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Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern
Decorations normally seen as a sign of ‘light and hope’, but turn taboo for newlywed women during annual festival.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy
3 Jan 2026 - 2:07PM
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China Bao’an ethnic group’s ritual ‘whips’ bride’s dad for not disciplining daughter
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China undertaker criticised for disrespecting the dead for wearing make-up at work
Embalmer who looks like famous singer talks to dead bodies as she works on them; she says it gives them comfort on their journey to afterlife.
30 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
A mortician in China has been criticised for disrespecting the dead because she wears make-up and perfume at work. Photo: Shutterstock/Douyin
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China woman shocked to see male therapist at spa appointment; mocked for ‘ignorance’
Undressed client balks on hearing voice of masseur; spa boss tells her ‘she is old enough to be his mum’ so he would not be ‘interested’ in her.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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How China Dai women use chickens to find husbands, reject unwanted suitors
Women in 1.3 million-strong ethnic minority group use price of a cooked chicken, secret meetings in the woods to find the ideal partner.
25 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Japan girl pop star comes out as transmasculine non-binary after breast removal
20-year-old rapper says being born, raised a woman caused her ‘deep discomfort’; hopes operation can ‘shine a light’, divides online opinion.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:46AM
A member of the Xtraordinary Girls J-pop group has announced her identification as transmasculine non-binary after undergoing breast removal surgery, sparking a mixed online reaction. Photo: SCMP composite/X.com/IG@cocona_xg
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Ex-painter is first China woman in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears
Ding leaves a thriving career in gaming industry as art director with an annual salary of US$43,000.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
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Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition
Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Privacy row as women in China community chat group required to share menstrual dates
Anger after village doctor asks for period dates, phone numbers; online critics slam move, ask if next step is ‘forced fertilisation’.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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China ‘most beautiful’ bodyguard in spotlight during French president visit
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
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During a recent visit to China, the French president and his wife drew attention to a female bodyguard assigned by the Chinese government, who has been dubbed the country’s “most beautiful bodyguard”. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Reuters
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Why Chinese believe morally, ‘it’s better to marry a widow than a divorced woman’
Ancient beliefs dictated strict standards for women when it came to obeying men, speaking properly, physical appearance, domestic skills.
9 Dec 2025 - 9:56AM
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‘Breasts will be larger’: China parenting app messages leave expectant dads uneasy
Customer service representative from Baby Tree clarifies that these notifications are generated automatically by an AI tool.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death
Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:42PM
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China clothing brand slammed for laundry tag, ‘please give it to your beloved woman’
‘Inappropriate’ expression on tag not intended to ‘insult’ women, say firm as some online observers call upon ‘sisters’ to boycott company.
2 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
A men’s clothing brand in China has faced criticism over a “sexist” laundry care tag that reads “please give it to your beloved woman, she knows everything”. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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What Chinese phrase ‘wearing small shoes’ means, how it links to painful bridal shoes
Idiom stretches back to ancient times, invokes acts of revenge and humiliation, is commonly used in today’s workplace.
22 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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‘Buying babies’: Taiwan gay couple’s surrogacy produces 4 infants, sparks online backlash
‘Selfish’ same-sex couple become parents of baby quartet in Mexico; hit back at critics who accuse them of using infants to gain online traffic.
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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Japan bullying victim becomes ‘world’s most beautiful’ after US$650,000 plastic surgery
Wealthy ‘patrons’ shell out thousands of dollars to pay for man’s procedures; get ‘company, meals out, parties, shopping’ in return.
9 Nov 2025 - 6:33AM
A Japanese man has spent US$651,000 on plastic surgery to become “the most beautiful person in the world” after enduring years of bullying because of his appearance. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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China woman, married to Saudi man, cyberbullied for sharing lavish life, culture
She only learns about husband’s affluent background after relocating to Saudi Arabia with him; his father owns land, hotels, shops.
6 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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‘Disrespectful’ China airline hit for hiring ‘air aunties’ as flight attendants
Shanghai-based budget carrier prefers women who are ‘married or with children’; says they have ‘life experience and empathy’ for passengers.
3 Nov 2025 - 8:30AM
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Why China Lahu women shave heads on wedding day; locals drown pigs during mourning
Head-shaving ritual not only marks new life chapter but also symbolises lifelong commitment to chosen partners.
28 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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China university graduate quits finance job for acting, values freedom over high pay
Zeng relinquishes a lucrative job and a vibrant lifestyle, but in return, she attains what she describes as ‘freedom of life’.
27 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
A 30-year-old woman, a former top gaokao scorer and economics graduate from Peking University, left her finance job to pursue acting. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Sohu
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Japan café allows customers to serve staff as maids for US$25, attracts many men
Cosplay culture-inspired pop-up outlet charges customers who want to dress up in ‘elegant’ maids outfits; indulge serving ‘fantasy’.
25 Oct 2025 - 9:00AM
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China’s first Tibetan woman pilot dreams of being ‘coolest captain’, excels at sport
Top gun fighter pilot from Tibetan plateau describes herself as a ‘warrior’ in the sky; says ultimate goal is to protect the country.
2 Oct 2025 - 9:15AM
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China actress Wang Ziwen, like many mainland women, embraces single motherhood
Revelation of her raising young son on her own has been met with admiration, as it resonates with young Chinese women.
30 Sep 2025 - 9:08AM
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