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A Chinese man walked for six days in the mountains to forget his ex-girlfriend, triggering a massive search involving police dogs and drones. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo

‘Missing’ Chinese man spends 6 days in mountains to forget ex, sparks search

Upset at splitting with girlfriend, man leaves mobile phone in flat, goes to mountains, leaves family and friends bereft for days.

Gender

China cross-dresser secretly films sex with hundreds of men, sparks health fears

Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Tiger walks on highway in China, shocking motorists

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Children in China

Chinese girl, 7, develops swimming passion, gets core strength training from dad

Youngster amazes social media with physical prowess and ability to straddle disciplines; some tip her for Olympic success.

A seven-year-old Chinese girl who developed a passion for swimming at the age of four has amazed social media with her passion for an array of sports and her physical strength at such a young age. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Disability

Caring woman driver with disabled son has China’s ‘messiest but most loving cab’

Youngster with rare muscle condition requires round-the-clock care from taxi-driving mum who turns cab into a haven of love and support.

Chinese design firm converts swimming pool into office, triggers safety probe

Staff get down to business in ‘deep end’ before using original poolside ladders to exit unusual temporary workplace, set up sparks humour online.

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Disability

China dad carries disabled son to school for 12 years, vows to do same at university

Vegetable farmer father wakes at 3am every day to work in wet market before helping boy, rejects offers of help from school, fellow pupils,.

A father in China who has carried his disabled son to school every day for the past 12 years has vowed to do the same when he goes to university. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Chinese man smashes train window after collision traps passengers on hot day

The man was later taken to the police station and was released after being reprimanded.

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Women and gender

Profile | Chinese feminist icon Song Jia praises peers, says being ‘pretty’ is not enough

‘Wilful’ star of numerous hit TV dramas who plumped for acting over music at an early age is lauded for her ‘sophistication’.

Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese scavenger donates tonnes of supplies to flood victims, keeps nothing

Charity giver, known across the nation by his nickname ‘Kneeling Giant’, gives US$140,000 over 15-year period.

A polio-suffering scavenger in China has donated tonnes of supplies to flood victims, keeping nothing for himself. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina/Douyin
Cancer

Chinese man dances on live-streams to fund wife and daughter’s cancer treatments

Man’s unwavering love for family resonates with many, leading to generous donations through his online account.

A Chinese man live-streams his dance performances nightly to raise funds for the cancer treatment of his wife and daughter. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu

Chinese dad hides daughter, saying, ‘if your mum finds you, she will sell you’

Chen, who was prevented from seeing her mum during her formative years, says her dad’s actions amounted to ‘child trafficking’.

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Chinese delivery rider, educated at top universities like Oxford, inspires many

Story of 39-year-old Ding Yuanzhao sparks intense discussions about diminishing value of academic qualifications amid challenging job market.

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Profile | China talent agent Yang Tianzhen, who works with top stars, pursues US degree

Entrepreneur icon swaps bright lights of entertainment industry for hushed halls of academia, finds it is not easy to shake off fame.

Top Chinese talent agent Yang Tianzhen, who has worked with stars such as Fan Bingbing, has swapped the bright lights of entertainment for academia in the United States. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Zhihu
Sexual harassment and assault

China driver accused of sexual harassment for praising passenger for ‘nice smell’

Woman says she felt disgusted by his comment about her smell, exited vehicle before reaching destination to ensure safety.

A driver in China was accused of verbal sexual harassment for complimenting a female passenger on her “nice smell”. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Chinese man caught in wig disguise trying to take exam for woman escapes

Female student who commissioned man she met through online platform to take exam on her behalf faces expulsion from academic status.

Chinese baby gains online fame for skateboarding with protective gear and nappies

Father introduced Juanjuan to skateboarding at nearby skate park when boy was around 5 months old.

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Video | China’s ‘moving Great Wall’ basketballer makes senior team debut

The 18-year-old basketballer is 7ft 4in (2.26m) tall.

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China’s “moving Great Wall” basketballer makes senior team debut
Gender

China TV host faces criticism for serving men drumsticks, women wings, exposes bias

In China, there is a prevailing cultural perception that drumsticks are a more desirable cut of meat, often reserved for esteemed guests.

Health & Fitness

Chinese woman suffers 6cm scar on chin after botched fat-grafting cosmetic work

Woman seeks US$140,000 payout after chin becomes a swollen, blister-covered mess following surgery, plunging her into depression.

China education

What to expect as tycoon-founded Chinese universities enrol first undergraduates

Philanthropic entrepreneurs are helping to promote China’s national strategy of ‘scientific self-reliance’ through education.

Fuyao University of Science and Technology in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Photo: Handout
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Chinese football team fined for channelling evil spirits to help beat rivals

Changchun Xidu found guilty of placing paper charms in opponents’ dressing room before matches.

Changchun Xidu were fined after placing the superstitious items in their opponents dressing room. Photo: Handout
Pets

Cat-loving Chinese man, 82, plans to leave feline his inheritance, seeks good carer

Desire of childless, single animal-lover that his pet lives happily after he dies leads to online debate over wills, warnings about ‘bad people’.

China education

China urges pupils to dance when studying to boost brains, morale, ease pressure

So-called passionate morning reading involves chanting, wild body movements, and it is said to improve memory capacity, confidence.

Children in China

China graduate honours dad at ceremony, dresses him in academic gown, moves many

Grateful son takes farmer father on city tour, amazes him with tall buildings and first experience of staying in a hotel.

A Chinese graduate honoured his dad at his graduation ceremony by dressing him in an academic gown, touching many hearts online. Photo: The Paper
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese fans bash ‘sore loser’ Zheng over Wimbledon exit, question her attitude

Fifth seed’s first-round defeat by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova sparks discussion on social media.

Zheng Qinwen shows her disappointment following her first-round defeat to Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Xinhua
Social media

China student’s graduation Labubu sparks debate as academic pinches toy’s tassel

Quick-thinking university chief joins plush toy craze as Labubu ‘graduates’ from one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Viral stories

Outrage as Korean cabby uses translate app to ask Thai tourist to ‘pay with body’

Despite ‘frightening’ taxi driver’s clear verbal sexual harassment of woman passenger, he cannot be punished under South Korean law.

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