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China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
From prison terms to the lash, punishments for laziness at work were harsh centuries ago when emperors and farmhands faced similar pressures.
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China ‘city of humour’ is only place with road signs warning drivers against joking
10 Mar 2026 - 4:04AM
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China girl pens farewell note, offers US$120 to pamper parents, highlights left-behind kids’ lives
9 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China boy, 14, skilled in wok spinning, praised for cooking, helping in parents’ shop
Kitchen-loving kid who honed his food preparation skills as a toddler admits being ‘average’ academically; cooks like a ‘professional chef’.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A 13-year-old Chinese boy has garnered online admiration for his cooking skills in his parents’ small noodle restaurant. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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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Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, believe rich soup is healthy
‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’.
7 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man adopted by Canadian family reunites with birth father after abandonment
28-year-old who became lost in China railway station aged 4 was adopted by couple who took him home only to dump him when they divorced few months later.
6 Mar 2026 - 8:04PM
A Chinese man was recently reunited with his biological father after being lost at a railway station at the age of four before being adopted by a Canadian couple who later abandoned him. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Dozens of pet carcasses found on China road, unsafe transport by owners blamed
Trail of animal destruction leaves blogging dog lover with ‘heartache’; pet expert warns of ‘sickness, nerves, fear, defecation’ on unsafe travels.
6 Mar 2026 - 2:05PM
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Chinese man discovers 10 grams of gold particles inside duck, worth US$1,800
Lucrative find in slaughtered quacker comes under scrutiny as doubts emerge about bird’s ability to digest precious metal.
6 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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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
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‘War can be so close’: China honeymooners split in Doha after US strikes Iran
Stranded husband decides to save money, hassle by staying behind in conflict-hit city as wife flies out before region’s airports shut down.
5 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A honeymooning couple from China were separated in Doha after Qatar closed its airspace following US strikes on Iran. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/X.com
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China hospital calls manicurist to remove woman’s fake nails before vital treatment
Cosmetic adornment stops hospital staff taking crucial readings from heart attack patient ahead of life-saving work.
5 Mar 2026 - 11:02AM
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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 ‘storm hot springs’ offer unique experience with thunder, rain, electric shocks
Traditional Chinese bathhouses, with a rich history spanning thousands of years, are celebrated for their ability to relax both body and mind.
4 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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China youth share struggles instead of flaunting wealth, embrace ‘comparing misery’
The ‘reverse comparison’ trend is emerging as young people feel immense pressure, seek to move away from consumerism, says expert.
3 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Chinese youth are increasingly sharing their struggles online instead of flaunting wealth, embracing “comparing misery” or “reverse comparison.” Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Chinese man earns US$23,000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services
Home-alone felines benefit from pioneering service which provides litter tray cleaning, medical treatment, nail clipping, even kitty security.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
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Chinese man drives 900km to propose, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way
Romantic businessman receives congratulations along the way, thanks fellow road users amid country’s congested New Year traffic.
3 Mar 2026 - 12:17PM
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China parents use partner-finding apps for adult kids, turn love transactional
Mums and dads enter private group chats managed by ‘coaches’ who amplify parental anxiety, discourage letting kids know what is going on.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Anxious Chinese parents are increasingly using apps to seek partners for their adult children, turning matchmaking into direct negotiations between parents, often without their children’s knowledge. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China growing trend sees couples calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’
‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.
2 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China boy backs aunt over marriage duress, says she ‘only wants man with 8-pack abs’
Feisty youngster stands up to adult relatives, says he will financially support auntie if no match found; internet users dub him a ‘warrior’.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China worker wins 10-day paid leave on first day back from Spring Festival holiday
Lucky employee enters office, scoops prize at front door, heads back to hometown, says ‘getting up early for work really helps’.
1 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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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
Despite a difficult childhood in a large family that favoured sons, Huang Xuanni established a highly successful e-commerce fashion brand. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/RedNote
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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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Quirky China: panda keeps phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, gold rush
From a baby porker who saves its own bacon to a gold-rush lite among the country’s youth, the SCMP takes a sideways look at the news.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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K-pop star G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings divide China fans, ignite firestorm
Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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