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A couple in Beijing who abandoned their two young children at a hotel after a heated argument have sparked a heated online debate. Photo: Shutterstock
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

Xiaoxiang Morning Herald

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

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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Chinese man dies after intensive work week, receives office text 8 hours posthumously

32-year-old with difficult past suffers sudden heart attack; wife says if she could turn back time, she would ‘force him to quit his job’.

A 32-year-old programmer died suddenly from a heart attack after a week of intense work and continued to receive work texts eight hours after he died. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Hong Kong celebrities and icons

Hong Kong producer aims to work till 100, criticised for urging late retirement

As vice-chairman of China Star Entertainment, Chen has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of superstars like Andy Lau.

China Life Insurance

China recruiter slammed for telling candidate no weekends off for holding bachelor’s degree

Human resources staffer under investigation after telling job applicant they were on a ‘blacklist’; angry netizens say days off are a ‘basic right’.

Why China Bulang ethnic group in Yunnan blackens teeth when they reach teenage years

Tradition among mountain people uses smoke from burning wood to make gnashers black; legacy of vanishing ritual remains today.

For China’s Bulang ethnic group the blackening of teenagers’ teeth is a rite of passage. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/mzzyk.com
Icons and Influencers

Profile | Li Yapeng, ex-husband of Cantopop queen, goes from ‘greasy uncle’ to ‘hero’ after funding appeal

Serial ‘loser’ in business undergoes a reputational rejuvenation; is hailed as a ‘philanthropist’ after helping treat kids with birth defects.

Li Yapeng, the ex-husband of Cantopop queen Faye Wong, has been burdened with a US$6 million debt, prompting him to lead a frugal lifestyle. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/Douyin
Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China baby hospitalised with 600 needle marks after mum stabs him for misbehaviour

Poorly educated woman with emotional problems tries to apply ‘folk remedy’, punctures son’s skin causing bleeding with rusty shard left in body.

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

From personal foibles to that particular look or ability to charm, the business success of global moguls can rest on setting a narrative.

We explain why tech billionaires enjoy rock star treatment in China, and why their warm reception in China is often stronger than in the US. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Banking & finance

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

Chinese platform JWR faced a liquidity crisis as investors rushed to cash in on surging gold prices, leaving customers billions of yuan out of pocket.

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Global gold prices have surged in recent months, leading many retail investors in China to pour funds into unlicensed metals trading platforms. Photo: Shutterstock

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.

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.

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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.

Pop Mart’s Pucky Knock Knock new blind box series features cute figures inspired by muyu, appealing to youth interests in luck and temple visits. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/ifeng
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.

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.

A Shanghai market vendor received a lai see packet from Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, but humorously admitted she did not recognise him. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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.

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.

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

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.

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