Russian said on Monday that its forces have taken control of the Memryk settlement of the Donetsk region in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine reported on the same day that over 100 battles had taken place along the frontlines and its forces had repulsed multiple assaults in directions of Kharkov and Sumy in northeastern Ukraine, Chernihiv in northern Ukraine and Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine.
Over the past 24 hours, the losses of Ukrainian armed personnel amounted to 620 servicemen, a tank, two infantry fighting vehicles, and many other U.S.-made and UK-made weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
The Russian forces' air defense system shot down 45 Ukrainian drones, the ministry said.
Russia's "Northern" army group thwarted multiple Ukrainian attacks in the direction of various settlements in Kursk region located in western Russia and bordering Ukraine, with the support of army aviation and artillery fire.
Meanwhile, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported 105 combat engagements along the frontlines by Monday.
The border areas in Chernihiv and Sumy continued to be bombarded by the Russian army.
In the Kharkov region, Russian forces are continuing their offensive around Vovchansk, with Ukrainian forces in full defense.
In the direction of Pokrovsk, also known as Krasnoarmeysk in Russia, Ukrainian forces have successfully repelled 16 out of 23 Russian offensives, according to the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Russia claims controlling settlement in Donetsk, Ukraine reports repelling multiple offensives
The rising popularity of Guochao, also known as the trend of "China-chic", has contributed to a consumption boom and more diversified consumption scenarios ahead of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
China-chic refers to fashion trends native to China, which incorporates unique native cultural elements into the latest trends.
For this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, the brand-new event "The Empress's Mid-Autumn Feast" at the Mingtang Tiantang Scenic Area in the National Archaeological Site Park of Sui-Tang Luoyang City in central China's Henan Province has attracted many visitors.
Through interactive experiences such as the performance of court music and dance, and the Empress Wu Zetian bestowing incense, it recreated the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) palace, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of the holiday.
The "Hanfu craze" in Luoyang City has led to an increase in the number of tourists visiting scenic spots and has extended the overall economic chain. This trend has boosted the popularity of services such as Hanfu rental, makeup and styling, and professional photography, making them widely popular.
In Luoyang's Luanchuan County, activities such as the "Fairy Palace Moon Viewing Party" at the peak of the Laojun Mountain, which stands over 2,000 meters above sea level, have driven a surge in business for the Hanfu stores at the mountain's summit, leading to a peak in consumer activity.
"This year's Mid-Autumn Festival is witnessing an increase of over 50 percent in Hanfu rentals and sales, as well as travel photography services, compared with the same period last year. With such beautiful scenery as a backdrop, the demand for traditional China-chic consumption remains strong," said Jin Ge, owner of a Hanfu store atop the Laojun Mountain.
Driven by the rise of China-chic, creative cultural products are continuously updated with new offerings.
At a glazed glass workshop in Zibo City, east China's Shandong, skilled workers were busy crafting creative glassworks featuring lively jade rabbits, a symbol of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
As soon as the products hit the market, they quickly became popular both online and offline.
"While inheriting tradition, we've been exploring something new, developing creative products that better meet current market demands, thus winning the favor of a wide range of consumers," said Liu Jianhua, deputy general manager of Xiye Workshop.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese lunar calendar, is a cherished occasion for family reunions in China. It falls on September 17 this year.
China-chic boom fuels consumption for Mid-Autumn Festival
