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We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Chinese woman wrapped in big plastic bag post-childbirth sparks curiosity
A woman in China was seen wrapped in a large plastic bag after being discharged from the hospital following childbirth, a sight that quickly gained traction on mainland social media. Her story has reignited a debate about traditional health practices for post-partum women.
2. ‘Saliva oil’: China restaurant sanctioned over resale of leftovers

A Sichuan hotpot restaurant has been punished by the local government for creating “saliva oil” by recycling the leftover chilli oil soups of diners and mixing the brew with new oil to serve the next customers.
3. Classmates’ love dispels fears over Chinese girl with different coloured eyes
A seven-year-old girl in eastern China has trended on social media after a video showing her different coloured eyes being welcomed and adored by her classmates at school.
4. ‘China’s grandma’ hospital cleaner saves 38 lost babies, nominated for top award

A hospital cleaner in China who adopted 38 abandoned infants over a decade has been nominated as a National Moral Model. Tang Caiying, 88, is a retired cleaner from a hospital in Xinyu, in southeastern China’s Jiangxi province, the mainland media outlet The Paper reported.
5. China Olympic dive queen’s brother shuns US$28 million contracts to help farmers
The brother of Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan, Quan Jinhua has revealed that he has turned down multiple contracts from companies offering up to 200 million yuan (US$28 million). Quan Jinhua also emphasised that he is dedicated to supporting farmers by continuing his e-commerce business.


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Plastic-wrapped Chinese woman, ‘China’s grandma’ honoured: 5 trending stories

This woman seen wrapped in a big plastic bag post-childbirth is part of Chinese postpartum health practices for mother’s safety. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A restaurant in China is being investigated for using a mixture of old and new cooking oil in its hotpot dishes. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

An elderly woman in China has been nominated for the country’s top morality award after she adopted 38 abandoned babies. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

Fake baby bumps, Chinese posing as Dubai royalty, dim sum wrestling: 5 trending stories

Young, single women in China are taking fake pregnancy photos so they can look good when the real thing comes along. Photo: SCMP composite/Xiaohongshu

Fans were outraged by Chinese table tennis champion Wang Chuqin’s relocation from the central position, as they considered it a crucial symbol for their idol. Photo: Weibo

China KOLs who pretended to be wives of Dubai royalty while promoting household items have had their accounts banned and videos removed. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China’s ‘white mafia’ services, sick baby at fireworks show: 5 trending stories

A Chinese boy with heart disease tragically died in his mother’s arms while watching fireworks. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Hong Kong woman was rejected for her height at a “matchmaking corner” in mainland China, sparking humorous debate about dating preferences. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Xiaohongshu

Research indicates that songs with a high beats per minute (BPM) can affect a driver’s mental state and cardiovascular activity, potentially increasing the likelihood of accidents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

China’s controversial university love course, US$4 million for divorce: 5 trending stories

A Chinese woman, pushed off a cliff in Thailand by her husband, says he is demanding US$4 million for their divorce. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper

Tian’s journey through the world of blind dates was filled with ups and downs, but everything changed when he met the stunning Namei. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

People expressed sympathy and rallied behind Wu Liufang after learning about her personal struggles. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Weibo

Chinese tourists in Japan spark outrage, Angelababy’s ex-husband: 5 trending stories

A Japanese blogger using the handle @roketdan2 posted on X that five travellers from China left a guest house in disarray between November 18 and 21. Photo: SCMP composite/X.com

Huang Xiaoming is believed to have split from Ye Ke after he deleted a previous post that confirmed their relationship, which had only lasted two months. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

A police officer in China slapped and kicked a primary school boy for allegedly bullying two schoolmates, sparking nationwide outrage. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

AI Musk as Ming official, China singer Zhang Mi’s cancer battle: 5 trending stories

In a humorous and imaginative twist, an AI clip of Elon Musk, reimagined as a Ming dynasty official, has gone viral. Photo: Bilibili

Gao Yang got lost in a train station and was sent to an orphanage, where he was adopted by a Dutch couple. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Xinxuan (left) and Shirley Lin (right) are both high-profile Chinese influencers regarded for their elite personas due to their access to international organisations such as the UN. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu

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From a Chinese restaurant reselling leftovers to a girl with different coloured eyes, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting


From a Chinese restaurant reselling leftovers to a girl with different coloured eyes, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.
