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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. Chinese woman with undersized chest wears ‘jewellery breast’ to boost self-esteem
A 22-year-old woman in China with a rare congenital condition that left one of her breasts underdeveloped has shared an online post showing a new breast made of jewellery, saying it helped her gain confidence.
2. US man gains China residency after 15 years, learns martial arts, Taoism

An American man who has spent the last 15 years practising martial arts and Taoism in China has been granted foreign permanent residency.
3. 2 Chinese women slammed by millions for photo shoot on Japan highway after crash

Two Chinese women have come under fire for lying down in the middle of a highway in Japan to take “life photos” while traffic was paralysed after an accident.
4. Chinese zoo slammed for putting clothes on baby chimp, braiding its hair

A zoo in central China has sparked online controversy for decking out a baby chimpanzee in a dress and hair braids to make it look like a little girl.
5. China snack shop offers to transform placentas into health benefit pills for women

A Chinese snack shop that advertises “placenta processing” services and sells capsules made from afterbirth, purportedly to boost health, has sparked criticism and an official investigation.


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Chinese woman’s ‘jewellery breast’, snack shop’s ‘placenta processing’: 5 trending stories

A woman in China with undersized chest muscles wears a “jewellery breast” to boost her self-esteem. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper

An American man has gained permanent residency in China, 15 years after he landed in the country to pursue his martial arts dream. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Two Chinese women have been slammed for lying on a Japanese highway for photos after a bus crash that injured dozens of people caused a traffic jam. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

A zoo in China has been criticised for dressing a baby chimp up like a little girl and braiding the animal’s hair. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A snack shop in China is being investigated over its sale of placenta pills. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Crocodile auction, China’s ‘demon teacher’, Chinese calligraphy: 5 trending stories

A court in China is auctioning off 100 tonnes of live crocodiles at a starting price of US$550,000, sparking much amusement online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Hong Kong actress who puts her four-year-old daughter through a rigorous daily educational regime has been labelled a “monster parent”. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

Liu Xiaoyan is regarded as a highly influential English teacher on social media, particularly known for her tough-love teaching style to prepare students for China’s competitive postgraduate entrance exam. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote

An artist in China has paid off his parent’s massive debts by teaching calligraphy and writing ornate scrolls. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A woman with a master’s degree in journalism from the esteemed Peking University has ignited significant discussions on social media about the career choices of young people today. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China top Porsche seller, with 340 cars sold in 2 years, harassed by sex-related rumours

A top Porsche seller in northern China, with 340 cars sold in two years, called the police over sex-related rumours. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Mu gained national recognition last January as the top sales champion in northern China, selling 170 vehicles in 2023 and receiving an award. Photo: Baidu

In mainland China, Porsche prices range from half a million yuan (US$68,000) to two million yuan. Photo: Shutterstock

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From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
