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Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, wants media to use her Chinese name
Bond girl Briton professes deep love and affection for Chinese language and culture, teases by using quirky idioms.
14 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
Lover of Angelababy’s ex quits China social media over ‘huge’ child support claims
13 Nov 2024 - 7:29PM
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Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu inspires many with cancer journey, stays fit, values privacy
13 Nov 2024 - 9:53AM
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‘Money justifies everything’: row as China actor pays fine so child can pick fruit
Top actor ignites social media parenting storm for ‘indulging’ child after park security guard invokes persimmon picking penalty.
8 Nov 2024 - 2:02PM
A top actor in China has stirred controversy by paying a fine so that his daughter could pick fruit from a tree in a park. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Zaker
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3 China women whose journeys showcase strength, resilience in overcoming challenges
Chinese public being treated to front-row seat to rising awareness surrounding women’s rights in recent years.
7 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
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‘First-love face’: Chinese singer Ju Jingyi captivates fans with fairy aura
Japanese media called her ‘a female idol seen once in 4,000 years’ during a beauty event a decade ago.
5 Nov 2024 - 6:04PM
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Who is Wang Haoze? Little-known facts about China’s only woman space flight engineer
Trailblazing daughter of farmworker becomes rocket scientist enjoys ‘conquering unknown’ which brings ‘immense happiness’.
5 Nov 2024 - 9:37AM
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4 China KOLs ruin reputations selling fake mooncakes, illegal stocks and assaulting
Many support banning these KOLs, believing they cannot act however they please for traffic.
4 Nov 2024 - 2:30PM
The Post examines four of China’s leading KOLs whose downfalls likely stem from over-confidence and arrogance. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Baidu/Weibo
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China rags-to-riches tales spotlight first woman billionaire, peasant billionaire
From paper tycoon to sanitary pad magnate, the Post takes a look at four people in China who came from nothing to riches.
4 Nov 2024 - 6:42PM
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China woman, worth US$850 million, joins Forbes rich list, tying with Madonna
In a daring move that would redefine her future, Wang left graduate school in 2015 to co-found company to revolutionise air purification.
5 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM
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Wealthy rising China star Esther Yu known for bold fashion sense forges own path
Despite family background steeped in corporate success, daughter of mining magnate chooses acting as way forward.
3 Nov 2024 - 11:25AM
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Devoted fan welcomes baby at Jay Chou’s Malaysia concert, making headlines
Father says they have picked a name for daughter, but not the one suggested online, which was after Chou.
31 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
Some online observers joked that the pregnant woman must be a superfan to attend Jay Chou’s concert so close to her due date. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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Angelababy among leading China stars to undergo noticeable physical changes
Use of surgery to enhance appearance not uncommon in Chinese entertainment industry but stars often choose to keep it quiet.
29 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
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From ‘little fat kid’ to China muscle goddess, Bian Ruiying recalls transformation
She wants everyone to realise the world is not only for men.
29 Oct 2024 - 6:20AM
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China gadget maker ‘Useless Edison’ to keep creating despite retirement rumours
Inspired by science fiction and Hong Kong comedy, rural inventor vows to continue making laugh-making creations of little use.
29 Oct 2024 - 6:21AM
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Who is China’s ‘beautiful robot’ hotpot eatery boss, gifted in automated dance?
Robotic dance expert stuns passers-by with incredible moves while handing out flyers for restaurant in street.
29 Oct 2024 - 6:23AM
A so-called beautiful robot who doubles as a hotpot restaurant boss is taking social media by storm. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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4 AI celebrities capture hearts of millions of men globally including rich suitors
Artificial intelligence has created intriguing digital influencers who have become objects of affection for many men seeking romance.
27 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
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Brains and brawn, China academic offers free personal training to PhD candidates
Chemistry academic offers combination of study and exercise, says she wants to become ‘world’s most muscular professor’.
26 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
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China slaps performance ban on transgender icon Jin Xing who seeks explanation
Officials curtail hit show by LGBTQ icon after rainbow flag onstage incident, move reignites spectre of anti-transgender sentiment.
25 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Singer Jay Chou lookalike draws big crowds to China eatery for tasty treats, selfies
Doppelganger avoids wearing make-up or undergoing cosmetic procedures to resemble Chou more closely, a practice others have embraced.
24 Oct 2024 - 4:37PM
Bai Xianying, right, the viral pancake vendor, has remained humble and never exploited Jay Chou’s fame. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
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China KOL with 20 million fans accused of assault over food claims
Controversial online influencer empties online shop clean as dispute explodes after ‘food mislabelling’ row turns violent.
22 Oct 2024 - 6:23PM
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Disgraced China basketball star reignites focus on mainland stars’ sex scandals
From rape charges to repeated use of prostitutes, several celebrities in China have ruined careers by going off the rails.
21 Oct 2024 - 2:48PM
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China public figures, celebrities whose charitable work makes big difference
From Covid-19 pandemic support to education for impoverished children, high-profile celebrities in China are making a difference through charity.
21 Oct 2024 - 9:21AM
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