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A junior secondary school pupil has received praise from internet users for independently carrying a large amount of luggage tied to his back while travelling home for the Lunar New Year break. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Lunar New Year

Small China pupil praised for carrying large load of luggage home for New Year

Teenager uses skills learned at ‘military-style’ summer camps to pack quilt, mosquito tent, slippers, training shoes; secures items with ropes.

Icons and Influencers

Assistant of successful China influencer steals identities, earns US$158,000 in tips

Social media

How group live-streaming thrives in China, reshapes global industry dynamics

Women and gender

China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate

Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.

A trend is growing among Chinese women that involves hiring a “love companion” during script-killing games where participants engage in a fictional scenario, often with a male host. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
China’s private sector

China’s Year of the Horse shoppers let emotional satisfaction take the reins

Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items.

Lunar New Year

What to eat, say, or buy at Lunar New Year to bring positive energy, good fortune

From colours and hidden coins to language and gifts, the SCMP runs the rule over taboos that surround the annual festivities approach.

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Medicine

Foreigners flock to China for cheaper medical treatment, drawn by free visa policy

Number of foreign visits to mainland hospitals spikes to 1.28 million in 2025, a rise of 73 per cent on the number 3 years ago.

Many foreigners are seeking medical treatment in China, attracted by the free visa policy and lower costs compared to their home countries. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xinhua
Icons and Influencers

Silver surfers: how China ‘granfluencers’ steal spotlight, taking over social media

Some firms managing granfluencers exploit young people’s compassion by scheduling late-night live-streams for seniors to encourage tipping.

United States

Cultural currents: how ‘Becoming Chinese’ trend is transforming Western lifestyles

Although trend may not persist indefinitely, cultural imitation driven by digital platforms will resurface time and again, expert says.

Haidilao

China ‘most capable waitress’ begins career at top hotpot chain; is overseas unit CEO

‘Loyal’ lowly restaurant worker makes meteoric rise to top of corporate career ladder; leads projects to boost company profits, takes chain global.

Yang Lijuan, dubbed China’s “most capable waitress,” began her career at Haidilao, a small hotpot restaurant 30 years ago; she is now the CEO of its overseas unit, Super Hi. Photo: SCMP composite/SCMP_Wu Hao/Sohu
Chinese superstitions

Why traditional Chinese paper horses are burned during festivals, big life events

Equine woodblock prints with long and varied history spanning dynasties are still used today; provide evidence of key printing technique.

We explain why paper horses which are traditional Chinese woodblock prints of deities are often burned during festivals or significant life events. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/daliwenlv.com/chinafolklore.org
Mainland China

Video | Terrifying rescue of boy stuck on amusement park ride in China

The boy was left hanging in mid-air until firefighters rescued him.

China farmer uses drone to move pigs, causes power outage when cables get ensnared

Mountainside farmer blames darkness, low visibility for porker bungle; police say he could face punishment for damaging electricity lines.

Disease

Chinese boy, 10, fights leukaemia, calls medicines ‘dessert’ before dying

Optimistic youngster who always thought of others despite his pain described as an ‘angel’, is buried on mountain overlooking family home.

A 10-year-old boy in China who fought a brave fight against leukaemia died this month. He arranged for his burial on a mountain to watch over his family. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

China celebrity known for photo of chubby face, scornful looks is unemployed

Short-lived online sensation who spawned internet memes including the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe reveals his life out of the spotlight.

Two decades ago, a Shanghai teenager became famous for a photograph of his chubby face and disdainful expression, marking him as a first-generation celebrity. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
Animals

Story of China woman and wolf son gains renewed fame, gets 2.8 billion views online

Touching journey back to the wild of a rescued cub which grew up among humans and dogs leaves animal’s ‘mother’ in tears.

Icons and Influencers

China retail chain boss rescues man by pulling car from freezing river, earning high praise

Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety.

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China woman accidentally leaves tap on, turns community into ice rink overnight

Father scolds forgetful daughter whose water tank leaked for nine hours; mother buys all salt in local shops to melt ice.

A woman in China accidentally left her water tap on, flooding her residential community and turning it into an ice rink after the water froze overnight. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/news.china.com
Parenting: teens

Clip of China dad’s fit of rage over daughter drying hair with tissues gains 110 million views

Enraged man loses control, slams plastic chair at bedroom door as daughter hides inside; smashes up hairdryer.

China woman adjusts community traffic mirror for better feng shui, causing series of accidents

Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence.

China education

China parents use giant homework papers to motivate kids, divide public opinion

As moves to ease academic pressure continue, some children embrace oversized learning while others see huge bits of paper as toys.

Some young parents in China have printed oversized winter holiday test papers to motivate their children to do their homework. Photo: RedNote
Food delivery apps

‘Loneliest’: meet China remote town’s only delivery rider who completes 200 orders daily

24-year-old who says he was ‘born’ to be alone becomes well-known figure in mountainous area; enjoys visiting scenic spots during time off.

A young Chinese man who is the only delivery rider in the remote Tibetan town of Motuo completes up to 200 orders a day. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/RedNote
Parenting: teens

China couple abandon their young children at hotel after dispute, spark heated debate

Police forced to take youngsters into their care after mother and father fail to answer phone calls; anger online as parents get off with warning.

Children in China

China girl, 7, cares for dad alone as he fights heart disease, sparks donations

Video of ‘sensible’ youngster whose relatives are migrant workers in faraway cities looking after bedridden father viewed 12 million times.

Xiaoxiang Morning Herald

Viral video of Chinese man extracting gold from SIM cards triggers sales boom

Scrap metal refiner who has been dubbed the ‘alchemist’ says he is simply showing off his skills, warns amateurs not to attempt process.

A viral video of a man extracting gold from SIM cards led to a sales boom, but experts warn the method is dangerous and illegal. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese zodiac predictions

Chinese man crafts equine figure from 2,600 metres of aluminium for Year of the Horse

Vibrant coloured piece is example of craftsmanship dating back many centuries; symbolises vitality, strength, honesty.

A Shandong man crafted a mythical equine figure from over 2,600 metre of aluminium to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo: chinanews.com.cn
Harvard University (US)

Book on Guandan, China poker-like game, accepted into Harvard Library; nation’s premier is a fan

Author says penetrating academia in US will help spread knowledge about game which means ‘throwing eggs’ in English.

Social media

China ‘Godmum of sexual intelligence’ earns US$3.5 million teaching women flirtation

Former banker teaches seduction techniques, alluring body movements; is accused of pandering to men at expense of women’s dignity.

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