New low-energy lifestyle choice sees young people slouch in bed, live on takeaway food, avoid socialising, embrace being a recluse.
Sold by destitute parents as infant, Niu Gensheng has overcome hardships to reach top of a ‘revolutionary’ Asia-wide business.
Shanghai online influencer buys tweed jackets, cashmere jumpers, sunglasses for pampered pooches, posts photos of them online daily.
‘I do not fear death. Life’s value is not in its duration, but in how fully we embrace each moment,’ says woman.
‘Adorable’ four-month old black calf called ‘Bull Demon King’ is washed in bathroom, only moos when hungry, rarely disturbs neighbours.
Emergency rescue team takes 16 minutes to dismantle appliance as girl remains curled up inside before setting her free.
‘Traumatised’ online player whose avatar was constantly pelted with in-game eggs, sandals seeks compensation over ‘self-esteem’ issues.
Ambitious mother earns label ‘monster mum’ for putting 4-year-old daughter through rigorous educational regime on daily basis.
Lifestyle challenging influencer with penchant for the paranormal stages scary stunts such as sleeping graveyards to debunk ancient rituals.
Liu once warned students not to be distracted during online class, or she would ‘turn into a ghost, crawl out of your screen to consume you’.
Woman notes past industry issues, including instances where actresses faced coercion for sexual favours or payment threats.
Introverted doppelganger shares videos of farming life online, cannot afford price of ticket to singer’s upcoming concerts.
Woman spends night in 6-square-metre space with sink and two squat conveniences, cleans living quarters regularly as others use during day.
Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.
Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.
Following the introduction of this dish, sales skyrocketed, averaging over 100 servings per day and 30 per cent rise in customer visits.
While husband lives frugally to pay off debt, wife lavishly gifts live-streamer lover with extravagant items and properties.
Investigations into fellow cosmetic surgery patients at clinic find their implants included traces of DNA from camels, bats and gorillas.
Doctors remove wrong tooth then stuff rogue denture back in place using wire, leading ‘healthy’ woman’s face to swell up.
With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful anti-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.
Agile humanoid cooks, cleans, helps with shopping, even does martial arts moves, but struggles to hold it together while dancing.
As people’s attachment to pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate dead ‘fur babies’.
Hard-working, do-any-job man from poor rural background shows grit, determination to realise dream of joining fight for justice.
Karma comes quick as car-crash Good Samaritans stop off at eatery after accident, are given extra free food then truth emerges about victim.
She says her son is showing encouraging signs of recovery, but as first-time mum, she feels overwhelming fear, helplessness.
Tiny restaurant that uses robotics to mix ingredients for 10 different dishes to literally serve fast food.
The felines show remarkable adaptability, resilience, and survival strength to entertain, inspire those who meet them.
Neighbours set up surveillance cameras to record every move of unaware 62-year-old with ‘intellectual difficulties’.
Scamming human resources manager in charge of payroll creates bogus employment records, ordered to reimburse pilfered salary pay.
Grieving owner of ‘loyal and brave’ Doberman who could not stand pain of loss says ‘new’ pet is not a replacement but a fresh, complete life.