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An American man donated US$5,000 to a Chinese farmer for her tree-planting efforts 27 years ago recently got invited to view the full-grown forest he helped develop in Inner Mongolia. Photo: Sina
United States

American who gave US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago to view forest

US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.

Every dog has its day: stray puppy steals show at Chinese university sports event

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Scams and swindles

China ‘most devoted fraudster’ fakes hospital records to give wife free dialysis

Icons and Influencers

China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, brings fantasy novels to life

‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced.

An inventor in China has created a sword-shaped aerial vehicle, bringing flying sword in fantasy novels to life. Photo: Sina
Icons and Influencers

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.

Health in China

China woman gets throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, ruptures digestive system

‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day.

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Icons and Influencers

China beauty influencer returns after 3 years, gains 10 million followers in a day

Online make-up guru back in business after bust-up with agent; says she will share her thoughts on ‘life and growth’ in future.

Jiang Chenglan, a leading beauty influencer in China, made headlines with her dramatic return after a three-year hiatus, gaining an astonishing 10 million followers within just 24 hours. Photo: Handout
Social media

Video | Corporate billionaires are China’s newest influencers

EV executives such as Xiaomi’s Lei Jun and NIO’s William Li have live-streamed themselves on road trips featuring their brands’ vehicles.

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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.

Smoking and vaping

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.

A university student in China complained about the lack of benches in the smoking area, reigniting heated debates about public smoking. Photo: Shutterstock
Disability

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.

A Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding, earning massive admiration. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese history

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.

Weather

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.

Chinese history

Ancient China laws punished men for crying; people writing badly made to drink ink

Official forms of discipline in imperial China could see lawbreakers’ hands cut off; eyebrows shaved or faces tattooed.

Ancient China had odd laws; for example, crying without reason could cost a man his hair and messy handwriting could lead to ink-drinking punishment. Photo: Wikipedia
China's ageing population

Chinese man, 78, lives in supermarket, offers property he owns to carer friend

‘Sloppy and unhygienic’ looking grandfather gets cleaned up by nanny he met in shop; faces fight with his son over ownership of home.

A 78-year-old man in Shanghai has lived in a supermarket for 10 years after inheriting a small flat because he fears loneliness post-divorce and found companionship with a woman at the shop. Photo: Shutterstock
Health in China

‘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.

Pets

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.

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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.

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
China birth rate

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.

China education

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.

Wrestling

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.

A Chinese couple made their wedding unforgettable by incorporating a wrestling match during which guests cheered as the loser faced housework duties. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Stem cells

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.

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’.

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.

Health in China

China sleep protection and rest quality methods include use of scissors, walnuts

A good night of shut eye is part of the human condition and ancient Chinese rules involving mirrors and sharp objects remain to this day.

Chinese traditions for protecting oneself during sleep and enhancing its quality emphasise feng shui, protective amulets, scissors, walnuts and nighttime rituals to dispel negative spirits. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock.
Women and gender

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.

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
Accidents and disasters in China

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.

Chinese history

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.

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