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US man offered ‘national gift’ to stay in China after donating Japan invasion photos
Pawn shop owner who received death threats, had to wear a bulletproof vest after gifting wartime images says his mission in life is ‘peace’.
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‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman goes from playing body double to stardom
17 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Debate as Taiwan singer shows popular ‘vacuum belly’ method to lose weight
17 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China warship’s sole female top officer tells women to prioritise professional skills
Poised, confident senior officer adopts role of ‘evil instructor’ on board; is also known for her ‘caring’ attitude towards crew members.
16 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
Zhu Yuemeng, 36, is the only female senior officer on China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sohu
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Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman
Journalist who grew up knowing only war and conflict in the Middle East yearns for peace in the region; his catchphrase is ‘I envy Chinese’.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
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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.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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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.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet recently charmed Chinese fans in Chengdu by engaging with local culture, selling moldy tofu, playing ping pong and even taking part in square dancing. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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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.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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Swede owns vehicle test centre in China’s Inner Mongolia; likely only foreigner there
Enterprising 44-year-old sees business boom after local authorities build huge artificial lake so he can ‘ice test’ vehicles when it freezes over.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China Qing era spawned female authors, poets, despite restrictions on women in arts
Like much of the world, China experienced a notable rise in women authorship during the 19th century, with three poets making a particularly profound impact.
9 Mar 2026 - 1:21PM
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Wife of renowned China director Zhang Yimou remains largely unknown to public
Independent mother of three, who rarely appears on red carpet with husband, does ballet, appears on stage with her dancing daughter.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM
Chen Ting, the wife of renowned director Zhang Yimou, met Zhang at a casting event in 1999, after which their relationship blossomed and she decided to forgo her studies at a prestigious university. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu
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China actress, 75, sparks debate playing teen, kissing much younger actor in TV drama
Gender equality activist questions if same criticism would arise if a male actor 30 years older than his female co-star took on similar role.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China entrepreneur, abandoned as child, owns fashion brand with US$36 million sales
Driven woman who came from parents who rarely remembered her name, dumped her on a mountainside, tells young women ‘there is hope’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time
‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland China cities to help farmers sell produce
Entertainer renowned for romantic songs takes love to a new level with his charitable work; earns plaudits for his ‘noble’ personality.
17 Feb 2026 - 4:09PM
Taiwan singer Kenji Wu is commended by CCTV for using social media to connect farmers with restaurants and supermarkets, helping them sell their produce. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Bilibili
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Chinese woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm retires
Deng says she has had strong business instinct from young age; opened store selling educational products after university graduation.
13 Feb 2026 - 2:08PM
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China buzzes as Quan Hongchan named Sports Person of the Year, makes magazine debut
Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light.
12 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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China official dies after horse riding accident filming publicity clip for local agriculture
Trend-setting woman nicknamed the ‘most valiant culture and tourism director’ inspired others to follow in her footsteps.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
A Chinese government official and influencer has died from injuries suffered in a horse riding accident while filming promotional content for local agriculture. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Stars with names sounding like Chinese character for horse gain popularity in China
Names hold deep significance in Chinese culture, symbolising hope, luck, and prosperity, especially during the Lunar New Year.
10 Feb 2026 - 2:36PM
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Silver surfers: how China ‘granfluencers’ steal spotlight, taking over social media
Some firms managing granfluencers exploit young people’s compassion by scheduling late-night live-streams for seniors to encourage tipping.
8 Feb 2026 - 4:32PM
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Cultural currents: how ‘Becoming Chinese’ trend is transforming Western lifestyles
Although trend may not persist indefinitely, cultural imitation driven by digital platforms will resurface time and again, expert says.
24 Feb 2026 - 1:37PM
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China ‘most capable waitress’ begins career at top hotpot chain; is overseas unit CEO
‘Loyal’ lowly restaurant worker makes meteoric rise to top of corporate career ladder; leads projects to boost company profits, takes chain global.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:36PM
Yang Lijuan, dubbed China’s “most capable waitress,” began her career at Haidilao, a small hotpot restaurant 30 years ago; she is now the CEO of its overseas unit, Super Hi. Photo: SCMP composite/SCMP_Wu Hao/Sohu
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China celebrity known for photo of chubby face, scornful looks is unemployed
Short-lived online sensation who spawned internet memes including the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe reveals his life out of the spotlight.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online
Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise
Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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