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A 10-year-old boy in China who fought a brave fight against leukaemia died this month. He arranged for his burial on a mountain to watch over his family. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Disease

Chinese boy, 10, fights leukaemia, calls medicines ‘dessert’ before dying

Optimistic youngster who always thought of others despite his pain described as an ‘angel’, is buried on mountain overlooking family home.

Icons and Influencers

China celebrity known for photo of chubby face, scornful looks is unemployed

Animals

Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online

Icons and Influencers

China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise

Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety.

Yu Donglai, the 60-year-old entrepreneur behind the supermarket chain Pangdonglai, recently rescued a man trapped in a freezing river. Photo: SCMP composite/163.com

China woman accidentally leaves tap on, turns community into ice rink overnight

Father scolds forgetful daughter whose water tank leaked for nine hours; mother buys all salt in local shops to melt ice.

Parenting: teens

Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views

Enraged man loses control, slams plastic chair at bedroom door as daughter hides inside; smashes up hairdryer.

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China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents

Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence.

At a residential compound in Shanghai, a series of accidents were linked to a resident’s adjustments to a traffic mirror intended for better feng shui. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
China education

China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion

As moves to ease academic pressure continue, some children embrace oversized learning while others see huge bits of paper as toys.

Food delivery apps

‘Loneliest’: meet China remote town’s only delivery rider who completes 200 orders daily

24-year-old who says he was ‘born’ to be alone becomes well-known figure in mountainous area; enjoys visiting scenic spots during time off.

Parenting: teens

China couple abandon their young children at hotel after dispute, spark heated debate

Police forced to take youngsters into their care after mother and father fail to answer phone calls; anger online as parents get off with warning.

A couple in Beijing who abandoned their two young children at a hotel after a heated argument have sparked a heated online debate. Photo: Shutterstock
Children in China

China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, sparks donations

Video of ‘sensible’ youngster whose relatives are migrant workers in faraway cities looking after bedridden father viewed 12 million times.

A seven-year-old girl in China single-handedly cared for her father in his hospital while he battled heart disease. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Xiaoxiang Morning Herald

Viral video of Chinese man extracting gold from SIM cards triggers sales boom

Scrap metal refiner who has been dubbed the ‘alchemist’ says he is simply showing off his skills, warns amateurs not to attempt process.

Chinese zodiac predictions

Chinese man crafts equine figure from 2,600 metres of aluminium for Year of the Horse

Vibrant coloured piece is example of craftsmanship dating back many centuries; symbolises vitality, strength, honesty.

Harvard University (US)

Book on Guandan, China poker-like game, accepted into Harvard Library; nation’s premier is a fan

Author says penetrating academia in US will help spread knowledge about game which means ‘throwing eggs’ in English.

The English version of The Essence of Guandan, a book about a poker-like Chinese card game, has been accepted into libraries at top US universities. Photo: SCMP composite/sinobook.com.cn/Getty Images
Social media

China ‘Godmum of sexual intelligence’ earns US$3.5 million teaching women flirtation

Former banker teaches seduction techniques, alluring body movements; is accused of pandering to men at expense of women’s dignity.

A woman in China, known as the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence,” has made more than US$3.5 million selling courses that teach women how to enhance their sex appeal and strengthen marriages. Photo: Jimu

Chinese man dies after intensive work week, receives office text 8 hours posthumously

32-year-old with difficult past suffers sudden heart attack; wife says if she could turn back time, she would ‘force him to quit his job’.

Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Hong Kong producer aims to work till 100, criticised for urging late retirement

As vice-chairman of China Star Entertainment, Chen has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of superstars like Andy Lau.

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China Life Insurance

China recruiter slammed for telling candidate no weekends off for holding bachelor’s degree

Human resources staffer under investigation after telling job applicant they were on a ‘blacklist’; angry netizens say days off are a ‘basic right’.

A recruiter from China Life insurance has sparked controversy by telling a job candidate with a bachelor’s degree that they did not deserve weekends off. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Why China Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan blackens teeth when they reach teenage years

Tradition among mountain people uses smoke from burning wood to make gnashers black; legacy of vanishing ritual remains today.

Icons and Influencers

Profile | Li Yapeng, ex-husband of Cantopop queen, goes from ‘greasy uncle’ to ‘hero’ after funding appeal

Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China baby hospitalised with 600 needle marks after mum stabs him for misbehaviour

Poorly educated woman with emotional problems tries to apply ‘folk remedy’, punctures son’s skin causing bleeding with rusty shard left in body.

A baby boy in China was rushed to hospital covered in needle marks after being brutally punished by his mother, who stabbed him repeatedly for misbehaving. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

China woman’s online fame from slaughtering pigs turns soil in nearby land into ‘lucky charm’

Porker killing event sparks stampede of visitors to 23-year-old’s home; spawns series of copycat events raising safety fears.

A Chinese woman went viral after she asked for volunteers to slaughter her two pigs. She gained two million online fans and her fame prompted soil from nearby land to be sold on the internet as a “lucky charm.” Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China's tech billionaires

Why tech billionaires enjoy rock star treatment in China compared to the US

From personal foibles to that particular look or ability to charm, the business success of global moguls can rest on setting a narrative.

Banking & finance

China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses

Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket.

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Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video

Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness.

An eight-year-old Chinese boy who fell into a coma after a car accident has miraculously wakened up 55 days later after he responded to his classmates’ calls recorded on video. Photo: SCMP composite/CCTV
Health in China

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

Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business.

A 102-year-old Chinese couple who were born on the same day have gained attention online. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
Pop Mart

China new blind box series features cute muyu-inspired toys to help reduce stress

In digital age, spiritual practices are evolving as various apps and devices now digitise rituals like incense burning, Buddhist chanting.

Animals

China ‘drama queen’ lamb goes viral for playing dead when buyers approach

Adorable ‘Oscar-worthy’ baby sheep who loves children gets 10 million views online; customer offers US$19,000 to buy it.

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