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We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Outrage in China as highway workers eat dog that escapes from boarding centre
A pet dog in China escaped from a boarding centre after being startled by fireworks, was struck by a car, and was subsequently eaten by highway workers.
2. China tour site panned for using cotton, soapy water to make up for lack of snow

A tourist spot in China has apologised and shut down temporarily for making snow with cotton and soapy water to attract visitors after it did not receive the icy precipitation that it had expected.
3. China student burns ‘inflatable girlfriend’, sparks fire after roommate returns early

On February 10, a student at Hefei University of Technology in Anhui province, central China, revealed that a fire broke out in a dormitory after another student set an inflatable doll on fire.
4. Woman in China fears hotel hidden cameras, creates makeshift tent to shield bed
A woman in China has invented a clever and straightforward method using a rope and a large piece of cloth to create a tent over her hotel bed, aiming to shield herself from potential hidden cameras.
5. Vietnamese eatery owner resembles Hong Kong singer Faye Wong, goes viral online

Chinese netizens have discovered that the owner of a pho restaurant in Vietnam, renowned for her charitable spirit, closely resembles the famous Hong Kong singer Faye Wong and this striking similarity has sparked widespread discussion online.


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Chinese workers eat dog, snow made of cotton, Faye Wong’s lookalike: 5 trending stories

Chinese highway workers sparked public outrage after cooking and eating a dog that had escaped from a pet boarding centre. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

A tourist site in China has been criticised for using fake snow after it suffered a lack of winter weather. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Shutterstock

A university student in China who was startled by the early return of his roommate to the dorm, torched his “inflatable girlfriend” in a panic, sparking a fire. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Temu

A Vietnamese restaurant owner, who bears a resemblance to Hong Kong singer Faye Wong, is attracting attention on Chinese social media.  Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/IG@faye_fa_ye

China Husky dog porter becomes internet star by helping homestay guests transport luggage

A husky dog in China has become an internet sensation by helping homestay guests transport luggage. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Hakimi the Husky has become a tourist attraction for his “work” transporting luggage to the homestay hotel. Photo: Weibo/chinapress

After a hard days work, Hakimi chills out with a feline friend. Photo: Weibo/chinapress

Hakimi pictured outside the homestay hotel as amazed tourists marvel at his skills. Photo: Weibo/chinapress

Hong Kong singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger, Ne Zha 2 director profile: 5 trending stories

A man in China who resembles Hong Kong singing star Eason Chan is often approached for photos by eager mainland “fans”. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin

The Chinese film director who made the Ne Zha 2 animation blockbuster has revealed how he spent three years living off his parent’s meagre earnings. Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube/IMDb

The parents of a boy in China are facing a hefty bill after their son sparked an explosion which damaged several luxury cars when he tossed a lit firecracker into a sewer. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China’s ‘blood donor king’, known for his 313 donations, seeks public help after stroke

China’s ‘blood donation king,’ celebrated for his 313 donations, is seeking public assistance following a stroke. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin

The couple earn about 3,000 yuan (US$410) per month, but Yang’s medical bills have already reached 10,000 yuan. Photo: Baidu

Since 2005, Yang has donated blood 313 times, helping over 622 individuals, primarily through platelet donations. Photo: Baidu

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From highway workers in China eating a dog to Faye Wong’s lookalike in Vietnam, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From highway workers in China eating a dog to Faye Wong’s lookalike in Vietnam, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


Chinese workers eat dog, snow made of cotton, Faye Wong’s lookalike: 5 trending stories

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From highway workers in China eating a dog to Faye Wong’s lookalike in Vietnam, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Outrage in China as highway workers eat dog that escapes from boarding centre

From highway workers in China eating a dog to Faye Wong’s lookalike in Vietnam, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting