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The bitter truth in China's sweetest craze

After NetEase sent samples for testing, lab results from eight top milk tea brands revealed disturbing findings.

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Magic
Sep 02, 2025
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The pain was like nothing I had ever experienced.

In late June, I underwent emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder, which was packed with gallstones.

Ruijin Hospital is a great choice for patients... but I sure hope I don't have to come back

While I was profoundly grateful that China’s national health insurance covered the bulk of the cost—slashing m…

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