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China’s Iraq War ‘safe haven’ film of true stories to represent country at Oscars
Director Wen Muye states that Chinese cuisine – with its emphasis on gathering and sharing – shares a natural, intrinsic connection to peace.
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Ancient Chinese parents gave babies nicknames – ‘Dog’, ‘Pig’ – to protect them
15 Oct 2026 - 11:01AM
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‘Pure fate’: Chinese newlyweds share same name, face endless glitches
14 Oct 2026 - 6:49PM
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China ‘robot trainers’ earn up to US$900 a month performing repetitive chores
Some view this as deeply ironic: humans are teaching robots to work, yet these machines will one day replace their trainers.
14 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
The photo above shows a robot being trained to handle basic daily tasks, highlighting China’s latest freelance economy trend where freelancers perform repetitive chores to teach robots essential skills. Photo: Xinhua
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Doctors warn against injury-prone China viral ‘flash step’ dance
Veteran teacher says viral move appeals to the masses because it is both fun and witty – blending humour with professional skill.
13 Oct 2026 - 6:05PM
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Chinese great-grandpa, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood
Nanny who cares for Lu says he has a fantastic appetite, regularly finishing half a bowl of rice and a whole plate of crabs in a single meal.
13 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
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Chinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above flat
Analysis revealed that the bone fragments belonged to livestock or poultry, while the teeth were identified as fish teeth.
12 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
Chengdu police arrested a man for fabricating a viral online hoax that falsely claimed a child was buried on a residential building’s rooftop. Photo: Sohu
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Chinese grass-roots singer goes viral after saving Hacken Lee concert
Rushing by taxi and shared bicycle to reach the stadium just in time, Hou took the stage with zero rehearsal and no teleprompter.
12 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
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‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 peaks in 5 days
Challenge aligns with ‘special forces style’ travel trend that has surged in popularity among young Chinese people recently.
12 Oct 2026 - 7:50AM
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China retiree devotes life to photography after tumour shrinks post-bucket-list trip
Driven by a new-found motivation to live, Wang has spent her pension on advanced gear, travelled to 30 countries to pursue bird photography.
11 Oct 2026 - 11:21AM
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Retired China Olympic diver sparks ‘toxic parenting’ debate on reality show with mum
Her parents reportedly controlled her bank cards, and her mother refused to let her use her savings for investments.
10 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
Retired Chinese Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi and her mother sparked an intense online debate following a reality TV appearance where Zhang revealed a childhood marked by frequent maternal criticism. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sohu
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Chinese police cracks ‘Breaking Bad’ drug lab; ex-professor arrested
Retired academic masterminds drug operation, designs process, uses personal connections to secure illicit lab space across 5 Chinese cities.
10 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
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‘You’re not ugly’: China driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins hearts online
Driver befriends Ou and pledges to drive him for free between Chengdu and his hometown – over 200km away – whenever he needs a ride.
9 Oct 2026 - 8:11PM
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Sacred splashes: ancient Chinese ritual of ‘elephant washing’ for good fortune
The tradition came to an end in the late Qing dynasty, after a parade elephant went rogue, crushed a general’s carriage, and killed a eunuch.
9 Oct 2026 - 10:50AM
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Why traditional Chinese practice of nominal age makes people up to 2 years older
Under xu sui, babies are born at age one, a relic of ancient China lacking a numerical zero until Indian monks introduced it 1,000 years ago.
8 Oct 2026 - 8:08PM
An ancient sundial marks time by the sun, while traditional Chinese nominal age or xu sui, marks a person’s life by the Lunar New Year rather than exact birthdates. Photo: Sohu
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China boss gifts top workers new BMWs to protect them from harsh weather commutes
Ma attributes her company’s prosperity to the collective effort of her employees, believing they should directly share in its success.
8 Oct 2026 - 10:33AM
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Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home lab
Beyond science education, Duan senior instils patriotism in his son, hoping he grows into ‘a useful person for the country and society’.
7 Oct 2026 - 6:14PM
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Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spots to flip to neighbours for profit
Residents argue that parking is a vital community asset that should not be monopolised by anyone seeking financial gain from resale.
7 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
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After a resident spent nearly 14 million yuan (US$2 million) to buy 196 parking spots in her Hunan complex, a heated neighbourhood dispute quickly turned into a major legal battle. Photo: Shutterstock
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Public outcry as China nurse’s fatal on-duty brain bleed ruled not work-related
Under Chinese law, an employee’s on-duty illness is only deemed work-related if they die at the workplace or within 48 hours of emergency treatment.
6 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese actress Li Bingbing credits success to sister-manager and confidante
Li notes the considerable sacrifices her younger sister made for her career, asserting that she could die for her.
6 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
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Chinese ‘Coffee Grandma’ saves son’s cafe, inspires female independence
To perfect her latte art, Zhao mixes dish soap with hot water to mimic milk foam and uses soy sauce as a stand-in for coffee.
5 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man, 71, discovers hidden US$63,000 fortune after scavenging for 21 years
Handing Ru the bank card, a social worker advised him to keep it safe, spend wisely, and beware of telecom scams.
5 Oct 2026 - 10:00AM
Unaware that he was owed a hidden pension of more than 420,000 yuan (US$63,000), a 71-year-old Chinese man spent 21 years surviving as a scavenger. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Douyin
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How murder and secrecy helped create China’s only monogamous emperor
While Emperor Hongzhi certainly loved his wife, his traumatic childhood likely played a decisive role in his unique monogamy.
4 Oct 2026 - 6:30PM
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Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly amid booming trend
Outsourcing life’s mundane tasks buys us freedom, but risks relinquishing the experience of living, says online observer.
4 Oct 2026 - 10:20AM
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Chinese woman, 60, gives birth to second child in 2 years, sparking debate
Brushing off public disapproval, Zhang says she feels young and healthy, and is confident in her choice to give birth at an older age.
3 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM
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