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China actress, 75, sparks debate playing teen, kissing much younger actor in TV drama
Gender equality activist questions if same criticism would arise if a male actor 30 years older than his female co-star took on similar role.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China ‘storm hot springs’ offer unique experience with thunder, rain, electric shocks
4 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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China youth share struggles instead of flaunting wealth, embrace ‘comparing misery’
3 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese man earns US$23,000 in holiday week through cat-feeding services
Home-alone felines benefit from pioneering service which provides litter tray cleaning, medical treatment, nail clipping, even kitty security.
3 Mar 2026 - 2:16PM
A young man made headlines during the Chinese New Year by earning US$23,000 in just one holiday week through his cat-feeding services, completing more than 2,000 orders with his team. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese man drives 900km to propose, hangs banner asking fellow drivers to make way
Romantic businessman receives congratulations along the way, thanks fellow road users amid country’s congested New Year traffic.
3 Mar 2026 - 12:17PM
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China parents use partner-finding apps for adult kids, turn love transactional
Mums and dads enter private group chats managed by ‘coaches’ who amplify parental anxiety, discourage letting kids know what is going on.
2 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China growing trend sees couples calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’
‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.
2 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
There’s a growing trend among married people in China to call their partners “teammate” or “roommate,” seen as cooler alternatives to traditional terms. Photo: Shutterstock
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China boy backs aunt over marriage duress, says she ‘only wants man with 8-pack abs’
Feisty youngster stands up to adult relatives, says he will financially support auntie if no match found; internet users dub him a ‘warrior’.
2 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China worker wins 10-day paid leave on first day back from Spring Festival holiday
Lucky employee enters office, scoops prize at front door, heads back to hometown, says ‘getting up early for work really helps’.
1 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China entrepreneur, abandoned as child, owns fashion brand with US$36 million sales
Driven woman who came from parents who rarely remembered her name, dumped her on a mountainside, tells young women ‘there is hope’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China village event sees 600 men bow in homage to ancestors, ignites gender debate
Major ceremony takes place in area considered the cradle of Chinese ritual culture; critics say patriarchal spectacle is ‘antiquated’.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
A Chinese village held a stunning ceremony where 600 men bowed in homage to their ancestors, igniting discussions online about tradition versus patriarchy, as women looked on. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Quirky China: panda keeps phone, talented piglet spared from dinner, gold rush
From a baby porker who saves its own bacon to a gold-rush lite among the country’s youth, the SCMP takes a sideways look at the news.
28 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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K-pop star G-Dragon’s ‘Lunar New Year’ greetings divide China fans, ignite firestorm
Debate over ‘Chinese New Year’ versus ‘Lunar New Year’ arises annually, particularly when brands, celebrities share new year greetings on social media.
28 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘parenting parents’ trend sees youth teach adults skills like taking selfies
Young people seek to address their problematic upbringing by turning the tables and becoming ‘mum or dad’ to the people who brought them up.
27 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China zoo uses old videos of dead tiger cub to seek donations, sparks apology calls
Officials suspend operations at animal park amid controversy involving Siberian cub which had died from an infectious disease.
27 Feb 2026 - 11:06AM
A zoo in China has faced a backlash for using old videos of a deceased tiger cub to seek donations labelled as “sponsor fees.” Photo: Douyin
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China influencer earns US$7 million from wish candles sale before arrest for fraud
Under-pressure youth seek ‘emotional and spiritual comfort’ by snapping up strange products online; experts warn goods could distort reality.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China boy sues dad for using his US$11,500 red packet cash to pay remarriage costs
Court orders money-grabbing divorcee who took accumulated New Year gift money held in son’s bank account to pay back full amount.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:04AM
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Why this ancient custom requires kids to ‘sell ignorance’ on Chinese New Year’s Eve
Centuries-old ritual saw children run around outside assailing passers-by after hearty festive feast; tradition also seen as being good for health.
25 Feb 2026 - 8:44PM
During the Song dynasty, children had a playful tradition on Chinese New Year’s Eve called “selling ignorance”, in which they would run around and shout to free themselves from foolishness and welcome wisdom. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China boss offers US$26 million bonus; staff can pocket bills within set time
Company head says he does not love giving money away, but simply understands the financial struggles his workers face in their daily lives.
25 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China scenic spot faces outcry over real horse carousel ride
Continuous movement in one direction, particularly in tight circles, imposes unbalanced strain on horses’ legs and joints, expert warns.
24 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Self-styled China doctors nabbed over ‘bloodletting therapy’ to ‘remove’ evil energy
Unlicensed ‘medical staff’ sink long needle into man’s arm to extract blood; dump dirty equipment and stained gauze swabs on ‘clinic’ floor.
24 Feb 2026 - 2:03PM
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‘Sportcation’ gets popular with China youth, makes romantic getaway an athletic hub
Indonesian island renowned for parties and chilling turns holiday spot for fitness-mad travellers who seek ‘military-style’ boot camps.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
A new trend called “Sportcation” is gaining popularity among young Chinese travellers. It has turned Bali, Indonesia, from a honeymoon destination to a place for athletic activities. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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‘Shameless’: China influencer slammed for profiting from wife’s childbirth video
Graduate from top US university keeps filming as wife gets emergency treatment for severe bleeding; even adds advert voice-over during recording.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:35PM
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China boy skips rope in line with likes to lose weight gets 1.8 million thumbs up
Chubby youngster in a daze after agreeing to dad’s ‘likes for skips’ idea; asks father to help him out after massive response.
22 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time
‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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