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Jack Hu was appointed chancellor of UC Riverside in 2025, making history as the first China-educated Chinese person to lead a first-class university in the United States. Photo: SCMP composite/Tianjin University/IG@ucriversideofficial

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Chinese educator is historic first from mainland university to lead top US institute

Young man from rural village who arrived in the US with a single suitcase ‘imitated’ others to fit in; says America is still place to aspire to.

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Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1,100 strays

2 May 2026 - 4:03PM

China trend of digital exes to help people heal from heartbreak sparks debate

2 May 2026 - 9:00AM

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‘Stamp boy’: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artworks

When Qianlong came across paintings and calligraphy he admired, he would place his seals on those artworks multiple times.

1 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty was known for marking his collected artworks with seals to enhance their value. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Wikipedia

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Famous Chinese short drama actor facing AI-linked lay-off returns to farming

From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality.

1 May 2026 - 2:00PM

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‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform

Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers.

1 May 2026 - 9:00AM

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China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health, sharp memory

Centenarian with flawless skin is oldest person in her residential community; passes full-body health checks with flying colours.

30 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM

A 107-year-old woman in Zhejiang gained attention online for her remarkable health. Free from common illnesses like hypertension and diabetes, she has a sharp memory. Photo: Douyin

China Personalities

Journey of Tibetan herder from tourism ambassador to romantic film actor

Fame of shepherd with winning smile brings tourism boom to his hometown; keeps feet on ground, aims for wider success.

30 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM

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Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

30 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM

China Business

Ikea to open first small-format Beijing store to tap changing consumer trends

The Tongzhou district outlet marks the furniture retailer’s pivot to compact formats as China’s property slump hits home-furnishing demand.

29 Apr 2026 - 6:30PM

Ikea’s smaller stores focus on design services and curated product selections, rather than maintaining extensive on-site inventory, according to analysts. Photo: Handout

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China boy, 6, discovers lump in throat that was thought to be ‘undeveloped twin’

6-centimetre growth in youngster’s throat removed by doctors in risky operation; boy regains appetite, asks for steamed buns.

29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

A six-year-old Chinese boy discovered a lump in his throat that was initially thought to be his undeveloped twin sibling. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

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China social media account banned for forcing women to stay in tank with crocodile

Distraught teenage girl has head forcibly pushed under water despite her pleas to stop; fellow live-streamers tell her ‘do not worry it will not bite you’.

29 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM

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China boy in public spotlight for ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family front room

Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.

29 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM

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Chinese man supports 6 siblings as parents want more kids to breed success

With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure.

28 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

A 21-year-old man from China supports his six younger siblings, including a sister with a disabled hand and a brother with Down syndrome, by selling pork. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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Chinese man in 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat post-cardiac arrest

Expert medical team uses latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’.

28 Apr 2026 - 2:39PM

A Chinese man in his 40s defied the odds after a cardiac arrest. Following more than 40 hours without a heartbeat, he miraculously recovered. Photo: Shutterstock

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China pandas rise from unknown status to palace pets, national symbols, treasures

Iconic bear with the ‘might of a divine beast’ goes from relative obscurity to world of international diplomacy over many centuries.

28 Apr 2026 - 10:22AM

People & Culture

History of chilli peppers in China: from ornamental plants to ‘poor man’s spice’

Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding.

27 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

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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.

23 May 2024 - 9:24PM

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.

11 Jun 2024 - 12:36PM

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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.

13 Dec 2024 - 10:08PM

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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.

29 Mar 2024 - 6:43PM

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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Melissa Tedone, assistant professor of library and archives conservation at the University of Delaware, in the United States, holds a copy of Marmion, a Victorian-era book with a vibrant green, arsenic-based binding. Photo: Getty Images

Poison books: Hong Kong joins the search for Victorian-era arsenic-laced tomes

Victorian-era books may contain arsenic in their bindings. One Hong Kong University book conservator went on the hunt for such toxic volumes.

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Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Amalgamate to Happy Samurai

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In pictures: Hong Kong’s groundbreaking Wah Fu public housing estate

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Innocent and Chihiro Mutanga on the rooftop of Chungking Mansions, in Tsim Sha Tsui, the spot where they got engaged. Photo: Tracy Wong

The cross-cultural love story that forms the heart of the Africa Centre

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Enzo Cheng, CEO of Noc, in the Sheung Wan branch of his chain of cafes. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

The CEO of Noc on his live-slow philosophy for the weekends

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The building that rewrote architecture – 40 years ago

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When obsession tips over into stalking a number of studies have found that the stalked celebrity often represented an idealised version of the stalker. Photo: CGTN

His son’s rare disease turned this Chinese father into a home-grown drug-maker

Despite having only a high-school education, a father in Kunming taught himself how to produce drugs for his son who suffers from Menkes disease. Photo: Weibo

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