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A Chinese woman who accused a milk tea shop of contaminating her drink with mercury later found out the heavy metal was planted by her boyfriend. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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

Job hunting

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

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.

A male performer at a scenic attraction in China has attracted viral attention for his controversial “lollipop kiss,” where he transferred a lollipop directly from his mouth to that of visitors. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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.

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.

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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.

Myanmar

Ex-China soldier flees Myanmar scam centre, scales wall, masks scent with cow dung

Former infantryman confounds compound bosses with military skills, flees over mountains finally making safety of Chinese embassy.

A former Chinese soldier escaped from a telecom fraud centre in Myanmar by scaling a six-metre wall and masking his scent with cow dung. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Aerospace: Science

China ‘Madman of Science’ says budget space travel viable after low-cost launch

Risk-taking inventor who suffered horrific injuries in explosion and built his own ‘secret’ laboratory is shooting for the stars.

Lu Yulong, known as China’s “Madman of Science,” began chemistry experiments at the age of nine and started a space tech company at 17. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/sztv.com.cn
Mainland China

Video | Man sprays train crowd in China with suspected pepper spray

Passengers on Guangzhou Metro Line 3 describe inhaling ‘something spicy’ according to local media.

Zhang Jian

Chinese son saves driver from burning truck after ‘might not return’ call to mum

Good Samaritan ride-hailing hero braves dense smoke driving at snail’s pace through 10km-long tunnel with injured man’s leg dangling from car.

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China bride’s botched cold treatment causes 3-month coma, wakes 2 days before wedding

Unqualified member of clinic staff gives injection which, within seconds, leaves woman ‘numb’ and ‘vomiting’.

A bride in China woke up just two days before her wedding after an unqualified doctor treated her for a cold, causing her to fall into a three-month coma. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
Artificial intelligence

Quirky China: robot ‘dies’ for pesticide warnings; bot hugs girl, in-car toilet approved

In-vehicle, under-seat convenience gets nod from officials; robotic ‘park ranger’ sparks online stir; hugging automaton grabs student.

Education

Chinese educator is historic first from mainland university to lead top US institute

Young man from rural village who arrived in the US with a single suitcase ‘imitated’ others to fit in; says America is still place to aspire to.

Pets

Death of China celebrity cat leads to hospital compensation, benefits 1,100 strays

Fluffy ‘champion’ pedigree kitten dies because of medical blunder; clinic involved dismisses its director, closes for 15 days as mark of respect.

The untimely death of a celebrity cat in China due to a medical mishap has led its owner, who has five million online followers, to seek justice. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Baidu
Artificial intelligence

China trend of digital exes to help people heal from heartbreak sparks debate

Advocates claim that these AI exes offer emotional solace and aid in the process of overcoming past regrets.

The trend of creating AI replicas of ex-partners has sparked debates about emotional cheating and attachment. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Art

‘Stamp boy’: sealing passion of China emperor criticised for harming artworks

When Qianlong came across paintings and calligraphy he admired, he would place his seals on those artworks multiple times.

Artificial intelligence

Famous Chinese short drama actor facing AI-linked lay-off returns to farming

From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality.

Cancer

‘Love relay’: lonely China cancer patient orders ‘company’ via food delivery platform

Introverted young woman with rare condition whose father works far away to fund treatment opens up thanks to kindness of strangers.

A 24-year-old cancer patient in Guangdong went viral for ordering “companionship” via a food delivery app. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China's ageing population

China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health, sharp memory

Centenarian with flawless skin is oldest person in her residential community; passes full-body health checks with flying colours.

A 107-year-old woman in Zhejiang gained attention online for her remarkable health. Free from common illnesses like hypertension and diabetes, she has a sharp memory. Photo: Douyin
Tibet

Journey of Tibetan herder from tourism ambassador to romantic film actor

Fame of shepherd with winning smile brings tourism boom to his hometown; keeps feet on ground, aims for wider success.

Video gaming

Video game-loving China monk says hobby and religion have similar life purposes

Buddhist brother says engaging with others in ‘violent’ and ‘bloody’ online game is like playing chess; only worries he may become addicted.

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