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After her debut, Ni became known as the new ‘Mou girl’, referring to actresses discovered by the legendary director Zhang Yimou.
Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.
‘Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.
Social media observers urge hyped-up, mostly female, fans who sneak into pop heroes’ hotel rooms, steal used face masks, to calm their behaviour.
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Kowtowing man takes total of 60 lottery scratch cards to grave-sweeping ceremony, scoops total prize of US$1,400, thanks ancestors.
Woman who stuffed bra to look ‘normal’, suffered from failed surgery, classmates say dad left family as result of condition.
Wang Xing says he has declined offers from entertainment industry to adapt his story into films or TV series, not wanting to ‘sell himself off’.
Widely regarded entertainer uses experiences of unhappy childhood, troubled first marriage to shape on-screen persona.
Young man feels let down that his ex-classmates and teacher forgot their promise to return.
Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.
Abusive, drug-addicted father ordered into rehabilitation pending criminal charges after sending photo of newborn in banana grove to threaten wife.
Trade in organ banned in China but punishment regime for crime not in place, online observers liken those who eat afterbirth to cannibals.
Virtual relationship on social media turns real-life as Mississippi family flies in to cement bond with online Chinese pals.
Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had ‘invaded her privacy’.
Notoriously naughty youngster placed on special police watch list because of his behaviour, was ‘unconcerned’ about his high-seas exploits.
Li says female persona is intended to fulfil roles of both mother and father for teenage son after divorce.
Driver of US$75,000 luxury car gets station worker to fill up tank then speeds off without paying, police track him down using surveillance footage.
‘Obsessed’ fans of Korean entertainment genre snapped by photographers, are done up by make-up artists in immersive experience.
Eatery says succulent ‘sunflower chicken’ which is popular with Michelin-starred chefs is made from birds raised ‘listening to classical music’.
Super fit, middle-aged mother-of-one rejects online criticism that she looks old, works to challenge traditional stereotypes about ageing.
Declining birth rates see business slump heralding introduction of nurses dressed as maids, French-style clinic cafes, brightly-decorated spaces.
Company website asserts that coating offers tear, scratch, and puncture resistance that exceeds traditional PVC coatings by over tenfold.
‘Punishment’ for safety lapses praised by some while others reject it as akin to humiliating public shaming methods meted out in ancient China.
When visiting Chinese friend’s home, best to refrain from complimenting their kids as parents prefer to downplay children’s abilities.
Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.
Joyful nursery school security guard wows social media with moves, reveals previous life as professional dancer.
Drunken migrant workers face legal action after standing on table in private dining room and urinating in soup dish served by famous chain outlet.
From risky blade climbing to legalised thievery, China’s cultural diversity makes the country home to numerous strange festivals.
Daredevil holidaymakers who dice with death while travelling on railways overseas are hit with travel safety warning by Chinese authorities.
