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Artificial intelligence
China woman uses AI-made man to lecture on respecting science, rejecting superstition
Non-existent retired professor who ‘lectures’ on parent-child relationships gathers online support from 200,000 followers.
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China’s navy
China warship’s sole female top officer tells women to prioritise professional skills
16 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
Iraq
Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman
15 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
Pets
China pet shop boss finds dumped cat with note, cash from elderly facing surgery
Story of kitten in a pet carrier containing clean food bowls left by owner no longer physically able to care for it moves millions online.
15 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
ChatGPT and other generative AIs
‘Cyber heartbreak’ sweeps China social media, users grieve ‘loss’ of AI partners
As tech industry switches from emotional companionship to more calculating interactions, ‘grieving’ netizens pen eulogies for AI partners.
15 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
Iran
Iran boxing coach leaves China job, returns home to be with family despite risks
Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China single mum starts business with US$100, runs clothing brand, earns millions
Mother of one sleeps just 4 hours a night to build street market business that becomes chain with shops in cities nationwide.
14 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
Animals
China game shop slammed for using live hamsters in claw machine, also fish, turtles
Images of real furry little animals displaying clear signs of stress as they cower in fear inside arcade machine spark online anger.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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OpenClaw
Inside the OpenClaw AI mania in China, as security fears and enthusiasm surge
Appeal of autonomous AI agent spurs rapid adoption across country, from tech pros to retirees seeking a ‘digital staff’, but data wipes mar its rise and trigger warnings.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:53AM
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China travel
Chinese man posts a big note on mum-in-law’s suitcase to help her on solo travels
Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Egypt
China girl goes viral after confronting riding instructors for assigning vicious horses to friends
Globe trotting, ‘clear-minded, confident’ 9-year-old faces down equestrian coaches; says she has recorded evidence to prove mounts are dangerous.
13 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
China's ageing population
How a 102-year-old ‘baby’ in China has been hospital-free for 50 years
‘Cheerful’ centenarian with sharp eyesight, nimble hands still mend shoes and socks; values family harmony above all else.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:26PM
Hollywood
Timothée Chalamet charms fans, embraces Chinese culture, sells tofu, plays table tennis
Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Entrepreneurs
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From owning US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds business empire
Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
‘Cyber confession room’ where China youth share life’s struggles gains traction
Young people shun sharing feelings, fears with family or friends, turn to virtual spaces, which experts warn could erode real human contact.
12 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
Japan
‘Thank you for coming to Okinawa’: Japan girl offers China tourist bus fare money
Good Samaritan youngster leaves struggling traveller on verge of tears with act of kindness and heartfelt note amid bilateral tensions.
11 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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China's ageing population
Chinese woman, 63, welcomes baby girl via IVF following loss of only child
The woman and her husband believe the baby will give them the strength to move forward.
11 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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Inseparable China triplet brothers wed on same day, grow up sharing everything
Trio who have never been apart since childhood go all in on parents’ idea to hold joint nuptials; brides’ families embrace celebrations.
11 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
Artificial intelligence
China issues second warning on OpenClaw risks amid adoption frenzy
Cybersecurity agency cautions that improper installation and use of the AI agent carry severe security and data risks.
11 Mar 2026 - 2:35AM
Sweden
Swede owns vehicle test centre in China’s Inner Mongolia; likely only foreigner there
Enterprising 44-year-old sees business boom after local authorities build huge artificial lake so he can ‘ice test’ vehicles when it freezes over.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Scams and swindles
China woman finds uncle faked marriage with her late mother to inherit properties
Official investigation launched as shocked 27-year-old, whose mother died when she was just 9 years old, follows heartbreaking paper trail.
10 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
Microsoft
China ‘996’ culture goes back 2,200 years; work-life balance struggle is not new
From prison terms to the lash, punishments for laziness at work were harsh centuries ago when emperors and farmhands faced similar pressures.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Women and gender
Ancient Chinese women used crude contraceptives – ate tadpoles, ingested mercury
Condoms made from dried fish maw, hanging women upside down, pregnancy prevention was a dangerous business for women in dynastic times.
9 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Tianjin
China ‘city of humour’ is only place with road signs warning drivers against joking
Cartoon overhead sign depicts driver and passenger cracking gags in car; hazard warning amuses tourists and locals alike.
10 Mar 2026 - 4:04AM
Left-behind children in China
Left-behind Chinese girl’s US$120 farewell gift to migrant parents touches hearts
Thoughtful 10-year-old saves up her lai see money then hands it to migrant worker mum and dad as they prepare to leave home.
12 Mar 2026 - 11:08AM
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Children in China
China boy, 14, skilled in wok spinning, praised for cooking, helping in parents’ shop
Kitchen-loving kid who honed his food preparation skills as a toddler admits being ‘average’ academically; cooks like a ‘professional chef’.
8 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Women and gender
China Qing era spawned female authors, poets, despite restrictions on women in arts
Like much of the world, China experienced a notable rise in women authorship during the 19th century, with three poets making a particularly profound impact.
9 Mar 2026 - 1:21PM
Gong Li
Wife of renowned China director Zhang Yimou remains largely unknown to public
Independent mother of three, who rarely appears on red carpet with husband, does ballet, appears on stage with her dancing daughter.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM
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