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A police officer in Zhejiang province settled a dispute between seven young children as if it were as serious as any other case they dealt with before, receiving praise online. Photo: Shutterstock
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China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience

Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.

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Explainer | Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs

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China parents buy AI clips of regretful single women to urge childless kids to marry

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China teacher turns tardy boys into ‘wrongdoers boy band’; dance video gets million likes

‘Multitalented’ fun-loving educator makes boys late for lessons perform on classroom podium to delight of fellow pupils.

A teacher in China has turned a group of tardy boys into a “wrongdoers boy band” and made them dance on a podium to outdated music as punishment. Photo: Douyin
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China pupils, inspired by suspense novels, use chalk dust to crack code of classroom phone safe

‘Creative’ boarding school pupils subjected to official investigation, hit with ‘serious’ warnings; online observers praise their ingenuity.

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China teacher suspended for cursing at noisy pupils, hoping they get the flu

Outburst by irritated music tutor targeting ‘naughty’ children strikes sour note as she tells critics to ‘mind your own business’.

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China boy addresses bullies in class meeting, earns admiration, tormentor’s apologies

Courageous 9-year-old who was branded an ‘idiot’ by classmates hides pain from parents; reduces persecutors to tears with moving speech.

A bullied nine-year-old boy in China turned the tables on his tormentors by making a powerful and emotional speech in class that reduced them to tears. Photo: Shutterstock/Douyin
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China teacher hides pupil’s death from class, asks group to write farewell letters

Parents of tragic boy who always had ‘smiles and fun stories’ for classmates are delivered box full of touching letters, flowers.

China's population

China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples

Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family.

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China boy cuts mum’s gold necklace into pieces, gifts it to classmates for friendship

Youngster bites marriage gift to pieces, says he cannot remember whom he gave bits to; father beats child when he denies knowing the value of gold.

A boy in China cut his mother’s gold necklace into small pieces and gave them to his classmates as a mark friendship. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather

Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.

A couple in Jiangsu province said their daughter has blonde hair and blue eyes because her paternal great-grandfather was Russian. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China hiker wears clothing tag to support missing children and expand search

Brand’s owner says that tags featuring information about missing children have been part of their public welfare initiative for four years.

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China boy, 14, acts like ancient scholar, turns bedroom into museum of artefacts

Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.

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China mum’s plea for help with child’s phone addiction sparks widespread support

Trash bag containing handwritten note was discovered two days later by university student who sat in the same seat.

A message from a mother, scribbled on a paper trash bag aboard a high-speed train in China, asking for help for her child’s e-device addiction, prompted an outpouring of support online. Photo: Shutterstock/Weibo
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Sick China teenager draws train to university as self-encouragement but dies

Throughout his ordeal, dad says son demonstrated remarkable strength, never shedding a tear, maintaining resilience to the very end.

A teenage boy from Anhui in eastern China died shortly after receiving his university admission letter. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Chinese girl gains nationwide sympathy as she scavenges for food in the cold

Little street girl with no socks whose mother is dead longs to have some toys, but has no money; says her father ‘does not care about her’.

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China boy, 12, loses digestive system due to surgical error meant to remove tumour

For 2 years, woman has taken son to various mainland cities for treatment, specialists suggested that transplant surgeries might be needed.

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China's ageing population

State matchmaking and a PR blitz – is this the way to boost China’s birth rate?

The dramatic approach adopted by one city is attracting nationwide attention, but critics warn more fundamental policy changes are needed.

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China boy swallows gold bean during ‘tongue exercise’, relieves himself in hospital

Mother of ‘naughty’ boy tells him not to relieve himself outside because poop is ‘too expensive’. Five days later, doctors help retrieve gold.

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China toy platform refund policy requires parents slap child for unapproved spending

Seller on multibillion-dollar platform demands ‘apology’ video of mum abusing her daughter; says clip must have ‘audible slapping’ sounds.

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Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

Online rumours suggest boy’s parents could be profiting by posting videos of him on dark web, but government deny such allegations.

It was later disclosed that local social workers and police officers had attempted to visit the family in southwestern Yunnan province multiple times but were denied access. Photo: Douyin
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Tearful China girl says goodbye to broken AI robot after it teaches word ‘memory’

Robot offers girl one last reassurance during farewell that it will be one of countless stars in the universe watching over her.

A touching video emerged of a little girl crying as she bid farewell to her AI robot, which was being decommissioned after a fall. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
China's population

Research reveals mismatch between China’s fertility incentives, local birth rates

Despite low ranking in study’s fertility-friendliness index, Guangdong province had one of the country’s highest birth rates last year.

Architecture and design

A playful reimagining of a traditional Chinese siheyuan

Children are at the centre of a redesigned courtyard house in Kunming, where cheerful circles and curves spark joy and curiosity.

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China boy goes viral for calligraphy skills, effortlessly writing with fluidity

Toddler has never taken classes or been encouraged at home; mum says he simply watches, learns and starts writing.

A three-year-old boy in China has gone viral for his impressive calligraphy skills. Photo: Douyin
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China mum, 28, dies at home, leaving toddler son to survive for days on junk food

Single mother struggles as both of her parents have intellectual disabilities and rely on welfare support.

A 28-year-old single mother in China was found dead in her flat, leaving her two-year-old son to survive for days on snacks and herbal tea. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
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China boy suffers claw hands, numbness after day-long dash to finish schoolwork

11-year-old works 14 hours straight as parents pile on pressure, is diagnosed with breathing condition that can be fatal.

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China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

Devoted father undergoes surgery, discharges himself from hospital early, carries out post-op bandage changing by himself.

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