Travelling toys trend spreads to China as psychologists say taking an inanimate friend on your trip offers ‘unconditional companionship’.
Grandfather of three reacts with abuse and violence when his wife voices suspicions of an affair, flees to Delhi with younger woman.
Welcoming father-in-law says communicating with men from Britain, Egypt and Pakistan is like ‘chickens talking to ducks’.
Chen, who was prevented from seeing her mum during her formative years, says her dad’s actions amounted to ‘child trafficking’.
‘Quiet and reserved’ Tokyo office worker copies woman’s keys then rifles through her clothes, takes ‘souvenirs’.
Centenarian with spirit of a ‘playful child’ woos grandmother, 85, who excels at craftwork, ignites delight on social media.
Man cancels booked flight home, goes on vehicle-thieving spree, dumps stolen cars along the way as they run out of fuel.
On June 8, Sister Xin announces her pregnancy, saying older pregnancies come with certain risks, but her husband makes it all worthwhile.
Image of fashion-conscious member of traditionally conservative royal family snoozing on trip to Brazil splits online opinion.
Pet influencer’s big cat shares living space with wildcats, a jaguar and a mountain dog, animals loved by millions online.
Father of toddler from family of six children, born to mother with ‘cognitive disability’, says child was naked because of the heat.
Youngster’s ashes scattered in lake next to prison holding grieving father, dad visits sacred stretch of water twice a month after release.
Tzuyang reportedly consumes around 30,000 calories per day, an intake that is 15 times higher than the average for adult women.
After going bankrupt, Yang commits himself to ensuring that dogs receive the love and care they rightfully deserve.
Frugal fraudster with taste for high-life is dubbed the ‘most beautiful criminal’ after she has plastic surgery to dupe lovers.
Driven by traditional belief that tiger hair can fend off evil spirits, tourists grab clumps of big cat hair, tie to handbags.
‘Joyful, creative spirit’ who took social media by storm with her sideways look at life leaves a legacy of ‘grace and humour’.
An observer notes that in an age of fragmented social lives, growing loneliness, many are willing to pay for brief emotional comfort.
Xinjiang native who admired horseback soldiers as a child overcomes adversity to become crack shot, also excels at grenade throwing.
Despite an annual income of about US$85,000, Wei maintains a modest lifestyle, reportedly spends less than US$40 a month.
From furry toys to ‘cool’ English lessons and androgynous chic, Asian celebrities prove they can move global markets.
Petite former rock singer ditches masculine persona, finds he can express emotion, has found ‘real confidence’.
Changmao is a mixed breed, possibly with Xiasi lineage, renowned for striking appearance, hunting skills, particularly in tracking wild boars.
Stressed-out, emotion-starved women seek paid-for solace from fit men who display feminine traits.
Wheelchair-using woman meets ‘surgeon’ on social media during recovery from car accident, has baby, he vanishes.
From one frozen vegetable meal a day, to cosmetic procedures, men in Japan push limits on staying young.
Entertainment icon sets up fully automated factory that churns out 3,600 pads a minute, faces praise and criticism online.
Police accuse ‘calculating’ yet frugal-living suspect of carrying out crime spree that had more than 70 victims.
Formal reprimand for experienced educator who manhandled, slapped 10-year-old boy in school corridor.
Clean-living, single nonagenarian with no kids stays forever young by ‘doing ordinary things’, says patients, students are her ‘husband and children’.