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Chinese man, 19, lives under bridge with dog, works long hours to save for tuition
‘Hardship’ suffering teenager from poor rural background attracts donations from fellow city dwellers thanks to his ‘kindness’.
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Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies
3 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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China celebrity dog stolen, sold for US$25 and eaten; owner stymied by weak pet laws
3 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman uses 60kg chocolate, makes replica of ancient painting, gets 1 million likes
Former food blogger learns skills via online videos, has to move house to accommodate size of her confection creation.
3 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
A Chinese woman used 60kg of chocolate to create a mini 3D model of the ancient painting “Along the River During the Qingming Festival”. Photo: ctdsb.net
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How China’s ‘Excalibur of the East’ souvenir swords sparked airport warning
Tourists with replicas of the ancient Sword of Goujian, from the Hubei Provincial Museum, were told not to hand-carry them onto planes.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:15AM
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‘Terrified!’: Chinese man spends US$28 to look like Jensen Huang, gets big following
Nvidia boss lookalike faces online taunts; contacts giant tech company to tell them he will delete videos if they become problematic.
2 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge in mudslide while saving villagers
Tragedy averted by selfless cadre who was swept up in floodwater as he went door-to-door telling people to get to a safe place before landslide.
2 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
A viral photograph of a village official in China completely covered in mud shows him gripping a tree during a mudslide while he was evacuating villagers. Photo: QQ.com
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China boy with 97% burns dreams of badminton stardom, practises daily despite pain
‘Little warrior’ inspired by Chinese sporting legend who often falls playing shots due to injuries suffered in fire is tipped for the top by coach.
2 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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China honour guards’ strict training – precise marching, standing still for 3 hours
From binding sandbags to their legs, to hanging water bottles on their arms, China’s ceremonial soldiers go all-out to achieve parade perfection.
1 Jun 2026 - 2:49PM
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China woman nearly dies as fishing line lashes round her neck while cycling at night
Electric bicycle rider feared her throat would be cut by cord as she crossed busy bridge; incident sparks calls for greater safety measures.
31 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled eyelid surgery causes complications
Botched cosmetic work at unlicensed clinic leaves victim with unstoppable tearing; leads to costly court battle and bitter online spat.
31 May 2026 - 11:34AM
A woman from China had double eyelid surgery five years ago which led to severe complications and a bitter legal battle. Photo: Weibo
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US man believes if everyday people can grow forests, world leaders can find peace
Generous donation enabled Yin to plant some of her earliest trees, sowing the seeds of a lasting friendship across continents.
30 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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China official mocked over gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster
‘Golden’ accessories of party secretary in village hit by torrential rain arouse both sarcastic criticism and support; she reveals they are fake.
29 May 2026 - 6:56PM
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China police dig through sand with hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone
Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune.
29 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Save her first’: China expectant mum gives surgery slot to bleeding pregnant woman
Woman with no identification arrives in ambulance at busy hospital soaked in blood, doctors perform emergency surgery, she lives but loses baby.
29 May 2026 - 10:10AM
An expectant mother in China gave up her operating room slot to another pregnant woman suffering from a life-threatening haemorrhage, saving the woman’s life. Photo: Sohu
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How tofu evolved from a chance find to one of China’s most prized culinary symbols
Ancient alchemists who stumbled across soybean curd while searching for an elixir of life created a foodstuff which has global appeal today.
28 May 2026 - 6:01PM
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‘Smells like hell’: China woman disappears owing rent, abandons dog in filthy flat
Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.
28 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162,000 for ‘not properly grilled’ food
Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.
28 May 2026 - 9:00AM
A Chinese barbecue chain has issued refunds totalling over US$162,000 yuan to 48,000 tables after acknowledging that their skewers had not been properly cooked. Photo: Sohu
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Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app becomes valuable personal safety tool
Application inspired by developer’s fear of walking home alone late at night becomes potential lifesaver for elderly people.
29 May 2026 - 1:29PM
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China film about woman whose killing of husband framed around domestic violence banned
Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.
27 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder
56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.
27 May 2026 - 11:55AM
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China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, gets Hollywood praise, job offer
29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.
26 May 2026 - 6:00PM
From train driver and wedding photographer, Liu Ziyu from China created a low-budget viral short film in 10 days, earning praise from a Hollywood director and receiving a job offer. Photo: The Paper
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Eat idol’s poems: ancient roots of China fan culture show extreme devotion to idols
In ancient times, fame was cultivated in streets, restaurants, poetry circles, where beauty and talent transformed poets, performers into icons.
26 May 2026 - 4:23PM
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China cabby waives full fare, charges teary boy US$1.4 to teach others about kindness to his kids
Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.
26 May 2026 - 9:55AM
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China ‘crazy boss’ shares AI images of self as woman, aims to be world’s richest
Flamboyant entrepreneur who describes Elon Musk as his ‘arch rival’ faces accusations of ‘arrogance’ from tech competitors.
25 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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