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Mainland China

Video | Terrifying rescue of boy stuck on amusement park ride in China

The boy was left hanging in mid-air until firefighters rescued him.

China farmer uses drone to move pigs, causes power outage when cables get ensnared

Disease

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

Icons and Influencers

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

Short-lived online sensation who spawned internet memes including the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe reveals his life out of the spotlight.

Two decades ago, a Shanghai teenager became famous for a photograph of his chubby face and disdainful expression, marking him as a first-generation celebrity. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
Animals

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

Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.

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.

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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.

A woman in China accidentally left her water tap on, flooding her residential community and turning it into an ice rink after the water froze overnight. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/news.china.com
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.

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.

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.

Some young parents in China have printed oversized winter holiday test papers to motivate their children to do their homework. Photo: RedNote
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.

A young Chinese man who is the only delivery rider in the remote Tibetan town of Motuo completes up to 200 orders a day. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/RedNote
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.

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.

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.

A viral video of a man extracting gold from SIM cards led to a sales boom, but experts warn the method is dangerous and illegal. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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.

A Shandong man crafted a mythical equine figure from over 2,600 metre of aluminium to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo: chinanews.com.cn
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.

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.

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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’.

A 32-year-old programmer died suddenly from a heart attack after a week of intense work and continued to receive work texts eight hours after he died. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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.

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’.

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.

For China’s Bulang ethnic group the blackening of teenagers’ teeth is a rite of passage. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/mzzyk.com
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.

Li Yapeng, the ex-husband of Cantopop queen Faye Wong, has been burdened with a US$6 million debt, prompting him to lead a frugal lifestyle. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/Douyin
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.

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.

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.

We explain why tech billionaires enjoy rock star treatment in China, and why their warm reception in China is often stronger than in the US. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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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Global gold prices have surged in recent months, leading many retail investors in China to pour funds into unlicensed metals trading platforms. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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.

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