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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. Paralysed Chinese woman falls for ‘doctor’ in rehab, he flees with US$420,000 loan
A paralysed woman in China who fell in love and married a “doctor” she met during rehabilitation has been left distraught after he disappeared with a loan of more than three million yuan (US$420,000).
2. Taiwan influencer who ate cosmetics dies, fans fear poisoning or heart attack

A young beauty products influencer in Taiwan known for niche videos in which she “consumed” cosmetics has died suddenly.
3. Chinese man lives in mountains, creates 300 cars, including ‘work-desk vehicle’

A Chinese man has dedicated seven years to living in the mountains and crafting 300 innovative and functional vehicles – including some capable of floating on water or climbing steep terrain – capturing widespread attention and astonishing many online.
4. Chinese boy runs away after family row, learns of dad’s fatal car crash 2 days later

People on social media have been left heartbroken over a 12-year-old boy who ran away from home to escape his father’s discipline, and only heard about the latter’s sudden death when he was found by the police.
5. Disabled Chinese man attains Harvard master’s degree, thanks to mother’s love

A Chinese man with cerebral palsy who was unloved by his father and bullied by classmates made it through the prestigious universities of Peking and Harvard thanks to his mother’s unwavering support.


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Paralysed Chinese woman scammed, Taiwanese influencer’s death: 5 trending stories

A paralysed woman in China fell for a “doctor” during her rehabilitation who then disappeared with a US$420,000 loan she took out for him. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

An influencer in Taiwan who was known for eating cosmetics has died suddenly, possibly from poisoning or heart attack. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@guava_beauty

A Chinese man living in the mountains has built 300 creative cars including a “work-desk vehicle” that includes a hidden grill and a bed on wheels capable of traversing steep, rugged terrain. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A boy in China who ran away after a row with his single-parent father only found out that his dad had been killed in a traffic accident when the police found him wandering the streets. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A disabled Chinese man has achieved a master’s degree at Harvard University thanks to the unwavering support of his mother. Photo: SCMP composite/ifeng

Husband sings for vegetative wife, elderly woman dies outside bank: 5 trending stories

The selfless actions of a Chinese husband who sang and danced for his vegetative wife every day have finally awakened her. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A Chinese fishing enthusiast has been slapped with a fine after he attached a huge fish he had caught from the back of his car as a trophy. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

There is public outrage following the death of an elderly Chinese woman outside a bank after she was instructed to withdraw funds in person. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/X

A Chinese man has been accused of conning multiple alleged victims out of US$4.5 million to buy homes and a luxury car for his lover. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

A Chinese woman, afraid of tanning and shielded from head to toe, suffered bone fractures after rolling over in bed. Photo: SCMP composite/ifeng

Why China youth find special spots to cry for stress relief, like Forbidden City, courthouses

Young adults in China are designating special geographical spots to cry for stress relief. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/The Paper

The Forbidden City in Beijing is considered a good place to cry because of its “poetic” atmosphere. Photo: Shutterstock

The pressures of modern life have left people seeking suitable venues to let it all out. Photo: Shutterstock

Work pressure and disagreeable bosses can bring the very best of us to tears. Photo: Shutterstock

A hospital in Beijing is seen as a venue where those in need of a good cry can do so without being judged. Photo: Shutterstock

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From a disabled woman losing US$420,000 to a ‘doctor’ to a Chinese boy’s family ordeal, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From a disabled woman losing US$420,000 to a ‘doctor’ to a Chinese boy’s family ordeal, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


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Paralysed Chinese woman scammed, Taiwanese influencer’s death: 5 trending stories

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From a disabled woman losing US$420,000 to a ‘doctor’ to a Chinese boy’s family ordeal, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Paralysed Chinese woman falls for ‘doctor’ in rehab, he flees with US$420,000 loan

From a disabled woman losing US$420,000 to a ‘doctor’ to a Chinese boy’s family ordeal, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting