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A village in China is at the centre of an illegal surrogacy investigation in which some of the proxy mothers involved were deaf-mute or disabled. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
China birth rate

Chinese village probed over illegal surrogacy ring, exploiting disabled women

Police raid on residential building uncovers sophisticated set-up with operating theatre, laboratory, wards, 18 people detained.

Martial arts

Chinese man trains in ancient martial arts to compete in slap-fighting tournament

Tourism

Chinese ambulance uses siren to clear way for tourists, sparks public outrage

Women and gender

Who is Fan Daidi? New VP of top China university has net worth of US$6 billion

Pioneering scientist who invented high-end collagen facial mask, helped set up Hong Kong-listed firm, prefers laboratory to the boardroom.

Scientist, inventor and business powerhouse, Fan Daidi has a net worth of US$6 billion but is still happy to be hands-on in the laboratory. Photo: SCMP composite/nwu.edu.cn/Sina
China society

‘No regrets’: China student saves classmate’s life, misses key exam

Hero student says ‘exam can wait’ but current regulations rule out a retake, online observers describe situation as ‘heartbreaking’.

Chinese man dates 2.2-metre-tall woman despite family ire, couple expecting child

Height mismatched couple revel in the long and short of romance, plan to get married later this year.

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Chinese cuisine

China shop owner live-streams feather-plucking chicken butts to promote delicacy

Snack vendor sees profits from popular delicacy soar, suffers aching bones, hands from plucking15kg of chicken a day.

A shop owner in China has seen her profits soar after she began live streaming herself plucking feathers from the rear ends of chickens. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Douyin
Earthquakes

China boy inspired by heroes during deadly 2008 Sichuan quake becomes paratrooper

Quake survivor realises dream of joining elite unit of People’s Liberation Army, says he will go ‘wherever there is a need’.

Icons and Influencers

China fans chase boy band on flight, ignore crew, take photos, disturb passengers

‘Pathetic’ female fans storm economy class cabin for vantage point to take photos of pop idols in business section.

China society

Being Chinese | I’m not ‘lying flat’, just choosing a saner lifestyle than China’s 996

In China, work culture is shifting and companies are sending employees home earlier. I chose balance over fatigue before the tide turned.

A woman with a child attends a New Year’s Eve countdown yoga session at Singapore’s Marina Bay in 2016. Photo: Xinhua
Pets

China first pet gym offers unique facilities, programmes for animal wellness

Nation’s multibillion-dollar pet industry takes fresh turn that offers dogs treadmill jogging, spa treatments, massages.

China’s first pet gym is set to offer unique facilities and training programmes to promote animal wellness. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Weddings

Chinese couple celebrate wedding at hotpot eatery, bill stretches 2 metres

Traditional Chinese weddings feature lavish banquets, a typical table for 10 costs at least US$700.

‘Give me a chance’: China influencer exposed as ex-convict splits online opinion

Fraudster who sold fake narcotics to drug addicts goes straight by posting online videos of himself raising cattle.

China woman pays US$9,700 to pedestrian after bumping into latter, causing fall

Case initially sparks even more controversy as judge originally attributed accident to Wang ‘not maintaining safe distance’.

A Chinese woman was ordered by the court to pay US$9,700 to a pedestrian who suffered hip fractures after she collided with her, causing the latter to fall. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Hong Kong woman faces court for leaving stillborn baby in Taiwan hospital freezer

Taking into account Huang’s circumstances of being away from home, financial and emotional challenges, court shows leniency.

A woman from Hong Kong received a suspended prison sentence after storing her stillborn baby in a hospital freezer for three years without making proper arrangements. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Animals

China sound mimicker resembles square-faced monkey, plans to ‘talk’ with animal

Man can imitate many animal sounds – those of horses, cows, sheep, chickens, ducks, and pigs, but his dog imitations are particularly famous.

Quan Hongchan

China sports brand sparks fury for sidelining dive queen Quan Hongchan in photo

Angry fans of Olympic diving icon accuse brand of ‘opportunism’, sparking wave of product returns.

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Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

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Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant
China birth rate

Chinese hospital offers IVF to single women, allows them to meet sperm donors

Revelations spark passionate online discussions, with many single women advocating for policymakers to allow access to legal IVF services.

Spain

Chinese man subdues Spain thief, turns spotlight on tackling criminals abroad

Martial arts-trained photographer grapples with Barcelona street thief, puts him in chokehold until police arrive to make arrest.

Viral stories

Japanese restaurant sparks anger by posting note banning ‘rude’ Chinese customers

Skewered chicken outlet becomes latest business to discriminate against Chinese patrons, panned by many, supported by Japanese nationalists.

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A restaurant in Japan has sparked outrage by posting a notice on its front door which bans “rude” Chinese customers. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Animals

Chinese woman earns praise for giving first aid to dehydrated camel in desert

Good Samaritan tour guide shows great compassion to young animal that had been separated from its herd, and dying of thirst.

A Chinese woman has been showered with praise online for giving first aid to a dehydrated camel in an Inner Mongolian desert. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China jobs

China job ad featuring ‘free toilet use’ as benefit sparks humorous reactions

Advertisement also lists ‘no electricity charges for overtime’, ‘free use of the lifts’ as perks of the job.

Accidents and disasters in China

China hero rips open door of burning car, saves injured driver moments before blast

Brave rescuer says muscle strength built up lifting heavy fertiliser bags at work allowed him to tear open door of blazing vehicle.

Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire

The cat only sustained burns to its fur and is in hospital for observation.

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Cat in China holds onto window railings to escape fire

China boss gets 4 years, 9 months jail for sale of ‘obscene’ undressable dolls

Toy factory sold 20,000 animation figurines which featured removable lingerie concealing ‘simplified’ genitals.

A factory boss in China has been jailed for the production and sale of “obscene” dolls. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao

China court rules security man’s death during workplace sex ‘industrial accident’

Appeal court says 60-something man’s right to have sex with girlfriend at work is same as entitlement to drink water, use toilet.

Women and gender

Chinese female-only temple offers free food, lodging to help women, goes viral

Religious safe space offers an array of activities for women of every background, allowing them to achieve inner peace.

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