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Ancient Chinese families often gave infants nicknames like “Dog” or “Pig” to trick evil spirits, believing a humble name would guarantee a long, healthy life. Photo: Shutterstock

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Ancient Chinese parents gave babies nicknames – ‘Dog’, ‘Pig’ – to protect them

Some believe these humble nicknames carry parents’ heartfelt blessings and should be preserved.

‘Pure fate’: Chinese newlyweds share same name, face endless glitches

China ‘robot trainers’ earn up to US$900 a month performing repetitive chores

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Doctors warn against injury-prone China viral ‘flash step’ dance

Veteran teacher says viral move appeals to the masses because it is both fun and witty – blending humour with professional skill.

The viral “flash step” dance looks fun, but trying it untrained is sending creators straight to the ER with severe joint injuries. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
The viral “flash step” dance looks fun, but trying it untrained is sending creators straight to the ER with severe joint injuries. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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Chinese great-grandpa, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood

Nanny who cares for Lu says he has a fantastic appetite, regularly finishing half a bowl of rice and a whole plate of crabs in a single meal.

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Chinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above flat

Analysis revealed that the bone fragments belonged to livestock or poultry, while the teeth were identified as fish teeth.

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Chinese grass-roots singer goes viral after saving Hacken Lee concert

Rushing by taxi and shared bicycle to reach the stadium just in time, Hou took the stage with zero rehearsal and no teleprompter.

A flight delay turned a grassroots singer into an overnight star when he stepped in for Hacken Lee in front of 30,000 fans. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina/Douyin
A flight delay turned a grassroots singer into an overnight star when he stepped in for Hacken Lee in front of 30,000 fans. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina/Douyin

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‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 peaks in 5 days

Challenge aligns with ‘special forces style’ travel trend that has surged in popularity among young Chinese people recently.

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China retiree devotes life to photography after tumour shrinks post-bucket-list trip

Driven by a new-found motivation to live, Wang has spent her pension on advanced gear, travelled to 30 countries to pursue bird photography.

China Personalities

Retired China Olympic diver sparks ‘toxic parenting’ debate on reality show with mum

Her parents reportedly controlled her bank cards, and her mother refused to let her use her savings for investments.

Retired Chinese Olympic diving champion Zhang Jiaqi and her mother sparked an intense online debate following a reality TV appearance where Zhang revealed a childhood marked by frequent maternal criticism. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sohu

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Chinese police cracks ‘Breaking Bad’ drug lab; ex-professor arrested

Retired academic masterminds drug operation, designs process, uses personal connections to secure illicit lab space across 5 Chinese cities.

In a case drawing comparisons to “Breaking Bad,” Chinese authorities dismantled a drug manufacturing ring run by a retired chemistry professor and a chemistry master’s graduate. Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/CCTV
In a case drawing comparisons to “Breaking Bad,” Chinese authorities dismantled a drug manufacturing ring run by a retired chemistry professor and a chemistry master’s graduate. Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/CCTV

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‘You’re not ugly’: China driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins hearts online

Driver befriends Ou and pledges to drive him for free between Chengdu and his hometown – over 200km away – whenever he needs a ride.

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Sacred splashes: ancient Chinese ritual of ‘elephant washing’ for good fortune

The tradition came to an end in the late Qing dynasty, after a parade elephant went rogue, crushed a general’s carriage, and killed a eunuch.

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Why traditional Chinese practice of nominal age makes people up to 2 years older

Under xu sui, babies are born at age one, a relic of ancient China lacking a numerical zero until Indian monks introduced it 1,000 years ago.

An ancient sundial marks time by the sun, while traditional Chinese nominal age or xu sui, marks a person’s life by the Lunar New Year rather than exact birthdates. Photo: Sohu

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China boss gifts top workers new BMWs to protect them from harsh weather commutes

Ma attributes her company’s prosperity to the collective effort of her employees, believing they should directly share in its success.

To protect her top performers from commuting on e-scooters during severe weather, a compassionate CEO in China rewarded them with brand-new BMWs. Photo: Douyin
To protect her top performers from commuting on e-scooters during severe weather, a compassionate CEO in China rewarded them with brand-new BMWs. Photo: Douyin

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Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home lab

Beyond science education, Duan senior instils patriotism in his son, hoping he grows into ‘a useful person for the country and society’.

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Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spots to flip to neighbours for profit

Residents argue that parking is a vital community asset that should not be monopolised by anyone seeking financial gain from resale.

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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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So Fong, a gaff-rigged schooner measuring 82 feet, was built in the 1930s. Photo: courtesy of Lusher Photography for HKHVF

Hong Kong’s historic vessels: from Victoria Harbour to Hollywood!

Hong Kong’s maritime heritage is embedded in the fabric of the city, but many of its hand-built wooden vessels have been lost to time and urban development. PostMag discovers how one dedicated organisation is racing to preserve this inimitable slice of boating history.

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