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Chinese abduction survivor who inspired movie enters direct PhD programme
Wenle and fellow survivors use their social media presence to support families searching for long-lost children.
15 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
14 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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Ex-Chinese pyramid scheme boss charges US$18,000 to ‘discipline’ kids
12 Aug 2026 - 2:59PM
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Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl reflects thirst for knowledge, changing lives
Initiative behind photo has garnered US$3.7 billion in donations, establishing 21,000 rural schools for 7.8 million underprivileged students.
9 Aug 2026 - 4:00PM
The iconic black-and-white photograph “Big Eyes,” taken by Xie Hailong in 1991, symbolises rural Chinese students' relentless pursuit of knowledge, profoundly impacting the life of the girl depicted. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/namoc.cn
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China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for scrap-paper verses wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life.
7 Aug 2026 - 2:27PM
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‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame
Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.
30 Jul 2026 - 2:06PM
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From bankruptcy to viral critic: the journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s.
21 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
Acclaimed veteran Chinese actor Li Chengru is widely celebrated for his versatile performances and sharp, candid television commentary. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/QQ.com
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China student discovered on video platform shines as heroine in acclaimed film
Recent graduate Li Sitong hopes for more acting roles after starring in emotional telling of a decades-spanning secret involving a stranger.
17 Jul 2026 - 6:27PM
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Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people.
15 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning flaws into strengths
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’.
14 Jul 2026 - 3:38PM
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Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip during China concert
Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance.
12 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
Taiwanese-American singer Leehom Wang was rushed for medical treatment after a shocking on-stage trip over a safety harness left him with 39 facial stitches during a concert in China. Photo: Weibo
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China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.
9 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
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Burned-out Chinese workers flock to tourist-site ‘poet actor’ for life wisdom
Wang Haonan goes viral playing Tang dynasty cultural icon, providing poetic solace to those who consult him about their problems.
5 Jul 2026 - 8:59AM
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Top Chinese influencer sells pricey courses after government live-streaming ban
Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.
4 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
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‘Pass on the warmth’: blind Chinese teen aces gaokao, chooses medicine to help others
Music becomes his sanctuary and, with guidance from his teachers, he learns to play five instruments.
29 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
Despite losing his sight at the age of six, 19-year-old Chinese student Guo Bin scored an impressive 721 out of 800 on this year’s gaokao. Photo: QQ.com
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‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education
Zhong’s drive is to become his family’s pillar and protect his mother and younger sister.
26 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite request
Raised in Beijing, Duan was rebellious and independent from a young age, later meeting Cai through matchmaking in 2018.
24 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Ex-hospital director opens China’s only school for HIV-positive children
‘The only difference between them and other children is that they take one extra pill a day,’ Guo says.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:09AM
In Shanxi, a former hospital director established China’s sole school for children born with HIV, offering shelter and education amid Aids stigma. Photo: QQ.com
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‘Only death can stop me’: dying Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS
Top e-commerce executive who has survived several near-death episodes, says ‘faith’ keeps him going in the ‘darkest night’.
21 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years
Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion.
20 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM
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China Gen Z male midwife goes viral for skills, looks, ‘powerful tenderness’
25-year-old overcomes ‘shameful’ taunts from relatives about career choice, says witnessing births makes him respect ‘strength’ of women.
18 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-China military dog handler offers cheap pet treatments, has 5 million followers
Animal lovers travel from afar to avail themselves of ‘Miracle Doctor’s’ services who says his techniques give ‘fur babies’ chance of survival.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
A retired military dog handler in China, dubbed the “Hua Tuo of vets,” provides low-cost treatments for pets at his simple clinic. Photo: Baidu
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Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD
Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights.
17 Jun 2026 - 2:07PM
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China ‘Goose Leg Auntie’ hailed for street snacks slammed for using cheap duck legs
Ingredients row hits much-loved street food vendor who sells roast bird legs for US$2, reportedly makes US$90,000 a year.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese ‘CEO in a school uniform’ exports drones, funds start-up by waiting tables
Enterprising youngster with a talent for technology doubles as philanthropist, learned about tools at factory where his mother worked.
16 Jun 2026 - 10:21AM
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