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1. Chinese woman schemes to make US$1.4 million by living with rich men, looting luxury homes
A woman in China set up a scheme to save 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million) to buy a house by dating rich men, moving in with them and then looting their homes.
2. China twins, separated at 10 days, reunite at 17, become besties before discovering truth

Twin sisters in China who were adopted by separate families at just 10 days old have been miraculously bound together by fate, becoming best friends at 17 before realising they are sisters.
3. Chinese boy, 11, invents 300 unique hair braids for toddler sister, wins admiration online

An 11-year-old boy in central China, who skilfully braids his toddler sister’s hair each day and has invented over 300 unique styles in just one year, has become a sensation on mainland social media.
4. Chinese woman survives 22 stabs in knife attack, breast implants stop fatal injuries

A woman miraculously survived a brutal knife attack by a stranger after her breast implants shielded her from a potentially fatal wound. The shocking attack in southeastern China has triggered widespread concern over public safety.
5. Public shock as Taiwan actress posts photos of her face pinned with needles from skin therapy

Taiwanese actress and singer Joe Chen Chiao-en has caused shock by revealing photos of herself after she underwent an all-over acupuncture treatment. The glaring images have sparked controversy on social media in mainland China.


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Chinese woman’s scheme to get rich, long-lost twin sisters reunited: 5 trending stories

An 11-year-old boy in China has created 300 unique hair braids for his toddler sister, earning widespread admiration online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin


A woman in China cooked up a scheme to make US$1.4 million over a five-year period by living with rich men and looting their luxury homes. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/163.com

A set of Chinese twins who were separated at 10 days old accidentally reunited at the age of 17 and became best friends for a year before discovering the truth. Photo: SCMP composite/cqnews.net

An 11-year-old boy in China has created 300 unique hair braids for his toddler sister, earning widespread admiration online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

A woman in China survived being stabbed 22 times in a frenzied knife attack thanks to her breast implants. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu

A Taiwanese actress has shocked social media after she posted photos of her face and body pinned with fine needles during an acupuncture treatment. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

China’s fitness grandma, maths genius gets millions of fans: 5 trending stories

A 71-year-old Chinese grandmother has come third in a fitness contest after foll0wing a strict and demanding fitness regime.
Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Jimu

Chinese maths prodigy Wei Dongyi has launched his first social media account, as his family believes it will help him connect better with the outside world. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin

A woman soldier in China, famed for her striking resemblance to the actress Dilraba Dilmurat, is an elite sniper. Photo: SCMP composite/military.cnr.cn/Weibo

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

A 35-year-old man in China has been living in a cave for the past four years after he rejected the notions of work and marriage. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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

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From a woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting


From a woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.


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Chinese woman’s scheme to get rich, long-lost twin sisters reunited: 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 woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

1. Chinese woman schemes to make US$1.4 million by living with rich men, looting luxury homes

From a woman’s plot to fleece rich men to a Chinese boy braiding his sister’s hair, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting