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A “micro-study abroad” programme at a university in China which costs parents US$11,000 to help their children “pass” failed exams has raised ethical concerns. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
China education

China university offers US$11,000 ‘micro’ overseas study to help students pass failed exams

Private educational institute ‘coerces’ parents to fork out huge sums for non-existent study sessions or face their children being expelled.

Smoking and vaping

China mall fits glass windows on men’s toilet doors that turn transparent when users smoke

Icons and Influencers

Profile | China actress Mao Xiaotong abandoned by dad, rejects his post-fame cash demands

Japan

Japanese tourist in China gets extreme kindness after car crash, changes perceptions

Amid Sino-Japanese tensions, woman describes treatment she received as ‘incredibly warm, genuine and professional’.

A Japanese tourist in Beijing has expressed gratitude after she received extraordinary kindness following a car accident. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/X.com
China education

China school awards pupils with merit certificate-imprinted bedding sets

Teachers praised for understanding ‘juvenile psychology’ by presenting children with personalised quilt covers, bedsheets, pillows at awards.

Chinese Basketball Association

Pair arrested for faking AI video featuring China women’s basketball star Wang

Two 32-year-old suspects, surnamed Lin and Chen, detained over video using images and manipulated voice of Wang Siyu, head coach Gong Luming.

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Health & Fitness

Chinese woman resembles actress Joey Wong after losing 20kg, plans dance career

Married 32-year-old who piled on pounds by binge-eating charts weight loss journey online, now has better skin, new-found confidence.

A woman in China who became overweight because of binge eating has lost 20 kilogrammes and now looks like Taiwanese actress Joey Wong. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

China boy breaks US$280,000 gold crown on display; owner will not pursue damages

Golden headgear lovingly made by husband as wedding gift for wife suffers ‘serious damage’ as exhibition display case tumbles over.

Cancer

China eatery owners use cancer-hit business rival’s payment QR code for day to raise funds

Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours.

Children in China

China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, tormentor’s apologies

Courageous 9-year-old who was branded an ‘idiot’ by classmates hides pain from parents; reduces persecutors to tears with moving speech.

A bullied nine-year-old boy in China turned the tables on his tormentors by making a powerful and emotional speech in class that reduced them to tears. Photo: Shutterstock/Douyin
Children in China

China teacher hides pupil’s death from class, asks group to write farewell letters

Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers.

After illness claimed the life of one of her pupils, a teacher in China chose to shield his classmates from the news by telling them the boy had transferred to another school. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
Social media

Chinese food vlogger banned after vinegar-soaked chewing gum videos go viral

The influencer accumulated 700,000 followers and achieved 10 million likes across three platforms before being banned.

Women and gender

Ex-painter is first China woman in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears

Ding leaves a thriving career in gaming industry as art director with an annual salary of US$43,000.

China property

Chinese firm gifts renovated flats to employees after 5-year service to retain staff

All flats are located within 5km of the company and vary in size from 100 to 150 square metres.

A Chinese company gained attention for giving flats to employees after five years of service to boost staff retention. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Jimu
Christmas

Explainer | China Santa Claus: Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’

Oboi has become a new pop culture icon in China, with related videos exceeding 1 billion views on Douyin.

A Qing dynasty military commander is being reinterpreted as “China’s Santa Claus” due to his white beard and red hat, appealing to younger generations. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

Chinese man sues fiancée for US$7,000 in gifts, dating expenses, claims she eats too much

Fiancée asks ex if he ‘enjoyed the tights and underwear’ he bought for her; court rules ‘private items’ provided ‘emotional value’ to both parties.

Chinese superstitions

Explainer | Why Chinese ‘ask rice’ divination ritual involves using 1,080 round grains

Mystifying ancient tradition uses combination of the spirit world and mathematical formulas to predict future.

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China society

Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes

Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.

A rookie police officer in China who resembles Taiwan actor Eddie Peng has gone viral, with his video attracting more than one million likes. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/IG@yuyanpeng
Icons and Influencers

China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate

Blonde-haired content creator who identifies as ‘Blink’ online appears at event dressed like star, signs postcards bearing image of iconic singer.

China delivery rider saves US$160,000 in 5 years, pays off debt, is dubbed ‘Order King’

25-year-old works 13-hour shifts 7 days a week and runs everywhere; extent of his deliveries has seen him cover distance of 324,000 km.

China society

Opinion | How young Chinese learned to stop worrying and love themselves

Amid disillusionment and a stagnant economy, China’s young people are taking the initiative to embrace self-compassion and treat themselves well.

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People walk past an advertisement in the shopping area of Sanlitun in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE
Viral stories

China tourist in Japan sends 300 masks during Covid to host after overnight stay

Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media.

A recent episode of a Japanese variety show featured a touching story of friendship between a Chinese tourist and a Japanese local resident. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/matcha-jp.com
Disease

China ALS woman holds farewell party, says disease cannot beat ‘optimism, love, hope’

ALS is described as ‘freezing disease’ because it creates sensation of being trapped or ‘frozen’ within an immobile body as illness advances.

China consumption

Not lovin’ it: Chinese fume at McDonald’s prices, costlier ‘poor man’s meal’

Fast-food giant increases menu items by 0.5 to 1 yuan, testing pricing power in a deflationary market where per-capita dining spending has been plunging.

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CCTV

China CCTV removes short film that ‘romanticises’ food delivery work after backlash

‘Fairy tale’ video which says often dangerous job with long hours brings workers ‘closer to their dreams’ is branded ‘disgusting’ by critics.

China’s state broadcaster CCTV has faced a backlash over a short film produced with delivery giant Meituan that depicted food delivery work as a path to freedom and dreams. Photo: CCTV
China's ageing population

Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition

Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.

A 72-year-old Taiwan woman, known as the “Bodybuilding Grandma,” recently went viral after confidently showing her toned muscles in a bikini at a bodybuilding competition. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@suicilin/commonhealth.com.tw
China's ageing population

China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour

Fan has entrusted wife with responsibility of managing all family matters, asserting that others should not interfere in their affairs.

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China technology

Video | Humanoid robots take centre stage at Shanghai summit

Competitions mainly focused on robotic applications in industrial assembly, home services, flower arranging, healthcare and elderly care, as well as restaurant services.

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