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Alice Yan
Reporter, China
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Areas of Expertise:
China's social newsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Sharp-dressing entrepreneur defies gender stereotypes, says only regret in life is not spending enough time with her sons when they were young.
Truck driver with urge to get fatter spends US$1,500 on herb-based items from influencer, ends up in hospital with chronic stomach problem.
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets.
13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb.
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Slimming woman scoffs down bucket of fried chicken on weekly day of ‘indulgence’, sparks secretion of enzymes that destroy pancreas.
Motorsport star pulls out all the stops to give very ill fan who thought he would ‘live in darkness’ until he dies a surprise he dreamed of.
Tourist suffers from oozing skin sores due to overexposure to the sun, fishermen find him hanging onto a buoy in a ‘delirious’ state.
Woman who suffered a decade of beatings from violent husband who bought sex toys for his mistress finally gets justice.
Students flock to special chamber in hospitals to partake in ‘magic’ process ahead of vital test; doctors warn of potential health risks.
Police question ‘cruel’ teacher who changed her story about how 4-year-old got injuries to her lip which left her crying in pain.
‘Hardship’ suffering teenager from poor rural background attracts donations from fellow city dwellers thanks to his ‘kindness’.
Former food blogger learns skills via online videos, has to move house to accommodate size of her confection creation.
Nvidia boss lookalike faces online taunts; contacts giant tech company to tell them he will delete videos if they become problematic.
Tragedy averted by selfless cadre who was swept up in floodwater as he went door-to-door telling people to get to a safe place before landslide.
From binding sandbags to their legs, to hanging water bottles on their arms, China’s ceremonial soldiers go all-out to achieve parade perfection.
Botched cosmetic work at unlicensed clinic leaves victim with unstoppable tearing; leads to costly court battle and bitter online spat.
Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.
Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.
Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.
29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.
Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.
Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.
US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.
Humorous online celebrity stops posting videos for ‘indefinite duration’ after he comes down with range of illnesses.
Online make-up guru back in business after bust-up with agent; says she will share her thoughts on ‘life and growth’ in future.
Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.
Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime.
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