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A bride in China woke up just two days before her wedding after an unqualified doctor treated her for a cold, causing her to fall into a three-month coma. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China bride’s botched cold treatment causes 3-month coma, wakes 2 days before wedding

Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’.

Artificial intelligence

Quirky China: robot ‘dies’ for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved

Education

Chinese educator is historic first from mainland university to lead top US institute

Pets

Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1,100 strays

Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect.

The untimely death of a celebrity cat in China due to a medical mishap has led its owner, who has five million online followers, to seek justice. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
Artificial intelligence

China trend of digital exes to help people heal from heartbreak sparks debate

Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets.

Art

‘Stamp boy’: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artworks

When Qianlong came across paintings and calligraphy he admired, he would place his seals on those artworks multiple times.

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Artificial intelligence

Famous Chinese short drama actor facing AI-linked lay-off returns to farming

From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality.

A Chinese actor, well-known for numerous short dramas, is facing unemployment due to AI’s impact on acting roles and has returned to farming. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Cancer

‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform

Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers.

China's ageing population

China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health, sharp memory

Centenarian with flawless skin is oldest person in her residential community; passes full-body health checks with flying colours.

Tibet

Journey of Tibetan herder from tourism ambassador to romantic film actor

Fame of shepherd with winning smile brings tourism boom to his hometown; keeps feet on ground, aims for wider success.

Tibetan heartthrob Ding Zhen, who gained fame six years ago after a viral video showcased his handsome face and charming smile, is now a film actor. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Video gaming

Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

A senior monk in China has attracted attention because of his passion for playing video games. He defends this hobby, claiming it allows him to connect with others. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China boy, 6, discovers lump in throat that was thought to be ‘undeveloped twin’

6-centimetre growth in youngster’s throat removed by doctors in risky operation; boy regains appetite, asks for steamed buns.

Social media

China social media account banned for forcing women to stay in tank with crocodile

Distraught teenage girl has head forcibly pushed under water despite her pleas to stop; fellow live-streamers tell her ‘do not worry it will not bite you’.

Children in China

China boy in public spotlight for ‘handcrafting’ turbojet engine in family front room

Youngster who describes himself as ‘rocket boy’ brushes off scepticism about the authenticity of his abilities; says he is not afraid to fail.

A 14-year-old boy in China has captured the spotlight by “handcrafting” a turbojet engine in his living room. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Sohu
China birth rate

Chinese man supports 6 siblings as parents want more kids to breed success

With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure.

A 21-year-old man from China supports his six younger siblings, including a sister with a disabled hand and a brother with Down syndrome, by selling pork. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Chinese man in 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat post-cardiac arrest

Expert medical team uses latest life-saving technique to bring patient back to life; doctors describe outcome as a ‘miracle’.

Pandas

China pandas rise from unknown status to palace pets, national symbols, treasures

Iconic bear with the ‘might of a divine beast’ goes from relative obscurity to world of international diplomacy over many centuries.

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Chinese cuisine

History of chilli peppers in China: from ornamental plants to ‘poor man’s spice’

Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding.

Chilli peppers have been part of Chinese cuisine for more than 400 years, first gaining popularity 300 years ago. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao
Chinese superstitions

China ancient custom sacrificed young women as ‘Cave God’ brides who starved to death

‘Mentally unstable’ but ‘gentle’ young women with ‘intelligence, bright eyes and beauty’ were given up by their ‘anxious’ families.

Pets

China city dwellers adopt chickens as pets, treat them like babies, walk them in prams

Urban people embrace poultry pals that are cheap to keep; some say the birds understand words and dress the chooks in hats and shoes.

Women and gender

China Gen Z snipers nicknamed ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Gun Queen’ challenge gender stereotypes

Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.

Meet two Chinese Gen Z female snipers who are challenging gender stereotypes: “Sniper Sweetheart” and “Gun Queen,” who outperformed male soldiers. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/RedNote
Tourism

Video | Behind the viral rise of China’s ‘cyberpunk city’

Chongqing gained online fame as ‘the most confusing city’ or ‘8D city’ due to its urban areas built on extreme, mountainous terrain, and has become an international tourism attraction.

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Rumours China Forbidden City uses massive load of pig blood to ‘dispel evil’ quashed

Series of ghostly folklore tales led to belief that red walls were painted with vital fluid of animal; author reveals the true story.

Icons and Influencers

China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up

‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy.

Chinese history

7,000 years of China stilted houses celebrate human ingenuity, offer insights

Elevated homes have been part of Chinese culture since earliest days, showcasing how intercultural interaction fuelled technology development.

A recent study published in Nature offers an anthropological overview of Chinese stilted houses. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Chinese history

China’s ‘most pampered child’ interred with treasures in lavish coffin 1,400 years ago

Though no portraits exist, reconstructions portray her as a noble young girl with twin circular hair buns, delicate, porcelain-like complexion.

A Sui dynasty girl, remembered as China’s “most pampered child”, died at just nine years of age and was interred in a palace-like stone coffin. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Xian Beilin Museum

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

Octogenarian spends 11 hours a day manning two landlines in busy tourist area of Shanghai, says the job staves off loneliness.

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