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Two centenarian sisters who were separated for decades have been reunited via video, touching many hearts online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Taiwan

Chinese centenarian sisters, separated for decades, reunite via video, move many online

Emotional reunion facilitated by online influencer and police who track down younger of the two, try to fix a future offline get together.

Ex-China monk makes legal bid to get US$28,000 from daughter for parental support

Children in China

Chinese man turns old factory into shelter for ‘orphans’; lives on leftover food

China jobs

China ‘pretend work’ firm offers office space for US$4 a day, aids personal growth

Companies drive fake job boom with make-believe interviews, charge clients up to US$7-a-day for a ‘working’ spot.

So-called pretend work companies which allow people to fake having a job, for a small price, are springing up across China amid the country’s economic downturn. Photo: SCMP composite/chengdu.cn
Health in China

China doctors remove 2kg hairball from girl’s stomach – caused by 6-year habit

Stomach of emaciated teenager who pulled out and ate her own hair swells to double the size of normal.

China society

Family drama as Chinese mum sues daughter for US$680,000 over elder care dispute

Agreement states that daughter is responsible for all care expenses – hospitalisation, medical bills, rent, and all reasonable living costs.

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Tourism

Groundhog steals tourist’s car keys in China, villagers rally to retrieve them

Local authorities warn tourists against feeding groundhogs due to potential health risks and bite dangers.

In a quirky incident, a groundhog in China stole a tourist’s car keys and hid them in a burrow, prompting villagers to dig them out. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China toddler wows internet with gymnastics skills while in diapers

His extraordinary feats have earned him the moniker ‘natural gymnast,’ sparking awe and lively conversations among mainland netizens.

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China dad warms IV tube for daughter during treatment to provide comfort, moves many

Dad has devoted much of his time to caring for daughter since her birth, and she is very attached to him.

Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese couple escapes serious car crash, marries immediately

Couple’s parents overjoyed about their union, especially after extraordinary brush with fate, which they describe as ‘bound by life and death’.

A Chinese couple decided to marry after surviving a serious car accident; they suffered only minor injuries. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com
Mental health

Chinese actress claims talent agency forced exorcism to treat her depression

TV star Zhao Lusi says company locked her in room with a shaman who told her an evil spirit possessed her.

A Chinese actress has claimed that her management agency confined her to a hotel room for an exorcism to treat her depression. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Britain

China-based foreign influencer goes viral by confronting people smoking indoors

Police called as foreign man touting phone camera accosts angry cigarette puffing Chinese diner who lit up in non-smoking restaurant.

Pets

China pet owners pay psychics to communicate with dead animals, spark debate

Grieving animal lovers duped into parting with cash after being told they will have a dream in which their beloved pet will tell them about its rebirth.

Health in China

China dad poisons family after testing wild mushrooms for safety on pet dog

Dad who saw pet dog ‘lose appetite’ after eating mushrooms still feeds them to family who end up getting stomachs pumped in hospital.

A Chinese father poisoned his family after feeding them wild mushrooms he had tested for safety on their pet dog. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia
Disease

China wife asks mother-in-law for cash after paying hospital bills for sick husband

Mother of son who suffered heart attack says she feels ‘confused and disappointed’ after his wife asks her to ‘go Dutch’ on the medical bill.

A mother in China has expressed disappointment after her daughter-in-law asked her to pay the outstanding amount of the medical bill after her son suffered a heart attack. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Mainland China

Video | Chinese tourists flock to artificial wave pool, raising safety concerns

The artificial wave can reach up to 3 metres.

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Health & Fitness

China ‘life loser’ changes life in 1,000 days with hard training, gains online fame

Washed-up, failed fish farmer takes inspiration from Japanese manga superhero, transforms body and mind via gruelling fitness regime.

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Icons and Influencers

Death of China influencer, 80, loved for sharing moments with wife, sparks mourning

Whether he was cooking, gardening or chatting to people, cherished grandfather with ‘wide smile’ was always praised by his treasured wife.

An 80-year-old Chinese grandfather and influencer, who was famous for sharing heartwarming moments with his wife online, has died. Photo: Douyin
ITTF

Chinese table tennis fans slam Harimoto over medical timeout against Wang Chuqin

Japanese player accused of needlessly calling for medical help in WTT final against China’s world champion.

Children in China

China kids deliver food, help courier riders with orders, spark safety concerns

Authorities clamp down on outsourcing-to-children method used by food delivery riders who get kids to undertake chore of finding customers.

Health & Fitness

Chinese man spends US$120,000 on 300-year gym membership, then owner vanishes

Scammed fitness fanatic says money spent was an ‘investment in health’, admits he was taken in by sales staff spiel.

A man in China spent US$120,000 on 300-years-worth of gym memberships and coaching lessons, then discovered that the outlet’s management had disappeared with his money. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sina
Women and gender

China feminist actress’ ‘sexy is fine, but objectification is not’ speech resurfaces

‘Sex symbol’ TV host and actress who suffered high-profile sexist ‘prank’ at wedding almost a decade ago is reborn as fighter for women’s rights.

A famous Chinese actress and televison host, who was once seen as a “sex symbol” has been celebrated as a feminist icon after a speech she made in 2016 resurfaced. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Athletes

‘Sweet sister’ China top sprinter to attend top university despite low exam score

Star 100-metre runner shows remarkable ability to balance sport and study, even recites poetry during morning workouts.

Children in China

China boy smashes glass ceiling, chandelier worth total of US$56,000 in Labubu rage

Child demands jewellery-adorned Labubu figure then explodes in a costly fit of temper when his request is rejected.

Viral stories

Elegant World Games judge ‘Mr Ferrari’ goes viral on Chinese social media

Standing at more than 1.88 metres tall, Sergey Sinkins has drawn the eye of Chinese fans for his needle-straight posture and black suit.

Sergey Sinkins, a Latvian judge in the Latin dance contest at the World Games in Chengdu, has garnered a surprise following on social media. Photo: Handout
Crime in China

China mum, 90, learns law to defend son in US$16 million extortion case

Elderly grandmother studies case law, pours over legal documents to represent son in court, needs medical attention as result.

A 90-year-old grandmother in China has taught herself law to defend her son in a US$117 million extortion case. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Baidu
China consumption

Gen Z’s passion for live performances drives nighttime consumption in Shanghai

In its Night Economy 2.0 initiative, the city government has announced a series of events dubbed ‘Wonderful Night Shanghai’.

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Barbie Hsu

‘Pure’ China student goes viral for striking resemblance to late actress Barbie Hsu

24-year-old says she never intended to look like actress in online photos, would never ‘exploit’ late star, earns praise on social media for stance.

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