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China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend
Younger generation embrace notion of ‘wrecking yourself while saving yourself’ by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs.
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Furry farewells: pet spirit money, luxury funeral ceremonies take China by storm
2 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines wife
2 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘immersive’ fun buses see rise of mobile venues for karaoke, films, dim sum
Innovative public transport twist even sees some buses become hairdressing salons; fans say trend turns exhausting commute into adventure.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
”City buses” in southern Chinese cities are transforming into mobile entertainment venues, appealing to young consumers who crave immersive experiences during their travels. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Japan solo dining chain gains popularity in China; lengthy wait times lead to scalpers
Mainland diners seek out eating outlets which block the prying eyes of strangers; offer complete isolation to enjoy ‘private moments’.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:22PM
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Why Empress Cixi and people in ancient China used animal faeces in beauty routines
Cixi reportedly incorporated human breast milk into beauty routine to maintain youthful look.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China influencer gets a million followers in 2 weeks by sharing home-renting tips
Highly practical content creator wows people with simple advice about deceptive property ads, avoiding flat-finding pitfalls.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:01PM
A Chinese influencer amassed over a million followers in just two weeks by sharing tips on how to rent a home. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese mum leaves son, 6, in hotel for more than 2 weeks; staff act as carers
Abandoned youngster tells returning mother that he is ‘a little man who can take care of himself’; cleaner who cared for him is left in tears.
31 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘city work’ dating trend promotes love on the move as couples earn extra cash
Young people in China view food delivery as a hybrid form of dating, offering light physical activity that can alleviate stress and fatigue.
30 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China ‘left-behind aunties’, or senior girl group, get popular for charm, dancing
Lonely, disconnected elderly women find social links, confidence and an army of online fans with their joyous online routines.
30 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman spends US$1,700 to put dog in school for personality tests, training
Shanghai resident says she is too busy to give pet companionship, even pays for a ‘school bus’ to pick up and drop off the animal.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
A young Chinese woman has spent US$1,700 to enrol her six-month-old dog in a pet kindergarten for companionship and personality testing. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China mum who lost hero soldier son spends 2 decades handcrafting shoe pads for comrades
Grieving mother takes late son’s fellow soldiers to her heart, visits them regularly, looks after their children.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:05PM
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New China school system rewards diligent pupils with motivational ‘digital pets’
Virtual cats, dogs, even dolphins see classmates up their academic game for points with which they can feed, upgrade their digital companions.
29 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman uses old photo to find brother lured away with bread 33 years ago
Tears flow as 3-decade search finally locates long-lost sibling who was starved, beaten and abused by human traffickers before being adopted.
29 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Why Chinese pour TCM medicine dregs on roads, hope others will walk, drive over it
Folk legend has it that a man known as ‘king of medicine’ in Tang dynasty examined leftover TCM on street, came up with better cures.
28 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Some people in China pour leftover traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) onto public roads, believing it drives away illness when walked or driven over. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu
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Rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry
‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has faced tax evasion allegations, romantic intrigue.
28 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man rescued from ‘zip tie escape challenge’ after delivery man calls police
Bizarre online escapology caper turns serious as firefighters forced to untie man who ‘could have died’ from restraints around his neck.
28 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Plot twists in the viral ‘great escape’ and homecoming video of 7 dogs from China
Once the unexpected turn of events become known, the situation sparks renewed discussions online about misinformation and animal welfare.
27 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A viral video of a 17-kilometre journey home featuring seven dogs in China sparked widespread attention globally, but an investigation revealed the truth. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China grandma falls for AI-generated ‘bossy president’, writes ‘him’ love letters
84-year-old spends hours watching AI-generated humans, asks digital man if he ‘hates’ her, even thinks about marrying ‘him’.
27 Mar 2026 - 2:20PM
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Chinese woman uses teeth to carve sculptures, including Great Wall of China model
Nibbling artist with no formal sculpting training creates more than 100 works of art using vegetable; warns kids not to copy her.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run
Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China woman lives in nursing home, pays US$30 rent by being companion to residents
25-year-old says care venue ‘feels like home’; friendship scheme aims to ease work pressure on young, address ageing population problem.
26 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A 25-year-old woman in China has lived in a nursing home for over two years, paying just US$30 monthly rent by providing companionship to elderly fellow residents. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Boy, 7, is youngest professional rally car driver in China, starts racing at age 1
‘Obsessed’ youngster who started racing on a simulator as a toddler graduates to fuel-powered vehicles, aims to become world champion.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:46AM
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How climate change led to demise of an advanced Chinese civilisation 4,500 years ago
New research paints a picture of a culture that struggled to navigate a significant increase in rainfall and slowly disappeared from history.
25 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China yam with human ‘fingernails’, 260 free meals, lottery win after life of play
Yam with digits like a man stuns internet, car buyer maxes out on showroom freebies, jackpot win leaves man all set for retirement.
25 Mar 2026 - 2:06PM
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