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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.
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China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Cyber heartbreak’ sweeps China social media, users grieve ‘loss’ of 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
A 33-year-old boxing coach from Iran left his secure job in China to return to Tehran and be with his family due to the war. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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
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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
A Chinese man helped his illiterate mother-in-law, who does not speak Mandarin, by posting a note on her suitcase before her solo trip, moving millions online. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/caacnews.com.cn
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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
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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
Liu Huiping, China’s “King of Steamed Buns,” dropped out of secondary school and now earns US$26 million annually from his steamed bun empire, which has over 5,000 stores across the country. Photo: SCMP composite/sina/nbd.com.cn
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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
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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
Triplet Chinese brothers, who grew up inseparable and shared clothes, beds and schooling, held their weddings on the same day Photo: Weibo
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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
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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’s so-called “996” work culture imposes immense stress, a trend rooted in history that Chinese people have long struggled with. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
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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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Left-behind Chinese girl’s US$120 farewell gift to migrant parents touches hearts
Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:08AM
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China boy, 14, skilled in wok spinning, praised for cooking, helping in parents’ shop
Kitchen-loving kid who honed his food preparation skills as a toddler admits being ‘average’ academically; cooks like a ‘professional chef’.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China women living together for years spark debate on cohabitation and support
‘Best friends’ rent flat together after abusive marriages to men; story sheds light on country’s long history of ‘collective’ female living.
7 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Two women in their 50s in China have lived together for 13 years and their story, shared online, has sparked discussions about female cohabitation. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Foreigners flock to Chinese malatang eateries, believe rich soup is healthy
‘Spicy, numbing, hot’ delicacy becomes go-to dish for birthdays and dates around the globe; aficionados describe it as a ‘personal hotpot’.
7 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man adopted by Canadian family reunites with birth father after abandonment
28-year-old who became lost in China railway station aged 4 was adopted by couple who took him home only to dump him when they divorced few months later.
6 Mar 2026 - 8:04PM
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Dozens of pet carcasses found on China road, unsafe transport by owners blamed
Trail of animal destruction leaves blogging dog lover with ‘heartache’; pet expert warns of ‘sickness, nerves, fear, defecation’ on unsafe travels.
6 Mar 2026 - 2:05PM
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