempting to trigger the removal of legitimate communities whose owners refused to pay them. 🤝 From a practical standpoint, illegal pornographic content in Telegram’s public groups is not a systemic problem. Our moderation is effective. The fact that attackers must resort to backdated, effectively invisible content and other technical tricks proves this. ⚠️ However, there are two important lessons here for app developers and online communities: — Extortionists have found a way to manipulate Apple into overreacting. Apple removed Telegram from the App Store before contacting us. This creates a potential systemic risk for every mobile app that hosts user-generated content. If an app used by more than a billion people can be removed from the App Store without prior warning, any app can be. — The tactics used by takedown extortionists are evolving, putting communities across social platforms at risk. Telegram has extensive experience identifying the tricks used by coordinated reporting gangs and protecting legitimate communities (even when doing so risks our own app being temporarily removed from the App Store). Other platforms may not be equally prepared. Stay vigilant! ☝️

Generation X is sandwiched between the Baby Boomers, who came of age during the Vietnam and Reagan eras, and the Millennials of the Obama era. investopedia via @glowns

🩵 Telegram now has a Rich Text Editor. It supports tables, headings, inline media, lists, AI content, formulas, and more. 😈 Messaging apps will never be the same!

The terms E, S, T, and J in ESTJ come from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality typology system. Here's what each letter stands for: E: Extraversion — This indicates a preference for focusing on the outer world of people and activity rather than the inner world of thoughts and reflections. S: Sensing — This means a preference for taking in information through the five senses, focusing on what is real and concrete rather than abstract or theoretical. T: Thinking — This shows a preference for making decisions based on logic and objective analysis rather than personal feelings or values. J: Judging — This indicates a preference for a structured, organized, and planned approach to life rather than a spontaneous or flexible one. So, ESTJ describes a personality type characterized by being outgoing, practical, logical, and organized. They tend to be decisive leaders who value order and efficiency. #hrd #bot. @MBTIbbot

Creative #HDB homeowners in Singapore are finding new ways to turn their eye for design into income-generating projects. channelnewsasia via @tradinghall

👆 Check your INSTAGRAM Setting ‼️ ‼️ Instagram has launched a feature that allows AI-generated images to be created using photos from users’ public accounts To generate an image, users only need to enter an Instagram username, after which the AI can use that person’s publicly available photos in virtually any requested scene. According to media reports, account owners will not be notified when their photos are used. The only way to prevent this is by disabling the feature in the account settings. @livenews_1win via @glowns

Phillip Mehl operates his bicycle repair social enterprise on a bustling Balestier street, entirely on a pay-it-forward model. cnasocial via @glowns

Telegram has officially launched on the Apple Watch Pavel Durov announced that a native Telegram app is now available for Apple’s smartwatch. The app allows users to view chat lists and conversations, play media, and send messages directly from the watch. 😀@livenews_1win

Jakarta Fusion Jazz Festival 2026 di DeHeng House : Krakatau, Karimata dan Emerald BEX siap mengguncang Jakarta. xposeindonesia via @glowns

Devi Dja, a dancer and choreographer, was the first Indonesian to contribute in Hollywood movie productions. thesmedia via @glowns

Indonesia’s Retail Sales increased 3.4% yoy in March 2026, easing from a 6.5% rise in the prior month and marking the weakest growth since June 2025, as post-festive normalization and persistent cost pressures weighed on consumer spending. Sales growth slowed notably for food, beverages, and tobacco (4.7% vs 8.8% in February). Meanwhile, sales dropped for clothing (-2.4% vs 4.9%), other household appliances (-3.5% vs 0.5%), and information & communication equipment (-26.4% vs -28.3%). In contrast, spending strengthened for automotive parts and accessories (15.5% vs 13.1%) and cultural and recreational goods (14.8% vs 10.1%). Sales of automotive fuel rebounded, rising 2.1% after a 9.3% drop in February. On a monthly basis, retail sales surged 10.3%, accelerating sharply from a 4.1% rise in February and posting the strongest gain in a year. Looking ahead, retail activity is expected to soften amid higher non-subsidized fuel prices that pressure household purchasing power.

Charmaine Chen reviving the art of traditional Singapore sign painting. cnalifestyle via @glowns

🎭 WhatsApp encryption is a giant fraud. 🇺🇸 The state of Texas just sued WhatsApp for lying to users about privacy — because WhatsApp employees have access to “virtually all” private messages. Now we know what WhatsApp’s founder meant when he said he “sold his users’ privacy.” Stay safe — stay Telegram! 📱

Smartphones and 4G have accelerated the global birth rate decline Birth rates fell faster in US and UK regions where high-speed mobile internet arrived earlier, economists reported. The reason is that digital technologies have reduced personal communication and romantic connections. In the US, Britain, and Australia, fertility among young people began to drop sharply after 2007 — the year the first iPhone was introduced. Other contributing factors include rising living costs and economic instability. @livenews_1win via @glowns

China Social Media Factory sabrisuby via @glowns

Penipuan Lowongan Kerja sebaiknya diwaspadai agar @Lokerians tidak sampai terjebak dan dirugikan. vida.id via @glowns

Wikipedia tightens AI rules after misuse  Now, AI-written articles are banned in a 40-2 vote, citing policy violations and unreliable outputs. While permitting limited AI-assisted editing/translation, the move follows deals charging tech firms for AI training data use. Editors cited rising moderation cases and risks like Musk's error-prone Grokipedia. AI remains allowed for basic tasks though, but only if strictly monitored. @livenews_1win via linktr.ee/fxstars

Meet the most powerful polls tech in social media. Telegram's update packs a dozen new features: 🗳 Attach photos, videos & audios to options 💡 Let users suggest new options in active polls 🔐 Disable revoting for fixed results 😃 Shuffle options per user ⏱ Set time limits on polls 👀 Show who voted next to each option 📊 View results without voting 🔔 Get notified when someone votes 📂 View all polls in groups / channels 🫣 Hide results until the poll ends 🧠 Add correct answers and explanations for wrong picks 🔜 We're already working on more — 📊 polls stats, plus options to limit voting to channel subscribers or users from selected countries. Bot rigging of polls in large channels became a massive issue, and we're building the tools to stop it. 🛡