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A woman living alone in a flat in Nanning fell two months behind on her rent and disappeared, leaving the unit cluttered with piles of dirty smelly rubbish and a starving dog. Photo: Baidu
Pets

‘Smells like hell’: China woman disappears owing rent, abandons dog in filthy flat

Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.

Chinese cuisine

China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162,000 for ‘not properly grilled’ food

Grandfather proves age is just a number after breaking 80m hurdles record

Social media

Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app becomes valuable personal safety tool

Application inspired by developer’s fear of walking home alone late at night becomes potential lifesaver for elderly people.

An app for the elderly in China called “dead or alive” has stirred controversy. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in China

China film about woman whose killing of husband framed around domestic violence banned

Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.

Health in China

Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder

56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.

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Artificial intelligence

China ex-train driver creates US$440 short film, gets Hollywood praise, job offer

29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.

From train driver and wedding photographer, Liu Ziyu from China created a low-budget viral short film in 10 days, earning praise from a Hollywood director and receiving a job offer. Photo: The Paper
Chinese history

Eat idol’s poems: ancient roots of China fan culture show extreme devotion to idols

In ancient times, fame was cultivated in streets, restaurants, poetry circles, where beauty and talent transformed poets, performers into icons.

Children in China

China cabby waives full fare, charges teary boy US$1.4 to teach others about kindness to his kids

Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.

China technology

China ‘crazy boss’ shares AI images of self as woman, aims to be world’s richest

Flamboyant entrepreneur who describes Elon Musk as his ‘arch rival’ faces accusations of ‘arrogance’ from tech competitors.

Yu Hao, the founder of the Chinese tech firm Dreame, has been dubbed “crazy boss” for his eccentric online stunts. Photo: QQ.com
Scams and swindles

‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views

Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.

A viral video showing a blind girl being hit by an electric bicycle, with the rider fleeing after blaming her, has gained nearly one billion views online. But it was later revealed to have been staged, leading to the detention of both people involved. Photo: ifeng.com
Parenting: teens

China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework for focus, sparks debate

Mother gets creative by making ‘fiddling’ son concentrate on job in hand by keeping his feet moving, reaps schoolwork efficiency rewards.

Chinese history

Chinese scientists suggest harsh environments foster early human creativity

The research unveils a more intricate narrative of innovation, intelligence, and human evolution in East Asia.

Parenting: teens

China boy wants to raise silkworms to create silk quilt; parents buy 10,000 seeds

Family eventually hatches 12,000 larvae and youngster feeds them every day; mother says caring for living things beats any toy.

A boy in China wants to raise silkworms to create a silk quilt, prompting his parents to buy 12,000 seeds on the internet. Photo: Baidu
Women and gender

2 notable women in ancient China broke barriers in fields of medicine, science

Breakthrough by woman pioneer led to jail, execution for son who agreed with her decision to dissect her dead husband.

In ancient China, societal norms dictated that women should remain outside the sphere of knowledge. However, two remarkable women challenged these boundaries. Photo: Handout
Chinese history

Ancient Chinese texts show ‘immortal mirror’ linking to early notion of robots

Imagination and folk legend in imperial China came up with objects that could display people’s internal organs and a flying wooden magpie.

United States

American who gave US$5,000 to China farmer for tree planting decades ago to view forest

US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.

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Offbeat

Every dog has its day: stray puppy steals show at Chinese university sports event

Student runner broke the 3,000-metre race record with the fluffy campus resident guiding her to victory like a professional pacer.

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A stray puppy became an overnight internet sensation after a video of it entering the track to accompany a female student at the end of her 3,000-metre race gained millions of views. Photo: bjnews.com.cn
Scams and swindles

China ‘most devoted fraudster’ fakes hospital records to give wife free dialysis

Unemployed ex-factory worker who struggles to define meaning of love stays loyal to wife until the day she dies.

Icons and Influencers

China inventor creates sword-shaped aerial vehicle, brings fantasy novels to life

‘Obsessed’ innovator uses drones and levers to operate flying machine; hopes to eventually have his prototype mass-produced.

Icons and Influencers

China blogger with 20 million followers takes break after 13 years of intense work

Humorous online celebrity stops posting videos for ‘indefinite duration’ after he comes down with range of illnesses.

A blogger in China with 20 million followers has taken a break after 13 years of intense content creation after developing a range of health problems. Photo: Weibo
Health in China

China woman gets throat ulcer after quickly eating hotpot, ruptures digestive system

‘Hungry and carried away’ 42-year-old gulps down scorching hot dish; drinks iced water to ease pain, is diagnosed next day.

A woman in China has suffered severe internal injuries after eating hotpot hastily. Photo: Shutterstock
Icons and Influencers

China beauty influencer returns after 3 years, gains 10 million followers in a day

Online make-up guru back in business after bust-up with agent; says she will share her thoughts on ‘life and growth’ in future.

Social media

Video | Corporate billionaires are China’s newest influencers

EV executives such as Xiaomi’s Lei Jun and NIO’s William Li have live-streamed themselves on road trips featuring their brands’ vehicles.

Jensen Huang

Jensen Huang’s China noodle shop visit prompts launch of ‘leather jacket’ set meal

Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.

Jensen Huang’s recent visit to a spicy noodle shop in Beijing has prompted the eatery to launch a unique ‘leather jacket’ set meal. Photo: Weibo
Smoking and vaping

China teacher slams student’s complaint about lack of smoking benches, sparks debate

Educator pens stinging rebuke to ‘tired’ complaining cigarette lover, telling them if they want ‘comfort’ they should go to the library.

A university student in China complained about the lack of benches in the smoking area, reigniting heated debates about public smoking. Photo: Shutterstock
Disability

Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding

Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.

Chinese history

Legacy in ink: how calligraphy links China’s political heritage to academia

Around 40 universities feature names inscribed by Mao Zedong, whose distinctive running script-style handwriting is widely recognised.

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