TOPIC

Children in China

Children in China
The latest news, analysis and opinion on Children in China. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
A secondary school pupil in China who is self-taught in Traditional Chinese Medicine has impressed his classmates with his pulse assessment skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/X.com
Trending in China

Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, praised online

Classmates queue up for youngster with facial expression of ‘an experienced doctor’; tells one boy ‘your problem is spicy food’.

Trending in China

China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience

Trending in China

Explainer | Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs

Trending in China

China parents buy AI clips of regretful single women to urge childless kids to marry

Fake videos show frustrated, unmarried, childless middle-aged women crying and venting in hospital hallways about their life choices.

Parents in China are sharing artificial intelligence-generated videos of distraught middle-aged single women crying in a bid to encourage their children to get married. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Trending in China

China teacher turns tardy boys into ‘wrongdoers boy band’; dance video gets million likes

‘Multitalented’ fun-loving educator makes boys late for lessons perform on classroom podium to delight of fellow pupils.

Trending in China

China pupils, inspired by suspense novels, use chalk dust to crack code of classroom phone safe

‘Creative’ boarding school pupils subjected to official investigation, hit with ‘serious’ warnings; online observers praise their ingenuity.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending in China

China teacher suspended for cursing at noisy pupils, hoping they get the flu

Outburst by irritated music tutor targeting ‘naughty’ children strikes sour note as she tells critics to ‘mind your own business’.

A school teacher in China has been suspended for cursing at noisy and naughty pupils and saying that she hopes they catch the flu. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Trending in China

China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, tormentor’s apologies

Courageous 9-year-old who was branded an ‘idiot’ by classmates hides pain from parents; reduces persecutors to tears with moving speech.

Trending in China

China teacher hides pupil’s death from class, asks group to write farewell letters

Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers.

China's population

China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples

Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family.

videocam
With China’s infertility rate estimated at 12 to 15 per cent, assisted reproduction is seen as a potential lever. Photo: AFP
Trending in China

China boy cuts mum’s gold necklace into pieces, gifts it to classmates for friendship

Youngster bites marriage gift to pieces, says he cannot remember whom he gave bits to; father beats child when he denies knowing the value of gold.

A boy in China cut his mother’s gold necklace into small pieces and gave them to his classmates as a mark friendship. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China

Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather

Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.

Trending in China

China hiker wears clothing tag to support missing children and expand search

Brand’s owner says that tags featuring information about missing children have been part of their public welfare initiative for four years.

Trending in China

China boy, 14, acts like ancient scholar, turns bedroom into museum of artefacts

Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.

A 14-year-old boy from China has turned his bedroom into a museum of ancient artefacts and history books, surprising many with his mature demeanour. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
Trending in China

China mum’s plea for help with child’s phone addiction sparks widespread support

Trash bag containing handwritten note was discovered two days later by university student who sat in the same seat.

A message from a mother, scribbled on a paper trash bag aboard a high-speed train in China, asking for help for her child’s e-device addiction, prompted an outpouring of support online. Photo: Shutterstock/Weibo
Trending in China

Sick China teenager draws train to university as self-encouragement but dies

Throughout his ordeal, dad says son demonstrated remarkable strength, never shedding a tear, maintaining resilience to the very end.

Trending in China

Chinese girl gains nationwide sympathy as she scavenges for food in the cold

Little street girl with no socks whose mother is dead longs to have some toys, but has no money; says her father ‘does not care about her’.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending in China

China boy, 12, loses digestive system due to surgical error meant to remove tumour

For 2 years, woman has taken son to various mainland cities for treatment, specialists suggested that transplant surgeries might be needed.

A 10-year-old boy in China underwent a surgery intended to remove an abdominal tumour, but doctors accidentally removed his entire digestive system. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China's ageing population

State matchmaking and a PR blitz – is this the way to boost China’s birth rate?

The dramatic approach adopted by one city is attracting nationwide attention, but critics warn more fundamental policy changes are needed.

videocam
8
Trending in China

China boy swallows gold bean during ‘tongue exercise’, relieves himself in hospital

Mother of ‘naughty’ boy tells him not to relieve himself outside because poop is ‘too expensive’. Five days later, doctors help retrieve gold.

Trending in China

China toy platform refund policy requires parents slap child for unapproved spending

Seller on multibillion-dollar platform demands ‘apology’ video of mum abusing her daughter; says clip must have ‘audible slapping’ sounds.

A second-hand designer toy platform in China is facing backlash after it introduced a controversial refund policy requiring parents to submit a video of them reprimanding their child if the youngster secretly uses their money for a purchase. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

Online rumours suggest boy’s parents could be profiting by posting videos of him on dark web, but government deny such allegations.

It was later disclosed that local social workers and police officers had attempted to visit the family in southwestern Yunnan province multiple times but were denied access. Photo: Douyin
Trending in China

Tearful China girl says goodbye to broken AI robot after it teaches word ‘memory’

Robot offers girl one last reassurance during farewell that it will be one of countless stars in the universe watching over her.

China's population

Research reveals mismatch between China’s fertility incentives, local birth rates

Despite low ranking in study’s fertility-friendliness index, Guangdong province had one of the country’s highest birth rates last year.

Architecture and design

A playful reimagining of a traditional Chinese siheyuan

Children are at the centre of a redesigned courtyard house in Kunming, where cheerful circles and curves spark joy and curiosity.

Lezhi Camp in Kunming. Photo: Chen Yanming
Trending in China

China boy goes viral for calligraphy skills, effortlessly writing with fluidity

Toddler has never taken classes or been encouraged at home; mum says he simply watches, learns and starts writing.

A three-year-old boy in China has gone viral for his impressive calligraphy skills. Photo: Douyin
Trending in China

China mum, 28, dies at home, leaving toddler son to survive for days on junk food

Single mother struggles as both of her parents have intellectual disabilities and rely on welfare support.

Trending in China

China boy suffers claw hands, numbness after day-long dash to finish schoolwork

11-year-old works 14 hours straight as parents pile on pressure, is diagnosed with breathing condition that can be fatal.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement