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A young girl has moved many internet users with her story of insisting on remaining by her grandparents’ tombs, even sleeping nearby for a time. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China girl insists on staying by grandparents’ tombs; her nearby vigil touches many

In China, grandparents often develop stronger emotional bonds with their grandchildren than with their own children.

China's ageing population

‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma spends 3 decades managing public service kiosk

Wealthy young Chinese gain popularity for founding firms with a relaxed work style

Britain

‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves UK granny, 74, on solo cross country trip

Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die.

A 74-year-old British grandmother travelling solo in China has received warm support from online users, highlighting the kindness of the Chinese people. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China education

China live-streams expose harsh training regimes designed for ‘rebellious youth’

Quasi-military schools accused of using ‘physical and sexual’ abuse to punish teenagers, leading to calls for better supervision.

Hollywood

The Devil Wears Prada 2 slammed for offending China with nerdy ‘Chin Chou’ role

Sequel to hit Hollywood film accused of using ‘racist’ name reminiscent of xenophobic Western tropes of earlier times.

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Social media

Viral trend in China climbing lamp posts cross-legged leaves players stranded

Police warn of injury risks as pole scaling craze turns to farce requiring delivery riders, families and passersby to save people taking part.

An online challenge in which people climb lamp posts cross-legged has gone viral in China, with participants often looking foolish by becoming stuck. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Chinese history

Chinese New Year bamboo greeting cards date back over 2,000 years to Han dynasty

Sending festive messages in ancient times took time and often servants would deliver ‘flying letters’ from their masters to remote friends.

China worker envied after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash grants

Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers.

Cambodia

China influencer recounts harrowing Cambodia cyber scam plight; live-stream cut short

After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility.

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Chinese influencer Umi who was tricked into telecom fraud while in Cambodia, recounted her ordeal in a recent live-stream that was cut short. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote
Children in China

Plight of parentless China boy cared for by grandpa attracts 46 million views, prompts government aid

‘Sensible’ 9-year-old handles all the household chores, often cries in his sleep while dreaming about his dead father.

A nine-year-old boy in China relies on his 73-year-old grandfather after his father died and his mother remarried. His teacher was so moved by his story that she offered to care for him if his grandfather dies. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Philanthropy

China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids

Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.

Yuan Jiajun

China influencer builds house for girl who ‘raises sisters alone’ amid family drama

Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth.

China woman returns home to raise 60,000 snakes, earns US$146,000 a year

‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research.

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A young Chinese university graduate returned to her hometown to raise more than 60,000 venomous snakes, surprising many people online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Tibet

Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history.

Tibets “Bathing Festival” lasts seven days, during which people of all ages bathe in natural waters, socialise and seek romantic partners through music. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Zhihu
Social media

Quirky China: worm removed from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black

Car driver who left window open gets nasty insect shock, woman gaming host in ‘male gaze’ controversy, surgeons pull parasite out of woman’s head.

Children in China

China martial arts prodigy, 5, practises to point of tears for May tournament

‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad.

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Disability

China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’.

An 81-year-old Chinese mother, born without limbs, has gained widespread attention online for raising her three children alone, earning her the title of “the strongest Chinese mother” among netizens. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
Women and gender

China eatery hit for ‘beating wife’ sales slogan hinting at domestic violence approval

Other offensive sayings surface, like ‘a wife cannot be beaten to death and peppers cannot burn in the sun’, ignite online anger.

Environment

China family buries luxury car as offering, prompts official reprimand, public apology

Death of ‘avid collector’ of expensive vehicles sparks bizarre funeral ceremony which raises environmental fears.

Gender

‘Fire Roses’: China only female cremation team attacks stereotypes, alters mortality views

Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life.

China’s only all-female cremation team, the “Fire Roses”, works tirelessly in Beijing’s extreme heat, cremating bodies and meticulously cleaning bones. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China woman sweeps wrong tomb, boy does homework at police station, courier ‘feeds’ village

In a country where the unexpected seamlessly integrates into daily life, these three quirky excursions add a delightful twist to routines.

Quirky China: a woman discovered she had been sweeping the wrong tomb for two years, a boy completed his homework in an hour at the police station, and a food delivery rider serves an entire community. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin/ifeng
Crime in China

Mastering the shadows: explore lives, extraordinary skills of ancient Chinese thieves

To maintain social order, ancient Chinese dynasties imposed severe punishments for theft – amputation, exile, even death penalty.

Parenting: teens

China single mum works in construction, lifts cement bags for 16 years to support child

40-year-old divorcee with two kids builds leg muscles ‘like rock’ through physical labour; boss says she outworks men on the job.

Pets

From auction block to loving home: Chinese netizens bid farewell to celebrity dog

Deng Deng’s passing follows five joyful years in his new home, where he is fondly remembered on social media.

A 13-year-old celebrity Shiba Inu recently died. He had lived through many hardships after being abandoned and auctioned off due to his owner’s debts before a loving family rescued him in 2021. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Dating

Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking

Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management.

Chinese jobseekers are using dating apps to find work while recruitment platforms have transformed into matchmaking sites for greater reliability. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Women and gender

Ice cream brand hit over ‘soft porn vibes’ after comparing product to ballet shoes

Dessert company receives ‘foot fetish’ criticism amid accusations that it used Chinese word for ‘sexual pleasure’ in controversial ad.

Social media

Chinese creating ‘wealthy’ and ‘luxurious’ online personas warned of legal risks

‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters.

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