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Trending in China

Trending in China
The latest news, trends and events people are talking about on China's internet, social media and elsewhere.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A plastic surgeon in Taiwan has performed a vasectomy on himself, calling the procedure a “gift for his wife”. Photo: SCMP composite /Instagram / @docchen3
China birth rate

Taiwan surgeon performs self-vasectomy as ‘gift for wife’, sparks heated debate

Breast augmentation expert crosses his legs and snips his sperm duct on video, ‘weird’ procedure gets more than 4 million views online.

China employee wins lawsuit over giving firm’s leave as prizes without authority

Chinese woman pregnant with 9 embryos loses them all due to serious infection

Viral stories

China RedNote users praise Singapore for US$220 fine of spitting mainland tourist

China tourist to Lion City spotted spitting into manhole on street could face maximum financial penalty of US$7,000 if he fails to pay US$220 on time.

RedNote users in China have praised the authorities in Singapore for fining a Chinese tourist US$220 after he was caught spitting in public. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Animals

China zoo criticised for selling tiger urine for US$7, claims it treats rheumatism

‘World class’ animal park which promotes ‘civilised’ tourism recommends mixing urine, which it collects in basins, with white wine for treatment.

‘Issue own currency’: probe as China firm pays staff in vouchers instead of cash

Vouchers can buy clothes and food but employees say they are left helpless by method of payment which does not extend to other items.

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Religion in China

China ritual sees villagers rolling on ‘thorn bed’, suffering cuts for deities

Painful event involving half-naked, ‘brave’ men attracts crowds, cheers from onlookers get louder as more blood is drawn from participants.

A rural ritual in China sees villagers rolling on a “thorn bed”, enduring cuts and scars to connect with the deities. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina
Starbucks

US Starbucks slaps ban on toilet use by non-patrons, sparking China policy fears

Many mainland coffee outlets do not have in-shop bathrooms, but move to banish non-paying customers in US still stirs fears over China policy.

Animals

First China Corgi police dog loses ‘bonus’ for sleeping on job, peeing in food bowl

Diminutive doggy detective with good reputation has snacks ‘confiscated’ by human handlers, sparking humour, sympathy on social media.

Lunar New Year

Why are fewer Chinese employees looking forward to Lunar New Year bonuses?

Workers use bonus levels to gauge companies’ financial health and competitiveness in the coming year.

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Fewer Chinese employees are looking forward to Lunar New Year bonuses this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian man finds love with Chinese woman who gave him launderette directions

Romance blossoms as religion, chance meeting on street, brings friendless man from Malaysia living in China together with faith companion.

A Malaysian man has found the love of his life in a Chinese woman who gave him directions to a launderette. Photo: SCMP composite/TikTok/Sohu
Social media

China star’s car giveaway backfires as winners find only have 5-year usage rights

Wealthy actor, singer Huang Zitao insists he did nothing wrong over free electric car offer, millions unfollow him amid ‘no integrity’ accusations.

Japan

Cute tales: China canine cops in doghouse, Japan aquarium cures fish’s depression

Online observers have been tickled pink by official warnings given to police dogs in China, while keepers help a ‘sad’ fish in Japan get back in the swim.

China's economic recovery

Pet healthcare booms in China as furry friends outnumber infants and toddlers

Pet economy offers better career prospects as clinics and hospitals open across country.

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Viral stories

Top Japan restaurant roasted for serving inferior ingredients to Chinese guests

Food influencer furious at Tokyo branch of three-star Michelin restaurant over ‘discrimination’, forces manager of high-end eatery to apologise.

A top Chinese restaurant in Japan has been slammed for serving inferior ingredients to Chinese guests. Photo: SCMP composite/Sina/Sohu
Women and gender

‘Super fierce bridesmaids’ join muscle-bound China bride, excitement ensues

Unusual nuptials see ‘champion’ female wedding party flex ample muscles to delight, amazement of online observers.

RedNote

US man shares photos with China actress on RedNote, sparks romance speculation

Denials flow after rumours of romantic affair flood mainland social media following posting of pictures showing actress during study trip abroad.

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Women and gender

China influencer calls on men to wear Adam’s apple ‘bras’ to champion rights of women

Online influencer claims male laryngeal prominence is ‘delicate’, ‘sensitive’ and even ‘sexual in some instances’, just like women’s breasts.

An online influencer in China has called on her male friends to wear Adam’s apple ‘bras’ to champion women’s rights, gaining widespread support. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
RedNote

TikTok ‘refugees’ impress by cooking ‘new world-famous ’ Chinese steamed eggs

International online foodies take up cooking challenge inspired by move to new social media platform, some even out-do Chinese counterparts.

RedNote

China netizens help US RedNote user find long-lost Chinese classmate in 22 hours

Online observers of ‘miraculous’ reunion hint at romantic link-up between pair but US woman insists relationship is purely platonic.

Natural disasters

China student honoured for carrying classmate on his back to safety during quake

Youngster acts on instinct, returns to shaking classroom to save fellow student from ravages of 4.6 magnitude tremor.

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A school student in China has been honoured for saving a classmate from the ravages of an earthquake. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China flight attendant quits job, becomes pig farmer, earns US$28,000 in 2 months

Fortune favours ex-airline employee whose earnings shoot up as she forsakes the skies to get down and dirty and run pig farm.

A former flight attendant who quit her job to become a pig farmer in her hometown has earned US$28,000 in just two months. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
China education

China teacher uses AI to make pupil portraits, inspires children to chase dreams

Parents hail innovative teacher’s hi-tech approach to education, critics claim some of kid’s dreams are ‘unhealthy’ and ‘controversial’.

Rival Taiwan teachers in legal spat over emotional distress caused by wreaths

Court dismisses bid by ‘distressed’ teacher, says that messages on funeral flower arrangements sent by rival did not contain ‘factual’ accusations.

Children in China

Kids in China who played husband and wife at kindergarten tie knot 20 years on

Loving duo’s paths did not cross until many years after their ‘puppy love’, both were still single, decided to tie the knot for real.

A couple in China who played husband and wife at kindergarten have tied the knot for real 20 years later. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Scams and swindles

China live-streamer calls woman ‘mum’, uses emotion to scam her out of US$76,000

Online racketeer pretends to be like elderly woman’s loving son, convinces her to hand over large sums, is eventually snared by police.

A live-streamer in China has conned an elderly woman out of US$76,000 by convincing her he was like a real son to her. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Cooking-oil truck in China catches alight, causing ‘firefall’ from overpass

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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China travel

Bus sojourn sees China student spend just US$110 on fares from Beijing to Hong Kong

University student with fascination for public transport travels from north to south of country, inspires people online to indulge their sense of freedom.

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