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Yu Hao, the founder of the Chinese tech firm Dreame, has been dubbed “crazy boss” for his eccentric online stunts. Photo: QQ.com
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.

Scams and swindles

‘Using good as bait’: blind China girl held after fake crash clip gets 100 million views

Parenting: teens

China mum makes son pedal sewing machine during homework for focus, sparks debate

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.

To survive harsh environments and support their communities, ancient humans developed group hunting and sophisticated tools. Photo: Wikipedia
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.

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.

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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.

China ancient texts depict magical mirrors akin to a CT scan, vivid wooden puppets and early notions of robots. Photo: Baidu
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.

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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.

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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.

A man dubbed China’s “most devoted fraudster” forged documents to give wife free dialysis treatments; his case resurfaced recently, reigniting national debate over medical insurance and compassion. Photo: Baidu
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.

An inventor in China has created a sword-shaped aerial vehicle, bringing flying sword in fantasy novels to life. Photo: Sina
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.

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.

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.

Jiang Chenglan, a leading beauty influencer in China, made headlines with her dramatic return after a three-year hiatus, gaining an astonishing 10 million followers within just 24 hours. Photo: Handout
Social media

Video | 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.

Corporate billionaires are China’s latest live-streaming influencers
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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.

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.

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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.

A Chinese man who lost a leg and an arm inspires many by competing in bodybuilding, earning massive admiration. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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.

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.

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.

Ancient China had odd laws; for example, crying without reason could cost a man his hair and messy handwriting could lead to ink-drinking punishment. Photo: Wikipedia
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.

A 78-year-old man in Shanghai has lived in a supermarket for 10 years after inheriting a small flat because he fears loneliness post-divorce and found companionship with a woman at the shop. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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.

The red gates of the Forbidden City in Beijing are adorned with golden door nails. Ancient China had strict regulations on the number and colour of door nails, reflecting rank and feng shui beliefs. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

A 60-year-old Chinese woman who is now 76, became the country’s oldest mother after giving birth to twins following the loss of her daughter and son-in-law to carbon monoxide poisoning. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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.

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.

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