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Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends with China youth
Trend of hanging from parkland trees by the neck to relieve cervical pain shocks social media; practice is already popular with elderly people.
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China ‘sexual intelligence godmum’ returns, paper robots for ancestors, mum goes bald tutoring son
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Top China university apologises for mini-film about career man, family-focused woman
6 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Women sumo wrestling was popular in ancient China until rise of Confucian ethics
Grappling partially clothed, sometimes naked, women drew large crowds, emperors but complaints from conservative officials led to sport’s demise.
6 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
In ancient China, women’s sumo wrestling was a popular form of entertainment and the country is believed to hold the earliest records of female sumo wrestlers. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
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Dying Chinese man, 61, leaves US$43 million to young wife, enrages ex-wife’s family
New partner, who is almost 3 decades younger than terminally ill husband, says relationship is based on ‘love not money’ amid gold-digging jibes.
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Chinese man, 90, cycles across country after death of wife, son, daughter-in-law, grandson
Sprightly nonagenarian finds solace in beauty of nature after car crash wipes out his family; ‘this is the life I have chosen’, he says.
5 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese buy flats for ashes due to high cemetery costs, sparks law against practice
Emerging laying-to-rest trend offers families financial flexibility; critics raise concerns over ‘psychological discomfort’, property values.
5 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
As cemetery costs rise in China, many people are buying flats to store the ashes of their loved ones. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
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Outrage as China traveller at pet-friendly hotel gets text offering dog meat eateries
‘Deeply offensive’ pre-visit message to tourist with puppy leads to cancellation of booking; turns spotlight on animal protection laws.
5 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Compound Chinese surnames come from historic figures, ancient states; fewer than 100 remain
From celebrities to ordinary folk, millions of Chinese have such family names, which are considered rare and precious.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese woman whose dog was poisoned to death by neighbour, sacrifices job for cause
Battling pet lover spends years fighting for justice for her beloved canine, facing down bullies, rumour-mongers.
4 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese woman spits blood on train, receives US$58,000 in donations after viral video
23-year-old with rare condition moves many online with selfless clean-up actions; pledges to open care home for sick and their relatives.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
A Chinese woman who was travelling on an underground train and spat blood then wiped it from the floor with her jacket has received US$58,000 in donations after her video went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese man blasts ghost stories for 10 hours daily to retaliate against neighbour
Vengeful resident blares ‘ghostly mountain sounds’ through dividing wall, tries to evade penalties by keeping decibel level within legal limits.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man uses septic tank trucks on wedding day; bride embraces unique choice
Husband-to-be says while his job might be ‘dirty and smelly’, the money he earns is clean; bride agrees with unusual arrangement.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend
Younger generation embrace notion of ‘wrecking yourself while saving yourself’ by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs.
2 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Furry farewells: pet spirit money, luxury funeral ceremonies take China by storm
Influenced by humanisation of pets and desire for emotional connection, pet services are increasingly mirroring human customs.
2 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
The rising popularity of pet funeral services in China signifies a growing trend where owners seek elaborate send-offs for their pets, including unique paper offerings like gourmet foods and cremation services. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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China woman clings to truck to follow husband; man threatens divorce after male doctor examines wife
Dentist to rescue over stuck ring; woman in truck protest over ‘cheating’ husband; jealous man rages at male doctor who saw wife’s genitals.
2 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘immersive’ fun buses see rise of mobile venues for karaoke, films, dim sum
Innovative public transport twist even sees some buses become hairdressing salons; fans say trend turns exhausting commute into adventure.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Japan solo dining chain gains popularity in China; lengthy wait times lead to scalpers
Mainland diners seek out eating outlets which block the prying eyes of strangers; offer complete isolation to enjoy ‘private moments’.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:22PM
Sushiro, Japan’s solo dining sushi chain, has surged in popularity in mainland China, causing waiting times to exceed five hours and people to pay scalpers for queue spots to cut waiting time. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Why Empress Cixi and people in ancient China used animal faeces in beauty routines
Cixi reportedly incorporated human breast milk into beauty routine to maintain youthful look.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China influencer gets a million followers in 2 weeks by sharing home-renting tips
Highly practical content creator wows people with simple advice about deceptive property ads, avoiding flat-finding pitfalls.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:01PM
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Chinese mum leaves son, 6, in hotel for more than 2 weeks; staff act as carers
Abandoned youngster tells returning mother that he is ‘a little man who can take care of himself’; cleaner who cared for him is left in tears.
31 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China ‘city work’ dating trend promotes love on the move as couples earn extra cash
Young people in China view food delivery as a hybrid form of dating, offering light physical activity that can alleviate stress and fatigue.
30 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
In Beijing, a new dating trend, termed “city work”, has emerged where couples deliver takeaway orders together after work. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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China ‘left-behind aunties’, or senior girl group, get popular for charm, dancing
Lonely, disconnected elderly women find social links, confidence and an army of online fans with their joyous online routines.
30 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman spends US$1,700 to put dog in school for personality tests, training
Shanghai resident says she is too busy to give pet companionship, even pays for a ‘school bus’ to pick up and drop off the animal.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China mum who lost hero soldier son spends 2 decades handcrafting shoe pads for comrades
Grieving mother takes late son’s fellow soldiers to her heart, visits them regularly, looks after their children.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:05PM
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