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Popular Chinese influencer, Bai Bing, has been fined US$2.6 million for evading US$1.3 million in tax. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sina
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Chinese ex-waiter turned influencer fined US$2.6 million for tax evasion

Former barber’s assistant evades hair-raising amount of duties; acknowledges ‘mistake’, accepts punishment.

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China ‘Madman of Science’ says budget space travel viable after low-cost launch

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

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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.

A Chinese actor, well-known for numerous short dramas, is facing unemployment due to AI’s impact on acting roles and has returned to farming. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A Chinese actor, well-known for numerous short dramas, is facing unemployment due to AI’s impact on acting roles and has returned to farming. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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.

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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.

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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.

A 14-year-old boy in China has captured the spotlight by “handcrafting” a turbojet engine in his living room. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Sohu
A 14-year-old boy in China has captured the spotlight by “handcrafting” a turbojet engine in his living room. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Sohu
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China Gen Z snipers nicknamed ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Gun Queen’ challenge gender stereotypes

Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.

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China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up

‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy.

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China’s ‘most pampered child’ interred with treasures in lavish coffin 1,400 years ago

Though no portraits exist, reconstructions portray her as a noble young girl with twin circular hair buns, delicate, porcelain-like complexion.

A Sui dynasty girl, remembered as China’s “most pampered child”, died at just nine years of age and was interred in a palace-like stone coffin. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Xian Beilin Museum
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‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma spends 3 decades managing public service kiosk

Octogenarian spends 11 hours a day manning two landlines in busy tourist area of Shanghai, says the job staves off loneliness.

A Shanghai grandmother, affectionately known as the “telephone booth princess,” has dedicated 33 years of her life to managing a public telephone booth. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/kankanews
A Shanghai grandmother, affectionately known as the “telephone booth princess,” has dedicated 33 years of her life to managing a public telephone booth. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/kankanews
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‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves UK granny, 74, on solo cross country trip

Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die.

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China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids

Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.

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China woman returns home to raise 60,000 snakes, earns US$146,000 a year

‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research.

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A young Chinese university graduate returned to her hometown to raise more than 60,000 venomous snakes, surprising many people online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China martial arts prodigy, 5, practises to point of tears for May tournament

‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad.

A five-year-old girl in China, who is trained by her father, is causing a stir online with her impressive martial arts skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
A five-year-old girl in China, who is trained by her father, is causing a stir online with her impressive martial arts skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’.

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Chinese creating ‘wealthy’ and ‘luxurious’ online personas warned of legal risks

‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters.

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Profile | Bikes, books and ambitions: inspiring journeys of Zhang Xue and Zhang Xuefeng in China

One proved that passion can drive reinvention, while the other exemplified a life shaped by scarcity.

The founder of ZXMOTO, Zhang Xue, right, and the late education innovator Zhang Xuefeng are inspiring an entire generation in vastly different ways. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Sohu
The founder of ZXMOTO, Zhang Xue, right, and the late education innovator Zhang Xuefeng are inspiring an entire generation in vastly different ways. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Sohu
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China probes ‘national-level bullying’ of dive icon Quan Hongchan amid toxic fan culture

Nasty campaign of personal vilification allegedly involves teammates; Quan admits she is ‘terrified’ of scales, mirrors, camera lenses.

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China ZXMOTO founder revokes ‘not getting a cent’ from government remark after row

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.

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Profile | From tech PhD to China Taoist priest, Zhang Gaocheng inspires a new generation

While in the US, he organised 45 Taoist events, attracted a following of 25,000 believers, earning the ‘Taoist Silicon Valley CEO’ title.

After returning to China from a tech career in the US, Zhang Gaocheng, now a 74-year-old Taoist priest, merged tech and tradition by introducing modern management and a Taoist doctor app. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry

‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has faced tax evasion allegations, romantic intrigue.

A 55-year-old Chinese woman, who became a medical aesthetics tycoon, married her 25-year-old lover with a US$7.3 million dowry. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
A 55-year-old Chinese woman, who became a medical aesthetics tycoon, married her 25-year-old lover with a US$7.3 million dowry. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
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China grandma falls for AI-generated ‘bossy president’, writes ‘him’ love letters

84-year-old spends hours watching AI-generated humans, asks digital man if he ‘hates’ her, even thinks about marrying ‘him’.

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Chinese woman uses teeth to carve sculptures, including Great Wall of China model

Nibbling artist with no formal sculpting training creates more than 100 works of art using vegetable; warns kids not to copy her.

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Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run

Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.

Zhang Xuefeng, one of China’s most prominent educational figures, has died at the age of 41 after a run. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/ntit.edu.cn
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