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A 23-year-old Chinese woman, who exercises six times a week, found that she no longer has her period due to rapid weight loss. Photo: Shutterstock
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China woman, 23, exercises 6 times a week, stops menstruating due to rapid weight loss

Intense workouts see woman’s female hormone levels slump to that of a 50-year-old; doctors warn her to slow down, try yoga instead.

Robotics

Chinese robot conducts complex operation on pig without human intervention

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China aircraft carrier allows use of naked flames for TCM therapy popular with troops

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Chinese woman resembles actress Joey Wong after losing 20kg, plans dance career

Married 32-year-old who piled on pounds by binge-eating charts weight loss journey online, now has better skin, new-found confidence.

A woman in China who became overweight because of binge eating has lost 20 kilogrammes and now looks like Taiwanese actress Joey Wong. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu
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Chinese food vlogger banned after vinegar-soaked chewing gum videos go viral

The influencer accumulated 700,000 followers and achieved 10 million likes across three platforms before being banned.

China consumption

‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy

Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say.

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Mainland China

Why retailers are beating a hasty retreat from mainland China

Hong Kong retailer Mannings will cease online operations from December 26 and close its physical stores after January 15.

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Mannings is one of Hong Kong’s largest health and beauty retailers. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China consumption

Reporter’s notebook: home test kit takes headache out of Beijing healthcare

Rapid test for flu and other respiratory ailments makes it easy to avoid long queues, showcases Chinese economy’s consumption potential.

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China woman pays US$130 for weight-loss jabs promising 3.5kg loss per shot, vomits blood

Careful 28-year-old only takes half recommended dose, suffers nausea, appetite loss before slipping into a critical condition.

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China poet gains attention for ‘happy’ response to menopause, writes poem on topic

Celebrated writer who was born with cerebral palsy cuts a controversial figure with her openness about the sexual desires of women.

Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua has attracted attention for her humorous responses on social media to questions about the menopause. Photo: Weibo/RedNote
China society

Editorial | Silver lining in China’s ageing population shouldn’t be overlooked

Increase in life expectancy affirms Beijing’s commitment to boosting healthcare standards and presents economic opportunities.

Elderly people relax at a park in Fuyang in China’s Anhui province on October 9. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
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China snack brand hit for making staff change surname to ‘rat’, call customers ‘master’

Employees refer to themselves as vermin responsible for shipping, customer service; naming culture seen as painting staff in ‘cute’ light.

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‘Weight gain subsidy’: China food tasters share videos, reveal new side to job

Unusual workers known professionally as ‘sensory evaluation engineers’ expose dangers of ‘dream job’; need for ‘extremely high’ standards.

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China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage

‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.

Chinese Olympic champion Gong Lijiao hopes to lose 25kg to improve her appearance and find love as she plans for her retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/ifeng
China jobs

China overhauls civil service rules that kept out chronic disease carriers

Campaigners hail end to policy that excluded candidates with common blood, kidney or thyroid conditions from public service roles.

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Candidates for the civil service exam wait outside a testing centre in central China. The “iron rice bowl” jobs are highly prized. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Baby boom or bust: Trip.com co-founder launches HK$500 million birth-rate fund

Trip.com co-founder James Liang says Hong Kong is uniquely placed to help solve China’s looming population crunch.

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130kg Chinese man dies after gastric bypass surgery to impress girlfriend’s parents

Overweight man who struggled to control his eating habits finds love; dies 3 days after stomach surgery to make him less heavy.

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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
New medical drugs

6 of the best: the billion-dollar biotechs putting China on the map

China’s biotech renaissance is gathering pace as home-grown innovators strike billion-dollar licensing deals with global giants.

Artificial intelligence

Ant Group picks AI-assisted healthcare as growth area in ageing China

The elevation of the business marks one of Ant’s most significant pivots since its cancelled IPO five years ago.

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China woman develops snake-like patterns on body from using ‘pure TCM’ ointment

In addition to developing purplish-red snake-like fissures, Tingting suffers swelling in lower limbs, persistent nausea, vomiting.

After using a well-known ointment claimed to be a “pure traditional Chinese medicine” for 10 years, a Chinese woman developed snake-like patterns across her body. Photo: Shutterstock/Douyin
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Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?

Medicated baths use steam or herbal infusions from boiled Chinese herbs to soak the body; believed to assist in illness prevention.

A bathhouse in China is offering a “hotpot bath” where visitors soak in chilli pepper “soup”, claiming the experience enhances circulation and beauty. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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China gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months, charges US$1,400 entry fee

Registration fee is US$1,400, covering meals, shared accommodation, but details on training, diet, weight loss targets remain undisclosed.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader vows to nip chikungunya in the bud as 21 show symptoms

Centre for Health Protection assesses 2,100 residents, urges travellers to stay informed about local health conditions at their destinations.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Blood tests for 7 Hongkongers with chikungunya fever symptoms as 1,300 screened

Health workers screen residents in high-risk area linked to first locally acquired case of mosquito-borne disease.

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No suspected cases of chikungunya fever have been found after authorities screened at least 450 people in a high-risk area linked to Hong Kong’s first local infection. Photo: AP
Biomedicine: Companies

China biotech forum bills antibody cancer drugs as next-generation treatment

Biotech insiders tout antibody-drug conjugates as the next big thing in cancer treatment, with firms urged to pursue global strategies.

Antibody drug conjugates are targeted medicines that deliver chemotherapy agents to cancer cells. Photo: Shutterstock
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China youth share frugality hacks online, say bread worms are cheap, protein-rich

Online ‘thrifty association’ shares cash-saving tips from freezing beaten eggs to cold showers, sleeping on floor to cut air-con bills.

Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area hospitals bet resort-like services will pull in global visitors

As Macau diversifies beyond gaming, wellness clinics are emerging as the next big pillar of the Greater Bay Area’s economy.

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