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Archaeological discoveries reveal the earliest evidence of silkworm cultivation outside China, challenging long-held beliefs that silkworms were solely disseminated via the Silk Road. Photo: SCMP composite/archaeology.org/Shutterstock

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Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline

4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed.

Chinese abduction survivor who inspired movie enters direct PhD programme

Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers

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Family’s bankruptcy drives US-graduated Chinese student to become acclaimed chef

As a private chef, Chengzi has formed connections with successful clients, providing her with invaluable insights into their paths to wealth.

Upon graduating from a prestigious film programme in the US, a wealthy Chinese student faced an unexpected twist: her family had gone bankrupt. Photo: RedNote
Upon graduating from a prestigious film programme in the US, a wealthy Chinese student faced an unexpected twist: her family had gone bankrupt. Photo: RedNote

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Chinese husband monitors wife and splits expenses in 40-year marriage

In China, divorce is not simple; couples must first endure a 30-day cooling-off period after applying for mutual consent.

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Chinese custom sees women throw embroidered balls from balconies to choose husbands

In feudal China’s strict marriage system, throwing an embroidered ball subverted rigid family control by leaving a woman’s choice to fate.

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Chinese ‘pre-made children’ term reflects trend of prioritising study over summer fun

Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break.

Fear of falling behind drives parents to overload young children with advanced coursework. Photo: Shutterstock
Fear of falling behind drives parents to overload young children with advanced coursework. Photo: Shutterstock

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Chinese dad stirs debate by digging grave to help sick daughter understand death

National attention surrounding their situation leads to crowdfunding campaign, successfully raising funds for Xinlei.

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How Chinese culture links 4 cardinal directions to life’s natural cycle – and why

In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death.

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Ex-Chinese pyramid scheme boss charges US$18,000 to ‘discipline’ kids

Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’.

An ex-pyramid scheme boss now charges parents US$18,000 for youth correctional advice, with many revering him as a spiritual saviour. Photo: Baidu

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‘White Rabbit’ candy: China’s beloved classic wrapper draws global acclaim

Brand’s pure milk flavour and iconic wrapper ensure it remains a beloved icon in consumer memories, says expert.

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Shanghai’s iconic White Rabbit creamy candy, a cherished childhood treat since 1959, is celebrating newfound international admiration for its timeless graphic design. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Shanghai’s iconic White Rabbit creamy candy, a cherished childhood treat since 1959, is celebrating newfound international admiration for its timeless graphic design. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

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Wife’s memory inspires Chinese husband to build world’s largest hollyhock garden

After 35 years of marriage, the childless couple live amid their flourishing garden, surrounded by their beloved pets.

Environment

‘Astonishing’: well-preserved ancient China rock art owes survival to childbirth blood

New study finds Huashan rock art formations were made using a mix of lime, red clay and blood.

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Chinese dad accepted into MBA programme after daughter challenges him to take exam

Zhang believes true parenting transcends mere lectures; it’s about perseverance and setting a tangible example for children to follow.

Inspired by his daughter’s challenge, 44-year-old Zhang set his sights on an MBA, proving that determination knows no age. Photo: SCMP composite/news.china.com

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‘Happiest person’: China husband dedicates 25 years to caring for paraplegic wife

Jia playfully remarks that Li’s tireless dedication and concern for their family have turned his hair grey, while much of hers remains black.

For 25 years, a devoted Chinese man has been caring for his wife, who suffers from severe paraplegia after a tragic fall from a cliff. Photo: Sohu
For 25 years, a devoted Chinese man has been caring for his wife, who suffers from severe paraplegia after a tragic fall from a cliff. Photo: Sohu

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Chinese neighbours trapped in mountains ignore rescue calls over spiritual fears

According to Chinese folklore, it is believed that mountain demons can imitate familiar voices to lure lost individuals.

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China experts explain why sleeping with winter melons can cause explosions

The tradition of hugging winter melons to cool off dates back over 650 years to the late Ming dynasty in China.

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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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Bird song was a signature feature of Mong Kok's Wan Loy Teahouse, seen here in 1987. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: 50 years of Hong Kong’s yum cha teahouse tradition

Five decades of Hong Kong’s beloved yum cha tradition – steamy dim sum, generational bonds and teahouse charm captured by the South China Morning Post.

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Morning mist hangs over the tea plantation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, in the New Territories. Photo: Alexander Mak

Hong Kong’s 1,000-year-old tea heritage is being rediscovered and rehabilitated

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Stephen Yan with fans in Toronto in 2024. Photo: courtesy Retrokid

Wok with Yan’s return: Hong Kong-Canadian TV chef Stephen Yan reunites with fans decades after disappearing

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The living room of Harry Sun's Central flat, designed by Dominic Cheung of Crimson Company. Photo: Elizabeth Au of HHM Studio (hhm-studio.com)

Can a Hong Kong flat blend modernity with vintage charm?

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Rice is steamed at high heat in preparation for fermentation, at the Pagoda Brand Winery, Shaoxing, China. Photo: Gavin Yeung

Will Dongqu redefine Shaoxing wine’s place in haute cuisine?

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Tai On Coffee and Tea Shop, in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district, has harnessed the power of social media to attract young diners. Photo: Alexander Mak

Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafes thrive globally as Gen-Z embraces nostalgic dining

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