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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
28 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
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
In suburban villages near Shanghai, practical items like foot basins, chamber pots, and tall bathing tubs were once vital components of a bride’s dowry. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/ifeng
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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
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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
Viral stories
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
A former policewoman in China has become a stand-up comedian after quitting her job to care for her parents. Photo: Weibo
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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
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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
We explain why women from China’s Dai ethnic minority group use chickens as a matchmaking tool. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sina
Viral stories
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
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