Many mainland coffee outlets do not have in-shop bathrooms, but move to banish non-paying customers in US still stirs fears over China policy.
Online observers have been tickled pink by official warnings given to police dogs in China, while keepers help a ‘sad’ fish in Japan get back in the swim.
Food influencer furious at Tokyo branch of three-star Michelin restaurant over ‘discrimination’, forces manager of high-end eatery to apologise.
International online foodies take up cooking challenge inspired by move to new social media platform, some even out-do Chinese counterparts.
Online racketeer pretends to be like elderly woman’s loving son, convinces her to hand over large sums, is eventually snared by police.
Frisky feline makes keystroke that wipes out owner’s year-end bonus as bomb squad called in over potentially explosive dog in Thailand.
Good luck and fortune are synonymous with New Year in China, the Post takes a look at some of most curious gifts given to company staff.
Former boy band star Lu Han finds himself unable to accept followers online, accepts responsibility for ‘setting a bad example’.
Millions of people view online post appealing for information about stolen motorbike, internet sleuths discover plump ‘woman’ thief actually a man.
Confused son who thought he had found his real family considers asking police to investigate possibility that he is a human trafficking victim.
Woman’s protective behaviour to canine with pounding heart because of pyrotechnics prompts people to call for fireworks use to be limited.
As marriage rate continues to slump, matchmakers report surge in dating as women seek humorous men who help out with chores.
Errant father plays on his mobile phone in son’s bedroom after offloading parental responsibility for homework help to artificial intelligence.
Bizarre outfits promise to make wearer stand out in crowd, but followers of fashion on social media are divided on pricey items.
Court orders much lower amount be paid to wife, children of love cheat because his lover did not bear ‘serious responsibility’ for death.
57-year-old father leaves job for life to learn baking, pastry skills at culinary school, says move helps family cope with grief at loss of daughter.
Japan education authorities seeking ways to stop children in country from accessing videos of dangerous ‘superhero’ challenge online.
Fun-loving live streamer becomes beating heart of traditional rural township, wins huge online following by embracing his feminine side.
74-year-old man lost his wife, two sets of twins, sister in road accidents, processes grief for 36 years by keeping streets safe.
Invasion of privacy involving medical details of double gold table tennis Olympic champion Wang Chuqin sparks online backlash.
Fresh diners served up a blended mixture of new and previous customers’ oil from spicy hotpot dishes, eatery now under investigation.
From stellar debut on TV reality show to accomplished actress, ‘ordinary’ woman rises to nationwide fame, learns to live with criticism.
Company labels her ‘selfish’ for not meeting male employee standards and causing issues.
‘Teacher’ asserts he is the only practitioner of ritual, a secret tradition passed down through family and ancient texts.
Storm of controversy after top performing pupils get special area in canteen, served better lunch, given a gift.
33-year-old studied at prestigious language school in northeastern China, has been dubbed ‘the next Wendi Deng’ by online observers.
Tragic impression of dead twin sibling over long period to spare feelings of relatives divides opinion on international social media.
So-called King of K-pop makes comeback with androgynous look that has been a massive hit with fans across Asia and around the world.
K-pop and J-pop girl groups face pressure, with pregnancy often leading to career suspension.
Many believe female stars who have been involved in affairs deserve same level of tolerance as their male counterparts.