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Fran Lu
Reporter, Culture
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Society, culture, artLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Tradition had it that the colour meant the element earth, symbolising that ‘all land belongs to the king, and all people are his subjects’.
Woman makes formal complaint after tasting ‘tough’ granules in her drink; investigation clears shop of any wrongdoing.
Mainland youngsters reflect on ‘paid’ time spent caring for and keeping company with their parents, say it is not a panacea for tough job market.
According to Chinese tradition, the manner in which a person does their garment up can have consequences, from bad luck to taking a beating.
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Pink heart with angel wings installation described as an ‘eyesore’ as criticism mounts over the spoiling of nation’s scenic sites.
Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy.
Good Samaritan ride-hailing hero braves dense smoke driving at snail’s pace through 10km-long tunnel with injured man’s leg dangling from car.
When Qianlong came across paintings and calligraphy he admired, he would place his seals on those artworks multiple times.
Fame of shepherd with winning smile brings tourism boom to his hometown; keeps feet on ground, aims for wider success.
6-centimetre growth in youngster’s throat removed by doctors in risky operation; boy regains appetite, asks for steamed buns.
Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.
Expert medical team uses latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’.
‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy.
Octogenarian spends 11 hours a day manning two landlines in busy tourist area of Shanghai, says the job staves off loneliness.
Overindulgent and spoiled lifestyles of second-generation rich make way for easy-going method of running businesses.
Sequel to hit Hollywood film accused of using ‘racist’ name reminiscent of xenophobic Western tropes of earlier times.
Police warn of injury risks as pole scaling craze turns to farce requiring delivery riders, families and passersby to save people taking part.
Sending festive messages in ancient times took time and often servants would deliver ‘flying letters’ from their masters to remote friends.
‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad.
Other offensive sayings surface, like ‘a wife cannot be beaten to death and peppers cannot burn in the sun’, ignite online anger.
Deng Deng’s passing follows five joyful years in his new home, where he is fondly remembered on social media.
Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management.
Dessert company receives ‘foot fetish’ criticism amid accusations that it used Chinese word for ‘sexual pleasure’ in controversial ad.
Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant.
Nasty campaign of personal vilification allegedly involves teammates; Quan admits she is ‘terrified’ of scales, mirrors, camera lenses.
Fearless grandmother continues descent as firefighters rush to her rescue; is eventually moved inside high-rise block, suffers no injuries.
Poor boy from rural family who followed his two-wheeled passion to the top says he was just ‘playing cool’ with ‘lack of official backing’ comment.
Return rates in China’s online clothing sector, particularly for women’s apparel, can reach as high as 50 to 60 per cent.
New partner, who is almost 3 decades younger than terminally ill husband, says relationship is based on ‘love not money’ amid gold-digging jibes.
From celebrities to ordinary folk, millions of Chinese have such family names, which are considered rare and precious.
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