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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.
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Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video
29 Jan 2026 - 9:03AM
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China couple, 102, born on same day, gain online attention, credit longevity to respecting privacy
28 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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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
Pop Mart’s Pucky Knock Knock new blind box series features cute figures inspired by muyu, appealing to youth interests in luck and temple visits. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/ifeng
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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
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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
Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai has triggered mixed reactions to her concerts in mainland China, with some netizens likening her shows to cult-like experiences. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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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
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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
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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
A wife in China was ordered to publicly apologise for 15 days to her cheating husband after posting a sarcastic story about his infidelity online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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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
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