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The Hangzhou City Library, renowned for its welcoming policy towards the homeless, now boasts a statue of a beloved scavenger — Wei Sihao, a retired teacher who secretly funded impoverished students for 20 years. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

China ‘warmest library’ welcomes homeless, honours late regular with statue

Wei’s story has profoundly touched many, leading to proposals for a sculpture in his honour to preserve his inspiring spirit.

China deflation

The upside of downsizing: Chinese youth head for more affordable small towns

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Peking University

China teen celebrates university acceptance with hero who saved her 16 years ago

Mental health

Chinese PTSD survivor finds healing in volunteering 15 years after train disaster

Mengjun, 13 then, was en route from her Hangzhou hometown to spend a summer in Fuzhou, when her life was forever changed by the accident.

Mengjun reflects on that fateful day, vividly recalling the haunting moment when she felt the very ground beneath her giving way, as chaos engulfed her surroundings. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/AFP
Artificial intelligence

Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair

The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang.

Tencent

Chinese dad sues online gaming firms for US$1.5 to force anti-addiction rules

Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors.

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China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks

Story amasses 24 million views; while some praise Cui for upholding moral standards, others question role of employers in personal matters.

Cui Peijun, right, famously known as “China’s most generous boss,” made headlines recently after he fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding due to her appearance. Photo: ha.china.com
Elon Musk

‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame

Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.

‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’

Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers.

Kuomintang

Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan 8 decades later

Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities.

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In 1947, a Chinese villager lent his entire 850kg grain supply to the army, receiving a handwritten receipt as an official IOU. Photo: CCTV

Chinese passenger grabs wheel as driver collapses from pain, rushing him to hospital

After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him.

When her ride-hailing driver suddenly doubled over in agony on the highway, He, left, was taken by surprise but quickly took control of the vehicle to get him to safety. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Children in China

China gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative

Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need.

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Apps

China teen wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently.

Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong

Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening.

A couple went to a nearby grassland to catch cicadas one evening; when the wife fell into a five-metre-deep shaft, her husband jumped in after her to keep her company. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China court rules dad’s ‘derogatory’ group chat messages constitute domestic violence

Son seeks court order to stop father from posting harmful messages and harassing family members.

A father in China publicised family disputes in his son’s class chat, humiliating the boy and causing emotional distress. Photo: Shutterstock
China travel

Wo you: Chinese ancient art of bed-travel to attain inner peace and emptiness

A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites.

Accidents and disasters in China

‘Farewell, hero’: China volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims

Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon.

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Tsinghua University

Ex-China security guard gets into Tsinghua on 8th attempt, targeting Harvard PhD

A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going.

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Since he was a child, Yang Xiao dreamed of studying at Tsinghua University, finally achieving his goal at age 31 after years of hard work. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China teen helps mum carry bricks at construction site to earn university tuition

Wei says working together helped her daughter deeply understand the daily struggles she had previously only seen from afar.

Wuhan University (China)

Rare medical condition makes Chinese man’s scalp look like human brain

Condition is believed not to be congenital, though its causes remain unknown.

Children in China

China dad’s growth hormone choice for daughter sparks height debate

Height is irreversible; you only get one chance in life, and this is a worthwhile investment, father says.

A father’s choice to fund growth hormone injections for his daughter sparks ethical questions about societal pressures regarding height. Photo: Shutterstock
Health in China

Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

Extreme slimming method is claimed to help people shed weight in just two days, but doctor says it can seriously harm the digestive system.

A woman told media that the mixture tasted slightly sweet, but caused severe discomfort half an hour later. Photo: Shutterstock
Tencent

Tencent fires WeChat manager after 7-figure bonus leaks online, sparks uproar

Screenshots of the executive’s eye-watering compensation went viral on social media, which Tencent said caused a ‘severe negative impact’.

Taiwan

Chinese man helps stranger take photo only to find he is long-lost relative

In ‘magical’ coincidence, man’s grandfather and tourist’s father were brothers who lost touch after second man moved to Taiwan before 1949.

Health & Fitness

What is kombucha and why are Chinese youth obsessed with the fermentation trend?

Some youngsters are making their own fermented drinks at home and are surprised to find that their parents did the same in the 1980s.

Old tradition meets modern wellness; young creators in China are reviving the ancient art of kombucha fermentation. Photo: RedNote
Health in China

Eye-rubbing, poor hygiene cause Chinese man’s severe mite-induced vision loss

Doctor examines Hubei man’s eyelids, estimates more than a thousand tiny creatures are infesting his eyelash follicles.

A 36-year-old man’s severe vision loss due to mites highlights the critical need for good personal hygiene, especially regular bedding changes. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese history

How China can safeguard its visual heritage from global brand exploitation

Traditional motifs in the public domain belong to humanity’s shared artistic heritage and can reasonably be used freely, expert notes.

Heartbroken Chinese women pay up to US$3,000 to woo exes amid 90% success claims

‘Relationship coaches’ said to be targeting people who have just broken up and are emotionally vulnerable.

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