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Jar burials: a glimpse into ancient China’s compassion for infant deaths
New study indicates Neolithic cultures in China may have separated graves of perinatal infants; different treatment than older children.
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‘Fat for beef’: China drive gives people 0.5kg of meat for same amount of weight lost
18 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China sailor creates ‘radio station’ to connect families with seamen stranded in Strait of Hormuz
17 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman goes from playing body double to stardom
Folk dancing exponent who fell into film industry by chance not fazed by being called a lookalike; says failure to perform is biggest worry.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Li Yitong has transformed from a stunt double to a leading actress in China, earning the title of “real-life Cinderella”. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Sohu
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Debate as Taiwan singer shows popular ‘vacuum belly’ method to lose weight
Onstage protruding ribs routine provokes roars of appreciation from audience; doctors warn it could damage people’s health.
17 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China girl, 12, uses lai see money to buy shop, pays mum US$440 to run it for her
Entrepreneurial youngster juggles schoolwork with mapping out business strategies, dealing with suppliers; online observers tip her for the top.
17 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China woman uses AI-made man to lecture on respecting science, rejecting superstition
Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers.
16 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A young Chinese woman created a WeChat newsfeed account, using artificial intelligence to develop a persona of an acclaimed middle-aged man who lectures on the importance of respecting science and rejecting superstition. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery
Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Cyber heartbreak’ sweeps China social media, users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners
As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners.
15 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Iran boxing coach leaves China job, returns home to be with family despite risks
Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China single mum starts business with US$100, runs clothing brand, earns millions
Mother of one sleeps just 4 hours a night to build street market business that becomes chain with shops in cities nationwide.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
A single mother in China who started with next to nothing running a street stall now runs a successful “new Chinese-style clothing” brand which rakes in tens of millions a year. Photo: Weibo
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China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, also fish, turtles
Images of real furry little animals displaying clear signs of stress as they cower in fear inside arcade machine spark online anger.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man posts a big note on mum-in-law’s suitcase to help her on solo travels
Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends
Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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How a 102-year-old ‘baby’ in China has been hospital-free for 50 years
‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:26PM
A 102-year-old woman in China, nicknamed “Old Baby,” is notable for her longevity tips, including sleeping 15 hours a day, enjoying pig trotters and Chinese wine. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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Timothée Chalamet charms fans, embraces Chinese culture, sells tofu, plays table tennis
Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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From owning US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds business empire
Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share life’s struggles gains traction
Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact.
12 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
“Cyber confession rooms” have gained traction on mainland social media, where young people anonymously share struggles like procrastination and financial issues as they find it easier to confide in strangers. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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‘Thank you for coming to Okinawa’: Japan girl offers China tourist bus fare money
Good Samaritan youngster leaves struggling traveller on verge of tears with act of kindness and heartfelt note amid bilateral tensions.
11 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese woman, 63, welcomes baby girl via IVF following loss of only child
The woman and her husband believe the baby will give them the strength to move forward.
11 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Inseparable China triplet brothers wed on same day, grow up sharing everything
Trio who have never been apart since childhood go all in on parents’ idea to hold joint nuptials; brides’ families embrace celebrations.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Swede owns vehicle test centre in China’s Inner Mongolia; likely only foreigner there
Enterprising 44-year-old sees business boom after local authorities build huge artificial lake so he can ‘ice test’ vehicles when it freezes over.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A Swedish man has lived in the cold city of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, for two decades, running a leading ice surface vehicle testing facility. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China woman finds uncle faked marriage with her late mother to inherit properties
Official investigation launched as shocked 27-year-old, whose mother died when she was just 9 years old, follows heartbreaking paper trail.
10 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
From prison terms to the lash, punishments for laziness at work were harsh centuries ago when emperors and farmhands faced similar pressures.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘city of humour’ is only place with road signs warning drivers against joking
Cartoon overhead sign depicts driver and passenger cracking gags in car; hazard warning amuses tourists and locals alike.
10 Mar 2026 - 4:04AM
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