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Chinese educator is historic first from mainland university to lead top US institute
Young man from rural village who arrived in the US with a single suitcase ‘imitated’ others to fit in; says America is still place to aspire to.
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Famous Chinese short drama actor facing AI-linked lay-off returns to farming
1 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Journey of Tibetan herder from tourism ambassador to romantic film actor
30 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes
Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.
30 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
A senior monk in China has attracted attention because of his passion for playing video games. He defends this hobby, claiming it allows him to connect with others. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China boy in public spotlight for ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family front room
Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China Gen Z snipers nicknamed ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Gun Queen’ challenge gender stereotypes
Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.
26 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up
‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy.
25 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has gained renewed fame in China for playing warlord Xiang Yu in a 2012 drama following another actor’s recent “foundation general” nickname for his flawless make-up in battle scenes. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/YouTube/QQ.com/FX Networks

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China’s ‘most pampered child’ interred with treasures in lavish coffin 1,400 years ago
Though no portraits exist, reconstructions portray her as a noble young girl with twin circular hair buns, delicate, porcelain-like complexion.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma spends 3 decades managing public service kiosk
Octogenarian spends 11 hours a day manning two landlines in busy tourist area of Shanghai, says the job staves off loneliness.
24 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves UK granny, 74, on solo cross country trip
Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die.
23 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids
Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s “Superdad” Bai Jian, a secondary school physical education teacher, used his salary and loans to build a “marathon dream home” and adopted more than 300 underprivileged children. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Bilibili
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China woman returns home to raise 60,000 snakes, earns US$146,000 a year
‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China martial arts prodigy, 5, practises to point of tears for May tournament
‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese creating ‘wealthy’ and ‘luxurious’ online personas warned of legal risks
‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters.
15 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM
A new industry in China enables internet users to create “wealthy” online personas; for just 1 yuan, people can buy “lifestyle photos” featuring luxury scenes. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Bikes, books and ambitions: inspiring journeys of Zhang Xue and Zhang Xuefeng in China
One proved that passion can drive reinvention, while the other exemplified a life shaped by scarcity.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China probes ‘national-level bullying’ of dive icon Quan Hongchan amid toxic fan culture
Nasty campaign of personal vilification allegedly involves teammates; Quan admits she is ‘terrified’ of scales, mirrors, camera lenses.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:34PM
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China ZXMOTO founder revokes ‘not getting a cent’ from government remark after row
Poor boy from rural family who followed his two-wheeled passion to the top says he was just ‘playing cool’ with ‘lack of official backing’ comment.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Zhang Xue, the founder of ZXMOTO in China, who previously said he did not receive “a single cent” in government subsidies later revised his stance after igniting a controversy. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/Sohu
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From tech PhD to China Taoist priest, Zhang Gaocheng inspires a new generation
While in the US, he organised 45 Taoist events, attracted a following of 25,000 believers, earning the ‘Taoist Silicon Valley CEO’ title.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry
‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has faced tax evasion allegations, romantic intrigue.
28 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China grandma falls for AI-generated ‘bossy president’, writes ‘him’ love letters
84-year-old spends hours watching AI-generated humans, asks digital man if he ‘hates’ her, even thinks about marrying ‘him’.
27 Mar 2026 - 2:20PM
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Chinese woman uses teeth to carve sculptures, including Great Wall of China model
Nibbling artist with no formal sculpting training creates more than 100 works of art using vegetable; warns kids not to copy her.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
A young Chinese woman, known as a tooth sculptor, has attracted attention for using her teeth to create intricate sculptures Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run
Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Boy, 7, is youngest professional rally car driver in China, starts racing at age 1
‘Obsessed’ youngster who started racing on a simulator as a toddler graduates to fuel-powered vehicles, aims to become world champion.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:46AM
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Ex-China lecturer sets up luxury lingerie brand, makes US$770 million fortune
Zhang Rongming, who built underwear empire, admits: ‘I never paid attention to what type of lingerie my wife wore’.
22 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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