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A Chinese woman, abandoned as a baby and later adopted by a Swedish couple, embarks on an emotional journey back to China after 23 years. Photo: Douyin
Sweden

Chinese baby adopted by Swedish couple makes emotional return decades later

When asked about her decision, Gao reflects, ‘I’ve made peace with my past and need to know where my roots are’.

China and climate change

Beat the heat, drain the damp: why Chinese youth are turning to TCM

Li Xi

Chinese woman survives 18th floor ‘impulsive’ jump after argument with boyfriend

China education

China gaokao: sister skips 2 grades to join brother, rejects ‘prodigy’ label

Both siblings emphasise that learning efficiency matters far more than the number of exercises completed.

Chinese siblings celebrate their outstanding gaokao results with proud parents, marking a milestone achievement in their academic journey. Photo: The Paper

Honeymooning Chinese cop and wife rescue family of 5 from car on slope edge

Jiangsu Police department where Fan works commends him, praising his heroism as a true reflection of the People’s Police.

Japan

What is ‘bamboo-copter’, its links to China and Japan; how it inspired helicopters

Believed to date back to 500 BC, the gadget has mysterious origins, with its inventor remaining anonymous throughout history.

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The University of Hong Kong

From gendered sacrifice to ancient politics: DNA uncovers early Chinese civilisation

New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries.

Modern scientific innovations, such as high-resolution DNA profiling, are empowering current archaeologists to forge a much clearer understanding of the first people to settle in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia
Warren Buffett

‘Little Warren Buffetts’: Chinese parents send kids to financial literacy camps

‘Poverty is a mindset, not a status,’ resonates as a powerful mantra often heard echoing through the FQ training camps.

China ‘warmest library’ welcomes homeless, honours late regular with statue

Wei’s story has profoundly touched many, leading to proposals for a sculpture in his honour to preserve his inspiring spirit.

China deflation

The upside of downsizing: Chinese youth head for more affordable small towns

Fast-paced corporate jobs leave Millennials, Gen Z burnt-out and seeking simpler lives with fewer luxuries outside China’s megacities.

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China’s young people are increasingly quitting stressful corporate jobs and choosing simpler, cheaper lives in scenic rural towns. Pictured is the entrance archway to Mengzi Rice Noodle Town in Yunnan province. Photo: Getty Images
Peking University

China teen celebrates university acceptance with hero who saved her 16 years ago

Yu shares with the media that he never imagined that his act of kindness would forge such a meaningful relationship.

Sixteen years after her dramatic rescue, newly admitted Peking University student Zheng celebrated her milestone alongside her selfless saviour. Photo: The Paper
Mental health

Chinese PTSD survivor finds healing in volunteering 15 years after train disaster

Mengjun, 13 then, was en route from her Hangzhou hometown to spend a summer in Fuzhou, when her life was forever changed by the accident.

Artificial intelligence

Paralysis inspires Chinese man’s award-winning, mind-controlled wheelchair

The true value of innovation lies in empowering those who refuse to be confined by fate, says Wang.

Tencent

Chinese dad sues online gaming firms for US$1.5 to force anti-addiction rules

Case attracts widespread attention, rallying support for Qin in his quest to urge these companies to strengthen regulations that protect minors.

A father in central China has taken legal action against four domestic gaming companies after his 18-year-old son, struggling with gaming addiction, swallowed 18 fever pills in a single incident. Photo: Baidu

China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks

Story amasses 24 million views; while some praise Cui for upholding moral standards, others question role of employers in personal matters.

Cui Peijun, right, famously known as “China’s most generous boss,” made headlines recently after he fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding due to her appearance. Photo: ha.china.com
Elon Musk

‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame

Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.

‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’

Stunt sparks mainland social media fury, with many demanding severe punishments for participating cosplayers.

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Kuomintang

Debt honoured: China repays family for wartime grain loan 8 decades later

Such receipts date back to 1930s, when Red Army borrowed grain from villagers, promising future repayment backed by Communist authorities.

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In 1947, a Chinese villager lent his entire 850kg grain supply to the army, receiving a handwritten receipt as an official IOU. Photo: CCTV

Chinese passenger grabs wheel as driver collapses from pain, rushing him to hospital

After swapping seats with driver, He not only navigates the roads to hospital but also provides reassurance to comfort him.

Children in China

China gaokao student’s inspiring story captivates nation after losing last relative

Zeng expresses gratitude for donations but urges focus on those in greater need.

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Apps

China teen wins praise for developing app to remind grandpa to take daily medication

With plans to relocate to another city for university in September, Ma worries about his grandfather managing alone, especially as he lives independently.

Ma Kai's app aims to ensure his grandfather takes his medications on time and avoids expired drugs. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com

Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong

Local authorities remind the public to stay vigilant regarding hidden sewage manholes or ditches when catching cicadas in the evening.

A couple went to a nearby grassland to catch cicadas one evening; when the wife fell into a five-metre-deep shaft, her husband jumped in after her to keep her company. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China court rules dad’s ‘derogatory’ group chat messages constitute domestic violence

Son seeks court order to stop father from posting harmful messages and harassing family members.

China travel

Wo you: Chinese ancient art of bed-travel to attain inner peace and emptiness

A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites.

Accidents and disasters in China

‘Farewell, hero’: China volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims

Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon.

A young Chengdu native cancelled his holiday to join flood relief efforts in Guangxi, tragically suffering fatal heart failure from exhaustion after a six-hour supply trek. Photo: scgchc.com
Tsinghua University

Ex-China security guard gets into Tsinghua on 8th attempt, targeting Harvard PhD

A harsh comment from a stranger – a mother warning her child not to end up with a job like his – served as a powerful push to keep going.

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Since he was a child, Yang Xiao dreamed of studying at Tsinghua University, finally achieving his goal at age 31 after years of hard work. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China teen helps mum carry bricks at construction site to earn university tuition

Wei says working together helped her daughter deeply understand the daily struggles she had previously only seen from afar.

Wuhan University (China)

Rare medical condition makes Chinese man’s scalp look like human brain

Condition is believed not to be congenital, though its causes remain unknown.

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