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Chinese-made ‘Are You Dead’ app addresses fear of dying alone
Failing to check in for two days in a row will result in the app sending an email to the emergency contact person.
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China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it
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China girl, 12, pens essay to thank ‘second dad’, offers him US$140 after job loss
13 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Insurance
China woman buys US$28 ‘love insurance’, claims US$1,400 after marriage a decade later
Husband says he thought his wife had been scammed when told about policy; couple opt for cash payout over 10,000 roses.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Entrepreneurs
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Zhou Qunfei: ex-security guard becomes world’s richest self-made woman entrepreneur
Woman who began life in destitution goes from factory floor to US$16 billion fortune; says success comes from ‘refusal to accept defeat’.
12 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
China nurse suspended after posting photos of boyfriend writing reports, sorting IV bags
Woman’s films partner ‘preparing drugs’ for patients to show how ‘considerate’ he is; ‘there is something wrong with her brain’, say officials.
12 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
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Crime in China
China wife shocked that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted killer
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another woman.
11 Jan 2026 - 6:05PM
Chinese superstitions
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How ancient Chinese ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan
In ancient China, people believed that fate predetermined lifespan, yet they also thought life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Chinese superstitions
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China ‘hair-shaving’ ritual for newborns uses stones, coins, eggs, symbolises success
Ancient custom sometimes saw babies’ eyebrows completely shaved by a highly skilled barber; tradition believed to remove ‘misfortune, evil’.
11 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
China’s private sector
Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.
11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Health & Fitness
China woman, 23, exercises 6 times a week, stops menstruating due to rapid weight loss
Intense workouts see woman’s female hormone levels slump to that of a 50-year-old; doctors warn her to slow down, try yoga instead.
11 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Disability
China woman who lost limbs in crash gives disabled staff jobs based on their strengths
30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online.
10 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Social media
China actor rejects US$2,800 mountain-climbing companion fee, plans to change jobs
Buff, struggling performer who adheres to a strict ‘non-sexual’ service policy plans to branch out into becoming a swimming buddy.
10 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
Self-taught China pupil impresses peers with TCM pulse diagnosis, praised online
Classmates queue up for youngster with facial expression of ‘an experienced doctor’; tells one boy ‘your problem is spicy food’.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Social media
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Why has America’s ‘kill line’ gone viral in China?
The public debate has inevitably drawn parallels with problems faced by China’s own population.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China education
China tutoring school links civil service exam success to higher bride prices
Wedding betrothal advertisement emblazoned on public bus sparks public anger; officials order institution to stop marketing campaign.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts
Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Mainland China
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Why are women-only communities growing in China?
Economic independence and educational opportunities are enabling women to focus on their own needs, while social media has exposed many to alternative lifestyles.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:11PM
Mental health
China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online
‘Good listeners’ with a high emotional quotient earn cash by listening to people’s gripes; offer to provide a ‘whole-day good mood’.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Social media
Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views
Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Viral stories
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Viral video of bare hands in drinks gets milk tea shop closed
The employee filmed the act herself for social media, claiming it was ‘Indian-style milk tea’ for entertainment.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:04PM
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National Basketball League (China)
China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert
Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Viral stories
Japan zoo makes workers mimic pandas after 4 bears return to China, launches fan club
‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension.
8 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Women and gender
‘Hold on tight’: China woman wins 22 pig-catching contests, biggest hog weighs 73kg
31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate
Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media.
7 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award
Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.
7 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Children in China
China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience
Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Made in China 2025
Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs
Fosun and Huadong biotech labs eye feline obesity drugs as owners weigh cuteness against health risks.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
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