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Top China university apologises for mini-film about career man, family-focused woman
Gender bias fury as film shows esports excelling male maturing into a programmer while woman star becomes a mother.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China ‘left-behind aunties’, or senior girl group, get popular for charm, dancing
30 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China warship’s sole female top officer tells women to prioritise professional skills
16 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ancient Chinese women used crude contraceptives – ate tadpoles, ingested mercury
Condoms made from dried fish maw, hanging women upside down, pregnancy prevention was a dangerous business for women in dynastic times.
9 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Over 3,000 years ago, ancient Chinese women faced harsh realities when preventing pregnancy, turning to dangerous remedies. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu/Douyin
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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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China women living together for years spark debate on cohabitation and support
‘Best friends’ rent flat together after abusive marriages to men; story sheds light on country’s long history of ‘collective’ female living.
7 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Taiwan actress, 58, praised for ‘youthful’ looks opposes ‘female competition’
Former teen idol says she strives to be a ‘radiant mum’; calls on women to find partners who respect them for who they are.
5 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Annie Yi, a well-known 58-year-old Taiwanese singer and actress, recently took to social media to advocate for an end to “female competition”, saying that she does not seek validation for looking “as youthful as a teenager.” Photo: Weibo
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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 village event sees 600 men bow in homage to ancestors, ignites gender debate
Major ceremony takes place in area considered the cradle of Chinese ritual culture; critics say patriarchal spectacle is ‘antiquated’.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:21PM
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China exit of top German lingerie brand as women prefer comfort, reject male gaze
Popularity of going braless plus growing desire for practicality sees purveyors of wire-free underwear brands push up sales.
11 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
German lingerie brand Triumph recently left the mainland China market, highlighting a trend where women are opting for comfortable, wire-free and sports bras over underwire styles. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/cb.com.cn
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China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate
Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.
8 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Why China Li ethnic group’s 6,000-year pottery tradition passed down exclusively to women
Unique tradition sees pottery dried in sunlight, fired on open bonfires; male members of group banned from even looking at items.
26 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Why old Chinese custom requires brides to bring ‘toilet’ for ceremony
In rural Wuhan, a pair of chopsticks is placed inside chamber pot, representing swift birth of son.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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China Manchu ethnic group birth ritual uses bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls
Birthing rituals which ban expectant mothers from sitting on stoves, attending other people’s weddings, persist in some regions today.
18 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
We explain China’s Manchu ethnic group’s tradition of hanging a wooden bow and arrow to signify a boy’s birth and a red cloth strip for a girl’s. Photo: Sohu
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Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu
Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:32PM
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China folk custom beats women to boost fertility, dire results for not conceiving
Ancient ritual saw women beaten with bamboo sticks, brooms, wooden clubs; in variation of tradition, women were held over a fire.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
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Japan woman mocked for ‘ugly’ looks, resists cosmetic surgery, uses make-up
Ridiculed as a child, woman takes more than 30,000 selfies in 13 years on fashion journey; says it was like a ‘scientific study’.
15 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A 50-year-old Japanese woman who was mocked for her looks as a child has spent 13 years mastering the art of make-up. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@kozue_sewing
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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
30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online.
10 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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China tutoring school links civil service exam success to higher bride prices
Wedding betrothal advertisement emblazoned on public bus sparks public anger; officials order institution to stop marketing campaign.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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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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Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern
Decorations normally seen as a sign of ‘light and hope’, but turn taboo for newlywed women during annual festival.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy
36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:07PM
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