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Trending in China

Trending in China
The latest news, trends and events people are talking about on China's internet, social media and elsewhere.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A Taiwan actress has slammed a Chinese influencer after a dog died while he was giving it a live-stream bath. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
Animals

Taiwan actress slams mainland Chinese influencer after dog dies on live-stream

Online viewers look on in horror as influencer slaps and gags struggling canine while giving it a bath until animal becomes motionless.

United States

US man in China lands bravery award for saving elderly woman who fell into river

Chinese man sees ring-in-cake marriage proposal go wrong as lover almost eats it

RedNote

Warning over scamming RedNote ‘fake foreigners’ who share improper content

Impostors using bogus IP locations dupe kind-hearted users of Chinese social media platform, often using stolen identification details.

Users of the Chinese social media platform RedNote have been warned to be on the lookout for “fake foreigners” out to con them. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

‘Real-life Parasite’: Chinese man finds ex-landlord living in cellar for 7 years

Hidden door in property leads to secret underground living space with ventilation system, lights, a bar; leads to legal battle for ownership.

Viral stories

US mum thanks ‘beautiful’ RedNote community for 3,000 Chinese dish ideas for son

Mexican-American mother says Chinese RedNote users have given her autistic son a new lease of life when it comes to enjoying eggs.

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Disability

Abandoned disabled China girl sells hairpins on street, dreams of grandma trip

Determined youngster with cerebral palsy displays true grit despite hardships, describes herself as ‘lucky’, vows to ‘stay strong’, live happy life.

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A disabled and abandoned girl in China is making ends meet by selling hairpins on the street while dreaming of taking her grandmother on a trip. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China cabby mistaken for friend by passenger leads to tearful family reunion

Three decades of estrangement after mother told twin boys had died, a chance meeting brings joy to broken family.

Backlash for China firm which used toilet pics to shame staff for taking too long

Legal experts claim company which spied on its ‘lazy’ employees while they used the bathroom may have breached China’s laws.

Why working doctors in China hospitals favour apples, shun dragon fruit

Curious culinary trend sweeps medical wards across nation as nurses and doctors seek smooth work shifts by employing ancient food rituals.

Doctors and nurses in hospitals across China are applying ancient food rituals in a bid to ensure a smooth shift on the wards. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao
Children in China

China boy tells police about dad’s poppy husks after being scolded over homework

Anti-narcotics unit takes over investigation from local police after son seeks ‘revenge’ on dad over pressure to perform well academically.

A boy in China informed the police about his father having poppy husks after being scolded for unfinished homework. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
China property

China ‘stubborn nail house’ owner regrets not selling before highway construction

Construction team creates special access route, allowing family to reach outside world despite heavy traffic.

Artificial intelligence

Lunar New Year travellers try to outsmart algorithms for cheaper fares

Concerns of algorithm abuse, such as unfair pricing targeting different demographics, have prompted users to try creative solutions.

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RedNote

Belgian man helps Chinese woman find special chocolate, sparks RedNote bond

Woman in China has sweet-tooth craving for long-lost chocolate she discovered on holiday as child, Belgian RedNote convert tracks it down.

Thanks to the social media platform RedNote, a Belgian man has been able to satisfy a woman in China’s long-held craving for a particular chocolate. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu
Social media

Amusement over ‘ugly’ China items of 2024, urchin hats, celery bags, roach nails

From weird trainers to ‘edible’ bedsheets and pointy hats, the Post runs the rule over e-commerce items which have been deemed the ugliest of 2024.

The Post takes a look at the items which have been dubbed China’s ugliest of 2024. Photo: SCMP composite/Taobao
China birth rate

Taiwan surgeon performs self-vasectomy as ‘gift for wife’, sparks heated debate

Breast augmentation expert crosses his legs and snips his sperm duct on video, ‘weird’ procedure gets more than 4 million views online.

China employee wins lawsuit over giving firm’s leave as prizes without authority

Mainland court orders pharmaceutical company to pay team leader US$31,000 in compensation after lengthy legal battle.

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Chinese woman pregnant with 9 embryos loses them all due to serious infection

Heartbroken mother-to-be says she only ‘sees complete darkness’ after losing babies she had been trying to conceive for so long.

A mother-to-be in China who was carrying nine fetuses has lost them all after she developed a serious infection. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Viral stories

China RedNote users praise Singapore for US$220 fine of spitting mainland tourist

China tourist to Lion City spotted spitting into manhole on street could face maximum financial penalty of US$7,000 if he fails to pay US$220 on time.

Animals

China zoo criticised for selling tiger urine for US$7, claims it treats rheumatism

‘World class’ animal park which promotes ‘civilised’ tourism recommends mixing urine, which it collects in basins, with white wine for treatment.

‘Issue own currency’: probe as China firm pays staff in vouchers instead of cash

Vouchers can buy clothes and food but employees say they are left helpless by method of payment which does not extend to other items.

A company in China is paying its staff in vouchers instead of cash, sparking outrage online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
Religion in China

China ritual sees villagers rolling on ‘thorn bed’, suffering cuts for deities

Painful event involving half-naked, ‘brave’ men attracts crowds, cheers from onlookers get louder as more blood is drawn from participants.

A rural ritual in China sees villagers rolling on a “thorn bed”, enduring cuts and scars to connect with the deities. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina
Starbucks

US Starbucks slaps ban on toilet use by non-patrons, sparking China policy fears

Many mainland coffee outlets do not have in-shop bathrooms, but move to banish non-paying customers in US still stirs fears over China policy.

Animals

First China corgi police dog loses ‘bonus’ for sleeping on job, peeing in food bowl

Diminutive doggy detective with good reputation has snacks ‘confiscated’ by human handlers, sparking humour, sympathy on social media.

Lunar New Year

Why are fewer Chinese employees looking forward to Lunar New Year bonuses?

Workers use bonus levels to gauge companies’ financial health and competitiveness in the coming year.

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Fewer Chinese employees are looking forward to Lunar New Year bonuses this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian man finds love with Chinese woman who gave him launderette directions

Romance blossoms as religion, chance meeting on street, brings friendless man from Malaysia living in China together with faith companion.

A Malaysian man has found the love of his life in a Chinese woman who gave him directions to a launderette. Photo: SCMP composite/TikTok/Sohu
Social media

China star’s car giveaway backfires as winners find only have 5-year usage rights

Wealthy actor, singer Huang Zitao insists he did nothing wrong over free electric car offer, millions unfollow him amid ‘no integrity’ accusations.

Japan

Cute tales: China canine cops in doghouse, Japan aquarium cures fish’s depression

Online observers have been tickled pink by official warnings given to police dogs in China, while keepers help a ‘sad’ fish in Japan get back in the swim.

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