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Top Hong Kong women CEOs talk about the school that fuelled their success
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Chinese man hospitalised after 3-hour birth simulation at lover’s request, sues
Boyfriend undergoes imitation labour to prove ‘love’ for girlfriend, suffers pain, vomiting, loses section of small intestine as result.
3 Mar 2025 - 10:15AM
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A Chinese man has been hospitalised after undergoing a painful three-hour simulation of childbirth at his lover’s request. Photo: The Paper
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Pioneering China filmmaker ‘Weibo queen’ Yao Chen puts focus on feminist issues
Award-winning actress, producer amasses millions of followers on social media thanks to her humorous, down-to-earth storytelling ability.
2 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
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‘Stingy’ firm: China mum wins case after breastfeeding leave revoked due to illness
Some women are pushing for equal paternity leave for fathers to reduce workplace discrimination against mothers.
26 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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‘Why act against yourself?’ Chinese actress Jiang Xin likes celibacy, not marriage
Independent-minded television star who has only had one short-lived romantic relationship wants to be defined by her acting prowess.
23 Feb 2025 - 7:33PM
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Chinese actress Jiang Xin has eschewed marriage in favour of celibacy, earning her praise on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Japan police academy hires beauty consultant for male officers’ make-up skills
The academy reminds students that maintaining a proper appearance is crucial as both members of society and future police officers.
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China husband divorces wife over surname row, woman wins custody of both children
Drawn-out legal battle turns spotlight on patriarchal tradition amid growing trend of assertive woman entering into so-called two-headed marriages.
24 Feb 2025 - 8:20AM
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Polygamous Japan man who relied on wives’ cash earns monthly US$8,000 as influencer
Self-styled ‘gigolo’ has 11 children, with twins on the way from his third wife, claims he never masturbates because it is a ‘waste of sperm’.
8 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
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China influencer calls on men to wear Adam’s apple ‘bras’ to champion rights of women
Online influencer claims male laryngeal prominence is ‘delicate’, ‘sensitive’ and even ‘sexual in some instances’, just like women’s breasts.
23 Jan 2025 - 2:40PM
An online influencer in China has called on her male friends to wear Adam’s apple ‘bras’ to champion women’s rights, gaining widespread support. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Funny China ‘monkey men’ who make women laugh become popular dating type
As marriage rate continues to slump, matchmakers report surge in dating as women seek humorous men who help out with chores.
11 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
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Zhao Wei’s divorce, ‘sterile’ Chinese woman’s pregnancy: 5 trending stories
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China worker with dual reproductive systems has kids with man, woman, shocks public
Nation amazed by condition which saw person spend first half of life as a woman, the second as man and now is called both ‘mum’ and ‘dad’.
4 Feb 2025 - 3:42PM
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China son dons high heels in live streams to raise cash for mum’s cancer treatment
Fun-loving live streamer becomes beating heart of traditional rural township, wins huge online following by embracing his feminine side.
8 Jan 2025 - 7:38AM
A live streamer from rural China has become the beating heart of his home village, and atrracted a massive online following, by wearing high heels to make fun videos which challenge traditional stereotypes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Classmates’ love dispels fears over Chinese girl with different coloured eyes
Acceptance of fellow pupils, teachers sees seven-year-old girl with rare eye condition blossom at school despite mother’s discrimination fears.
30 Dec 2024 - 11:20AM
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Chinese woman wrapped in big plastic bag post-childbirth sparks curiosity
New mothers in China follow post-partum ‘sitting the month’ tradition for rest and recovery.
28 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
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China trans woman faces legal challenges 3 years after being dismissed by firm
Company labels her ‘selfish’ for not meeting male employee standards and causing issues.
27 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
A trans woman in China was fired for not conforming to gender norms after her bosses failed to recognise her trans identity and pressured her to use men’s facilities. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Single Chinese women fake baby bump photos to capture moments before ageing
Adherents to new China craze say it allows them to look good, while critics warn trend could lead to ‘unrealistic’ expectations in others.
22 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Pregnant Thai star’s performance defended by fans – ‘women can shine at any stage’
K-pop and J-pop girl groups face pressure, with pregnancy often leading to career suspension.
21 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong woman rejected at mainland ‘matchmaking corner’ sparks funny debate
Matchmaking corners are events where mainland parents display posters with details about unmarried adult children to find partners.
16 Dec 2024 - 12:36PM
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China KOL mimics famous athlete in sexy video, igniting objectification debate
‘No matter how hard she tries to look like Wu Yanni, she cannot run as fast as her,’ says a commenter.
12 Dec 2024 - 2:12AM
A Chinese KOL (right) provocatively mimics national athlete Wu Yanni, top left and bottom, in a video, igniting debate over the objectification of female athletes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Ifeng News
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Former Chinese national athlete pushes back criticism over revealing swimsuit
Liu Xiang asks if there is something wrong with her lifestyle as ‘many people are calling me a soft-porn live-streamer’.
15 Dec 2024 - 10:59PM
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Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters
Hainan says labour pain relief will be covered by public health insurance, part of broader plan to boost birth rates.
22 Nov 2024 - 8:00AM
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China haircare brand faces backlash as flirty ‘fake besties’ post ‘betrays’ women
Promotional post implies that ‘fake best friends’ may attempt to seduce their friend’s boyfriend, latch onto any man they meet.
12 Nov 2024 - 9:14AM
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