Fake baby bumps, Chinese posing as Dubai royalty, dim sum wrestling: 5 trending stories
From a disgraced Chinese banker marrying his son’s girlfriend to dim sum live wrestling, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting
1. Single Chinese women fake baby bump photos to capture moments before ageing
A new craze has swept social media in China in which young, single women who are not pregnant wear fake bellies to take maternity photos in advance of giving birth. The so-called pre-set photoshoot trend sees the women hoping to capture and celebrate significant moments while they are still in their prime.
2. Disgraced top China banker married son’s girlfriend, causing his chronic depression
Disgraced Chinese banker Liu Liange, who has been sentenced to death for corruption, has had his romantic life come under public scrutiny. This includes frequently changing partners and sabotaging his son’s relationship before marrying his girlfriend, leading to widespread criticism and reportedly contributing to the young man’s chronic depression.
3. China table tennis champion sidelined at event, sparks fan outrage, boycott calls
