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China society
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In China, the pressure on women to marry is deadly serious
Wedding-day death of Henan teacher highlights desperation of young women caught between modern hopes and traditional expectations.
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Parenting: teens
China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by
21 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
China aunties teach qigong exercises to fliers at Cairo airport during flight delay
21 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
China birth rate
‘Mad to boost birth rate’: China lets retirees claim prenatal exam costs, sparks mockery
Following move to tax condoms, contraceptives, online observers deride Beijing move as desperate attempt to boost birth rates.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Crime in China
Chinese man flaunts cash online; envious ex-colleague poses as woman, steals US$10,500
Robber with previous knowledge of victim’s home dons short skirt, long black wig, stockings; flees to casino with loot.
20 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Guinness World Records
China wedding goes viral as twin brothers marry twin sisters; both sides have twin uncles
Photographs of nuptials showing four sets of twins go viral, racking up 10 million views online; viewers describe scene as ‘truly bizarre’.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Children in China
China girl pens love notes to late grandpa, sparks calls for better grief education
11-year-old who seldom talks about her late grandfather uses phone watch to send him ‘I miss you’ texts, details of her daily life.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Chinese husband smashes up home after wife buys dishwasher without his consent
Raging husband with considerable debts explodes violently over domestic purchase then apologises saying they can buy a ‘smaller’ machine.
19 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
China wife sues after late husband’s affair, US$2.8 million transfer to mistress
Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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China Manchu ethnic group birth ritual uses bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls
Birthing rituals which ban expectant mothers from sitting on stoves, attending other people’s weddings, persist in some regions today.
18 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Health in China
China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets
Working-on the run craze hits big cities as some firms formalise fitness regimes; trend mirrors rise in popularity of marathon running.
18 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Social media
China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough
Product boycott calls force 53-year-old star into online apology; actress admits she had forgotten ‘her roots’; will change after self-reflection.
18 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Chinese superstitions
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How Chinese ritual balances unboiled egg on mirror or knife to detect spirit possession
Strange tradition can also involve the use of a copper coin; often used to ‘treat’ young children who wake up in the night screaming and crying.
18 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid big demand
Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces.
17 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Iceland
China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices
Family jokes that she travelled to other side of world to work in ‘neighbourhood committee’ – lowest tier of China’s governmental structure.
17 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Animals
China woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting 1,000 volunteers to farm
On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees.
17 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Pets
Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many
Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, until it too died.
17 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Drones
China ‘hardcore grandma’ live-streamer gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills
Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Health in China
Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder to relieve headache ends up in ICU
Fish gallbladder is ‘even more toxic than arsenic’; a few grams are capable of poisoning an individual, larger amounts are potentially fatal.
16 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Viral stories
Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu
Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy.
16 Jan 2026 - 8:32PM
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China’s crackdowns
China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise
Big data is used to flag income gaps for top online stars and overseas earners, as regulators recover billions in unpaid levies amid slumping land sales and value-added tax revenue decline.
15 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
Chinese superstitions
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China folk custom beats women to boost fertility, dire results for not conceiving
Ancient ritual saw women beaten with bamboo sticks, brooms, wooden clubs; in variation of tradition, women were held over a fire.
15 Jan 2026 - 6:14PM
Mainland China
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China’s bookstores are booming, but not because of the books
Bookstores that feature stunning architecture and tasteful interior design are the newest hotspot for aspiring influencers.
15 Jan 2026 - 4:04PM
China midwife accidentally severs baby’s finger, results in reattachment surgery
Nurse admits blunder, blames newborn’s moving fingers as she cut umbilical cord; infant’s father says wife is ‘distraught’ about incident.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:07AM
Year of the Horse 2026
China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales
Sewing mistake spawns unlikely retail hit seen as fitting mascot for approaching Lunar New Year of the Horse.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
National Football League
China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win
Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position.
14 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Scams and swindles
China teen makes bogus returns on cosmetics platform, profiting US$570,000 from resale
17-year-old makes 11,900 deceptive refund applications after discovering loophole; splurges ill-gotten gains on new mobile phones, friends.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
Mainland China
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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.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:39PM
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