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Internet users have donated US$2.3 million in a matter of days to a struggling Beijing hospital part run by Li Yapeng, the ex-husband of singer Faye Wong. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Sohu
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China public give US$2.3 million in days to hospital for cleft lip kids after urgent appeal

Beijing clinic part-run by ex-actor formerly married to ‘queen of Cantopop’ stares closure in face; vows to complete surgery on children.

China economy

Crisis-stricken France weighs work-life balance against overseas competition

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China courier puts sick daughter in delivery box at work to save on childcare

China consumption

China vows more fiscal support to spur demand and curb local government debt

Beijing will also boost stimulus to support families and further back emerging industries, finance minister says.

Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, attends a conference on the economy for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 6 in Beijing. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Lan Foan, China’s finance minister, attends a conference on the economy for the third session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) on March 6 in Beijing. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
China birth rate

‘Milestone’: China launches first national childcare subsidies amid birth crisis

But analysts warn the cash transfers may be too little, too late.

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3 self-sufficient disabled Chinese men sell garlic for a living, inspiring many

Trio act as each other’s support system, currently focusing on work rather than considering marriage.

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China woman raised in rescue centre for 9 years attends prestigious graduate school

Liang says she aspires to become a public servant, inspired by the social workers who lovingly nurtured her.

A Chinese woman, who grew up in a rescue centre, received an admission letter to a prestigious graduate school, expressing her heartfelt gratitude towards her unique family of social workers. Photo: SCMP composite/sbc.usst.edu.cn/shobserver
A Chinese woman, who grew up in a rescue centre, received an admission letter to a prestigious graduate school, expressing her heartfelt gratitude towards her unique family of social workers. Photo: SCMP composite/sbc.usst.edu.cn/shobserver
Swimming

Ex-Hong Kong athlete swims 360km around Swedish island in mental health battle

Karl Palmqvist, a Swedish national who once trained with the Hong Kong Sports Institute, completes swim around Gotland in 21 days.

China's population

‘Financial burden’: why millions in China still quit national health insurance

Rising costs, stagnant incomes and growing distrust drive people to opt out of medical coverage, analysts say.

Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong enterprise’s drive to help ethnic minority groups through sport

Inherited Sports helps ethnic minority groups become qualified coaches and expand their career prospects.

Inherited Sports swimming coaches Tasawur Ahmad (left) and Gurung Himesh, at their gym in Lai Chi Kok. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China's population

Pay dads to parent? How China could fix birth rate crisis, according to new research

As Beijing grapples with population decline, new research argues subsidies for fathers could tackle falling global fertility rates.

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To-be fathers learn to take care of newborns at a maternal hospital in Handan in north China’s Hebei province on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Images
To-be fathers learn to take care of newborns at a maternal hospital in Handan in north China’s Hebei province on Sunday, June 21, 2020. Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Images
China's population

Not a problem yet: why young Chinese put off planning for retirement

As China grapples with a rapidly ageing population, Beijing urges employees to plan ahead – but is anybody listening?

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China's population

Can birth subsidies save China from its looming population crisis?

China is betting big on birth subsidies to stave off a demographic crisis. But do cash payments really work?

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Two Sessions 2025

Is free preschool education the solution to China’s birth crisis?

The policy idea appears to be gaining momentum in China, with a proposal set to be made at this week’s ‘two sessions’.

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Students fly paper airplanes at a kindergarten in eastern China. Chinese lawmakers are reportedly considering proposals to provide free preschool education as part of a campaign to convince parents to have more children. Photo: Getty Images
Trending in China

Mourning Barbie Hsu, proposal in China gone wrong: 5 trending stories

From netizens mourning Barbie Hsu to a proposal that nearly went awry, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Chinese netizens are using DeepSeek to emulate Taiwanese actress Barbara Hsu’s style in farewell letters to pay tribute to her memory. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Chinese netizens are using DeepSeek to emulate Taiwanese actress Barbara Hsu’s style in farewell letters to pay tribute to her memory. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Wellness

China’s rural healthcare challenge: spend more or move people to cities

With doctors and medical students avoiding China’s rural hospitals because of low pay, villagers don’t receive adequate healthcare.

China society

Video | Dangerous weight loss camps on the rise in China as country grapples with obesity crisis

Health experts call for more industry regulation as weight loss camps boom in China.

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China teacher panned for quiz ranking family status from ‘indecent’ to ‘good’

Social standing questionnaire for secondary school students posed by intern educator sparks mainland social media storm.

A teacher in China has come under fire for presenting school students with a questionnaire that attempted to rank them by social status. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
A teacher in China has come under fire for presenting school students with a questionnaire that attempted to rank them by social status. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Boy in China gives own lunches to mum, eats leftovers, prompting food donations

Son collects leftover food from classmates, saying he only needs water for lunch.

China society

Video | Puppy love: why pet weddings are on the rise in China

Driven by the popularity of owning furry friends and a growing willingness to splurge on them, pet weddings are on the rise in China.

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Struggling China couple add quadruplets to 2 kids criticised for donation plea

The poorly paid Chinese parents of newborn quadruplets, who already have two children, faced criticism for asking the public for help with their medical bills and living expenses.

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A destitute Chinese couple, already caring for two daughters, faced backlash online after appealing for donations following the birth of their quadruplets. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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Why some China schools require pupils to return empty milk boxes for their welfare

A request by primary schools in China that pupils hand back their empty milk cartons has led to the creation of a thriving second-hand market in the containers.

A thriving second-hand market in empty milk cartons has emerged in China after some schools asked their pupils to return the containers. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/The Paper
A thriving second-hand market in empty milk cartons has emerged in China after some schools asked their pupils to return the containers. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/The Paper
Trending in China

China scavenger boy with kidney disease cares for sick uncle, breaks hearts online

A 13-year-old boy in China who has led a life of tragedy has caught the attention of online observers who want to help him, thanks to a chance encounter with a social media influencer.

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Generosity of customer at China noodle shop wins online plaudits

A young Chinese construction worker had a special reason for leaving extra money when he paid his bill in a restaurant – he was inspired by the eatery’s owner.

China property

As localities change their rules, is the end of China’s hukou system in sight?

As China’s local governments test changes to their household registration systems to entice homebuyers, some analysts have suggested this presages a national-level policy change.

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China’s millions of migrant workers could stand to benefit if national-level reform of household registration is carried out at an upcoming economic meeting. Photo: Xinhua
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