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‘Hang in there’: Chinese boys donate US$1.5 to save store, sparking wave of support
To express his gratitude, Chen treats the three ‘angel investors’ to a meal, a fishing trip, offering each a red envelope.
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Tech paradox: fear of lagging behind drives China non-programmers to build AI tools
23 Aug 2026 - 10:50AM
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Chinese man reunites with family after 25-year total isolation to honour promise
22 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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Young Chinese women dye armpit hair for fashion and bodily autonomy
Cultural scholars note the irony, suggesting that China’s modern ‘armpit-hair shame’ is actually an imported Western phenomenon.
22 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
A growing number of young women in China are transforming underarm hair into a vibrant fashion statement, using dye to assert bodily autonomy. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Outrage as China coder’s toilet death ruled non-work-related for being ‘not at desk’
Social security bureau rules against work-related death since Xing had not logged onto his computer.
21 Aug 2026 - 6:56PM
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Real-life ‘gold-devouring beast’: 5-year-old Chinese girl swallows gold bar
Incident sparks viral online memes, as Chinese parents famously nickname their expensive children with this specific term.
21 Aug 2026 - 10:50AM
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Chinese parents pay for ‘hardship camps’ to teach children family appreciation
Camp organisers assert that their primary aim is to instil an appreciation for the challenges associated with labour and earning money.
20 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
A trend in China, referred to as “hardship camps,” sees children engaged in strenuous tasks such as chopping wood and feeding pigs, often resulting in tears. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Meme magic: how a crude Chinese animation reshapes country’s viewing habits
Expert cautions against replicating Niu Lai as a business formula, viewing it instead as a unique social phenomenon.
20 Aug 2026 - 11:05AM
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Chinese coaches help women heal from narcissists; spot signs, escape abuse
While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims.
19 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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China ‘cloudscape observer’ dream job wraps up; resort plans future campaigns
Classified as a 5A-level tourist attraction, Laojun Mountain remains off-limits to foreigners due to its proximity to a military base.
19 Aug 2026 - 9:28AM
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‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides.
18 Aug 2026 - 7:12PM
A 69-year-old husband has spent over a decade taking his partially paralysed wife on road trips across China in a custom campervan. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese workers turn bosses into virtual pets for stress relief amid rising trend
Experts warn that turning real people into AI pets could face legal risks and violate portrait rights.
18 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
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Anxious Chinese mothers turn to pricey ‘parent awakening camps’ for academic help
One camp features unique exercises where coaches blindfold parents and bind their limbs to experience how children feel under strict control.
17 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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China dark tourism rises as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres
The appeal of these events comes from facing a scary crisis in a safe environment, notes an expert.
17 Aug 2026 - 10:26AM
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Chinese ‘family bridge’ connects remote elderly and overseas children
In 2020, China reported that 118 million elderly individuals were living alone after their children migrated for work.
16 Aug 2026 - 10:19AM
A Chinese man has completed over 200 journeys through remote mountains in just one year, bridging the gap between elderly parents and their children working far away. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed.
15 Aug 2026 - 4:00PM
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Chinese abduction survivor who inspired movie enters direct PhD programme
Wenle and fellow survivors use their social media presence to support families searching for long-lost children.
15 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
When asked why she desires to travel to space at the age of 73, Huang simply stated that she just wants ‘to take a look’.
14 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
A self-made engineer who began her career on the factory floor, Huang Xiaochi will become one of China’s first commercial space tourists when she flies on a suborbital mission in 2028. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
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Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef
As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth.
14 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese husband monitors wife and splits expenses in 40-year marriage
In China, divorce is not simple; couples must first endure a 30-day cooling-off period after applying for mutual consent.
14 Aug 2026 - 10:17AM
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Chinese custom sees women throw embroidered balls from balconies to choose husbands
In feudal China’s strict marriage system, throwing an embroidered ball subverted rigid family control by leaving a woman’s choice to fate.
13 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese ‘pre-made children’ term reflects trend of prioritising study over summer fun
Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break.
13 Aug 2026 - 2:00PM
Fear of falling behind drives parents to overload young children with advanced coursework. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese dad stirs debate by digging grave to help sick daughter understand death
National attention surrounding their situation leads to crowdfunding campaign, successfully raising funds for Xinlei.
13 Aug 2026 - 10:28AM
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How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle – and why
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death.
12 Aug 2026 - 6:14PM
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Ex-Chinese pyramid scheme boss charges US$18,000 to ‘discipline’ kids
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’.
12 Aug 2026 - 2:59PM
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