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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.
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China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, gets Hollywood praise, job offer
26 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Eat idol’s poems: ancient roots of China fan culture show extreme devotion to idols
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
A boy in China cried with anxiety when he realised he could not afford the taxi fare home and received a compassionate response from the driver. Photo: Douyin
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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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‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views
Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.
26 May 2026 - 9:59AM
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China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework for focus, sparks debate
Mother gets creative by making ‘fiddling’ son concentrate on job in hand by keeping his feet moving, reaps schoolwork efficiency rewards.
25 May 2026 - 12:22PM
A mother in China has improved her son’s focus while he is doing homework by having him peddle a sewing machine as he works. Photo: Weibo
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Chinese scientists suggest harsh environments foster early human creativity
The research unveils a more intricate narrative of innovation, intelligence, and human evolution in East Asia.
24 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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China boy wants to raise silkworms to create silk quilt; parents buy 10,000 seeds
Family eventually hatches 12,000 larvae and youngster feeds them every day; mother says caring for living things beats any toy.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields of medicine, science
Breakthrough by woman pioneer led to jail, execution for son who agreed with her decision to dissect her dead husband.
24 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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Ancient Chinese texts show ‘immortal mirror’ linking to early notion of robots
Imagination and folk legend in imperial China came up with objects that could display people’s internal organs and a flying wooden magpie.
23 May 2026 - 9:26AM
China ancient texts depict magical mirrors akin to a CT scan, vivid wooden puppets and early notions of robots. Photo: Baidu
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American who gave US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago to view forest
US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.
24 May 2026 - 9:28AM
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China ‘most devoted fraudster’ fakes hospital records to give wife free dialysis
Unemployed ex-factory worker who struggles to define meaning of love stays loyal to wife until the day she dies.
22 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, brings fantasy novels to life
‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced.
22 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China blogger with 20 million followers takes break after 13 years of intense work
Humorous online celebrity stops posting videos for ‘indefinite duration’ after he comes down with range of illnesses.
21 May 2026 - 6:00PM
A blogger in China with 20 million followers has taken a break after 13 years of intense content creation after developing a range of health problems. Photo: Weibo
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China woman gets throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, ruptures digestive system
‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day.
21 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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China beauty influencer returns after 3 years, gains 10 million followers in a day
Online make-up guru back in business after bust-up with agent; says she will share her thoughts on ‘life and growth’ in future.
21 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Jensen Huang’s China noodle shop visit prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal
Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.
20 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Jensen Huang’s recent visit to a spicy noodle shop in Beijing has prompted the eatery to launch a unique ‘leather jacket’ set meal. Photo: Weibo
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China teacher slams student’s complaint about lack of smoking benches, sparks debate
Educator pens stinging rebuke to ‘tired’ complaining cigarette lover, telling them if they want ‘comfort’ they should go to the library.
20 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding
Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.
20 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academia
Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised.
19 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
19 May 2026 - 2:10PM
Before air conditioning, ancient Chinese elites used water fans and ice to cool down in summer, while commoners relied on bamboo pillows and meditation. Photo: Sohu
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‘Occupational bug’: Stressed China surgeon goes viral over 150kg weight, bad diet
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
18 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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French bulldog in China that collects plastic bottles faces animal abuser threats
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
19 May 2026 - 1:05PM
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China Forbidden City’s red gates, gold door nails have rules about number, colour
Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a son.
17 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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