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A young man in China earns US$7,400 a month selling fried rice at a night market dressed in a suit as if he were going to the office. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Chinese man earns US$7,400 monthly selling fried rice at market wearing a suit

Stylish 19-year-old attracts customers by striking a variety of poses as he works with his wok, dangles unlit cigarette from his mouth as gimmick.

Health in China

China sleep protection and rest quality methods include use of scissors, walnuts

Women and gender

China’s first female expert tree climber turns fear of heights into thriving career

Accidents and disasters in China

China parent brings son, 12, to work, where he plays with fire, destroys office

Bored youngster picks up lighter and starts burning paper tissues in workplace; staff and firefighters battle to quell flames.

A parent in China took their 12-year-old son to work where the boy played with fire igniting office clutter, quickly resulting in an extensive blaze that destroyed an entire office. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese history

China emperors drank from mountain springs while commoners downed murky well water

In ancient times a simple drink was nothing of the kind; type of water consumed was thought to cause everything from baldness to tumours.

Disease

China farmer has stroke selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours

44-year-old fruit farmer suffers brain attack which leaves him in need of long-term rehabilitation; Good Samaritans clear produce before it rots.

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Social media

China actor, stunted at 9, mocked for wedding photos labelled ‘mother and son’

Diminutive entertainer who was born prematurely because his mother suffered malnutrition during pregnancy faces cruel remarks head-on.

An actor in China stopped who growing at the age of nine is known for playing child roles and has built a stable acting career. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sina
Stem cells

China parents have baby to collect umbilical cord blood to save sick daughter

Girl from poor family with debilitating illness weighs about half that of a healthy teenager; family thank kind strangers for cash donations.

China education

Special school in China uses baby dolls to teach empathy; sparks debate

Our goal is to help them understand the struggles of motherhood by caring for a ‘baby,’ says principal.

Artificial intelligence

Why Chinese youth embrace AI fortune-telling despite criticism of ‘scams’

Fortune-telling has become an appealing escape for youth, helping them navigate mounting pressures of education, career and relationships.

Many young people in China are turning to AI fortune-telling, reflecting a desire for certainty in uncertain times. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Wang Chuqin

China tells fans: stop celebrating athletes’ birthdays, don’t waste resources

Authorities were responding to the massive scale of supporter-organised celebrations in various cities for table tennis star Wang Chuqin.

A shopping centre displays photos of table tennis superstar Wang Chuqin to celebrate his birthday. Photo: Weibo
Stem cells

China eatery owner closes shop to donate stem cells to toddler; customers show support

Good Samaritan street food stall boss saves life of 3-year-old stranger; actions inspire others to sign for donation programme.

Autonomous vehicles

China driver fined for doing make-up, dancing at wheel; says assisted driving more reliable

SUV-driving woman eats snacks while travelling through tunnel, posts videos online of her ‘dangerous’ driving, prompts police action.

Chinese history

What was Qing dynasty’s imperial yellow jacket, what it symbolised, why it mattered

Tradition had it that the colour meant the element earth, symbolising that ‘all land belongs to the king, and all people are his subjects’.

The imperial yellow jacket, worn by Qing dynasty nobility, was reserved for those close to the emperor or awarded by him, as yellow was the ruler’s exclusive colour. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Wikipedia

China TV show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks

Experts warn that seemingly innocent photographs exposing fingerprints can be harvested and copied by criminals intent on fraud.

A Chinese television variety show recently exposed a scam by which selfies with a “peace” sign could leak fingerprints, raising concerns about digital privacy. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in China

Chinese woman accuses tea shop of adding mercury to drink, finds boyfriend is culprit

Woman makes formal complaint after tasting ‘tough’ granules in her drink; investigation clears shop of any wrongdoing.

Children in China

China boy, 4, survives 11-floor fall after climbing to see if parents were coming home

Pining youngster manages to find key, opens window lock himself and plunges to the ground; suffers multiple injuries.

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Job hunting

China ‘full-time children’ re-enter job market, hope to ease future challenges

Mainland youngsters reflect on ‘paid’ time spent caring for and keeping company with their parents, say it is not a panacea for tough job market.

Three years into the trend of “full-time children” in China, individuals are sharing insights about living at home with their parents. Photo: Shutterstock
Social media

China scenic spot artiste sparks debate with ‘lollipop kisses’ to female visitors

Sensory-driven interactions are a big hit with some women tourists but critics deride ‘morally’ questionable performances.

Tourism

China girl dies after cliff swing fall as safety rope was loose despite warnings to staff

Teenager plunges 168 metres to death as ‘casual’ looking swing staff look on; tragedy sparks calls for better supervision on adventure rides.

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China jobs

China woman sacked over husband’s rival firm job gets US$101,000 for unjust firing

Company alleges potential sabotage in counter lawsuit but fails as court rules there is no evidence that woman passed secrets to her man.

A woman in China was fired because her husband was the general manager of a rival company. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Icons and Influencers

Chinese ex-waiter turned influencer fined US$2.6 million for tax evasion

Former barber’s assistant evades hair-raising amount of duties; acknowledges ‘mistake’, accepts punishment.

Popular Chinese influencer, Bai Bing, has been fined US$2.6 million for evading US$1.3 million in tax. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sina
Chinese culture

In China, number of clothing buttons holds meaning; specific counts assigned for the dead

According to Chinese tradition, the manner in which a person does their garment up can have consequences, from bad luck to taking a beating.

Tourism

‘Eyesore’ sculpture in ‘Mirror of the Sky’ China lake hit for disrupting serene beauty

Pink heart with angel wings installation described as an ‘eyesore’ as criticism mounts over the spoiling of nation’s scenic sites.

How to Lose Weight

China woman loses 21kg after friend says being thinner makes her resemble actress

Woman with a ‘back like a bear’ and belly ‘like a ball’ says she had to give up her favourite foods, now has higher self-esteem.

A woman lost 21kg in four months after a friend suggested that being thinner would make her resemble the famous actress Yang Mi (in circle). Photo: SCMP composite: Douyin/RedNote
Iran

Joyous reunion of Iran boy with China classmates after family visit to Iran moves many

Business trip to conflict-ridden homeland lasts longer than expected as boy and parents lose contact with worried school friends.

An eight-year-old Iranian boy had a heartwarming reunion with his classmates when he returned to school in China after a family visit to Iran amid the war. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Women and gender

‘Female Knights’: China mums reshape food delivery by juggling freedom and family

Band of sisters who started out as strangers find empowerment on the road; share delivery orders if business is slow.

Pets

China stray dog is local hero after car crash, 56 cabbies help pay for recovery

‘Friendly’ canine who became taxi drivers’ best friend suffers multiple fractures; plight sparks online calls to build dog a safe play area.

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