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A Chinese PhD dropout turned whistleblower has exposed data fabrication by renowned scholars. Photo: Shutterstock
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Chinese PhD dropout turned whistle-blower exposes data faking by renowned scholars

Son of migrant worker from poor rural background uses AI to check academic research papers; pushes for reform to stamp out dishonesty.

China honour guards’ strict training – precise marching, standing still for 3 hours

China woman nearly dies as fishing line lashes round her neck while cycling at night

‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled eyelid surgery causes complications

Botched cosmetic work at unlicensed clinic leaves victim with unstoppable tearing; leads to costly court battle and bitter online spat.

A woman from China had double eyelid surgery five years ago which led to severe complications and a bitter legal battle. Photo: Weibo
Environment

US man believes if everyday people can grow forests, world leaders can find peace

Generous donation enabled Yin to plant some of her earliest trees, sowing the seeds of a lasting friendship across continents.

Archaeology and palaeontology

Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

60,000-year-old dental procedure blurs line between humans and Neanderthals.

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Natural disasters

China official mocked over gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster

‘Golden’ accessories of party secretary in village hit by torrential rain arouse both sarcastic criticism and support; she reveals they are fake.

A female official in a rain-hit Chinese county has faced a backlash for wearing gold earrings while crying about the disaster. Photo: Sohu
Chinese tourists

China police dig through sand with hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone

Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune.

China birth rate

‘Save her first’: China expectant mum gives surgery slot to bleeding pregnant woman

Woman with no identification arrives in ambulance at busy hospital soaked in blood, doctors perform emergency surgery, she lives but loses baby.

Chinese cuisine

How tofu evolved from a chance find to one of China’s most prized culinary symbols

Ancient alchemists who stumbled across soybean curd while searching for an elixir of life created a foodstuff which has global appeal today.

Using a cotton fabric mesh, or a tofu cloth, is essential in tofu making to separate the soy curds from the liquid whey and to shape the final product. Photo: Facebook/China Plus Culture
Pets

‘Smells like hell’: China woman disappears owing rent, abandons dog in filthy flat

Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.

A woman living alone in a flat in Nanning fell two months behind on her rent and disappeared, leaving the unit cluttered with piles of dirty smelly rubbish and a starving dog. Photo: Baidu
Chinese cuisine

China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162,000 for ‘not properly grilled’ food

Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.

Grandfather proves age is just a number after breaking 80m hurdles record

82-year-old Ding Ming, a retired technician, won the men’s 80-84 age category at the 2026 Masters Athletics Championships in Changsha.

Social media

Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app becomes valuable personal safety tool

Application inspired by developer’s fear of walking home alone late at night becomes potential lifesaver for elderly people.

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An app for the elderly in China called “dead or alive” has stirred controversy. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in China

China film about woman whose killing of husband framed around domestic violence banned

Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.

Zhao Xiaohong, above, received the prestigious Silver Shell for Best Leading Performance at the 73rd San Sebastián International Film Festival on September 27, 2025. She won the award for starring as herself in the Chinese film “Her Heart Beats in Its Cage” (Jianyu Laide Mama). Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images
Health in China

Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder

56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.

Artificial intelligence

China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, gets Hollywood praise, job offer

29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.

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Chinese history

Eat idol’s poems: ancient roots of China fan culture show extreme devotion to idols

In ancient times, fame was cultivated in streets, restaurants, poetry circles, where beauty and talent transformed poets, performers into icons.

The platforms may have changed over the millennia, but fan culture in China has intensified and become even more emotionally charged. Photo by China Photos/Getty Images
Children in China

China cabby waives full fare, charges teary boy US$1.4 to teach others about kindness to his kids

Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.

China technology

China ‘crazy boss’ shares AI images of self as woman, aims to be world’s richest

Flamboyant entrepreneur who describes Elon Musk as his ‘arch rival’ faces accusations of ‘arrogance’ from tech competitors.

Scams and swindles

‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views

Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.

A viral video showing a blind girl being hit by an electric bicycle, with the rider fleeing after blaming her, has gained nearly one billion views online. But it was later revealed to have been staged, leading to the detention of both people involved. Photo: ifeng.com
Parenting: teens

China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework for focus, sparks debate

Mother gets creative by making ‘fiddling’ son concentrate on job in hand by keeping his feet moving, reaps schoolwork efficiency rewards.

A mother in China has improved her son’s focus while he is doing homework by having him peddle a sewing machine as he works. Photo: Weibo
Chinese history

Chinese scientists suggest harsh environments foster early human creativity

The research unveils a more intricate narrative of innovation, intelligence, and human evolution in East Asia.

Parenting: teens

China boy wants to raise silkworms to create silk quilt; parents buy 10,000 seeds

Family eventually hatches 12,000 larvae and youngster feeds them every day; mother says caring for living things beats any toy.

Women and gender

2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields of medicine, science

Breakthrough by woman pioneer led to jail, execution for son who agreed with her decision to dissect her dead husband.

In ancient China, societal norms dictated that women should remain outside the sphere of knowledge. However, two remarkable women challenged these boundaries. Photo: Handout
Chinese history

Ancient Chinese texts show ‘immortal mirror’ linking to early notion of robots

Imagination and folk legend in imperial China came up with objects that could display people’s internal organs and a flying wooden magpie.

China ancient texts depict magical mirrors akin to a CT scan, vivid wooden puppets and early notions of robots. Photo: Baidu
United States

American who gave US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago to view forest

US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.

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Offbeat

Every dog has its day: stray puppy steals show at Chinese university sports event

Student runner broke the 3,000-metre race record with the fluffy campus resident guiding her to victory like a professional pacer.

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