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Defying all rules of ageing, a 101-year-old Chinese great-grandfather lives fully independently while happily indulging in fresh seafood and entire cases of Coke and Sprite. Photo: Sohu
China's ageing population

Chinese great-grandpa, 101, defies ageing with daily diet of Coke, Sprite, seafood

Nanny who cares for Lu says he has a fantastic appetite, regularly finishing half a bowl of rice and a whole plate of crabs in a single meal.

Chinese man arrested after fabricating rooftop child grave hoax above flat

Chinese grass-roots singer goes viral after saving Hacken Lee concert

‘Special-forces’ travel: Chinese woman wins admiration after climbing 5 peaks in 5 days

Challenge aligns with ‘special forces style’ travel trend that has surged in popularity among young Chinese people recently.

A Chinese woman has captured the admiration of social media after successfully scaling five of China’s most famous mountains, across five different provinces, in just five days. Photo: RedNote

China retiree devotes life to photography after tumour shrinks post-bucket-list trip

Driven by a new-found motivation to live, Wang has spent her pension on advanced gear, travelled to 30 countries to pursue bird photography.

Retired China Olympic diver sparks ‘toxic parenting’ debate on reality show with mum

Her parents reportedly controlled her bank cards, and her mother refused to let her use her savings for investments.

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Chinese police cracks ‘Breaking Bad’ drug lab; ex-professor arrested

Retired academic masterminds drug operation, designs process, uses personal connections to secure illicit lab space across 5 Chinese cities.

In a case drawing comparisons to “Breaking Bad,” Chinese authorities dismantled a drug manufacturing ring run by a retired chemistry professor and a chemistry master’s graduate. Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/CCTV

‘You’re not ugly’: China driver’s kindness to blind passenger wins hearts online

Driver befriends Ou and pledges to drive him for free between Chengdu and his hometown – over 200km away – whenever he needs a ride.

Animals

Sacred splashes: ancient Chinese ritual of ‘elephant washing’ for good fortune

The tradition came to an end in the late Qing dynasty, after a parade elephant went rogue, crushed a general’s carriage, and killed a eunuch.

Zhang Yun

Why traditional Chinese practice of nominal age makes people up to 2 years older

Under xu sui, babies are born at age one, a relic of ancient China lacking a numerical zero until Indian monks introduced it 1,000 years ago.

An ancient sundial marks time by the sun, while traditional Chinese nominal age or xu sui, marks a person’s life by the Lunar New Year rather than exact birthdates. Photo: Sohu

China boss gifts top workers new BMWs to protect them from harsh weather commutes

Ma attributes her company’s prosperity to the collective effort of her employees, believing they should directly share in its success.

To protect her top performers from commuting on e-scooters during severe weather, a compassionate CEO in China rewarded them with brand-new BMWs. Photo: Douyin
Tongji University

Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home lab

Beyond science education, Duan senior instils patriotism in his son, hoping he grows into ‘a useful person for the country and society’.

Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spots to flip to neighbours for profit

Residents argue that parking is a vital community asset that should not be monopolised by anyone seeking financial gain from resale.

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Chen Jia

Public outcry as China nurse’s fatal on-duty brain bleed ruled not work-related

Under Chinese law, an employee’s on-duty illness is only deemed work-related if they die at the workplace or within 48 hours of emergency treatment.

Local authorities in China have ruled that the death of a 30-year-old nurse, who died from a brain haemorrhage after 10 days in the ICU, was not work-related. Photo: Weibo
Hollywood

Chinese actress Li Bingbing credits success to sister-manager and confidante

Li notes the considerable sacrifices her younger sister made for her career, asserting that she could die for her.

Celebrated actress Li Bingbing (right), a Golden Horse winner with 42 million Weibo followers, with her younger sister, manager, and confidante, Li Xue (left). Photo: QQ.com
China's ageing population

Chinese ‘Coffee Grandma’ saves son’s cafe, inspires female independence

To perfect her latte art, Zhao mixes dish soap with hot water to mimic milk foam and uses soy sauce as a stand-in for coffee.

Poverty in China

Chinese man, 71, discovers hidden US$63,000 fortune after scavenging for 21 years

Handing Ru the bank card, a social worker advised him to keep it safe, spend wisely, and beware of telecom scams.

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Chinese history

How murder and secrecy helped create China’s only monogamous emperor

While Emperor Hongzhi certainly loved his wife, his traumatic childhood likely played a decisive role in his unique monogamy.

Breaking imperial tradition, the Hongzhi Emperor stands out as China’s only monogamous ruler, bypassing a customary harem to remain fiercely dedicated to his wife. Photo: Wikipedia
Li Na

Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly amid booming trend

Outsourcing life’s mundane tasks buys us freedom, but risks relinquishing the experience of living, says online observer.

China's ageing population

Chinese woman, 60, gives birth to second child in 2 years, sparking debate

Brushing off public disapproval, Zhang says she feels young and healthy, and is confident in her choice to give birth at an older age.

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain sparks safety debate

Parents say they prioritise their son’s interests and emotional growth, while keeping him safe.

A video of a nine-month-old baby in China climbing mountain steps has gone viral, dividing public opinion about parenting. Photo: Douyin
Video gaming

Chinese woman, 60, streams after playing to understand son’s addiction

Zhong and her son’s roles have reversed; she dedicates significant time to gaming, and he prevents her from playing too late into the night.

At 60, a mother who first picked up a controller to understand her son’s gaming addiction has transformed into a popular e-sports live-streamer. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/QQ.com
China birth rate

‘Surrounded by love’: China director, 75, criticised over plans for fifth child

Critics question the age of Zhang’s wife, Du, and accuse the couple of using childbirth as a publicity stunt.

Science

Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor

A Weibo hashtag about ancient cinnabar sites has reignited debate over the ‘rivers and seas’ in Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum.

videocam

Chinese hair embroidery uses human hair instead of silk thread to craft ultra-fine art

Some artists split the hair into finer strands or blend it with silk and gold threads for expressionistic effects.

Hair embroidery is a traditional Chinese art form that uses human hair rather than silk thread to create extraordinarily detailed landscapes, calligraphy, and portraits. Photo: ifeng
Social media

Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots for brief taste of love

These commercial models and online influencers command fees based on their appearance, height, follower count, and acting ability.

A growing social media trend sees young Chinese women shelling out thousands of yuan for romantic photo shoots with male models, transforming staged intimacy into a booming business. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Malaysia

Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for WWII sacrifice

Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home.

Zou Lan

China fires kindergarten principal, warns officials over ‘mops in pots’ scandal

Whistle-blower expresses relief upon seeing the announcement, saying, ‘The children there can eat clean food now’.

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