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A popular supermarket chain in China has banned staff from engaging in domestic violence, sparking privacy concerns. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
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China retail giant prohibits domestic violence by staff, sparks privacy concerns

Online opinion split over new rules which map out how employees should respond to divorce requests and behave towards their children.

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Longevity secrets from 124-year-old, actress claims abuse: 5 trending stories

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‘If you like Chinese, we kiss kiss’: China netizens welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

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China cabby held for dragging fare out of car, dumping her on highway after row

Bitter quarrel between taxi driver and 19-year-old woman passenger over route to airport spills over into violence on carriageway.

A taxi driver in China has been detained after he dragged a woman passenger out of his car and dumped her on an expressway after a argument. Photo: Shutterstock
A taxi driver in China has been detained after he dragged a woman passenger out of his car and dumped her on an expressway after a argument. Photo: Shutterstock
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China domestic violence survivor donates live-stream profits to help others

One online session raises more than US$1.4 million, victim attracts praise, but also criticism from some who accuse her of being a ‘drama queen’.

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China woman, 124, shares longevity secrets, loves rice with lard, regular walks

Supercentenarian with unshakeable lust for life says sticking to routines, three meals a day, optimism are secrets of her long life.

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Shock as Chinese man learns father ‘found’ 16 years ago is fake and foster parent

Confused son who thought he had found his real family considers asking police to investigate possibility that he is a human trafficking victim.

A Chinese man has been shocked to learn that the father he reunited with 16 years ago is not his biological dad but a foster parent. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A Chinese man has been shocked to learn that the father he reunited with 16 years ago is not his biological dad but a foster parent. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China billionaire showers cash on hometown as thanks for education funds years ago

World’s 427th richest man brings happiness to tiny rural village with presents and cash, gains praise, scepticism on social media.

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China hospital hit for anti-abortion slogans accusing mums of producing unruly kids

‘Educational’ signs in hospital slam mothers who terminate their pregnancies of ‘unwholesome deeds’ which damage male family line.

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China school in trouble over suicide disclaimer mandate for students

Public pressure over requirement that pupils sign letter absolving school of blame should they kill or harm themselves sees authorities step in.

A school in China has been slammed for making pupils sign a suicide disclaimer to absolve the institution of responsibility should they take their own life. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese man in trouble for 70 US cents seat-saving scheme on subway in rush hour

Underground operator slams seat profiteering as legal experts say there is no law banning his actions, online observers split over his behaviour.

A man in China has caused much amusement online for offering seat-saving service during Shanghai subway rush hours for 70 US cents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu
A man in China has caused much amusement online for offering seat-saving service during Shanghai subway rush hours for 70 US cents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu
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Funny China ‘monkey men’ who make women laugh become popular dating type

As marriage rate continues to slump, matchmakers report surge in dating as women seek humorous men who help out with chores.

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China basketball star banned for sneaking lover into dorm in suitcase to do ‘homework’

Young star faces uncertain future despite claims that he was only helping student sweetheart with English studies overnight.

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China woman says row led sister to distribute ‘solicitation cards’ with her photo

Cards with woman’s ‘beauty-filtered’ photo and phone number included offers of sexual services, said she was available round the clock.

A property row between two sisters in China has led one of them to post sex solicitation cards around the neighbourhood of the other. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China professor slammed for claim that women can live to 100 if they have 10 kids

Amid national ageing crisis, academic takes heat on social media for claim that career-minded women are destined for a shorter life.

An academic in China has come under fire for claiming women who have 10 children can live to be 100 years old. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
An academic in China has come under fire for claiming women who have 10 children can live to be 100 years old. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Zhao Wei’s divorce, ‘sterile’ Chinese woman’s pregnancy: 5 trending stories

From actress Zhao Wei’s recent divorce to an ex-gymnast being hit with new social media ban, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

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China firm makes staff eat fire, claims it helps face fears, boosts confidence

Bizarre ‘team-building’ event urges employees to extinguish flaming cotton buds by putting them in mouths, stunt sparks possible legal action.

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‘Sterile’ Chinese woman discovers pregnancy by chance, gives birth 4 hours later

Doctors told overweight 36-year-old she could not have children then discovered she was 34-weeks pregnant during hypertension treatment.

A woman in China who discovered she was 34 weeks pregnant by chance during a unrelated clinic visit gave birth to a baby boy four hours later. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
A woman in China who discovered she was 34 weeks pregnant by chance during a unrelated clinic visit gave birth to a baby boy four hours later. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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‘Giant toilet’ affordable Japan flat goes viral, attracts interest from China

Tiny Tokyo living space likened to a prison cell emerges as online hit amid burgeoning number of foreign tourists visiting Japan.

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Caution as online ‘Superman challenge’ sees kids injured copying risky game

Japan education authorities seeking ways to stop children in country from accessing videos of dangerous ‘superhero’ challenge online.

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‘Degree worship’: China middle school sparks debate with elitist hiring policy

Suzhou Middle School provoked backlash after announcing that 10 of its 13 new hires had graduated from elite universities in Beijing.

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Students celebrate graduating from Peking University. Chinese employers have been accused of “worshipping” graduates from the elite institution in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua
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Run clubs have arrived in Hong Kong to combine exercise and community

This booming subculture is attracting runners of all abilities and from all walks of life to join up and enjoy a workout together – and buy the merch.

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How to set boundaries at work to improve your mental health

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