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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 diver, 30, drowns trying to recover dropped camera off Indonesian island
A Chinese woman reportedly drowned after she dived deep to retrieve a GoPro camera that accidentally fell into the sea. Zhang Xiaohan, 30, was found dead at a depth of 87 metres at the Kelapa Dua dive site near Kakaban Island in Indonesia’s East Kalimantan province, the local media outlet Antara News reported.
2. China court rules security man’s death during workplace sex ‘industrial accident’

The death of a man in China who died while having sex with his girlfriend during working hours has been declared an industrial accident. The decision, which entitles his family to compensation, has captivated mainland social media.
3. Japan woman cuts off boyfriend’s ring finger to stop him marrying someone else

A Japanese cosplayer shocked the internet after reportedly cutting off her boyfriend’s ring finger and keeping it in the fridge. The woman claimed she “loved him too much” and did not want him to marry anyone else or exchange wedding rings.
4. Chinese teenager’s crying photo, stolen, misused on porn sites, sex arousal ads

A young woman whose crying selfie was stolen and misused on pornographic websites and in advertisements for sex products has aroused widespread attention on mainland social media. The 19-year-old, surnamed Liang, is a first-year student at a university in Harbin of Heilongjiang province, in northeast China.
5. Chinese man ditches girlfriend after her phone auto-connects to hotel Wi-fi

A Chinese man broke up with his girlfriend after he discovered her phone automatically connecting to the Wi-fi of a hotel they went to for the first time together.


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Diver drowns in Indonesia, Japanese woman cuts off lover’s finger: 5 trending stories

A 30-year-old Chinese woman has drowned while trying to recover a dropped camera off an Indonesian island. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu

A court in China has ruled that the death of a security guard during workplace sex with his lover was an industrial accident. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Japanese woman has been arrested after she cut off her boyfriend’s ring finger to prevent him from marrying someone else. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/IG@oreno_eromanga

A young Chinese woman whose crying photograph was stolen and is being used on pornographic websites and in advertisements for sex products is battling to restore her reputation. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Jimu

A Chinese man has broken up with his “cheating” girlfriend after her phone automatically connected to the Wi-fi of a hotel they were visiting together for the first time. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Boy swallows gold bar, China’s ‘miracle girl’, husband’s affair filmed: 5 trending stories

A Chinese woman who filmed her husband’s affair and then shared video footage of it online has been sued by the mistress for compensation. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Chinese boy’s distended abdomen prompted a visit to the doctor, who found that he had ingested a gold bar. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

A Chinese woman who paid her late boyfriend’s US$82,000 debt and continued to care for his parents after she married another man has been widely praised on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A teenage boy in China suffers the loss of an arm and nearly loses vision in one eye due to an explosion during a science experiment at home. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

A girl in northern China miraculously survived a fall from the 25th floor of her building. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

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

Shock over teen surrogate, China’s ‘century baby’ dies, placenta theft: 5 trending stories

A young woman who struggles with high rent is paying US$7 a month to sleep in a toilet. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

There has been a wave of public outrage in China after it emerged that a man paid a teenage girl US$124,000 to bear surrogate twins for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

China’s so-called century baby, who was born at midnight on January 1, 2000, has died from a heart attack at the age of 25. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu

A doctor in China has been fired for stealing the placentas of new mothers, then selling them as Traditional Chinese Medicine ingredients. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A family from the United States has visited a couple in China after a joyful exchange on RedNote as so-called TikTok refugees. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

Chinese woman’s ‘immense’ pain, ‘muscle grandma’, robots for rent: 5 trending stories

A woman in China who suffered “immense” pain after a botched tooth extraction has died after plunging from a hospital roof. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Three construction workers in China were hung from a gate by their harnesses as part of their safety training, sparking public shock. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

A super fit middle-aged mother who has won a bodybuilding title in China after decades of training says she works out to challenge age stereotypes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A female student who chased a phone thief in Italy and retrieved her stolen property has been widely praised on mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

An influencer in China has rented a robot for US$1,400 a day to do housework, and go on a date with him. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

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From Japanese woman cutting off her lover’s finger to Chinese teenager’s stolen crying photo, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From Japanese woman cutting off her lover’s finger to Chinese teenager’s stolen crying photo, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


Diver drowns in Indonesia, Japanese woman cuts off lover’s finger: 5 trending stories

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From Japanese woman cutting off her lover’s finger to Chinese teenager’s stolen crying photo, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Chinese diver, 30, drowns trying to recover dropped camera off Indonesian island

From Japanese woman cutting off her lover’s finger to Chinese teenager’s stolen crying photo, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting