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Japan woman mocked for ‘ugly’ looks, resists cosmetic surgery, uses make-up
Ridiculed for her looks as a child, woman takes more than 30,000 selfies in 13 years on fashion journey; says it was like a ‘scientific study’.
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Zhou Qunfei: ex-security guard becomes world’s richest self-made woman entrepreneur
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 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
A Chinese tutoring company has sparked outrage with a promotion suggesting that passing civil service exams could boost a woman’s bride price. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
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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
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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
We explain why, in northern China, a custom known as “hiding from the lanterns” requires new wives to leave home and hide from the groom’s family lantern during their first Lantern Festival after marriage. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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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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China Bao’an ethnic group’s ritual ‘whips’ bride’s dad for not disciplining daughter
Ritual ‘punishment’ carried out as woman’s father kneels in courtyard of groom’s family; 3-day wedding also involves soot smearing custom.
1 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China undertaker criticised for disrespecting the dead for wearing make-up at work
Embalmer who looks like famous singer talks to dead bodies as she works on them; she says it gives them comfort on their journey to afterlife.
30 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China woman shocked to see male therapist at spa appointment; mocked for ‘ignorance’
Undressed client balks on hearing voice of masseur; spa boss tells her ‘she is old enough to be his mum’ so he would not be ‘interested’ in her.
27 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
A woman in China has been mocked after she expressed shock on finding a male therapist at her spa appointment. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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How China Dai women use chickens to find husbands, reject unwanted suitors
Women in 1.3 million-strong ethnic minority group use price of a cooked chicken, secret meetings in the woods to find the ideal partner.
25 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Japan girl pop star comes out as transmasculine non-binary after breast removal
20-year-old rapper says being born, raised a woman caused her ‘deep discomfort’; hopes operation can ‘shine a light’, divides online opinion.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:46AM
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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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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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Privacy row as women in China community chat group required to share menstrual dates
Anger after village doctor asks for period dates, phone numbers; online critics slam move, ask if next step is ‘forced fertilisation’.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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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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Why Chinese believe morally, ‘it’s better to marry a widow than a divorced woman’
Ancient beliefs dictated strict standards for women when it came to obeying men, speaking properly, physical appearance, domestic skills.
9 Dec 2025 - 9:56AM
We explain why the old Chinese saying “It’s better to marry a widow than a divorced woman,” reflects ancient views on women’s morality. Photo: Shutterstock
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‘Breasts will be larger’: China parenting app messages leave expectant dads uneasy
Customer service representative from Baby Tree clarifies that these notifications are generated automatically by an AI tool.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China wife of gay husband contests estate against his lover, parents after man’s death
Homosexuals posed as ‘father and son’ in public before older of the two was killed in road accident, sparking bitter legal dispute.
3 Dec 2025 - 11:42PM
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China clothing brand slammed for laundry tag, ‘please give it to your beloved woman’
‘Inappropriate’ expression on tag not intended to ‘insult’ women, say firm as some online observers call upon ‘sisters’ to boycott company.
2 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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What Chinese phrase ‘wearing small shoes’ means, how it links to painful bridal shoes
Idiom stretches back to ancient times, invokes acts of revenge and humiliation, is commonly used in today’s workplace.
22 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
The Chinese phrase “wearing small shoes” describes someone who makes life difficult for others, an expression which dates back to ancient times. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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‘Buying babies’: Taiwan gay couple’s surrogacy produces 4 infants, sparks online backlash
‘Selfish’ same-sex couple become parents of baby quartet in Mexico; hit back at critics who accuse them of using infants to gain online traffic.
22 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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Japan bullying victim becomes ‘world’s most beautiful’ after US$650,000 plastic surgery
Wealthy ‘patrons’ shell out thousands of dollars to pay for man’s procedures; get ‘company, meals out, parties, shopping’ in return.
9 Nov 2025 - 6:33AM
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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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