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Liu Xiaoyan is regarded as a highly influential English teacher on social media, particularly known for her tough-love teaching style to prepare students for China’s competitive postgraduate entrance exam. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote
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China ‘demon teacher’ with 2 million fans hailed as superstar for ‘tough-love’ style

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’.

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Profile | China film honours ‘Dumpling Queen’ from street vendor to food empire founder

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‘99.99%’ lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou cannot sing, enjoys icon’s music

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Heart attack kills China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000 at 25

Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.

China’s so-called century baby, who was born at midnight on January 1, 2000, has died from a heart attack at the age of 25. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
China’s so-called century baby, who was born at midnight on January 1, 2000, has died from a heart attack at the age of 25. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
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Profile | China big eater star Li Hangze admits to 35 million fans she is a man in disguise

Li says female persona is intended to fulfil roles of both mother and father for teenage son after divorce.

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Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles Worlds failure sparks furious social media debate

Despite setting a new national record time of 8.01 seconds, the 27-year-old missed out on qualification by 0.01 seconds.

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Xiaomi CEO drops watermelons, reveals juicy truth about firm’s bulletproof veneer

Company website asserts that coating offers tear, scratch, and puncture resistance that exceeds traditional PVC coatings by over tenfold.

Xiaomi’s founder, Lei Jun, demonstrates the company’s bulletproof coating by dropping watermelons from a height, leading to a wave of online humour. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Xiaomi’s founder, Lei Jun, demonstrates the company’s bulletproof coating by dropping watermelons from a height, leading to a wave of online humour. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China actor expresses concern over AI scams impersonating him, seeks tougher laws

One victim plans to travel 2,000km to meet fake Jin while another almost leaves her husband.

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Real ‘Truman Show’: man in China live-streamed 24/7, becomes unwitting influencer

Neighbours set up surveillance cameras to record every move of unaware 62-year-old with ‘intellectual difficulties’.

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Hometown of DeepSeek founder turns tourist hotspot, renovations paid by government

Obscure village gets major makeover as official cash flows to fund tree planting, road widening, raft of demolitions to delight of locals.

The China hometown of the founder of DeepSeek has become a tourist haven after he shot to international fame. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia/Weibo/Douyin/163.com
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Chinese ‘3-knives girl’ martial arts prodigy, guardian for ‘country, family, myself’

Skilled teenage girl shows remarkable dexterity with ornamental knives, says she is determined to preserve China’s rich martial arts heritage.

A teenage girl in China has gone viral online thanks to her remarkable martial arts skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A teenage girl in China has gone viral online thanks to her remarkable martial arts skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China influencer, 24, dies day after telling fans she had not eaten for 2 days

Tragic cosplay blogger tells army of fans she is ‘on the edge of death’ before passing away, family leave online accounts open for mourning.

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Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu launches US$55 English course with interactive sessions

US-born Wu says while his roles have evolved from actor to director, English has always been a key tool for connecting with the world.

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Profile | China influencer Luo Fuxing, known for animal hairstyles, shifts focus to theatre

Luo experienced lonely, love-deprived upbringing as left-behind child, with parents working far from home, providing minimal contact.

Chinese influencer Luo Fuxing, known for his dramatic animal hairstyles, is shifting his focus to theatre and fashion. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Profile | New move as ‘Asia’s most beautiful’ Taiwan actress Joey Wong opens health centre

Award-winning actress settles in Canada, says she is now focusing on health, finding inner peace by running therapy centre in Vancouver.

Famous Taiwan actress Joey Wong has opened a wellness centre in Canada after a 20-year hiatus from the silver screen. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/IG@joeywong19670131
Famous Taiwan actress Joey Wong has opened a wellness centre in Canada after a 20-year hiatus from the silver screen. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/IG@joeywong19670131
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Profile | Pioneering China filmmaker ‘Weibo queen’ Yao Chen puts focus on feminist issues

Award-winning actress, producer amasses millions of followers on social media thanks to her humorous, down-to-earth storytelling ability.

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China home appliance queen demands eatery replace air con with her company brand

At 71, Dong Mingzhu stands out as one of China’s prominent business leaders.

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China influencer gains 2.8 million followers in day, tosses pancakes like basketball

Inventive, skilled street vendor with gift of gab employs catchphrase, engaging banter with customers to become social media sensation.

An influencer in China has attracted millions of followers online thanks to the manner in which he tosses pancakes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
An influencer in China has attracted millions of followers online thanks to the manner in which he tosses pancakes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Paw-sitive impact: China’s first corgi cop dog inspires ‘Rabbit Baby’ to be next

Adorable 6-year-old undergoes arduous training with police SWAT team as he aims to follow in footsteps of famous fellow corgi, Fuzai.

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China actor Hu Ge, 42, hit for ‘dramatic’ comments about life ‘counting down’

Blossoms Shanghai star sparks online debate after ‘negative’ comments about ageing, reveals ‘fear of death’ has gripped him since school days.

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Profile | ‘Why act against yourself?’ Chinese actress Jiang Xin likes celibacy, not marriage

Independent-minded television star who has only had one short-lived romantic relationship wants to be defined by her acting prowess.

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Chinese actress Jiang Xin has eschewed marriage in favour of celibacy, earning her praise on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Public anger as Chinese influencer claims to make US$41,000 a day doing nothing

Woman accused of making ‘vulgar’ live-streaming content says outlandish claims about ‘hard-earned’ money are made to provoke ‘haters’.

An online influencer in China with five million fans has faced criticism after she claimed to be earning US$41,000 a day by doing nothing. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
An online influencer in China with five million fans has faced criticism after she claimed to be earning US$41,000 a day by doing nothing. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
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Profile | ‘Strong’ Hong Kong actress Hui Ying-hung reveals 89 facial stitches from stunts

Fans salute her character, dedication as she tells of corrective plastic surgery on face scarred by film fight scenes.

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Fans of late Taiwan actress Barbie Hsu recall special moments, tell of her kindness

Late star’s flu-related death in Japan prompts huge outpouring of love for actress who defied stereotypes, fought for underdog all her life.

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China surgeon who lost 25kg in 42 days wins multiple awards in fitness contest

Fitness conscious medic adopts strict 24-hour routine of sleep, proper diet and exercise to become champion, show example to overweight patients.

A surgeon in China who lost 25kg in 42 days has astonished social media by winning multiple awards in a fitness contest. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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