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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.
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China miniseries production team slammed for exposing infant to heavy rain during filming
26 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman aims to look her best as bridesmaid resorts to extreme diet, suffers prediabetes
26 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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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
A man has sought a divorce from his 36-year-old wife after she lost her hair due to illness two years ago. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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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‘Becoming Chinese’ trend sees foreigners adopting warm water and qigong
Trend signals shift from viewing Chinese culture from a distance to actively engaging and recognising it, according to Chinese state media.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
There is an emerging trend where foreigners are embracing various aspects of Chinese culture by adopting habits such as drinking warm water, herbal teas and wearing slippers indoors. Photo: SCMP composite/TikTok
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China wife ordered to apologise to cheating husband for posting story about infidelity
Niu discovers husband’s affair with married colleague during which he uses joint assets to buy gifts such as gold, cosmetics for mistress.
24 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
China travel
China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret
Centenarian captures hearts of many by embracing a ‘reverse lifestyle’ – watching TV until 2am and naturally waking up around 10am.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China woman with bone cancer grieves loss of family support after mother calls her a ‘burden’
Reflecting on initial diagnosis at 18, Xia shares feelings of being lost and in pain but now strives to ‘spend every day as if it were my last’.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
A 23-year-old Chinese woman with bone cancer shared her heartbreak over losing contact with her parents after her diagnosis. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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China diving queen Quan Hongchan dazzles fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘grown up’
The public adore Quan not only for her diving prowess but also for her genuine and relatable personality.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Lonely’ Chinese woman, 59, becomes oldest in city to give birth after IVF treatment
Doctors chart careful course for late pregnancy which woman says made her feel like ‘a panda’; critics brand decision to give birth ‘cruel’.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:14AM
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China son invites violinist to play for terminally ill mum to give her strength
Musician plays ‘farewell song’ for dying mother who sacrificed her own romantic happiness to bring up child alone.
22 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Apple cuts prices for Lunar New Year as competition heats up in mainland China
Apple offers discounts on iPhones, MacBook and other products – its second promotion in a month ahead of the holiday.
22 Jan 2026 - 5:01PM
Apple led the smartphone market in mainland China with a 22 per cent share in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo: AFP
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Nearly all residents, some livestock, in historic China village act in local TV series
TV drama producers flock to ‘natural film studio’; chickens, geese, ducks, horses act as extras; ‘skilled’ donkey is paid US$70 a day.
22 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by
Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’.
22 Jan 2026 - 2:21PM
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China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay
Foreigners join in as middle-aged Chinese women set about taking stress of travelling with pain-relieving dance moves.
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A video of Chinese aunties teaching qigong exercises to fellow passengers at Cairo Airport went viral after their flight was delayed for more than five hours. Photo: Weibo
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‘Mad to boost birth rate’: China lets retirees claim prenatal exam costs, sparks mockery
Following move to tax condoms, contraceptives, online observers deride Beijing move as desperate attempt to boost birth rates.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man flaunts cash online; envious ex-colleague poses as woman, steals US$10,500
Robber with previous knowledge of victim’s home dons short skirt, long black wig, stockings; flees to casino with loot.
20 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China wedding goes viral as twin brothers marry twin sisters; both sides have twin uncles
Photographs of nuptials showing four sets of twins go viral, racking up 10 million views online; viewers describe scene as ‘truly bizarre’.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China girl pens love notes to late grandpa, sparks calls for better grief education
11-year-old who seldom talks about her late grandfather uses phone watch to send him ‘I miss you’ texts, details of her daily life.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
An 11-year-old Chinese girl has been sending messages to her deceased grandfather for two years, sharing her daily experiences and often saying: “I miss you.” Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Chinese husband smashes up home after wife buys dishwasher without his consent
Raging husband with considerable debts explodes violently over domestic purchase then apologises saying they can buy a ‘smaller’ machine.
19 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China wife sues after late husband’s affair, US$2.8 million transfer to mistress
Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China Manchu ethnic group birth ritual uses bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls
Birthing rituals which ban expectant mothers from sitting on stoves, attending other people’s weddings, persist in some regions today.
18 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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