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Alice Yan
Reporter, China
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Areas of Expertise:
China's social newsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Police question ‘cruel’ teacher who changed her story about how 4-year-old got injuries to her lip which left her crying in pain.
‘Hardship’ suffering teenager from poor rural background attracts donations from fellow city dwellers thanks to his ‘kindness’.
Former food blogger learns skills via online videos, has to move house to accommodate size of her confection creation.
Nvidia boss lookalike faces online taunts; contacts giant tech company to tell them he will delete videos if they become problematic.
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Tragedy averted by selfless cadre who was swept up in floodwater as he went door-to-door telling people to get to a safe place before landslide.
From binding sandbags to their legs, to hanging water bottles on their arms, China’s ceremonial soldiers go all-out to achieve parade perfection.
Botched cosmetic work at unlicensed clinic leaves victim with unstoppable tearing; leads to costly court battle and bitter online spat.
Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.
Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.
Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.
29-year-old technical school graduate shuns getting ‘dizzy’ on short-term success, vows to continue studying.
Good Samaritan taxi driver hears anxious, crying young passenger calling mum on mobile phone to explain plight, reacts with compassion.
Staged electric bike accident on pavement for the blind leaves visually impaired community fearing an erosion of public trust.
US citizen accepts ‘awesome’ invitation to visit massive and successful anti-desertification project in Inner Mongolia.
Humorous online celebrity stops posting videos for ‘indefinite duration’ after he comes down with range of illnesses.
Online make-up guru back in business after bust-up with agent; says she will share her thoughts on ‘life and growth’ in future.
Nvidia boss wolfs down signature noodle dish as crowds throng eatery; stops short of finishing cup of popular but ‘pungent’ fermented soy drink.
Man whose life went on a downward spiral after horrific road accident fights back with determination; earns admiration online.
Overweight doctor bemoans his inability to shed the pounds; says he takes up ‘a lot of space’ at the operating table.
‘Evil’ canine abusers caught hatching plot to kill ‘cute and kind’ dog thanks to pet-friendly internet user who spotted their plans online.
Survey launched to coincide with Workers’ Day asks pupils what makes their parents happiest at work, if their job entails overtime.
Physical education student downs large volume of energy drinks to stay alert while driving on trip with friends filled with ‘warmth and love’.
Bored youngster picks up lighter and starts burning paper tissues in workplace; staff and firefighters battle to quell flames.
44-year-old fruit farmer suffers brain attack which leaves him in need of long-term rehabilitation; Good Samaritans clear produce before it rots.
Our goal is to help them understand the struggles of motherhood by caring for a ‘baby,’ says principal.
Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.
Pining youngster manages to find key, opens window lock himself and plunges to the ground; suffers multiple injuries.
Teenager plunges 168 metres to death as ‘casual’ looking swing staff look on; tragedy sparks calls for better supervision on adventure rides.
Company alleges potential sabotage in counter lawsuit but fails as court rules there is no evidence that woman passed secrets to her man.
