A science teacher in Taiwan has been forced to apologise after he dropped a squealing cat onto a classroom floor as part of an experiment, sparking an angry backlash on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Facebook
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Taiwan teacher drops cat onto classroom floor as experiment, ignores squeals

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A physics teacher in Taiwan dropped a cat on his classroom floor to prove a point during a science lesson, sparking a wave of criticism on social media.

A science teacher in Taiwan has been forced to apologise after he dropped a squealing cat onto a classroom floor as part of an experiment, sparking an angry backlash on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Facebook

Taiwan teacher drops cat onto classroom floor as experiment, ignores squeals

A physics teacher in Taiwan dropped a cat on his classroom floor to prove a point during a science lesson, sparking a wave of criticism on social media.

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China girl, 12, amazes millions by teaching college-level maths online

A primary school girl in China who teaches college-level mathematics online and has close to 3 million followers on social media has sparked a public debate about child prodigies.

18 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

Red flag raised over China ‘blind box socials’ trend of meeting up with strangers

A new trend known as “blind box socials” in which – mostly young people – in China meet up with strangers for activities has received a mixed reaction on mainland social media.

18 Mar 2024 - 2:00PM
A 12-year-old girl in China who teaches college-level mathematics on mainland social media has not only attracted 2.9 million followers online, she has also sparked a debate about child prodigies. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China girl, 12, amazes millions by teaching college-level maths online

A primary school girl in China who teaches college-level mathematics online and has close to 3 million followers on social media has sparked a public debate about child prodigies.

18 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM
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Red flag raised over China ‘blind box socials’ trend of meeting up with strangers

A new trend known as “blind box socials” in which – mostly young people – in China meet up with strangers for activities has received a mixed reaction on mainland social media.

A new trend known as “blind box socials” in which – mostly young people – in China meet up with strangers for activities has received a mixed reaction on mainland social media.

18 Mar 2024 - 2:00PM
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China PhD student in Canada suffers brain damage after brutal kickboxing match

The only son of a Chinese single mother was about to complete his PhD when he took part in a university kickboxing match in which his much more experienced opponent kicked him so hard he suffered serious head injuries.

The only son of a Chinese single mother was about to complete his PhD when he took part in a university kickboxing match in which his much more experienced opponent kicked him so hard he suffered serious head injuries.

18 Mar 2024 - 10:37AM

China language blogger apologises to followers after failing national English exam

A 23-year-old student from Beijing, who enthusiastically started a blog to help himself and others learn English, was crushed when he did not pass China’s compulsory CET-4 exam, and shut down his online operation as a result.

17 Mar 2024 - 9:21PM
China language blogger apologises to followers after failing national English exam

Not spy devices claims university as students object to stress-causing cameras

Students at a university in China who complained that cameras installed in one of their classrooms are being used to spy on them have been told the devices are digital teaching aids.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:12AM
Not spy devices claims university as students object to stress-causing cameras

China PhD student in Canada suffers brain damage after brutal kickboxing match

The only son of a Chinese single mother was about to complete his PhD when he took part in a university kickboxing match in which his much more experienced opponent kicked him so hard he suffered serious head injuries.

18 Mar 2024 - 10:37AM

China language blogger apologises to followers after failing national English exam

A 23-year-old student from Beijing, who enthusiastically started a blog to help himself and others learn English, was crushed when he did not pass China’s compulsory CET-4 exam, and shut down his online operation as a result.

17 Mar 2024 - 9:21PM

Not spy devices claims university as students object to stress-causing cameras

Students at a university in China who complained that cameras installed in one of their classrooms are being used to spy on them have been told the devices are digital teaching aids.

17 Mar 2024 - 11:12AM

There is much to reflect on after the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong Team fiasco, such as how David Beckham could have averted a PR disaster, Hong Kong fans’ behaviour, and what the government can learn.

10 Feb 2024 - 8:15AM

There is much to reflect on after the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong Team fiasco, such as how David Beckham could have averted a PR disaster, Hong Kong fans’ behaviour, and what the government can learn.

10 Feb 2024 - 8:15AM
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In cities home to large overseas Chinese communities, Cantonese should be about more than just cultural preservation and should be integrated into their infrastructure.

1 Jan 2022 - 11:15AM

When three US women tried to ‘respectfully refresh’ the design of mahjong tiles, the cultural appropriation caused worldwide outrage. But mahjong is more than just a game, it teaches us about who we are.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

China has been able to show a strong recovery from the economic impact of the coronavirus, but consumer spending has lagged behind the manufacturing sector.

5 Oct 2020 - 10:24PM

China has 1.4 billion potential consumers, but its wealth gap is among the widest in the world, meaning a large portion of the population are relatively poor.

3 Aug 2020 - 5:30PM
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Manchester United ‘99 Legends player David Beckham celebrates after scoring their fifth goal during the Treble Reunion 20th anniversary football match between Manchester United ‘99 Legends and FC Bayern Legends at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England on May 26, 2019. Photo: AFP

My Hong Kong | Beckham could have played for Messi in ‘PR disaster of the century’ match

There is much to reflect on after the Inter Miami vs Hong Kong Team fiasco, such as how David Beckham could have averted a PR disaster, Hong Kong fans’ behaviour, and what the government can learn.

10 Feb 2024 - 8:15AM

Opinion | Mao-tai latte shows how to keep Chinese culture modern and relevant

Rather than just Kweichow Moutai’s latest sales gimmick, the Mao-tai-infused coffee could be the start of a cultural renewal that China badly needs. A cultural renewal can help increase China’s appeal to both its own people and the outside world, and this must start from within.

Rather than just Kweichow Moutai’s latest sales gimmick, the Mao-tai-infused coffee could be the start of a cultural renewal that China badly needs. A cultural renewal can help increase China’s appeal to both its own people and the outside world, and this must start from within.

9 Sep 2023 - 8:15AM
Mao-tai latte shows how to keep Chinese culture modern and relevant

Destinations known | China city residents go off-grid with wild camping weekends in outskirts

Taking a traditional summer holiday is still difficult in China because of Covid-19 restrictions, so city residents have taken to making weekend ‘wild trips’ to ‘secret resorts’ promoted by social influencers.

Taking a traditional summer holiday is still difficult in China because of Covid-19 restrictions, so city residents have taken to making weekend ‘wild trips’ to ‘secret resorts’ promoted by social influencers.

24 Aug 2022 - 3:12PM
China city residents go off-grid with wild camping weekends in outskirts

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