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Some dental clinics in Japan are offering a dog companion service, and on-site gym facilities in a bid to boost flagging business. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/IG@shibuyadental

People & Culture

Japanese dental clinics offer dog pals, on-site gym to boost declining business

Declining birth rates see business slump heralding introduction of nurses dressed as maids, French-style clinic cafes, brightly-decorated spaces.

China’s hottest new show is a Sichuan-dialect micro drama set in the 1980s

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Angry at poor service, China resident pays US$20 management fee with 6,000 coins

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‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, goes viral

With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful anti-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.

A female student who chased a phone thief in Italy and retrieved her stolen property has been widely praised on mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
A female student who chased a phone thief in Italy and retrieved her stolen property has been widely praised on mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

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Xiaomi CEO drops watermelons, reveals juicy truth about firm’s bulletproof veneer

Company website asserts that coating offers tear, scratch, and puncture resistance that exceeds traditional PVC coatings by over tenfold.

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Shock as China building workers hung on gate by harnesses as safety training

‘Punishment’ for safety lapses praised by some while others reject it as akin to humiliating public shaming methods meted out in ancient China.

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China influencer rents robot for US$1,400 a day to do housework, go on date

Agile humanoid cooks, cleans, helps with shopping, even does martial arts moves, but struggles to hold it together while dancing.

An influencer in China has rented a robot for US$1,400 a day to do housework, and go on a date with him. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
An influencer in China has rented a robot for US$1,400 a day to do housework, and go on a date with him. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

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China dad offers US$1.4 million reward for son’s return, reunites after 24 years

At reunion, father gifts son US$415,000 Mercedes-Benz, education fund, but son declines, wanting to create own success.

Trending in China

Woman dies waiting for husband, China’s automated noodles: 5 trending stories

From a fully automated noodle shop in Shenzhen to a Chinese boy’s message to his mum, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

People & Culture

China seniors adopt quirky workouts – crocodile crawl, tree-bumping for longevity

Obsession with longevity drives many to pursue unconventional health routines to boost vitality.

Chinese seniors engage in unique workout routines, such as crocodile crawling and hanging from trees by their necks to promote robust health and longevity. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/iften

People & Culture

Odd Chinese customs in treating guests – enough means more, less tea, more wine

When visiting Chinese friend’s home, best to refrain from complimenting their kids as parents prefer to downplay children’s abilities.

China has specific customs for hosting and being a guest, if unsure, it is wise to learn these etiquettes to fit in smoothly. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
China has specific customs for hosting and being a guest, if unsure, it is wise to learn these etiquettes to fit in smoothly. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu

Gender & Diversity

Chinese couple have 9 daughters, all named ‘di’, hoping for a son

Many Chinese couples believe son can support them in old age, viewing daughter as akin to water that has been poured out when they marry.

People & Culture

Japan love motel converts to funeral home, spurs birth, ageing population debate

Japan sees slump in number of places of ‘privacy and comfort’, some of which offer five-star facilities while others are more down-to-earth.

People & Culture

Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate dead ‘fur babies’.

The animal cloning industry in China is booming as more and more people become firmly attached to their pets. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Trending in China

Chinese woman seeks US$6,800 for chores, divorce court awards 5 times the amount

Ex-husband expresses surprise at award as some people online suggest men deserve compensation for being ‘bodyguards’, ‘chauffeurs’.

A divorce court in China has awarded a woman five times as much as the US$6,800 she initially sought for all the household chores she did while with her ex-husband. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
A divorce court in China has awarded a woman five times as much as the US$6,800 she initially sought for all the household chores she did while with her ex-husband. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Trending in China

Ex-China security guard becomes lawyer after decade auditing top courses

Hard-working, do-any-job man from poor rural background shows grit, determination to realise dream of joining fight for justice.

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Millions praise China kindergarten guard for waltzing with girl upset by late arriving mum

Joyful nursery school security guard wows social media with moves, reveals previous life as professional dancer.

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Indonesian wife, 24, surprised husband, 62, was groom at event she attended at 9

After a young Indonesian woman married a much older man who had wed twice before, she realised they had met at one of his other nuptials when she was a child.

A 19-year-old Indonesian woman finds out after marrying a man aged 57, that she attended a previous wedding of his when she was just nine years old. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
A 19-year-old Indonesian woman finds out after marrying a man aged 57, that she attended a previous wedding of his when she was just nine years old. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China Personalities

Profile | Mystery Chinese woman steals show at 2024 Cannes Film Festival, but who is she?

A mystery woman from China, who stole the show on the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been revealed to be a rich online influencer and wife of a famous mainland musician.

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Singaporean influencer becomes grandmother at 34, jokes that she ‘inspired’ son

A popular online influencer in Singapore who has become a grandmother at the age of 34 has pledged to support and guide her 17-year-old son.

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Man has child by surrogate without telling family as he wants to be grandfather

A 50-something woman in China was shocked to find a baby in her home when she got in from work one day, and that the child belonged to her husband who had hired a surrogacy agency without telling her.

A man had secretly hired a surrogacy agency to get a baby girl after his only daughter told him she did not want to have children. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Stalking, illegal tracking, assault: is China’s fan culture off the rails?

When obsession tips over into stalking a number of studies have found that the stalked celebrity often represented an idealised version of the stalker. Photo: CGTN
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China Personalities
Chinese actor Jin Dong has expressed concern over artificial inelligence con artists who impersonate him, and called for tougher laws to tackle such rackets. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Weibo
Trending in China

China actor expresses concern over AI scams impersonating him, seeks tougher laws

One victim plans to travel 2,000km to meet fake Jin while another almost leaves her husband.

Real ‘Truman Show’: man in China live-streamed 24/7, becomes unwitting influencer

Hometown of DeepSeek founder turns tourist hotspot, renovations paid by government

Chinese ‘3-knives girl’ martial arts prodigy, guardian for ‘country, family, myself’

A teenage girl in China has gone viral online thanks to her remarkable martial arts skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China influencer, 24, dies day after telling fans she had not eaten for 2 days

A 24-year-old influencer in China has died after revealing during a live-stream that she had not eaten for two days and was unable to pay her rent. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu launches US$55 English course with interactive sessions

Daniel Wu, the US-born Hong Kong actor and filmmaker, has gained attention on Chinese social media for launching an English-language course to teach fans authentic spoken English. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin

Profile | China influencer Luo Fuxing, known for animal hairstyles, shifts focus to theatre

Chinese influencer Luo Fuxing, known for his dramatic animal hairstyles, is shifting his focus to theatre and fashion. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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A Taiwanese mother fell asleep with a hairdryer next to her baby, causing severe burns and the amputation of three toes. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Taiwan mum causes baby’s 3-toe amputation after falling asleep with hairdryer, jailed

Court says according to woman’s educational qualifications, cognitive abilities, she should have had the common sense to avert tragedy.

This 39-year-old China grandma goes viral online in clip feeding infant grandson

Chinese woman, 103, dies after 80-year wait for husband who worked abroad

China friends save crash driver, share story with shop boss who turns out to be dad

‘Fearless’ China duo make history, achieving Top 4 at renowned dance contest

Gender & Diversity
A Chinese man has been hospitalised after undergoing a painful three-hour simulation of childbirth at his lover’s request. Photo: The Paper
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Chinese man hospitalised after 3-hour birth simulation at lover’s request, sues

Boyfriend undergoes imitation labour to prove ‘love’ for girlfriend, suffers pain, vomiting, loses section of small intestine as result.

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Profile | Pioneering China filmmaker ‘Weibo queen’ Yao Chen puts focus on feminist issues

‘Stingy’ firm: China mum wins case after breastfeeding leave revoked due to illness

Profile | ‘Why act against yourself?’ Chinese actress Jiang Xin likes celibacy, not marriage

Chinese actress Jiang Xin has eschewed marriage in favour of celibacy, earning her praise on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

Japan police academy hires beauty consultant for male officers’ make-up skills

A Japanese police academy employs a beauty consultant to instruct officers on makeup techniques. Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube

China husband divorces wife over surname row, woman wins custody of both children

A husband in China who divorced his wife over a dispute about their offspring’s surnames has lost a battle for the custody of their children. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Polygamous Japan man who relied on wives’ cash earns monthly US$8,000 as influencer

A polygamous man in Japan who used to rely on his wives for money now earns US$8,000 a month as an online influencer. Photo: IG@watanaberyuta_official
Environment
Online shops in China are selling soil dug up from outside major banks for up to US$122 a bag, claiming that it will bring good fortune to those who buy it. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/The Paper/Douyin
Trending in China

China online shops sell ‘wealth bringing’ soil from outside top banks for US$120

Bizarre product dug up from outside some of country’s major banks, sales representative claims dirt dissolves ‘bad energy’.

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Social Welfare
Students fly paper airplanes at a kindergarten in eastern China. Chinese lawmakers are reportedly considering proposals to provide free preschool education as part of a campaign to convince parents to have more children. Photo: Getty Images
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Is free preschool education the solution to China’s birth crisis?

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China’s rural healthcare challenge: spend more or move people to cities

Video | Dangerous weight loss camps on the rise in China as country grapples with obesity crisis

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China teacher panned for quiz ranking family status from ‘indecent’ to ‘good’

A teacher in China has come under fire for presenting school students with a questionnaire that attempted to rank them by social status. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Boy in China gives own lunches to mum, eats leftovers, prompting food donations

The boy selflessly offers his school lunch to his mother every day, watching her enjoy the meal from the other side of the gate. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Video | Puppy love: why pet weddings are on the rise in China

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Pet weddings are on the rise in China. Photo: Reuters