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Henan restaurant owner Liang earned national praise for forgiving a chef whose mistake nearly destroyed his business and the offending staff was seen bowing in the photo above. Photo: Douyin

Chinese eatery boss praised for forgiving employee behind devastating fire

Young chef offers to pay after kitchen fire seriously damages restaurant, but owner says that is not necessary.

Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’, saving time and energy

China's ageing population

Chinese clinic extracts 12 teeth from man after he complains of ache in one tooth

Social media

China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos

Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.

China’s state broadcaster CCTV has condemned the use of child internet celebrities to promote distorted values, as illustrated by the photo above showing a young girl overeating. Photo: Douyin
Tibet

Chinese blogger gets US$73,500 for viral video on Tibet’s tourism and beauty

2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values.

‘I love you’: Chinese wife wakes husband from vegetative state by biting his toes

Man’s selfless act in 2019 saving child during fall left him brain-damaged but wife’s devotion to his recovery wins online praise.

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Louis Vuitton

China Molly Tea’s US$1.5 million LV fine sparks fierce debate, customer support

Court cites ‘significant malicious intent’ in trademark ruling, noting Molly Tea ignored numerous rejected applications.

A Suzhou court ordered Chinese milk tea brand Molly Tea to pay 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) to LV for trademark infringement, igniting intense public debate. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

‘Shameful’: Chinese school sparks outrage by demanding students’ family wealth details

Following public pressure, local education authority orders school to stop collecting information and delete all previously gathered details.

China education

Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering help

Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment.

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Chinese history

What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines

Listed as national cultural heritage, these clay dolls were initially crafted by farmers for extra income and sold at temple fairs.

Traditional Da A Fu figurines, known for their chubby faces and bright colours, symbolise luck and sacred rituals in China. Photo: Weibo
CCTV

China last female Red Army veteran celebrates 105th birthday in uniform

Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’.

Wang Quanying, China’s last surviving female Red Army veteran, celebrates her milestone birthday, inspiring millions online. Photo: QQ.com

Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business

Chunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of responsibility as he helps mum rebuild life after her divorce and suffers severe burns.

Social media

China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies after shared lunch

Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal.

Childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children

Selfless Shanghai pair who lived in ‘old, shabby’ home, remembered by 455 children with congenital heart disease who received their support.

A childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals left a five-million-yuan (US$735,000) legacy to heal children with congenital heart disease. Photo: Weibo
Chinese cuisine

China restaurant sparks debate after selling tomato scrambled egg dish for US$75

Shanghai eatery grabs eyeballs on social media after pricing common cooked food item dozens of times above market average.

A Shanghai establishment sparked online controversy by pricing a standard household dish of tomato scrambled eggs at US$75. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese history

Chinese horse-head discovery reveals ancient elite sacrificial rituals

The sacrifice was an elaborate procedure, indicating it was of utmost importance to the highest echelons of ancient society.

Chinese tourists

Burned-out Chinese workers flock to tourist-site ‘poet actor’ for life wisdom

Wang Haonan goes viral playing Tang dynasty cultural icon, providing poetic solace to those who consult him about their problems.

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Social media

Top Chinese influencer sells pricey courses after government live-streaming ban

Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.

Following a government live-streaming ban and the suspension of Three Sheep Network, co-founder “Crazy Big Yang Ge”, above, has transitioned to selling high-priced corporate training courses. Photo: Douyin
Accidents and disasters in China

China delivery rider collapses after braving burning flat 3 times to fight fire

An Erpei, 21, receives 2,000 yuan (US$290) reward; says he wanted to repay Hangzhou which had been kind to him.

Health in China

70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition

2,000-year-old Chinese text believes that power breaks during the night and day can strengthen the heart’s connection to yang energy.

Chinese superstitions

Fearing ‘bad luck’ omen, Chinese man slaps twitching right eye, damaging vision

Le seeks medical help for a retinal detachment; surgeons successfully restore his vision.

A man from Wuhan, believing the superstition that a twitching right eye signals disaster, repeatedly slapped it, causing severe vision loss. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Fitness

China gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints

Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility.

Shi, above, rests on a treadmill after a sweaty workout, unaware that multiple gym members have complained to management about his overwhelming body odour. Photo: Weibo

Chinese farmer’s wife poisons herself after sucking cobra venom from husband’s hand

Doctors warn against mimicking what appears on television after she is sent to hospital following numbness in her face, limbs.

Parenting: teens

Ferrari owner sues ‘unapologetic’ China parents after kids scratch supercar

As a dad, driver wants to be lenient, but insincere attitude and paltry compensation offer by children’s guardians brought on legal action.

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Parenting: teens

Single China mum carries steel tubes to fund education, weeps as daughter aces gaokao

Zou says her daughter promised to study hard while Zou toiled at construction sites.

A single mother from Sichuan worked hard on building sites carrying steel tubes to fund her daughter’s education. Photo: Douyin

Chinese university graduate showcases 70 marathon medals earned to fund education

Jin has not returned home for family reunions in past three years; encourages other runners to persevere.

At his graduation, Jin Yanwei showcased over 70 marathon medals he earned in two years using a shoulder pole. Photo: Baidu

Chinese PhD graduate invites favourite eatery owners to graduation via delivery order

Xiong and his classmates express their desire to remember the special bond they nurtured with the family over many years.

Video | Kids damage 3.6 million yuan Ferrari in China

Owner says he paid 29,360 yuan (US$4,300) to repair the vehicle, but was only offered 5,000 yuan by children’s parents.

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