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Fran Lu
Reporter, Culture
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Society, culture, artLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Youngster with rare muscle condition requires round-the-clock care from taxi-driving mum who turns cab into a haven of love and support.
‘Wilful’ star of numerous hit TV dramas who plumped for acting over music at an early age is lauded for her ‘sophistication’.
Man’s unwavering love for family resonates with many, leading to generous donations through his online account.
Father introduced Juanjuan to skateboarding at nearby skate park when boy was around 5 months old.
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Desire of childless, single animal-lover that his pet lives happily after he dies leads to online debate over wills, warnings about ‘bad people’.
So-called passionate morning reading involves chanting, wild body movements, and it is said to improve memory capacity, confidence.
Despite ‘frightening’ taxi driver’s clear verbal sexual harassment of woman passenger, he cannot be punished under South Korean law.
8-year-old is only member of family to throw up mystery 1cm-long grubs, causes medical puzzle that confounds array of medics.
Harmful rays that come with scorching summer days are given the boot by innovative youngsters keen to keep pristine skin.
Medical experts say spoon was precariously lodged, with even minor movements posing a risk of intestinal perforation or severe bleeding.
Rooms offering red panda morning calls priced from US$280 to US$420 per night, particularly popular among families with kids.
Businessman who spent years clearing his name seeks real justice for woman victim; famous police psychologist joins hunt for murderer.
Doctors take 80 minutes to remove 17cm dental implement from inside man who thought foreign object would ‘dissolve’ by itself.
After agreeing to arrangements before event, father of the bride demands cost price, claims exposure in media made him ‘lose face’.
Superior at company says if ‘new rule’ not adhered to, staff will be marked ‘absent’, location details also required for sick, unpaid leave.
Shen says he never finds caring for her to be a burden, is committed to providing her with the best life possible.
‘Inspiring’ 32-year-old also wears a pacemaker, enjoys the fine arts, showcases her desire to thrive despite adversity on social media.
Grieving father stops son visiting late mother’s burial site in run-up to crucial test so boy can focus on studies.
Liu walks with an unsteady gait due to muscular atrophy in lower legs, she affectionately calls herself Waiwai, meaning ‘crooked’.
Boy’s medical team reaches out to zoo last year to facilitate special visit to see Moo Deng, zoo quickly responds to accommodate.
Separately adopted twins share same taste in food, have a kid of same age, sound identical, and both almost died at 100 days old.
Short-video platform animal clips with a human edge play on people’s emotions, generate massive revenues.
‘Pervert’ superior at work stages multiple similar break-ins at the same woman’s flat, is arrested by police.
Faced with the bear, Yoshihara feels helpless despite his muscular build, but to his surprise, Chico jumps into action to drive beast away.
Former ride-hailing driver lives a hermit-like existence in ‘black hole’, says marriage is a ‘waste of time and money’.
Uncertain future sees graduating students indulge in self-mockery using internet memes during end of studies photoshoots.
‘Naughty’ boy knuckles down to make sure parent’s acrobatic display goes off without a hitch, works hydraulic crane expertly.
Former gaming addict aims to give people self-confidence, spread word about Chinese kung fu worldwide.
Famous TV presenter who doubles as cultural ambassador, gives stricken woman acupressure treatment, oxygen.
