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Health in China
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In January, AstraZeneca announced plans to invest US$15 billion in China, its second-largest market. Photo: Shutterstock
China’s crackdowns

China charges former AstraZeneca executive – a sign of the times?

Foreign drug makers face pressure in the Chinese market, from tighter regulatory oversight to growing local competition.

Human rights in China

China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in scam

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China couple, 102, born on same day, gain online attention, credit longevity to respecting privacy

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China woman aims to look her best as bridesmaid resorts to extreme diet, suffers prediabetes

Slim figure seeking 26-year-old runs 10 km a day, cuts food intake, does high-intensity workouts; sheds 15kg in 2 months.

A young Chinese woman who wanted to look her best as a bridesmaid resorted to extreme dieting and lost 15kg in two months, leading to prediabetes. Photo: Shutterstock
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China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret

Centenarian captures hearts of many by embracing a ‘reverse lifestyle’ – watching TV until 2am and naturally waking up around 10am.

Science

A mother’s mind appears restored: might ultrasound be a cure for Alzheimer’s?

After treatment for a separate condition, a Chinese neurologist noticed improvements in cognition.

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China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets

Working-on the run craze hits big cities as some firms formalise fitness regimes; trend mirrors rise in popularity of marathon running.

Middle-class workers in China’s big cities are using running to bond with co-workers and clients, with many finding it helps to boost their work performance and health. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder to relieve headache ends up in ICU

Fish gallbladder is ‘even more toxic than arsenic’; a few grams are capable of poisoning an individual, larger amounts are potentially fatal.

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China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it

‘Entertaining’ phone app that flirts with taboo notion of death and cost US$140 to develop now valued at US$1.4 million.

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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.

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
Robotics

Chinese robot conducts complex operation on pig without human intervention

The robot completed 88 per cent of the steps on its first attempt, followed by real-time adjustments and corrections to finish the surgery.

A surgical robot performs an operation in Beijing. Photo: Handout
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China aircraft carrier allows use of naked flames for TCM therapy popular with troops

Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship.

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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.

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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.

A Chinese food vlogger faces online backlash for eating fish oil pills and vinegar-soaked chewing gum. Photo: Douyin
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.

China has pledged to focus on “investing in people” in recent policy meetings, which could indicate an increase in spending on public services. Photo: Getty Images
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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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.

A Chinese woman paid US$130 for a so-called miraculous weight-loss treatment that promised a loss of 3.5 kg per dose, but she soon experienced severe health complications. Photo: Shutterstock
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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.

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.

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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.

A Chinese snack brand has faced a backlash for making employees adopt the surname “Rat” and address customers as “master.” Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
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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.

Food tasters in China are sharing videos online to show how their so-called dream job is anything but easy. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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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.

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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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.

Trip.com’s James Liang believes that Hong Kong is perfectly placed to help tackle China’s looming demographic crisis. Photo: Xinhua
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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.

An overweight Chinese man died three days after having gastric bypass surgery in a bid to look more slim to impress his girlfriend’s parents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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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.

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.

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