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A young Chinese woman created a WeChat newsfeed account, using artificial intelligence to develop a persona of an acclaimed middle-aged man who lectures on the importance of respecting science and rejecting superstition. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

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China woman uses AI-made man to lecture on respecting science, rejecting superstition

Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers.

China warship’s sole female top officer tells women to prioritise professional skills

Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman

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China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery

Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online.

A Chinese pet shop owner discovered an abandoned cat left outside her store with a touching letter and cash from an elderly person facing surgery. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
A Chinese pet shop owner discovered an abandoned cat left outside her store with a touching letter and cash from an elderly person facing surgery. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

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‘Cyber heartbreak’ sweeps China social media, users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners

As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners.

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Iran boxing coach leaves China job, returns home to be with family despite risks

Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone.

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China single mum starts business with US$100, runs clothing brand, earns millions

Mother of one sleeps just 4 hours a night to build street market business that becomes chain with shops in cities nationwide.

A single mother in China who started with next to nothing running a street stall now runs a successful “new Chinese-style clothing” brand which rakes in tens of millions a year. Photo: Weibo
A single mother in China who started with next to nothing running a street stall now runs a successful “new Chinese-style clothing” brand which rakes in tens of millions a year. Photo: Weibo

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China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, also fish, turtles

Images of real furry little animals displaying clear signs of stress as they cower in fear inside arcade machine spark online anger.

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Chinese man posts a big note on mum-in-law’s suitcase to help her on solo travels

Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help.

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China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends

Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous.

A nine-year-old Chinese girl has gone viral for confronting riding instructors in Egypt about dangerous horses assigned to her friends, warning them of financial consequences. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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How a 102-year-old ‘baby’ in China has been hospital-free for 50 years

‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else.

A 102-year-old woman in China, nicknamed “Old Baby,” is notable for her longevity tips, including sleeping 15 hours a day, enjoying pig trotters and Chinese wine. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
A 102-year-old woman in China, nicknamed “Old Baby,” is notable for her longevity tips, including sleeping 15 hours a day, enjoying pig trotters and Chinese wine. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

China Personalities

Timothée Chalamet charms fans, embraces Chinese culture, sells tofu, plays table tennis

Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea.

China Personalities

Profile | From owning US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds business empire

Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants.

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‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share life’s struggles gains traction

Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact.

“Cyber confession rooms” have gained traction on mainland social media, where young people anonymously share struggles like procrastination and financial issues as they find it easier to confide in strangers. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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‘Thank you for coming to Okinawa’: Japan girl offers China tourist bus fare money

Good Samaritan youngster leaves struggling traveller on verge of tears with act of kindness and heartfelt note amid bilateral tensions.

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A Japanese girl offered a 1,000 yen (US$6) note to a Chinese tourist struggling to pay her bus fare. The tourist was moved and chose to keep the money as a souvenir. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
A Japanese girl offered a 1,000 yen (US$6) note to a Chinese tourist struggling to pay her bus fare. The tourist was moved and chose to keep the money as a souvenir. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

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Chinese woman, 63, welcomes baby girl via IVF following loss of only child

The woman and her husband believe the baby will give them the strength to move forward.

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Inseparable China triplet brothers wed on same day, grow up sharing everything

Trio who have never been apart since childhood go all in on parents’ idea to hold joint nuptials; brides’ families embrace celebrations.

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Indonesian wife, 24, surprised husband, 62, was groom at event she attended at 9

After a young Indonesian woman married a much older man who had wed twice before, she realised they had met at one of his other nuptials when she was a child.

A 19-year-old Indonesian woman finds out after marrying a man aged 57, that she attended a previous wedding of his when she was just nine years old. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
A 19-year-old Indonesian woman finds out after marrying a man aged 57, that she attended a previous wedding of his when she was just nine years old. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China Personalities

Profile | Mystery Chinese woman steals show at 2024 Cannes Film Festival, but who is she?

A mystery woman from China, who stole the show on the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been revealed to be a rich online influencer and wife of a famous mainland musician.

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Singaporean influencer becomes grandmother at 34, jokes that she ‘inspired’ son

A popular online influencer in Singapore who has become a grandmother at the age of 34 has pledged to support and guide her 17-year-old son.

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Man has child by surrogate without telling family as he wants to be grandfather

A 50-something woman in China was shocked to find a baby in her home when she got in from work one day, and that the child belonged to her husband who had hired a surrogacy agency without telling her.

A man had secretly hired a surrogacy agency to get a baby girl after his only daughter told him she did not want to have children. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

Foot binding in China: tales from Yunnan women who underwent the practice

Foot binding may seem abhorrent today but the resulting deformity once conveyed privilege and status, say some of the women who experienced the pain firsthand. 

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Wang Zhenxi, aka Teacher Wang, is a mistress dispeller based in Luoyang, Henan province. Photo: courtesy Mistress Dispeller

This Hong Kong-raised director makes films about outsiders – as she’s one too

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