Chinese students are seeking refuge from a scorching heatwave by taking shelter in libraries and setting up tents on university campuses across the country.
As temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius in several regions of China this week, students have been struggling to find relief in their unairconditioned dorm rooms. In response, many have flocked to libraries, where they can enjoy the cool air while studying or napping.
Some universities have even allowed students to pitch tents on campus grounds to escape the sweltering heat. While unconventional, this approach has been well-received by the students, who appreciate the opportunity to rest comfortably during the hot weather.
Authorities have not made any official statements regarding the situation. Still, it is evident that the extreme heat has prompted universities to take creative measures to ensure the well-being of their students during this challenging time.
Overall, the initiative to provide students with alternative shelter options during the heatwave demonstrates a proactive and caring approach by these educational institutions towards the welfare of their students.
Sources Analysis:
Chinese media outlets – known for state censorship and bias, may have an interest in downplaying any negative impact of the heatwave on students.
University officials – could have a vested interest in maintaining the well-being and academic performance of students to uphold the institution’s reputation.
Fact Check:
Chinese students seeking shelter in libraries and tents – Verified facts, as multiple reports and images confirm this behavior.
Temperatures rising above 40 degrees Celsius in some Chinese regions – Verified facts, as weather reports support this claim.
Students struggling in unairconditioned dorm rooms – Unconfirmed claims, as there may not be concrete data to support this statement.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
2. Write a clear, concise, and neutral headline for the article below. Avoid clickbait, emotionally charged language, unverified claims, or assumptions about intent, blame, or victimhood. Attribute contested information to sources (e.g., “according to…”), and do not present claims as facts unless independently verified. The headline should inform, not persuade. Write only the title, do not add any other information in your response.
3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.