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A son in China invited a violinist to play Joe Hisaishi’s “Mother” for his hospitalised mum, a former music teacher suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, to give her strength, but she died six days later. Photo: SCMP composite/bjnews
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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.

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Apple cuts prices for Lunar New Year as competition heats up in mainland China

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Nearly all residents, some livestock, in historic China village act in local TV series

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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’.

A mother in Shanghai punished her daughter by making her walk on her knees during a cold evening. Photo: Douyin
A mother in Shanghai punished her daughter by making her walk on her knees during a cold evening. Photo: Douyin
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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.

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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.

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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.

A Chinese man who flaunted his cash savings online provoked envy in a former colleague, who disguised himself as a woman, broke into the man’s home and stole US$10,500. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
A Chinese man who flaunted his cash savings online provoked envy in a former colleague, who disguised himself as a woman, broke into the man’s home and stole US$10,500. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
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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’.

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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.

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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.

A woman in southern China bought a dishwasher without telling her husband, leading him to explode with anger when it was installed. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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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.

After her husband’s death, a woman from Shanghai found out that he had been conducting a seven-year affair and had transferred nearly US$3 million to his mistress. Photo: Shutterstock
After her husband’s death, a woman from Shanghai found out that he had been conducting a seven-year affair and had transferred nearly US$3 million to his mistress. Photo: Shutterstock
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Explainer | 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.

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China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets

Working-on the run craze hits big cities as some firms formalise fitness regimes; trend mirrors rise in popularity of marathon running.

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China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough

Product boycott calls force 53-year-old star into online apology; actress admits she had forgotten ‘her roots’; will change after self-reflection.

Chinese actress Yan Xuejing has apologised for saying a monthly income of “hundreds of thousands of yuan” cannot maintain a family after critics accused her of flaunting her wealth. Photo: Douyin
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Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid big demand

Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces.

A man who is studying a master’s in sport education in Shanghai earned 270,000 yuan (US$39,000) in two years teaching hundreds of people to ride bicycles. Photo: RedNote
A man who is studying a master’s in sport education in Shanghai earned 270,000 yuan (US$39,000) in two years teaching hundreds of people to ride bicycles. Photo: RedNote
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China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices

Family jokes that she travelled to other side of world to work in ‘neighbourhood committee’ – lowest tier of China’s governmental structure.

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China woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting 1,000 volunteers to farm

On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees.

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Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many

Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, until it too died.

After a Shanghai man died in December 2025, his dog waited daily in the corridor for his return, touching many by its loyalty. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/IMDb
After a Shanghai man died in December 2025, his dog waited daily in the corridor for his return, touching many by its loyalty. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/IMDb
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China ‘hardcore grandma’ live-streamer gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills

Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family.

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Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder to relieve headache ends up in ICU

Fish gallbladder is ‘even more toxic than arsenic’; a few grams are capable of poisoning an individual, larger amounts are potentially fatal.

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Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu

Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy.

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A Japanese ramen restaurant has faced backlash on social media after announcing a ban on Chinese customers, claiming that 90 per cent of issues with foreign diners involve people from China. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Google Map
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China midwife accidentally severs baby’s finger, results in reattachment surgery

Nurse admits blunder, blames newborn’s moving fingers as she cut umbilical cord; infant’s father says wife is ‘distraught’ about incident.

A Chinese midwife accidentally severed a baby’s middle finger during a caesarean section and the infant was transferred to a larger hospital for surgery. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
A Chinese midwife accidentally severed a baby’s middle finger during a caesarean section and the infant was transferred to a larger hospital for surgery. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
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Huawei reclaims top spot over Apple in China smartphone market

Huawei turns to China-designed processors to complete a rebound from US sanctions and ship nearly 47 million smartphones domestically.

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China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

Sewing mistake spawns unlikely retail hit seen as fitting mascot for approaching Lunar New Year of the Horse.

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China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win

Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position.

An entrepreneur in China, promised each player in a local football team a car if they won a key tournament then reneged on her pledge when they did. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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