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From China factory worker to US$1.4 billion entrepreneur, Guan Yuxiang defies age
Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China ‘most beautiful’ bodyguard in spotlight during French president visit
11 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
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China poet gains attention for ‘happy’ response to menopause, writes poem on topic
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather
Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.
6 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
A couple in Jiangsu province said their daughter has blonde hair and blue eyes because her paternal great-grandfather was Russian. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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French football legend Zidane plays shuttlecock with China aunties, delights fans
Sporting great shows initial bemusement at popular mainland game; quickly picks it up thanks to sublime footballing skills.
3 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage
‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.
30 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
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China boy, 14, acts like ancient scholar, turns bedroom into museum of artefacts
Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.
30 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
A 14-year-old boy from China has turned his bedroom into a museum of ancient artefacts and history books, surprising many with his mature demeanour. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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Chinese biker chases TV crew for 100km to show skills, now owns US$99 million firm
Determined lover of two-wheeled vehicles who was born into rural poverty chases dream by becoming mechanic, stunt rider.
29 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Survivor of child trafficking in China becomes multimillionaire; inspires public
Her adoptive parents were never abusive, but Zeng felt a persistent disconnect; in school, classmates labelled her ‘the picked-up child’.
29 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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Self-made Chinese milk tea founder marries wealthy solar energy heiress
Internet users are captivated by Zhang’s inspiring journey from poverty; he became an orphan at age 10 and had minimal formal education.
28 Nov 2025 - 2:12PM
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Overworked staff angry at China education tycoon’s anniversary letter from Antarctica
Founder of company waxes lyrical about the survival qualities of penguins, sparking sarcastic responses from staff, online observers.
23 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
Chinese tycoon and founder of the New Oriental education group, Yu Minhong, has sparked outrage among his hard-pressed employees after he sent an internal letter from Antarctica on the company’s 32nd anniversary. Photo: Shutterstock/RedNote
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China ‘wheelchair anchor’ Liang Yi becomes first disabled TV host after spinal cord injury
Television personality who almost lost it all because of rare condition cites ‘perseverance and persistence’ as vital to overcoming challenges.
22 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Brawny man, dubbed China’s ‘hottest village cadre’, promotes local produce
28-year-old former professional kayaker attracts millions of mostly women online with his physique; teases with tank tops, fitness shirts.
19 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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Prison death rumours about ex-rapper rapist Kris Wu shock China social media
From being killed by prison gang over unmet demands to being ‘silenced’ for ‘knowing too much’, unconfirmed speculation persists.
18 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Fame for China food vendor who resembles Japan animator, offers free meals to needy
Visitors to wonton street shop say owner looks like he ‘stepped out of a fairy tale’ and often pay over the odds to thank him for his generosity.
17 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
A wonton shop owner in China has gained fame for his resemblance to renowned Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, as he generously provides free meals to those in need. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/AFP
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Talented China brothers gain 2 million fans with boy band BigBang style, humble charm
Adopted dog joins hardworking, singing and dancing rural fivesome for stage shows that often involve chickens, ducks and geese.
16 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
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US$75 million split: China court rules ex-wife of pharma tycoon gets half of firm
With guidance from ex-wife’s grandad, couple ventured into share trading in early 1990s, achieving significant success.
12 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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China martial arts icon Jet Li goes shirtless to dispel heart transplant rumours
After Shaolin monk Qiufeng’s body was reported to have suture marks, rumours began to swirl, especially since Li was hospitalised during same month.
8 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
In response to recent online speculation about needing a heart transplant, martial arts legend Jet Li released a rare video to demonstrate that he does not have any surgical scars. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Sohu
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China ‘underpants man’ hailed for rescuing neighbours from fire in briefs
‘Frightened’ Good Samaritan school pupil acts ‘without thinking’ on discovering blaze sparked by exploding electric wheelchair battery.
7 Nov 2025 - 10:07AM
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China woman, married to Saudi man, cyberbullied for sharing lavish life, culture
She only learns about husband’s affluent background after relocating to Saudi Arabia with him; his father owns land, hotels, shops.
6 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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‘Battlefield training’: ex soldier, 90, travels across China in van with wife, 86
Wang says their goal is to appreciate the stunning landscapes of their country, broaden their horizons.
5 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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China moves to keep toxic fan culture off social media for National Games
After athletes including Fan Zhendong and Chen Yuxi fell victim, ‘Clean and Bright’ campaign targets issues such as bullying and doxxing.
5 Nov 2025 - 12:51PM
Table tennis player Fan Zhendong has previously spoken out about intrusive fans. Photo: AFP
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Taiwan wheelchair user criticises airport for making him ‘climb into plane’
Polio-suffering 1990s singing star who became icon for China’s disabled says he aims to raise general awareness about accessibility.
30 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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China boxer survives Australia attack, divorces wife over failure to protect her
Champion athlete who was stabbed in head during violent assault on bus tried to fight back but wife stopped him fearing for his career.
27 Oct 2025 - 10:40AM
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China couple blamed as internet celebrity child with 20 million fans is cyberbullied
Mother of little girl, 4, says youngster faces ‘vicious’ abuse, death threats; considers legal action against perpetrators.
25 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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