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A Chinese woman went viral after she asked for volunteers to slaughter her two pigs. She gained two million online fans and her fame prompted soil from nearby land to be sold on the internet as a “lucky charm.” Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China woman’s online fame from slaughtering pigs turns soil in nearby land into ‘lucky charm’

Porker killing event sparks stampede of visitors to 23-year-old’s home; spawns series of copycat events raising safety fears.

China's tech billionaires

Why tech billionaires enjoy rock star treatment in China compared to the US

Banking & finance

China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks US$1 billion scandal as trading platform collapses

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Chinese boy, 8, wakes from 55-day coma after responding to classmates’ video

Youngster suffers brain damage, lung injuries in car accident; ‘determined’ mother, school friends, teacher help him regain consciousness.

An eight-year-old Chinese boy who fell into a coma after a car accident has miraculously wakened up 55 days later after he responded to his classmates’ calls recorded on video. Photo: SCMP composite/CCTV
Health in China

China couple, 102, born on same day, gain online attention, credit longevity to respecting privacy

Sprightly centenarians with opposite tastes, different daily routines raise large family; find happiness by minding their own business.

Pop Mart

China new blind box series features cute muyu-inspired toys to help reduce stress

In digital age, spiritual practices are evolving as various apps and devices now digitise rituals like incense burning, Buddhist chanting.

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Animals

China ‘drama queen’ lamb goes viral for playing dead when buyers approach

Adorable ‘Oscar-worthy’ baby sheep who loves children gets 10 million views online; customer offers US$19,000 to buy it.

A lamb in China, dubbed the “drama queen,” went viral for pretending to be dead whenever a potential buyer approached it. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/RedNote
China jobs

Is China about to end its after-school tutoring ban? A huge fine suggests not

Speculation was growing that Beijing would relax a ban on for-profit tutoring to boost the economy. Then a firm was hit with a US$9.7 million penalty.

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Nvidia

‘Who’s he?’ China vendor unfazed after receiving lai see from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

‘AI Godfather’ impresses shoppers with his ‘kind, friendly’ manner; distributes oranges he bought to happy company staff.

Icons and Influencers

Taiwan singer Jolin Tsai’s mainland concerts likened to ‘cult’ events; CCTV praises artistic merit

Mandopop queen’s stage set said to contain ‘dark elements from Western religions’; fans liken it to Olympic Games opening ceremony.

Taiwanese pop star Jolin Tsai has triggered mixed reactions to her concerts in mainland China, with some netizens likening her shows to cult-like experiences. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Children in China

China public give US$2.3 million in days to hospital for cleft lip kids after urgent appeal

Beijing clinic part-run by ex-actor formerly married to ‘queen of Cantopop’ stares closure in face; vows to complete surgery on children.

Internet users have donated US$2.3 million in a matter of days to a struggling Beijing hospital part run by Li Yapeng, the ex-husband of singer Faye Wong. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Sohu
Women and gender

Explainer | Why China Li ethnic group’s 6,000-year pottery tradition passed down exclusively to women

Unique tradition sees pottery dried in sunlight, fired on open bonfires; male members of group banned from even looking at items.

Lunar New Year

Video | Sad horse wins over Chinese social media

Factory error of a sad New Year’s horse plushie wins over Chinese social media.

Children in China

China miniseries production team slammed for exposing infant to heavy rain during filming

Boom in short-form screen productions brings exploitation of child actors who are forced to perform ‘violent’, sometimes adult, scenes.

A miniseries production team in China has faced a backlash after it exposed an infant to heavy rain during filming instead of using a doll. Photo: Weibo
Health & Fitness

China woman aims to look her best as bridesmaid resorts to extreme diet, suffers prediabetes

Slim figure seeking 26-year-old runs 10 km a day, cuts food intake, does high-intensity workouts; sheds 15kg in 2 months.

A young Chinese woman who wanted to look her best as a bridesmaid resorted to extreme dieting and lost 15kg in two months, leading to prediabetes. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | Why China Miao ethnic group moves houses at night, dances with soot on faces upon completion

Age-old tradition stems from time when Miao people had to stage secret home relocations to avoid landlords seeking rent or debt repayments.

Disease

China husband divorces sick wife for losing hair, refuses to pay for treatment

‘Ruthless’ partner stops taking woman to parties, family dinners because he fears ‘losing face’ over her disfiguring condition.

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Children in China

Chinese boy saves US$28 for 6 months for mum’s birthday shoes, touches shop owner

While many praise boy’s thoughtfulness, his mum says they never taught him about filial piety, but involving him in caring for elderly at home.

An 11-year-old boy saved for six months and took a stack of one-yuan banknotes, totalling around 200 yuan, to a shoe shop to buy a birthday gift for his mother. Photo: Douyin
China's population

‘Loneliness economy’: how China is adapting to a rapid rise in solo living

The viral success of check-in app Are You Dead? has exposed the vast demand for services catering to China’s rapidly growing single population.

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China's ageing population

China granny smashes TV set over drama characters’ misdeeds

Family installs acrylic shield to protect TV screen, avoiding a projector, fearing she might hit the wall and injure herself.

Chinese superstitions

Explainer | Why old Chinese custom requires brides to bring ‘toilet’ for ceremony

In rural Wuhan, a pair of chopsticks is placed inside chamber pot, representing swift birth of son.

In suburban villages near Shanghai, practical items like foot basins, chamber pots, and tall bathing tubs were once vital components of a bride’s dowry. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/ifeng
Chinese culture

‘Becoming Chinese’ trend sees foreigners adopting warm water and qigong

Trend signals shift from viewing Chinese culture from a distance to actively engaging and recognising it, according to Chinese state media.

There is an emerging trend where foreigners are embracing various aspects of Chinese culture by adopting habits such as drinking warm water, herbal teas and wearing slippers indoors. Photo: SCMP composite/TikTok
Douyin

China wife ordered to apologise to cheating husband for posting story about infidelity

Niu discovers husband’s affair with married colleague during which he uses joint assets to buy gifts such as gold, cosmetics for mistress.

China's ageing population

China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret

Centenarian captures hearts of many by embracing a ‘reverse lifestyle’ – watching TV until 2am and naturally waking up around 10am.

Cancer

China woman with bone cancer grieves loss of family support after mother calls her a ‘burden’

Reflecting on initial diagnosis at 18, Xia shares feelings of being lost and in pain but now strives to ‘spend every day as if it were my last’.

A 23-year-old Chinese woman with bone cancer shared her heartbreak over losing contact with her parents after her diagnosis. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Quan Hongchan

China diving queen Quan Hongchan dazzles fans with new hairdo, shows she has ‘grown up’

The public adore Quan not only for her diving prowess but also for her genuine and relatable personality.

Chinese Olympic champion diver Quan Hongchan delighted fans with pictures of her longer hair, including a recent selfie from a strawberry farm. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
China birth rate

‘Lonely’ Chinese woman, 59, becomes oldest in city to give birth after IVF treatment

Doctors chart careful course for late pregnancy which woman says made her feel like ‘a panda’; critics brand decision to give birth ‘cruel’.

Disease

China son invites violinist to play for terminally ill mum to give her strength

Musician plays ‘farewell song’ for dying mother who sacrificed her own romantic happiness to bring up child alone.

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