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Fran Lu
Reporter, Culture
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Fran has been a reporter since 2014, mainly covering social and cultural stories about China. She writes about lifestyle, social trends and youth culture.
Areas of Expertise:
Society, culture, artLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
ALS is described as ‘freezing disease’ because it creates sensation of being trapped or ‘frozen’ within an immobile body as illness advances.
Simple village girl from the country’s Dong ethnic minority is now a humble mother of two; her family have never tried to cash in on fame.
Curious feline spends several minutes inside spinning machine before owner notices; online critics accuse her of ‘negligence’.
‘Rather fat’, ‘patriotic and nationalistic’ money markets player insists his intentions are noble; insists he is ‘seriously’ looking for a wife.
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‘Haemorrhoid-suffering’ employee loses appeal after drawn-out legal tussle; court rules time spent in toilet ‘greatly exceeded’ his physical needs.
Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.
Wife’s pride and joy built in virtual realm disappears after she dies from brain haemorrhage; couple’s real-life home sold to pay medical bills.
Local level government staff make printouts of colleagues’ faces to circumvent clocking-in system, triggering backlash.
‘Cheerful and friendly’ elderly boss of ‘cheap’ eatery accused of being a serial leftover thief; arrest divides online opinion.
Celebrated writer who was born with cerebral palsy cuts a controversial figure with her openness about the sexual desires of women.
Woman who bought specially made product ‘completely forgot’ about online order, says doll hobby has ‘changed’; gets extra eyes for free.
In her online plea for rescue, she shares location, urges authorities to cut power in her neighbourhood to prevent electrocution.
Online influencer gorges on cakes, pizzas, pastries, dumplings and chips before dying in his sleep, sparking warnings about extreme eating.
The wife remains unaware of her husband’s affair, as he regularly communicates with her.
Fans of up-and-coming pop star who flaunted image of her ‘imperfect’ midriff on stage get creative in online posts ‘fixing’ wrinkle.
Front desk hold on to heart disease sufferer’s crucial medicine for hours after friend delivered it to them; dead man’s family blames hotel.
Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.
Friendly feline made regular visits to play with venue guard; staff create calendar bearing photos of their interactions for posterity.
‘Immoral’ online buyers create fake discrepancies across range of products; experts warn AI bandits that they could be committing fraud.
Amid rising tension between Tokyo and Beijing, mainland tourists’ use of fake cash to seek good fortune sparks anger online.
Online reactions have varied, with some expressing interest, while others questioning the feasibility and motivations behind Ma’s search.
Muscular man combines cycling in gym with crocheting classic garment as surprise gift; rejects critics who deride his hobby as ‘women’s work’.
29-year-old juggles radio presenting position with pulling people around; loves both jobs so much, she works 7 days a week.
Profile | China ‘wheelchair anchor’ Liang Yi becomes first disabled TV host after spinal cord injury
Television personality who almost lost it all because of rare condition cites ‘perseverance and persistence’ as vital to overcoming challenges.
‘Lazy’ canine called September wanders off with another dog, is found after exhaustive search; develops more ‘willing’ temperament as result.
Shop manager remarks that it was fortunate the attack occurred on a Sunday when nearby kindergarten was closed.
Lawyer says while Chinese laws do not impose legal obligation to rescue, men still face liability for compensatory damages to family.
28-year-old former professional kayaker attracts millions of mostly women online with his physique; teases with tank tops, fitness shirts.
Visitors to wonton street shop say owner looks like he ‘stepped out of a fairy tale’ and often pay over the odds to thank him for his generosity.
