People & Culture /
Trending in China
Related Topics:
China technology
Social media
Trending in China
China wife shocked that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted killer
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another woman.
11 Jan 2026 - 6:05PM
China’s private sector
Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Trending in China
China woman, 23, exercises 6 times a week, stops menstruating due to rapid weight loss
11 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, praised online
Classmates queue up for youngster with facial expression of ‘an experienced doctor’; tells one boy ‘your problem is spicy food’.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A secondary school pupil in China who is self-taught in Traditional Chinese Medicine has impressed his classmates with his pulse assessment skills. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/X.com
China education
China tutoring school links civil service exam success to higher bride prices
Wedding betrothal advertisement emblazoned on public bus sparks public anger; officials order institution to stop marketing campaign.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online
‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending in China
Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views
Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
After a woman in China appealed for attendees, more than 30 people attended her grandmother’s funeral in the snowy north of the country. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China
Japan zoo makes workers mimic pandas after 4 bears return to China, launches fan club
‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension.
8 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
‘Hold on tight’: China woman wins 22 pig-catching contests, biggest hog weighs 73kg
31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate
Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media.
7 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award
Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.
7 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Cantopop singer G.E.M. is celebrating the recent nomination of her debut sci-fi novel for the prestigious Galaxy Award in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Trending in China
China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience
Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Trending in China
China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy
Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability.
6 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China husband gets 50 tonnes of produce from mystery donor to raise cash for sick wife
Hard-working man needs US$285,000, sells donated root vegetables at street stall after kind donor sends them in batches by the truckload.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
China ski resort’s US$700 birthday service, instructors carry women down slope
Backers of ‘tacky’ on-piste activity say it offers guests ‘emotional value’; detractors say ‘close physical contact’ blurs boundaries.
5 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A ski resort in China is offering a unique birthday package in which women guests pay US$700 for a ski instructor to carry them down the slope. Photo: RedNote
Trending in China
China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support
Young child’s struggle to walk after malformed joint diagnosis is charted on social media by her mother; video clips get more than a million likes.
4 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
Tourist couple leave babies with China guard; locals play with twins, change nappies
Pakistani couple head off to explore mountain park alone, return a while later with ice creams; cute baby coughs up milk over feeding passer-by.
4 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Trending in China
China woman films dog eating from plate at eatery; shop vows to sue after closure
Owner of ‘awesome’ canine praises animal for emptying dish of mutton rolls; online observers accuse pet-loving diners of a lack of ‘discipline’.
4 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
A woman filmed her dog eating raw mutton from a plate at a popular Beijing hotpot restaurant, prompting the eatery to close for three days for sterilisation. Photo: Shutterstock/RedNote
Trending in China
Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy
36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:07PM
Trending in China
Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers with funny pose gets 10 million views
Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’.
3 Jan 2026 - 9:02AM
Trending in China
‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife
Woman whose father perished when his plane was shot down and whose mother died after giving birth to her makes heartfelt plea for peace.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
‘Best travel buddy’: China kitten famous for riding with truck driver owner, holding handrail
Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits.
2 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
An eight-month-old cat who rides with his truck driver owner has gone viral, delighting online viewers with his habit of holding the handrail at the front window. Photo: Douyin
Trending in China
China ‘frog prince’ glassblower has big protruding cheeks after 30 years of work
Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing.
2 Jan 2026 - 9:03AM
Trending in China
China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubles sales
Creative businessman even uses underwear as tags to solve returns problem; plans new version more expensive than clothes themselves.
1 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Mainland China
Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles
Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW
