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China blogger with 20 million followers takes break after 13 years of intense work
Humorous online celebrity stops posting videos for ‘indefinite duration’ after he comes down with range of illnesses.
21 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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China woman gets throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, ruptures digestive system
21 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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China beauty influencer returns after 3 years, gains 10 million followers in a day
21 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Jensen Huang’s China noodle shop visit prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal
Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.
20 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Jensen Huang’s recent visit to a spicy noodle shop in Beijing has prompted the eatery to launch a unique ‘leather jacket’ set meal. Photo: Weibo
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China teacher slams student’s complaint about lack of smoking benches, sparks debate
Educator pens stinging rebuke to ‘tired’ complaining cigarette lover, telling them if they want ‘comfort’ they should go to the library.
20 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding
Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.
20 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academia
Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised.
19 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Chinese university plaques display calligraphic titles created by political leaders like Mao Zedong, reflecting both the country’s political history and cultural appreciation. Photo: Shutterstock
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Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
19 May 2026 - 2:10PM
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‘Occupational bug’: Stressed China surgeon goes viral over 150kg weight, bad diet
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
18 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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French bulldog in China that collects plastic bottles faces animal abuser threats
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
19 May 2026 - 1:05PM
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China Forbidden City’s red gates, gold door nails have rules about number, colour
Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a son.
17 May 2026 - 4:00PM
The red gates of the Forbidden City in Beijing are adorned with golden door nails. Ancient China had strict regulations on the number and colour of door nails, reflecting rank and feng shui beliefs. Photo: Shutterstock
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Woman, 76, became China’s oldest mum with twins at 60 after family tragedies
Self-described ‘brave’ woman live-streams to earn, gives health and cooking tips, hopes to live until she is 100.
17 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China school privacy row as pupil survey asks if parents’ jobs are ‘smelly’, ‘noisy’
Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime.
16 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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China couple make wedding day by hosting wrestling match, loser faces housework
Newlyweds opt to put on professional grappling showdown instead of traditional nuptials; guests lap it up.
16 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China couple diagnosed with rare autoimmune disorder together lost newborn baby
Stricken pair thought to be first in China to fall ill with debilitating condition at same time; disorder may have come from pet hamster.
15 May 2026 - 6:00PM
A young Chinese couple was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder a year after their wedding. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China blogger drives 1,300km overnight to help schoolmate see dead mother
Physical education student downs large volume of energy drinks to stay alert while driving on trip with friends filled with ‘warmth and love’.
15 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man earns US$7,400 monthly selling fried rice at market wearing a suit
Stylish 19-year-old attracts customers by striking a variety of poses as he works with his wok, dangles unlit cigarette from his mouth as gimmick.
15 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China’s first female expert tree climber turns fear of heights into thriving career
Former track athlete branches out and excels working at great heights; says women bring special advantages to job.
14 May 2026 - 2:27PM
China’s first female professional tree climber, who was once an elite runner afraid of heights, has transformed her fear into a successful career, winning awards and teaching the craft. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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China parent brings son, 12, to work, where he plays with fire, destroys office
Bored youngster picks up lighter and starts burning paper tissues in workplace; staff and firefighters battle to quell flames.
14 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China emperors drank from mountain springs while commoners downed murky well water
In ancient times a simple drink was nothing of the kind; type of water consumed was thought to cause everything from baldness to tumours.
13 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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China farmer has stroke selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours
44-year-old fruit farmer suffers brain attack which leaves him in need of long-term rehabilitation; Good Samaritans clear produce before it rots.
13 May 2026 - 3:36PM
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China actor, stunted at 9, mocked for wedding photos labelled ‘mother and son’
Diminutive entertainer who was born prematurely because his mother suffered malnutrition during pregnancy faces cruel remarks head-on.
13 May 2026 - 10:20AM
An actor in China stopped who growing at the age of nine is known for playing child roles and has built a stable acting career. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sina
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China parents have baby to collect umbilical cord blood to save sick daughter
Girl from poor family with debilitating illness weighs about half that of a healthy teenager; family thank kind strangers for cash donations.
12 May 2026 - 7:21PM
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Special school in China uses baby dolls to teach empathy; sparks debate
Our goal is to help them understand the struggles of motherhood by caring for a ‘baby,’ says principal.
12 May 2026 - 2:04PM
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Why Chinese youth embrace AI fortune-telling despite criticism of ‘scams’
Fortune-telling has become an appealing escape for youth, helping them navigate mounting pressures of education, career and relationships.
11 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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