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US man offered ‘national gift’ to stay in China after donating Japan invasion photos
Pawn shop owner who received death threats, had to wear a bulletproof vest after gifting wartime images says his mission in life is ‘peace’.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese pancakes trace back 5,000 years, references in ancient paintings, poems
21 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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How ‘painful bag’ becomes popular subculture among China youth as expression of fandom
21 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China woman working away from home gets parental care package containing a cow
Cancer-suffering migrant worker stunned by butchered bovine delivery; worried mum arrives from hometown at same time, makes beef pies.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A cancer suffering young migrant worker in China who is working away from home in Beijing received a whole butchered cow from her parents who wanted to help her recovery. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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‘Intimate touch therapy’ sparks debate in China over using hugs, sensory tools
Crossing boundaries debate rages as new treatment sees partially clothed stressed-out clients hugged, touched with feathers.
20 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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China woman reunites with birth parents 28 years after being left in toilet by grandad
Banquet and firecrackers greet woman as she meets real family who plan to visit her adoptive Dutch parents this summer.
20 Mar 2026 - 12:29PM
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China café sells coffee made with eggs brewed in child urine; considered a delicacy
Maker of bizarre caffeine brew says it prevents sleepiness in spring and heatstroke in summer; experts say it is toxic and of no benefit at all.
19 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A Chinese café has been selling a unique coffee blend which features eggs brewed in child urine, selling over a hundred cups a day at weekends. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Chinese man has chopstick stuck in his throat for 8 years, shuns surgery due to fear
Alcoholic goes to hospital for check-up but rejects operation which would require surgeons to cut his neck to remove eating implement.
19 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Jar burials: a glimpse into ancient China’s compassion for infant deaths
New study indicates Neolithic cultures in China may have separated graves of perinatal infants; different treatment than older children.
18 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Fat for beef’: China drive gives people 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost
Thousands of ‘chubby’ people join innovative scheme which offers ox innards, tongue, tail; officials warn over ‘unhealthy’ slimming methods.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China sailor creates ‘radio station’ to connect families with seamen stranded in Strait of Hormuz
‘Frightened’ sailor tells wife of conflict tension on board Singaporean commercial ship stuck close to land on war-torn waterway.
17 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
A Chinese sailor near the banks of the Strait of Hormuz has created a temporary “home letter radio station” as many ships remain stranded and unable to contact families in China due to poor telecom signals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman goes from playing body double to stardom
Folk dancing exponent who fell into film industry by chance not fazed by being called a lookalike; says failure to perform is biggest worry.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Debate as Taiwan singer shows popular ‘vacuum belly’ method to lose weight
Onstage protruding ribs routine provokes roars of appreciation from audience; doctors warn it could damage people’s health.
17 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China girl, 12, uses lai see money to buy shop, pays mum US$440 to run it for her
Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top.
17 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China woman uses AI-made man to lecture on respecting science, rejecting superstition
Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers.
16 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A young Chinese woman created a WeChat newsfeed account, using artificial intelligence to develop a persona of an acclaimed middle-aged man who lectures on the importance of respecting science and rejecting superstition. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery
Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Cyber heartbreak’ sweeps China social media, users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners
As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners.
15 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Iran boxing coach leaves China job, returns home to be with family despite risks
Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A 33-year-old boxing coach from Iran left his secure job in China to return to Tehran and be with his family due to the war. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China single mum starts business with US$100, runs clothing brand, earns millions
Mother of one sleeps just 4 hours a night to build street market business that becomes chain with shops in cities nationwide.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, also fish, turtles
Images of real furry little animals displaying clear signs of stress as they cower in fear inside arcade machine spark online anger.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man posts a big note on mum-in-law’s suitcase to help her on solo travels
Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends
Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A nine-year-old Chinese girl has gone viral for confronting riding instructors in Egypt about dangerous horses assigned to her friends, warning them of financial consequences. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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How a 102-year-old ‘baby’ in China has been hospital-free for 50 years
‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:26PM
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Timothée Chalamet charms fans, embraces Chinese culture, sells tofu, plays table tennis
Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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From owning US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds business empire
Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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