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Ex-Chinese pyramid scheme boss charges US$18,000 to ‘discipline’ kids
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’.
12 Aug 2026 - 2:59PM
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Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl reflects thirst for knowledge, changing lives
9 Aug 2026 - 4:00PM
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China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for scrap-paper verses wins elite literature prize
7 Aug 2026 - 2:27PM
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‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame
Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.
30 Jul 2026 - 2:06PM
A Chinese barbecue chef, strikingly resembling Elon Musk, has taken social media by storm, attracting eager customers for both delicious food and memorable photos. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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From bankruptcy to viral critic: the journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s.
21 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
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China student discovered on video platform shines as heroine in acclaimed film
Recent graduate Li Sitong hopes for more acting roles after starring in emotional telling of a decades-spanning secret involving a stranger.
17 Jul 2026 - 6:27PM
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Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people.
15 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
Days after clearing 100 million yuan (US$15 million) in personal business debt, Chinese motorcycle tycoon Zhang Xue, above, stepped up to donate 5 million yuan to flood-stricken Guangxi. Photo: Weibo
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‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning flaws into strengths
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’.
14 Jul 2026 - 3:38PM
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Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip during China concert
Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance.
12 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
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China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.
9 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
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Burned-out Chinese workers flock to tourist-site ‘poet actor’ for life wisdom
Wang Haonan goes viral playing Tang dynasty cultural icon, providing poetic solace to those who consult him about their problems.
5 Jul 2026 - 8:59AM
A tourist-site performer portraying the carefree Tang poet Li Bai, middle, has become a sanctuary for stressed workers seeking life wisdom. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/globalpeope
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Top Chinese influencer sells pricey courses after government live-streaming ban
Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.
4 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
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‘Pass on the warmth’: blind Chinese teen aces gaokao, chooses medicine to help others
Music becomes his sanctuary and, with guidance from his teachers, he learns to play five instruments.
29 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education
Zhong’s drive is to become his family’s pillar and protect his mother and younger sister.
26 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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Wife of ALS-stricken China e-commerce tycoon refuses divorce despite request
Raised in Beijing, Duan was rebellious and independent from a young age, later meeting Cai through matchmaking in 2018.
24 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
Duan Rui, wife of Cai Lei—a former JD.com vice president battling ALS—met him through matchmaking. Photo: ifeng
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Ex-hospital director opens China’s only school for HIV-positive children
‘The only difference between them and other children is that they take one extra pill a day,’ Guo says.
24 Jun 2026 - 11:09AM
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‘Only death can stop me’: dying Chinese tycoon works 12 hours daily to cure ALS
Top e-commerce executive who has survived several near-death episodes, says ‘faith’ keeps him going in the ‘darkest night’.
21 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Last professional letter writer in Chinese city pens 100,000 missives over 59 years
Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion.
20 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM
A 77-year-old man in China is thought to be one of the country’s last remaining professional letter writers. Photo: Douyin
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China Gen Z male midwife goes viral for skills, looks, ‘powerful tenderness’
25-year-old overcomes ‘shameful’ taunts from relatives about career choice, says witnessing births makes him respect ‘strength’ of women.
18 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-China military dog handler offers cheap pet treatments, has 5 million followers
Animal lovers travel from afar to avail themselves of ‘Miracle Doctor’s’ services who says his techniques give ‘fur babies’ chance of survival.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:02PM
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Zheng Yuxiu: modern China’s ‘xia nu’ assassin and first female PhD
Independent spirit who resisted grandmother’s bid to bind her feet, worked in intelligence, transported bombs, championed women’s rights.
17 Jun 2026 - 2:07PM
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China ‘Goose Leg Auntie’ hailed for street snacks slammed for using cheap duck legs
Ingredients row hits much-loved street food vendor who sells roast bird legs for US$2, reportedly makes US$90,000 a year.
16 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s viral “Goose Leg Auntie,” who was initially celebrated for her street snacks sold near universities in Beijing, has been criticised for using inexpensive duck legs. Photo: QQ.com
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Chinese ‘CEO in a school uniform’ exports drones, funds start-up by waiting tables
Enterprising youngster with a talent for technology doubles as philanthropist, learned about tools at factory where his mother worked.
16 Jun 2026 - 10:21AM
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China ‘Wheel Queen’: from tractor driver to owner of US$1.6 billion empire
Sharp-dressing entrepreneur defies gender stereotypes, says only regret in life is not spending enough time with her sons when they were young.
15 Jun 2026 - 6:05PM
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One-legged China teen dreams of basketball glory, practises with crutch dad made
13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb.
12 Jun 2026 - 2:00PM
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