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China food delivery platform names Jay Chou as brand ambassador, backed by lookalikes
Group of imitators including a wedding singer and pancake vendor strike internet gold by donning delivery driver uniforms; get 140 million likes.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up
29 Dec 2025 - 11:10AM
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Live-stream ban for China influencer with 44 million followers who focused on breasts
27 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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China actress Mao Xiaotong abandoned by dad, rejects his post-fame cash demands
‘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.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
Chinese actress Mao Xiaotong, who known for her pure image, has endured severe hardships in her life, including being abandoned at birth by her father and discovering her boyfriend’s affair in 2017. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/QQ.com
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Chinese food vlogger banned after vinegar-soaked chewing gum videos go viral
The influencer accumulated 700,000 followers and achieved 10 million likes across three platforms before being banned.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Ex-painter is first China woman in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears
Ding leaves a thriving career in gaming industry as art director with an annual salary of US$43,000.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
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China Santa Claus: Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’
Oboi has become a new pop culture icon in China, with related videos exceeding 1 billion views on Douyin.
22 Dec 2025 - 1:11PM
A Qing dynasty military commander is being reinterpreted as “China’s Santa Claus” due to his white beard and red hat, appealing to younger generations. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes
Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:03PM
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China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate
Blonde-haired content creator who identifies as ‘Blink’ online appears at event dressed like star, signs postcards bearing image of iconic singer.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition
Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China ‘one yuan girl’ featured in old renminbi banknote found after nearly 50 years
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.
19 Dec 2025 - 8:54AM
Nearly five decades after its release, the “one yuan girl” who featured on the then version of the banknote has been rediscovered. Photo: Sohu
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China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her
Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets
Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.
15 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing
31-year-old from wealthy family undergoes 37 procedures to look like star; marries man who also has surgery to look like boyfriend of actress.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Frenchman cycles 18,000km from hometown to China to support Lyme disease patients
24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
A Frenchman has cycled for eight months from his hometown to Beijing to encourage sufferers of Lyme disease to stay positive. Photo: Douyin
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From China factory worker to US$1.4 billion entrepreneur, Guan Yuxiang defies age
Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China ‘most beautiful’ bodyguard in spotlight during French president visit
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
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China poet gains attention for ‘happy’ response to menopause, writes poem on topic
Celebrated writer who was born with cerebral palsy cuts a controversial figure with her openness about the sexual desires of women.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua has attracted attention for her humorous responses on social media to questions about the menopause. Photo: Weibo/RedNote
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Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather
Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.
6 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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French football legend Zidane plays shuttlecock with China aunties, delights fans
Sporting great shows initial bemusement at popular mainland game; quickly picks it up thanks to sublime footballing skills.
3 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage
‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.
30 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
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China boy, 14, acts like ancient scholar, turns bedroom into museum of artefacts
Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.
30 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
A 14-year-old boy from China has turned his bedroom into a museum of ancient artefacts and history books, surprising many with his mature demeanour. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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Chinese biker chases TV crew for 100km to show skills, now owns US$99 million firm
Determined lover of two-wheeled vehicles who was born into rural poverty chases dream by becoming mechanic, stunt rider.
29 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Survivor of child trafficking in China becomes multimillionaire; inspires public
Her adoptive parents were never abusive, but Zeng felt a persistent disconnect; in school, classmates labelled her ‘the picked-up child’.
29 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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Self-made Chinese milk tea founder marries wealthy solar energy heiress
Internet users are captivated by Zhang’s inspiring journey from poverty; he became an orphan at age 10 and had minimal formal education.
28 Nov 2025 - 2:12PM
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