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Zhou Qunfei: ex-security guard becomes world’s richest self-made woman entrepreneur
Woman who began life in destitution goes from factory floor to US$16 billion fortune; says success comes from ‘refusal to accept defeat’.
12 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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China woman who lost limbs in crash gives disabled staff jobs based on their strengths
10 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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China actor rejects US$2,800 mountain-climbing companion fee, plans to change jobs
10 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts
Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Taiwanese model and actress Jean Wang, who once starring alongside icons like Brigitte Lin and Joey Wong and endured an abusive marriage, has emerged as a symbol of resilience after her divorce. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Facebook
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China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert
Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award
Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.
7 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy
Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability.
6 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A Chinese girl with cerebral palsy who became a beauty influencer to help her family pay off a US$57,000 debt has faced accusations of faking her condition. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China widow runs late hero husband’s eatery with local support, shares memories with patrons
Memory of brave Good Samaritan who plunged into river without a thought for his own safety to save children lives on in top-ranked restaurant.
31 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China food delivery platform names Jay Chou as brand ambassador, backed by lookalikes
Group of imitators including a wedding singer and pancake vendor strike internet gold by donning delivery driver uniforms; get 140 million likes.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China paralysed man, who can only move a finger and a toe, creates smart farm system, start-up
Man who survives on a ventilator teaches his mother to become a ‘super technician’, plans future experiments using state-of-the-art technology.
29 Dec 2025 - 11:10AM
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Live-stream ban for China influencer with 44 million followers who focused on breasts
‘Foul-mouthed’ content creator hosts 3-hour pool party with scantily clad women; applies lotion to body of participant to sell product.
27 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
A Chinese influencer with 44 million followers was banned after live-streaming a pool party with inappropriate content, leading to criticism over the platform’s tolerance for such material. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China actress Mao Xiaotong abandoned by dad, rejects his post-fame cash demands
‘Cute and sweet’ exterior of 37-year-old actress hides an inner strength that saw her stand up to her ‘alcoholic’ father, philandering ex-boyfriend.
24 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese food vlogger banned after vinegar-soaked chewing gum videos go viral
The influencer accumulated 700,000 followers and achieved 10 million likes across three platforms before being banned.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Ex-painter is first China woman in world slap contest, says helps to confront fears
Ding leaves a thriving career in gaming industry as art director with an annual salary of US$43,000.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:09PM
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China Santa Claus: Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’
Oboi has become a new pop culture icon in China, with related videos exceeding 1 billion views on Douyin.
22 Dec 2025 - 1:11PM
A Qing dynasty military commander is being reinterpreted as “China’s Santa Claus” due to his white beard and red hat, appealing to younger generations. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes
Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.
19 Dec 2025 - 2:03PM
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China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate
Blonde-haired content creator who identifies as ‘Blink’ online appears at event dressed like star, signs postcards bearing image of iconic singer.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition
Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
A 72-year-old Taiwan woman, known as the “Bodybuilding Grandma,” recently went viral after confidently showing her toned muscles in a bikini at a bodybuilding competition. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@suicilin/commonhealth.com.tw
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China ‘one yuan girl’ featured in old renminbi banknote found after nearly 50 years
Simple village girl from the country’s Dong ethnic minority is now a humble mother of two; her family have never tried to cash in on fame.
19 Dec 2025 - 8:54AM
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China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her
Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets
Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.
15 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing
31-year-old from wealthy family undergoes 37 procedures to look like star; marries man who also has surgery to look like boyfriend of actress.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
A wealthy woman in China spent US$1 million on cosmetic surgery to look like famous actress Fan Bingbing. Photo: Weibo/Sohu
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Frenchman cycles 18,000km from hometown to China to support Lyme disease patients
24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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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
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
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