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Taiwanese-American singer Leehom Wang was rushed for medical treatment after a shocking on-stage trip over a safety harness left him with 39 facial stitches during a concert in China. Photo: Weibo
Social media

Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip during China concert

Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance.

China court blames 3 after friend dies following all-night drinking, mahjong session

Food and Drinks

New generation of grill masters: why people are joining China’s barbecue academy

Chinese student sets up will leaving US$2.9 million estate to childhood friend

Teenage extreme sports enthusiast from Shanghai received a flat from parents who divorced and remarried.

Like the cliff climber above, 19-year-old Li is an extreme sports enthusiast, and made a will leaving his nearly US$3 million estate to a childhood friend in case his high-risk obsession proves fatal. Photo: Shutterstock
Tsinghua University

China woman graduates from Tsinghua University 17 years after photo there with dad

Daughter’s dream of completing a master’s degree at elite Beijing institution also helps fulfil father’s missed hope as young man.

Chinese eatery boss praised for forgiving employee behind devastating fire

Young chef offers to pay after kitchen fire seriously damages restaurant, but owner says that is not necessary.

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Chinese youth simplify meals into ‘human food’, saving time and energy

One person praises food as nutritious and hassle-free, but another says defrosted meals taste awful.

Young Chinese workers now prep "human food" — a meal-prep style named after pet food. Photo: RedNote
China's ageing population

Chinese clinic extracts 12 teeth from man after he complains of ache in one tooth

Dentist closes for rectification and ordered to pay back fee after being found liable for misconduct, draining 63-year-old’s bank accounts.

Social media

China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos

Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.

Tibet

Chinese blogger gets US$73,500 for viral video on Tibet’s tourism and beauty

2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values.

The Tibet tourism authority has awarded a Chinese blogger 500,000 yuan (US$73,500) for a viral video showcasing the region’s breathtaking natural beauty during an epic cab ride from Sichuan to Tibet. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

‘I love you’: Chinese wife wakes husband from vegetative state by biting his toes

Man’s selfless act in 2019 saving child during fall left him brain-damaged but wife’s devotion to his recovery wins online praise.

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A Henan woman woke her husband from a seven-year vegetative state — caused by a heroic rescue — by biting his toes. Photo: Douyin
Louis Vuitton

China Molly Tea’s US$1.5 million LV fine sparks fierce debate, customer support

Court cites ‘significant malicious intent’ in trademark ruling, noting Molly Tea ignored numerous rejected applications.

‘Shameful’: Chinese school sparks outrage by demanding students’ family wealth details

Following public pressure, local education authority orders school to stop collecting information and delete all previously gathered details.

China education

Low-income Chinese girl aces gaokao, inspires live-streamers offering help

Han has received offers from Tsinghua University and Peking University, many others offer financial aid in an effort to secure her enrolment.

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Han Yaping from a modest background in Henan scored an impressive 699 on the gaokao exam, attracting numerous live-streaming influencers to her home. Photo: Douyin
Chinese history

What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines

Listed as national cultural heritage, these clay dolls were initially crafted by farmers for extra income and sold at temple fairs.

Traditional Da A Fu figurines, known for their chubby faces and bright colours, symbolise luck and sacred rituals in China. Photo: Weibo
CCTV

China last female Red Army veteran celebrates 105th birthday in uniform

Wang attributes her longevity to ‘a positive mindset, a largely vegetarian diet, compassion, and a willingness to do good’.

Chinese boy touches hearts by promoting single mum’s small recycling business

Chunchun, 8, hailed for courage, sense of responsibility as he helps mum rebuild life after her divorce and suffers severe burns.

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Social media

China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies after shared lunch

Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal.

A heartwarming act of kindness by a Chinese influencer ended in ultimate heartbreak when an 81-year-old farmer tragically lost his life in a car accident shortly after they shared lunch. Photo: Douyin

Childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children

Selfless Shanghai pair who lived in ‘old, shabby’ home, remembered by 455 children with congenital heart disease who received their support.

Chinese cuisine

China restaurant sparks debate after selling tomato scrambled egg dish for US$75

Shanghai eatery grabs eyeballs on social media after pricing common cooked food item dozens of times above market average.

Chinese history

Chinese horse-head discovery reveals ancient elite sacrificial rituals

The sacrifice was an elaborate procedure, indicating it was of utmost importance to the highest echelons of ancient society.

Archaeologists in Zhejiang have discovered a 2,800-year-old horse head sealed inside a pottery vessel at an Eastern Zhou dynasty ritual site. Photo: National Cultural Heritage Administration
Chinese tourists

Burned-out Chinese workers flock to tourist-site ‘poet actor’ for life wisdom

Wang Haonan goes viral playing Tang dynasty cultural icon, providing poetic solace to those who consult him about their problems.

A tourist-site performer portraying the carefree Tang poet Li Bai, middle, has become a sanctuary for stressed workers seeking life wisdom. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/globalpeope
Social media

Top Chinese influencer sells pricey courses after government live-streaming ban

Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.

Accidents and disasters in China

China delivery rider collapses after braving burning flat 3 times to fight fire

An Erpei, 21, receives 2,000 yuan (US$290) reward; says he wanted to repay Hangzhou which had been kind to him.

Health in China

70% of Chinese people take naps daily, continuing an ancient medical tradition

2,000-year-old Chinese text believes that power breaks during the night and day can strengthen the heart’s connection to yang energy.

China's deep-rooted nap culture has evolved over thousands of years—transforming from an ancient medical philosophy into a daily lifestyle ritual. Photo: Sohu
Chinese superstitions

Fearing ‘bad luck’ omen, Chinese man slaps twitching right eye, damaging vision

Le seeks medical help for a retinal detachment; surgeons successfully restore his vision.

A man from Wuhan, believing the superstition that a twitching right eye signals disaster, repeatedly slapped it, causing severe vision loss. Photo: Shutterstock
Health & Fitness

China gym refunds client, offers membership elsewhere after body odour complaints

Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility.

Chinese farmer’s wife poisons herself after sucking cobra venom from husband’s hand

Doctors warn against mimicking what appears on television after she is sent to hospital following numbness in her face, limbs.

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