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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
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another woman.
30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online.
Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence.
Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.
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‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension.
Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.
Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.
Owner of ‘awesome’ canine praises animal for emptying dish of mutton rolls; online observers accuse pet-loving diners of a lack of ‘discipline’.
36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse.
Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits.
Superstitious mother who believed in telepathy pours water down girl’s throat to induce vomiting, expel demons.
Grieving seller of traditional sweet skewered delicacies sees 15-fold rise in daily takings as students rally round after son’s cancer death.
Fake videos show frustrated, unmarried, childless middle-aged women crying and venting in hospital hallways about their life choices.
Optimistic post appears 2 days after man dies following battle with rare cancer; death reveals new side of his personality to farmer father.
‘Foul-mouthed’ content creator hosts 3-hour pool party with scantily clad women; applies lotion to body of participant to sell product.
Privacy fears emerge over special technology introduced after no-smoking warnings and sloganeering failed to extinguish problem.
‘Cute and sweet’ exterior of 37-year-old actress hides an inner strength that saw her stand up to her ‘alcoholic’ father, philandering ex-boyfriend.
Golden headgear lovingly made by husband as wedding gift for wife suffers ‘serious damage’ as exhibition display case tumbles over.
The influencer accumulated 700,000 followers and achieved 10 million likes across three platforms before being banned.
Fish Akiko grew up with a chauvinistic father; she is determined not to replicate her mother’s sacrifices.
Fiancée asks ex if he ‘enjoyed the tights and underwear’ he bought for her; court rules ‘private items’ provided ‘emotional value’ to both parties.
ALS is described as ‘freezing disease’ because it creates sensation of being trapped or ‘frozen’ within an immobile body as illness advances.
Simple village girl from the country’s Dong ethnic minority is now a humble mother of two; her family have never tried to cash in on fame.
Curious feline spends several minutes inside spinning machine before owner notices; online critics accuse her of ‘negligence’.
‘Rather fat’, ‘patriotic and nationalistic’ money markets player insists his intentions are noble; insists he is ‘seriously’ looking for a wife.
‘Haemorrhoid-suffering’ employee loses appeal after drawn-out legal tussle; court rules time spent in toilet ‘greatly exceeded’ his physical needs.
Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.
Wife’s pride and joy built in virtual realm disappears after she dies from brain haemorrhage; couple’s real-life home sold to pay medical bills.
Local level government staff make printouts of colleagues’ faces to circumvent clocking-in system, triggering backlash.
