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An eight-year-old Iranian boy had a heartwarming reunion with his classmates when he returned to school in China after a family visit to Iran amid the war. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Iran

Joyous reunion of Iran boy with China classmates after family visit to Iran moves many

Business trip to conflict-ridden homeland lasts longer than expected as boy and parents lose contact with worried school friends.

Women and gender

‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery by juggling freedom and family

Pets

China stray dog is local hero after car crash, 56 cabbies help pay for recovery

Myanmar

Ex-China soldier flees Myanmar scam centre, scales wall, masks scent with cow dung

Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy.

A former Chinese soldier escaped from a telecom fraud centre in Myanmar by scaling a six-metre wall and masking his scent with cow dung. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Aerospace: Science

China ‘Madman of Science’ says budget space travel viable after low-cost launch

Risk-taking inventor who suffered horrific injuries in explosion and built his own ‘secret’ laboratory is shooting for the stars.

Mainland China

Video | Man sprays train crowd in China with suspected pepper spray

Passengers on Guangzhou Metro Line 3 describe inhaling ‘something spicy’ according to local media.

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Zhang Jian

China son calls mum to say he ‘might not return’ while saving driver from burning truck

Good Samaritan ride-hailing hero braves dense smoke driving at snail’s pace through 10km-long tunnel with injured man’s leg dangling from car.

A Chinese man in his 20s rescued a driver from a burning truck, calling his mother to say he might not return. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China bride’s botched cold treatment causes 3-month coma, wakes 2 days before wedding

Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’.

Artificial intelligence

Quirky China: robot ‘dies’ for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved

In-vehicle, under-seat convenience gets nod from officials; robotic ‘park ranger’ sparks online stir; hugging automaton grabs student.

Education

Chinese educator is historic first from mainland university to lead top US institute

Young man from rural village who arrived in the US with a single suitcase ‘imitated’ others to fit in; says America is still place to aspire to.

Jack Hu was appointed chancellor of UC Riverside in 2025, making history as the first China-educated Chinese person to lead a first-class university in the United States. Photo: SCMP composite/Tianjin University/IG@ucriversideofficial
Pets

Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1,100 strays

Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect.

The untimely death of a celebrity cat in China due to a medical mishap has led its owner, who has five million online followers, to seek justice. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
Artificial intelligence

China trend of digital exes to help people heal from heartbreak sparks debate

Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets.

Art

‘Stamp boy’: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artworks

When Qianlong came across paintings and calligraphy he admired, he would place his seals on those artworks multiple times.

Artificial intelligence

Famous Chinese short drama actor facing AI-linked lay-off returns to farming

From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality.

A Chinese actor, well-known for numerous short dramas, is facing unemployment due to AI’s impact on acting roles and has returned to farming. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Cancer

‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform

Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers.

A 24-year-old cancer patient in Guangdong went viral for ordering “companionship” via a food delivery app. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China's ageing population

China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health, sharp memory

Centenarian with flawless skin is oldest person in her residential community; passes full-body health checks with flying colours.

Tibet

Journey of Tibetan herder from tourism ambassador to romantic film actor

Fame of shepherd with winning smile brings tourism boom to his hometown; keeps feet on ground, aims for wider success.

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Video gaming

Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

A senior monk in China has attracted attention because of his passion for playing video games. He defends this hobby, claiming it allows him to connect with others. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China boy, 6, discovers lump in throat that was thought to be ‘undeveloped twin’

6-centimetre growth in youngster’s throat removed by doctors in risky operation; boy regains appetite, asks for steamed buns.

Social media

China social media account banned for forcing women to stay in tank with crocodile

Distraught teenage girl has head forcibly pushed under water despite her pleas to stop; fellow live-streamers tell her ‘do not worry it will not bite you’.

Children in China

China boy in public spotlight for ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family front room

Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.

A 14-year-old boy in China has captured the spotlight by “handcrafting” a turbojet engine in his living room. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Sohu
China birth rate

Chinese man supports 6 siblings as parents want more kids to breed success

With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure.

A 21-year-old man from China supports his six younger siblings, including a sister with a disabled hand and a brother with Down syndrome, by selling pork. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Chinese man in 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat post-cardiac arrest

Expert medical team uses latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’.

Pandas

China pandas rise from unknown status to palace pets, national symbols, treasures

Iconic bear with the ‘might of a divine beast’ goes from relative obscurity to world of international diplomacy over many centuries.

Chinese cuisine

History of chilli peppers in China: from ornamental plants to ‘poor man’s spice’

Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding.

Chilli peppers have been part of Chinese cuisine for more than 400 years, first gaining popularity 300 years ago. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao
Chinese superstitions

China ancient custom sacrificed young women as ‘Cave God’ brides who starved to death

‘Mentally unstable’ but ‘gentle’ young women with ‘intelligence, bright eyes and beauty’ were given up by their ‘anxious’ families.

A tragic old folk custom in China forced unmarried girls aged between 16 and 25, to become brides for a legendary “Cave God”. The young women then had to fast to their death while living in the cave as a form of sacrifice. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/cnr.cn
Pets

China city dwellers adopt chickens as pets, treat them like babies, walk them in prams

Urban people embrace poultry pals that are cheap to keep; some say the birds understand words and dress the chooks in hats and shoes.

Women and gender

China Gen Z snipers nicknamed ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Gun Queen’ challenge gender stereotypes

Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.

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