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Why this ancient custom requires kids to ‘sell ignorance’ on Chinese New Year’s Eve
Centuries-old ritual saw children run around outside assailing passers-by after hearty festive feast; tradition also seen as being good for health.
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China boss offers US$26 million bonus; staff can pocket bills within set time
25 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China scenic spot faces outcry over real horse carousel ride
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Self-styled China doctors nabbed over ‘bloodletting therapy’ to ‘remove’ evil energy
Unlicensed ‘medical staff’ sink long needle into man’s arm to extract blood; dump dirty equipment and stained gauze swabs on ‘clinic’ floor.
24 Feb 2026 - 2:03PM
The Chinese authorities have cracked down on self-proclaimed doctors who have been performing “bloodletting therapy”, claiming it can remove evil energy. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Zhihu
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‘Sportcation’ gets popular with China youth, makes romantic getaway an athletic hub
Indonesian island renowned for parties and chilling turns holiday spot for fitness-mad travellers who seek ‘military-style’ boot camps.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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‘Shameless’: China influencer slammed for profiting from wife’s childbirth video
Graduate from top US university keeps filming as wife gets emergency treatment for severe bleeding; even adds advert voice-over during recording.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:35PM
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China boy skips rope in line with likes to lose weight gets 1.8 million thumbs up
Chubby youngster in a daze after agreeing to dad’s ‘likes for skips’ idea; asks father to help him out after massive response.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
A Chinese boy’s weight-loss effort consists of skipping rope as many times as he receives likes; he gets 1.8 million thumbs up. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time
‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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China youth embrace ‘old-school humans’ style; stories get 1 billion views online
Young people are turning their backs on parties, fashion and fine dining in hope of finding ‘the good life’ by embracing simplicity.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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‘Kind-hearted’ China grandma pays with hell money at food stalls, vendors agree
70-something grandmother ‘buys’ roasted chicken skewers, cakes, steamed stuffed buns using items she finds on road.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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China ‘history fangirls’ visit mausoleums, write books, spark heritage tour boost
Devotees of historical figures make pilgrimages to ancient sites to pay tribute, but concerns mount over environmental pollution.
20 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Chinese women are being increasingly drawn to historical figures, visiting their gravesites, writing books and buying related merchandise, revealing emotional dynamics and growing consumer interest in museum economies and historical tourism. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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‘Reversed parenting’: China couples copy kids, throw tantrums to promote equal talk
Millennial parents turn to role reversal and facing the consequences methods to instil sense of self-responsibility in their children.
19 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Spring Festival travel rush dates back to ancient China but only for rich, powerful
Epic New Year journeys by land and sea 2,000 years ago used to take a month to complete; then nation began developing transport systems.
19 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China teacher quits to sell coffins to Europe, generates US$6 million sales annually
29-year-old whose hometown is known for its lightweight wood says she has no business fears because ‘people die every day’.
16 Feb 2026 - 4:09PM
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Chinese man wins iPhone at firm’s party, finds tiles in box instead, seeks apology
Employee keeps unopened ‘iPhone’ box prize until he gets home to show wife; is dumbfounded to find ceramic slabs, chocolates, lollipops inside.
16 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
A Chinese man who won an iPhone 17 Pro Max at his company’s year-end party was surprised to find tiles inside the box instead. It was his team manager’s idea of a prank. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Cyber New Year trending with China youth who buy virtual goods, use digital incense
While festive traditions remain very much alive, young people are increasingly finding celebratory solace in AI friends and electronic goods.
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for insurance scam
‘Healthy’ so-called patients lured into psychiatric facilities with promise of long, cheap stay; receive little treatment, face ‘beatings’.
18 Feb 2026 - 9:39AM
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Chinese mum makes ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views
Stung by online critics who accuse her of neglect over morning meal choices, woman gets creative with bizarre line-up of dishes.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
A mother in China prepared “thunder breakfasts” for her son every day, featuring unique dishes like durian with hotpot and tanghulu with sour fish soup, which went viral, amassing over 900 million views. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending
On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:01AM
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China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send New Year greetings for customers
Paid for holiday festival package includes door cleaning, couplet hanging; critics say offer cheapens sanctity of filial piety, is disrespectful.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’
Big-spending loser who was told by agent to bet responsibly, was aware of gambling risks, has case thrown out by court.
12 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China official dies after horse riding accident filming publicity clip for local agriculture
Trend-setting woman nicknamed the ‘most valiant culture and tourism director’ inspired others to follow in her footsteps.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
A Chinese government official and influencer has died from injuries suffered in a horse riding accident while filming promotional content for local agriculture. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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China exit of top German lingerie brand as women prefer comfort, reject male gaze
Popularity of going braless plus growing desire for practicality sees purveyors of wire-free underwear brands push up sales.
11 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Emotional economy boom: China ‘love-brained’ youth seek strangers’ ire for guidance
People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Why young China viewers are being drawn to dating shows with older contestants
South Korean-influenced reality shows rise in popularity, in part driven by mature women who are brutally honest about the men taking part.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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