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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
Selfless Shanghai pair who lived in ‘old, shabby’ home, remembered by 455 children with congenital heart disease who received their support.
Shanghai eatery grabs eyeballs on social media after pricing common cooked food item dozens of times above market average.
Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.
Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility.
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Doctors warn against mimicking what appears on television after she is sent to hospital following numbness in her face, limbs.
Jin has not returned home for family reunions in past three years; encourages other runners to persevere.
Li believes male and female officers perform equally vital roles; she is determined to ensure no drug criminals escape her watch.
Zhong’s drive is to become his family’s pillar and protect his mother and younger sister.
Company faces heavy criticism for reinforcing toxic gender stereotypes by equating a woman’s sexual history with physical cleanliness.
Story resonates with many on social media, attracting 40 million views, 4 million likes, as internet users praise eatery owner’s generosity.
Video of struggling camel has ignited debate about treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns.
Snake expert notes pythons need high heat and humidity, pointing police towards massive power consumption.
Ad encourages bear actors to embrace the whimsical, highlighting that the more outlandish their antics, the more popular they become.
3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious.
Percussion instrument blunder at historic site ‘hurts the feelings of the Chinese people’ says music professional.
Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers.
Animal lovers travel from afar to avail themselves of ‘Miracle Doctor’s’ services who says his techniques give ‘fur babies’ chance of survival.
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.
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.
