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China’s Miao people believe trees symbolise human birth, hardship, death
Particular vegetation plays central role in lives of a 10-million-strong ethnic group; people who secretly fell them are penalised by community.
16 Jun 2026 - 2:51PM
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‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge in mudslide while saving villagers
2 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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US man believes if everyday people can grow forests, world leaders can find peace
30 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history
60,000-year-old dental procedure blurs line between humans and Neanderthals.
30 May 2026 - 9:00AM
A life-size reproduction of a Neanderthal family and their dwelling, set 50,000 years ago, is now on exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. These are the first authoritative lifelike representations of early humans. Photo: Getty Images
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China official mocked over gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster
‘Golden’ accessories of party secretary in village hit by torrential rain arouse both sarcastic criticism and support; she reveals they are fake.
29 May 2026 - 6:56PM
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Chinese scientists suggest harsh environments foster early human creativity
The research unveils a more intricate narrative of innovation, intelligence, and human evolution in East Asia.
24 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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American who gave US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago to view forest
US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.
24 May 2026 - 9:28AM
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An American man donated US$5,000 to a Chinese farmer for her tree-planting efforts 27 years ago recently got invited to view the full-grown forest he helped develop in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Sina
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Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
19 May 2026 - 2:10PM
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‘Eyesore’ sculpture in ‘Mirror of the Sky’ China lake hit for disrupting serene beauty
Pink heart with angel wings installation described as an ‘eyesore’ as criticism mounts over the spoiling of nation’s scenic sites.
6 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Rumours China Forbidden City uses massive load of pig blood to ‘dispel evil’ quashed
Series of ghostly folklore tales led to belief that red walls were painted with vital fluid of animal; author reveals the true story.
26 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China family buries luxury car as offering, prompts official reprimand, public apology
Death of ‘avid collector’ of expensive vehicles sparks bizarre funeral ceremony which raises environmental fears.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:23PM
A Chinese family buried a real Mercedes-Benz with the auspicious license plate 8888 as an offering, which attracted significant attention. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Patagonia faces backlash over new ‘earth usage fee’ to curb excessive returns
Return rates in China’s online clothing sector, particularly for women’s apparel, can reach as high as 50 to 60 per cent.
8 Apr 2026 - 2:19PM
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China ‘storm hot springs’ offer unique experience with thunder, rain, electric shocks
Traditional Chinese bathhouses, with a rich history spanning thousands of years, are celebrated for their ability to relax both body and mind.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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China woman leaves city job to live on uninhabited island, loves off-grid lifestyle
Former property development executive swaps rat race for ‘harsh’ and ‘stormy’ remote island; lives off plentiful supply of eels, crabs.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China boy in blackboard plea for used bottle donations to fund sick mum’s treatment
Enterprising pupil finds novel way to help ease debt-ridden family’s financial pain; tells classmates he will not accept cash donations.
7 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
A secondary school pupil asked his classmates to leave their used drink bottles for him to collect and sell to help pay his mother’s medical bills and his father’s debts. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China woman makes dresses from peanut shells, kernels, turning farmland into runway
Young woman says her hobby is personal, she has not received formal training and materials are sourced from family’s agricultural produce.
20 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Donation surge at ‘humble’ China zoo for protected animals after story goes viral
Kind-hearted sanctuary director keeps ticket prices low; says even if he cannot eat, he ‘will not let the animals starve’.
10 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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China's economic recovery
Why some Chinese cities are rethinking their sweeping development strategies
Why is the famed demolition and reconstruction approach that bottled lightning in Datong city increasingly seen as outdated? And what are the alternatives?
29 Oct 2025 - 9:29AM
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China-Asean relations
Indonesia’s bid to ship durians straight to China rides on refrigeration, sanitation
Jakarta seeks to weigh into the lucrative industry but must refine its cold-chain storage to ensure fruits arrive in perfect condition.
17 Oct 2025 - 3:00PM
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Chinese man survives 70-day jungle dare, makes traps for rats, wins US$14,000
‘Versatile’ adventurer with ‘respect for nature’ uses clothes to weave baskets, uses knowledge gained from hunting with grandfather as child.
6 Oct 2025 - 9:30AM
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Why Hong Kong idol Nicholas Tse photos used as ‘typhoon amulets’ during Ragasa
Play on meaning of star’s name sees worried residents stick images of him on their windows as lucky charm against storm damage.
26 Sep 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man travels across nation in ‘goodwill’ excavator, gains 550,000 followers
Throughout his trip, Wen often helps villagers and tourists in need – clearing debris, lifting heavy items, earning heartfelt gratitude.
29 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM
A 27-year-old man went viral for travelling across 13 provinces and regions in China over six months using an excavator. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China ‘Bulldozer Hero’ saves over 100 victims during rain that lashes Beijing
Digger operator drops everything to drive his vehicle into rain-hit zones, save people in mechanical bucket, clears way for firefighters.
6 Aug 2025 - 6:00PM
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‘I can swim’: China husband tells flood rescuers to save wife first, touches hearts
‘Responsible’ husband restores faith in love as he tells emergency crews to throw wife life ring first, says it was his duty ‘as a man’.
5 Aug 2025 - 9:00AM
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Taiwan family die in landslide; son stays home to care for grandpa, survives
Father managed to escape from vehicle and made three attempts to climb out of the valley in search of help.
8 Aug 2025 - 11:01AM
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