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Ancient China lavish toilet routines: nobles used silk, Empress Cixi had 28 maids
During the Qing dynasty (1644–1912), public toilets charged usage fees, and some even featured novels and advertisements to attract patrons.
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From tech PhD to China Taoist priest, Zhang Gaocheng inspires a new generation
7 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Doctors warn of spinal cord damage as ‘neck-hanging exercise’ trends with China youth
7 Apr 2026 - 3:35PM
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China ‘sexual intelligence godmum’ returns, paper robots for ancestors, mum goes bald tutoring son
Stressed-out tutoring mum goes bald; tech-age offerings for dead relatives; online sex guru is back online after ban.
7 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
In quirky news from China, the “Godmother of Sexual Intelligence” has made a comeback, a new trend of paper robot offerings for ancestors and a mother suffers severe hair loss after years spent tutoring her son. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Taobao
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Top China university apologises for mini-film about career man, family-focused woman
Gender bias fury as film shows esports excelling male maturing into a programmer while woman star becomes a mother.
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
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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.
7 Apr 2026 - 1:59PM
A terminally ill Chinese man bequeathed his US$43 million fortune to his wife, who is 28 years his junior, causing outrage among his ex-wife’s family. Photo: Douyin
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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
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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
In China, compound surnames are rare and valued. Once over a thousand existed, but now fewer than a hundred remain. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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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
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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
A man in China celebrated his big day by organising a convoy of septic tank trucks as wedding cars. He was supported by peers from his family’s sewage removal business. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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
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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
In China, a wife suspected her husband of cheating and clung to his truck to follow him; a woman needed a dentist’s help to remove a stuck ring and a man threatened divorce after a male doctor examined his pregnant wife. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Jimu
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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
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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
A Chinese influencer amassed over a million followers in just two weeks by sharing tips on how to rent a home. Photo: Shutterstock
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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
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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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