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China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents
Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion
3 Feb 2026 - 2:01PM
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‘Loneliest’: meet China remote town’s only delivery rider who completes 200 orders daily
3 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China couple abandon their young children at hotel after dispute, spark heated debate
Police forced to take youngsters into their care after mother and father fail to answer phone calls; anger online as parents get off with warning.
2 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
A couple in Beijing who abandoned their two young children at a hotel after a heated argument have sparked a heated online debate. Photo: Shutterstock
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China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, sparks donations
Video of ‘sensible’ youngster whose relatives are migrant workers in faraway cities looking after bedridden father viewed 12 million times.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:20AM
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Viral video of Chinese man extracting gold from SIM cards triggers sales boom
Scrap metal refiner who has been dubbed the ‘alchemist’ says he is simply showing off his skills, warns amateurs not to attempt process.
1 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man crafts equine figure from 2,600 metres of aluminium for Year of the Horse
Vibrant coloured piece is example of craftsmanship dating back many centuries; symbolises vitality, strength, honesty.
1 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
A Shandong man crafted a mythical equine figure from over 2,600 metre of aluminium to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo: chinanews.com.cn
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Book on Guandan, China poker-like game, accepted into Harvard Library; nation’s premier is a fan
Author says penetrating academia in US will help spread knowledge about game which means ‘throwing eggs’ in English.
1 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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China ‘Godmum of sexual intelligence’ earns US$3.5 million teaching women flirtation
Former banker teaches seduction techniques, alluring body movements; is accused of pandering to men at expense of women’s dignity.
1 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man dies after intensive work week, receives office text 8 hours posthumously
32-year-old with difficult past suffers sudden heart attack; wife says if she could turn back time, she would ‘force him to quit his job’.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong producer aims to work till 100, criticised for urging late retirement
As vice-chairman of China Star Entertainment, Chen has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of superstars like Andy Lau.
31 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Hong Kong film producer Tiffany Chen is stirring controversy by urging young Chinese to avoid rushing into retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China baby hospitalised with 600 needle marks after mum stabs him for misbehaviour
Poorly educated woman with emotional problems tries to apply ‘folk remedy’, punctures son’s skin causing bleeding with rusty shard left in body.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:54AM
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China woman’s online fame from slaughtering pigs turns soil in nearby land into ‘lucky charm’
Porker killing event sparks stampede of visitors to 23-year-old’s home; spawns series of copycat events raising safety fears.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:48AM
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Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video
Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:03AM
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China couple, 102, born on same day, gain online attention, credit longevity to respecting privacy
Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business.
28 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
A 102-year-old Chinese couple who were born on the same day have gained attention online. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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China new blind box series features cute muyu-inspired toys to help reduce stress
In digital age, spiritual practices are evolving as various apps and devices now digitise rituals like incense burning, Buddhist chanting.
28 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China ‘drama queen’ lamb goes viral for playing dead when buyers approach
Adorable ‘Oscar-worthy’ baby sheep who loves children gets 10 million views online; customer offers US$19,000 to buy it.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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‘Who’s he?’ China vendor unfazed after receiving lai see from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
‘AI Godfather’ impresses shoppers with his ‘kind, friendly’ manner; distributes oranges he bought to happy company staff.
27 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
A Shanghai market vendor received a lai see packet from Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, but humorously admitted she did not recognise him. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai’s mainland concerts likened to ‘cult’ events; CCTV praises artistic merit
Mandopop queen’s stage set said to contain ‘dark elements from Western religions’; fans liken it to Olympic Games opening ceremony.
27 Jan 2026 - 2:02PM
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China public give US$2.3 million in days to hospital for cleft lip kids after urgent appeal
Beijing clinic part-run by ex-actor formerly married to ‘queen of Cantopop’ stares closure in face; vows to complete surgery on children.
27 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China miniseries production team slammed for exposing infant to heavy rain during filming
Boom in short-form screen productions brings exploitation of child actors who are forced to perform ‘violent’, sometimes adult, scenes.
26 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman aims to look her best as bridesmaid resorts to extreme diet, suffers prediabetes
Slim figure seeking 26-year-old runs 10 km a day, cuts food intake, does high-intensity workouts; sheds 15kg in 2 months.
26 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
A young Chinese woman who wanted to look her best as a bridesmaid resorted to extreme dieting and lost 15kg in two months, leading to prediabetes. Photo: Shutterstock
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China husband divorces sick wife for losing hair, refuses to pay for treatment
‘Ruthless’ partner stops taking woman to parties, family dinners because he fears ‘losing face’ over her disfiguring condition.
25 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Chinese boy saves US$28 for 6 months for mum’s birthday shoes, touches shop owner
While many praise boy’s thoughtfulness, his mum says they never taught him about filial piety, but involving him in caring for elderly at home.
25 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China granny smashes TV set over drama characters’ misdeeds
Family installs acrylic shield to protect TV screen, avoiding a projector, fearing she might hit the wall and injure herself.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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