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A women-only bar in China which names drinks after inspiring females, has honoured a cleaner-turned-bartender who suffered domestic violence by naming a drink after her. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/IMDb/RedNote
Women and gender

China women-only bar names drinks after famous women, plus ex-domestic abuse victim

‘Auntie’ who suffered violence at hands of ex-husband works her way up from cleaner to bartender, is honoured for celebrated journey.

Scams and swindles

Chinese monk ‘Papa Wu’ famous for support of orphaned babies faces fraud probe

Animals

Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension

Viral stories

China woman in Ukraine cares for US$140,000 Bengal tiger, shares daily life online

Pet influencer’s big cat shares living space with wildcats, a jaguar and a mountain dog, animals loved by millions online.

A Chinese influencer in Ukraine cares for a US$140,000 Bengal white tiger and shares her daily life looking after it with millions of online followers. Photo: SCMP composite/TikTok
China birth rate

China mum goes to hospital for stomach issues, unexpectedly gives birth to boy

Woman shows no signs of pregnancy, despite absence of period, considering it typical since her menstrual cycle had always been irregular.

Athletes

An hour swimming class with China sports star auctioned for US$14,000 for charity

Though Fu retired from competitive sports years ago, her expressive reactions, easy-going personality have garnered immense public support.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s pig-intestine latte, an ingested toothbrush removed: 5 trending stories

From a cafe adding intestines to coffee to a man’s surgery to remove ingested toothbrush, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

A cafe in China has gone viral for selling coffee laced with cooked pig intestine. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China dad berated for locking naked son in iron cage, claims pen prevents wandering

Father of toddler from family of six children, born to mother with ‘cognitive disability’, says child was naked because of the heat.

Earthquakes

Chinese boy runs back to dining table for food during quake, amusing many online

Dad says son has ‘comedic gene’ and food he rushed back to grab during tremor was not even his favourite, adding, ‘he just loves to eat’.

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Scams and swindles

Taiwan man soaks feet in dry ice for 10 hours to con insurance firms, loses feet

Zhang secures himself to chair with plastic straps to prevent pulling away if experience becomes unbearable.

A Taiwanese man soaked his feet in dry ice for 10 hours to defraud insurance companies, resulting in a double amputation. Photo: SCMP composite/Yahoo
Coffee

Chinese cafe goes viral over coffee drink laced with cooked pig intestine

Caffeine devotees flock to a coffee shop which liquefies swine innards, mixes with latte, to make drink reflecting local delicacy.

A cafe in China has gone viral for selling coffee laced with cooked pig intestine. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Crime in China

Chinese man offers US$70,000 bounty to find real killer after wrongful jailing

Businessman who spent years clearing his name seeks real justice for woman victim; famous police psychologist joins hunt for murderer.

Mexico

China-based Mexican woman teaches foreigners in Shanghai how to play mahjong

Latin American basketball coach says traditional Chinese game helps ‘distract the soul’, is ideal way to make new friends.

Health in China

Chinese man, 64, finds toothbrush he swallowed at age 12 stuck in intestine

Doctors take 80 minutes to remove 17cm dental implement from inside man who thought foreign object would ‘dissolve’ by itself.

A 64-year-old man in China who swallowed a toothbrush when he was 12 years old has finally had it removed from his stomach in an 80-minute surgical procedure. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Cancer

Jailed China dad who stole to treat son’s cancer is behind bars when boy dies

Youngster’s ashes scattered in lake next to prison holding grieving father, dad visits sacred stretch of water twice a month after release.

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A father in China who was jailed for stealing to cover the cost of his son’s cancer treatment had to endure the agony of his son dying while he was still in prison. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Animals

Outrage as China live-streamers pull teeth from black dogs to ward off evil spirits

Live-streamers use crude tools to perform repulsive dental surgery on helpless animals, sickening online observers.

Health in China

Chinese woman wears same make-up for 22 years, leads to severe allergic reactions

Woman refers to condition as ‘hormone face’, highlights detrimental effects of prolonged make-up usage combined with harsh products.

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Social media

China dad objects to daughter’s online service as she is ‘too pretty’ to live-stream

Strict dad says young woman who studies Marxism, looks like famous actress, needs to have ‘correct guidance’.

A father in China has objected to his daughter sharing study tips on social media, saying she is “too pretty” to live-stream. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

China dad rejects daughter’s US$72,000 wedding banquet bill, over cost, subpar food

After agreeing to arrangements before event, father of the bride demands cost price, claims exposure in media made him ‘lose face’.

Crime in China

Chinese university graduate pickpockets to satisfy lust for worldwide travel

Man tells police he ‘loves’ to travel, took trips to cities across China and in 7 foreign countries using stolen cash, credit cards.

China society

China father and son back in news as son honours dad 15 years after viral photo

Hard-working dad who toils as a traditional ‘bang bang’ porter in mountainous area hailed by his now adult son on Father’s Day.

A hard-working Chinese man and his son, who went viral thanks to a photo taken 15 years ago when the boy was a toddler, are back in the spotlight thanks to a Father’s Day tribute. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper/CCTV
Viral stories

Korean swimming venue criticised for claiming ‘lower income equals a dirtier body’

A Chinese woman, who works in South Korea, says swimming facilities there usually enforce strict rules about bathing before entering pool.

A swimming facility in South Korea faced criticism for displaying a sign that stated, “The lower your income, the dirtier your body.” Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Accidents and disasters in China

Chinese man cares for girlfriend who has IQ of 5-year-old after car accident

Shen says he never finds caring for her to be a burden, is committed to providing her with the best life possible.

Taiwan model dies after ‘milk injection’ for insomnia by ‘Godfather of Liposuction’

Doctor reportedly left the clinic after administering a sedative, leaving only an assistant with no nursing licence to monitor Cai’s condition.

Taiwan

Taiwan parents hiring pole dancers for son’s graduation leads to police action

Boy’s mother says her desire for a graduation gift that would be unforgettable and different from typical graduation celebrations.

Parents in Taiwan hired pole dancers to perform outside their son’s school as a special graduation gift. Photo: Yahoo.tw
Animals

Chinese couple, who run dog shelter, walk down aisle accompanied by canines

After going bankrupt, Yang commits himself to ensuring that dogs receive the love and care they rightfully deserve.

A Chinese couple, who operate a dog shelter, made their way down the aisle surrounded by dogs and volunteers, bringing joy to many. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu
Science

Chinese brain experiment at dance performance generates goosebumps and aversion

Netizens repulsed by sci-fi headgear; Tsinghua University says probes capture neurological activity in volunteers enjoying performance.

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SCMP Highlights

Chinese woman’s get-rich scheme, long-lost twins reunited: 5 trending stories

From a woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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