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There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Shock over teen surrogate, China’s ‘century baby’ dies: 5 trending stories

From a teenage surrogate mother to a RedNote rendezvous in Shanghai, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Chinese traffic police grant boy with rare cancer his dream to be cop for a day

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Chinese woman stages fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’

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China firm under fire for ‘prison-style’ workplace – no phones, eat lunch at desk

Dental products company spies on staff using surveillance cameras, makes employees order delivery food, take limited toilet breaks.

A company in China has come under fire for its “prison-style” workplace rules. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
A company in China has come under fire for its “prison-style” workplace rules. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China doctor fired for placenta theft from new mums, sells them as TCM ingredients

Trade in organ banned in China but punishment regime for crime not in place, online observers liken those who eat afterbirth to cannibals.

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‘99.99%’ lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou cannot sing, enjoys icon’s music

Introverted doppelganger shares videos of farming life online, cannot afford price of ticket to singer’s upcoming concerts.

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Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

Embryo implanted in teenager when she was 16, man who paid her pretended she was his wife to secure crucial official documents.

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There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby room for online meeting ridiculed online

‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.

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US-China families meet in Shanghai after virtual RedNote ‘TikTok refugee’ exchange

Virtual relationship on social media turns real-life as Mississippi family flies in to cement bond with online Chinese pals.

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Young Chinese woman faces high rent, pays US$7 a month to sleep in office toilet

Woman spends night in 6-square-metre space with sink and two squat conveniences, cleans living quarters regularly as others use during day.

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A young woman who struggles with high rent is paying US$7 a month to sleep in a toilet. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Heart attack kills China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000 at 25

Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.

China’s so-called century baby, who was born at midnight on January 1, 2000, has died from a heart attack at the age of 25. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
China’s so-called century baby, who was born at midnight on January 1, 2000, has died from a heart attack at the age of 25. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
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Taiwan nurse suffers burns, miscarriage after firecracker ritual between legs

Pregnant qualified nurse accepts bizarre instructions from staff at temple, court orders significant compensation for her physical, emotional damage.

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China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break

Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.

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Shock as Malaysia teacher tells pupil struggling with dialect to ‘go back to China’

Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had ‘invaded her privacy’.

A teacher in Malaysia is in hot water after she told a pupil struggling with the local langauge to “go back to China”. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China ‘Ne Zha’ boy secretly takes boat to fish, amazes by surviving 24 hours adrift

Notoriously naughty youngster placed on special police watch list because of his behaviour, was ‘unconcerned’ about his high-seas exploits.

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A 10-year-old boy in China has been dubbed a “‘real-life Ne Zha” after he secretly took a boat to go fishing and was cast adrift for 24 hours before being rescued. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Weibo
A 10-year-old boy in China has been dubbed a “‘real-life Ne Zha” after he secretly took a boat to go fishing and was cast adrift for 24 hours before being rescued. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Weibo
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China schoolboy slapped 9 times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name

Violent teacher suspended from position amid police investigation as parents reject US$700 compensation from school.

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‘Shameful’: China woman buys flat for old professor she cares for, sparks dispute

Woman says residence represents not merely bricks and mortar, but four decades of cherished memories.

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Chinese eatery sells spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, favoured by women diners

Following the introduction of this dish, sales skyrocketed, averaging over 100 servings per day and 30 per cent rise in customer visits.

A restaurant in southern China serves spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, which are popular among female customers. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A restaurant in southern China serves spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, which are popular among female customers. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
SCMP Highlights

Chinese woman’s ‘immense’ pain, ‘muscle grandma’: 5 trending stories

From a student chasing down a phone thief in Italy to robots for rent in China, after here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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China woman swaps locks on 80 flats, sells them for US$3.3 million to con friends

While husband lives frugally to pay off debt, wife lavishly gifts live-streamer lover with extravagant items and properties.

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China Porsche owner skips out on US$70 petrol bill, leaves station worker to pay

Driver of US$75,000 luxury car gets station worker to fill up tank then speeds off without paying, police track him down using surveillance footage.

A Porsche owner in China skips out on a US$70 petrol bill, prompting a station worker to cover it, sparking online anger at his actions. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese boy’s daily ritual of caring for sister with partly amputated leg lauded

Their mum suggests that the boy may have overheard family discussions about his sister’s leg challenges, feels obliged to help her.

A boy in China has been commended for assisting his older sister, who has a partially amputated leg, in returning home every day. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A boy in China has been commended for assisting his older sister, who has a partially amputated leg, in returning home every day. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Woman in China drinks ‘waste water’ for 5 years, pipe blunder causes liver damage

Victim of water purifier installation mistake seeks proper compensation after she suffers from irregular periods following pipes mistake.

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Chinese youth pay US$28 to live K-pop dream with public events, photo shoots

‘Obsessed’ fans of Korean entertainment genre snapped by photographers, are done up by make-up artists in immersive experience.

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China US$332,000 breast implants with cattle DNA leave woman severely disabled

Investigations into fellow cosmetic surgery patients at clinic find their implants included traces of DNA from camels, bats and gorillas.

A woman in China who underwent a US$332,000 breast augmentation procedure was shocked to find that her implants contained the DNA of cattle. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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