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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
Female student aces entry exam and is admitted to prestigious Tsinghua after relaxed parents simply ensure she does her homework on time.
Local agent issues apology after ad on short video platform using insulting language triggers online backlash.
Young woman in Henan suffers spinal fracture and becomes disabled after nuptial hazing activity goes wrong.
Liang Huan saluted for showing simple things still matter as he and his colleagues battle day and night to help residents cope with deluge.
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Zhu Shuo has been fulfilling filial piety duty of her colleague Deng Wenguo ever since he died while saving people from drowning in 2006.
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’.
52-year-old says wife tried to kill him to inherit his assets; is now serving a 65-year prison term in America.
Another fashion brand in spotlight after Chinese tea chain ordered to pay US$1.5 million for Louis Vuitton trademark infringement.
Following the stunt, Ren – who commanded 60,000 followers – has received a permanent social media ban across major platforms.
Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values.
Court cites ‘significant malicious intent’ in trademark ruling, noting Molly Tea ignored numerous rejected applications.
Following public pressure, local education authority orders school to stop collecting information and delete all previously gathered details.
Selfless Shanghai pair who lived in ‘old, shabby’ home, remembered by 455 children with congenital heart disease who received their support.
Shanghai eatery grabs eyeballs on social media after pricing common cooked food item dozens of times above market average.
Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.
Hangzhou man told that economic downturn and repeated comments from other users forced decision to revoke use of facility.
Doctors warn against mimicking what appears on television after she is sent to hospital following numbness in her face, limbs.
Jin has not returned home for family reunions in past three years; encourages other runners to persevere.
Li believes male and female officers perform equally vital roles; she is determined to ensure no drug criminals escape her watch.
Zhong’s drive is to become his family’s pillar and protect his mother and younger sister.
Company faces heavy criticism for reinforcing toxic gender stereotypes by equating a woman’s sexual history with physical cleanliness.
Story resonates with many on social media, attracting 40 million views, 4 million likes, as internet users praise eatery owner’s generosity.
Video of struggling camel has ignited debate about treatment of animals in tourism and associated ethical concerns.
Snake expert notes pythons need high heat and humidity, pointing police towards massive power consumption.
Ad encourages bear actors to embrace the whimsical, highlighting that the more outlandish their antics, the more popular they become.
3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious.
Percussion instrument blunder at historic site ‘hurts the feelings of the Chinese people’ says music professional.
Doctors say parasite probably got under woman’s skin because of unhygienic kitchen habits; warn people of cooking dangers.
