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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.
25 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Scams and swindles
‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views
25 May 2026 - 2:00PM
Parenting: teens
China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework for focus, sparks debate
25 May 2026 - 12:22PM
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.
24 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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.
24 May 2026 - 6:37PM
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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.
23 May 2026 - 9:26AM
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.
24 May 2026 - 9:28AM
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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.
23 May 2026 - 5:42AM
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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.
22 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
22 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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.
21 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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.
21 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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.
21 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Social media
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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.
20 May 2026 - 9:28PM
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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.
20 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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.
20 May 2026 - 2:00PM
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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.
20 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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.
19 May 2026 - 6:00PM
Weather
Ancient China elites cooled off with ice, water fans; folks used bamboo pillows
Research based on historical inscriptions suggests that temperatures in ancient China often climbed to between 40 and 43 degrees Celsius.
19 May 2026 - 2:10PM
Chinese history
Ancient China laws punished men for crying; people writing badly made to drink ink
Official forms of discipline in imperial China could see lawbreakers’ hands cut off; eyebrows shaved or faces tattooed.
19 May 2026 - 9:00AM
China's ageing population
Chinese man, 78, lives in supermarket, offers property he owns to carer friend
‘Sloppy and unhygienic’ looking grandfather gets cleaned up by nanny he met in shop; faces fight with his son over ownership of home.
18 May 2026 - 6:10PM
Health in China
‘Occupational bug’: Stressed China surgeon goes viral over 150kg weight, bad diet
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
18 May 2026 - 2:00PM
Pets
French bulldog in China that collects plastic bottles faces animal abuser threats
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
19 May 2026 - 1:05PM
China Forbidden City’s red gates, gold door nails have rules about number, colour
Entrance to famous Beijing landmark holds centuries of traditional ritual belief, including that if women touch it they will be granted a son.
17 May 2026 - 4:00PM
China birth rate
Woman, 76, became China’s oldest mum with twins at 60 after family tragedies
Self-described ‘brave’ woman live-streams to earn, gives health and cooking tips, hopes to live until she is 100.
17 May 2026 - 9:00AM
China education
China school privacy row as pupil survey asks if parents’ jobs are ‘smelly’, ‘noisy’
Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime.
16 May 2026 - 4:00PM
Wrestling
China couple make wedding day by hosting wrestling match, loser faces housework
Newlyweds opt to put on professional grappling showdown instead of traditional nuptials; guests lap it up.
16 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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