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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
Intense workouts see woman’s female hormone levels slump to that of a 50-year-old; doctors warn her to slow down, try yoga instead.
Classmates queue up for youngster with facial expression of ‘an experienced doctor’; tells one boy ‘your problem is spicy food’.
‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’.
Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony.
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Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media.
Young child’s struggle to walk after malformed joint diagnosis is charted on social media by her mother; video clips get more than a million likes.
Teachers sat ‘key’ exams to keep poorly performing people at university amid school closure threats; one academic faces extortion bid.
26-year-old suffered horrendous injuries after being dragged along road in an accident; shuns use of prosthetic arm as it causes too much pain.
Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing.
Poison from viper infects reptile-loving man severely limiting his blood clotting ability; experts warn that keeping exotic pets can kill.
Embalmer who looks like famous singer talks to dead bodies as she works on them; she says it gives them comfort on their journey to afterlife.
Tearful custodian of ‘cute and obedient’ animal with 500,000 online followers posts video of dead pet; is slammed and praised.
Undressed client balks on hearing voice of masseur; spa boss tells her ‘she is old enough to be his mum’ so he would not be ‘interested’ in her.
Outburst by irritated music tutor targeting ‘naughty’ children strikes sour note as she tells critics to ‘mind your own business’.
Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship.
Private educational institute ‘coerces’ parents to fork out huge sums for non-existent study sessions or face their children being expelled.
Teachers praised for understanding ‘juvenile psychology’ by presenting children with personalised quilt covers, bedsheets, pillows at awards.
Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours.
Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.
25-year-old works 13-hour shifts 7 days a week and runs everywhere; extent of his deliveries has seen him cover distance of 324,000 km.
Fan has entrusted wife with responsibility of managing all family matters, asserting that others should not interfere in their affairs.
Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.
Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.
31-year-old from wealthy family undergoes 37 procedures to look like star; marries man who also has surgery to look like boyfriend of actress.
24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.
Story sparks extensive discussions about women’s financial independence, which is essential for enabling them to take control of their lives.
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
Youngster bites marriage gift to pieces, says he cannot remember whom he gave bits to; father beats child when he denies knowing the value of gold.
Enterprising pupil finds novel way to help ease debt-ridden family’s financial pain; tells classmates he will not accept cash donations.
