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China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate
Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.
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Foreigners flock to China for cheaper medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy
7 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Silver surfers: how China ‘granfluencers’ steal spotlight, taking over social media
7 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Cultural currents: how ‘Becoming Chinese’ trend is transforming Western lifestyles
Although trend may not persist indefinitely, cultural imitation driven by digital platforms will resurface time and again, expert says.
7 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Some experts believe that the “Becoming Chinese” trend is a phenomenon that highlights a growing disillusionment among some non-Chinese individuals with their own societal norms. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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China ‘most capable waitress’ begins career at top hotpot chain; is overseas unit CEO
‘Loyal’ lowly restaurant worker makes meteoric rise to top of corporate career ladder; leads projects to boost company profits, takes chain global.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:36PM
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China farmer uses drone to move pigs, causes power outage when cables get ensnared
Mountainside farmer blames darkness, low visibility for porker bungle; police say he could face punishment for damaging electricity lines.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese boy, 10, fights leukaemia, calls medicines ‘dessert’ before dying
Optimistic youngster who always thought of others despite his pain described as an ‘angel’, is buried on mountain overlooking family home.
5 Feb 2026 - 8:11PM
A 10-year-old boy in China who fought a brave fight against leukaemia died this month. He arranged for his burial on a mountain to watch over his family. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China celebrity known for photo of chubby face, scornful looks is unemployed
Short-lived online sensation who spawned internet memes including the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe reveals his life out of the spotlight.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online
Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise
Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety.
4 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China woman accidentally leaves tap on, turns community into ice rink overnight
Father scolds forgetful daughter whose water tank leaked for nine hours; mother buys all salt in local shops to melt ice.
4 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
A woman in China accidentally left her water tap on, flooding her residential community and turning it into an ice rink after the water froze overnight. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/news.china.com
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Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views
Enraged man loses control, slams plastic chair at bedroom door as daughter hides inside; smashes up hairdryer.
4 Feb 2026 - 9:59AM
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China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents
Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion
As moves to ease academic pressure continue, some children embrace oversized learning while others see huge bits of paper as toys.
3 Feb 2026 - 2:01PM
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‘Loneliest’: meet China remote town’s only delivery rider who completes 200 orders daily
24-year-old who says he was ‘born’ to be alone becomes well-known figure in mountainous area; enjoys visiting scenic spots during time off.
3 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
A young Chinese man who is the only delivery rider in the remote Tibetan town of Motuo completes up to 200 orders a day. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/RedNote
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China couple abandon their young children at hotel after dispute, spark heated debate
Police forced to take youngsters into their care after mother and father fail to answer phone calls; anger online as parents get off with warning.
2 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, sparks donations
Video of ‘sensible’ youngster whose relatives are migrant workers in faraway cities looking after bedridden father viewed 12 million times.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:20AM
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Viral video of Chinese man extracting gold from SIM cards triggers sales boom
Scrap metal refiner who has been dubbed the ‘alchemist’ says he is simply showing off his skills, warns amateurs not to attempt process.
1 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
A viral video of a man extracting gold from SIM cards led to a sales boom, but experts warn the method is dangerous and illegal. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese man crafts equine figure from 2,600 metres of aluminium for Year of the Horse
Vibrant coloured piece is example of craftsmanship dating back many centuries; symbolises vitality, strength, honesty.
1 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Book on Guandan, China poker-like game, accepted into Harvard Library; nation’s premier is a fan
Author says penetrating academia in US will help spread knowledge about game which means ‘throwing eggs’ in English.
1 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
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China ‘Godmum of sexual intelligence’ earns US$3.5 million teaching women flirtation
Former banker teaches seduction techniques, alluring body movements; is accused of pandering to men at expense of women’s dignity.
1 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man dies after intensive work week, receives office text 8 hours posthumously
32-year-old with difficult past suffers sudden heart attack; wife says if she could turn back time, she would ‘force him to quit his job’.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
A 32-year-old programmer died suddenly from a heart attack after a week of intense work and continued to receive work texts eight hours after he died. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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Hong Kong producer aims to work till 100, criticised for urging late retirement
As vice-chairman of China Star Entertainment, Chen has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of superstars like Andy Lau.
31 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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China baby hospitalised with 600 needle marks after mum stabs him for misbehaviour
Poorly educated woman with emotional problems tries to apply ‘folk remedy’, punctures son’s skin causing bleeding with rusty shard left in body.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:54AM
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China woman’s online fame from slaughtering pigs turns soil in nearby land into ‘lucky charm’
Porker killing event sparks stampede of visitors to 23-year-old’s home; spawns series of copycat events raising safety fears.
30 Jan 2026 - 4:48AM
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