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China Santa Claus: how Qing dynasty military figure ‘cutified’ into ‘Father Christmas’
Oboi has become a new pop culture icon in China, with related videos exceeding 1 billion views on Douyin.
20 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes
19 Dec 2025 - 2:03PM
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China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate
18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition
Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.
17 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
A 72-year-old Taiwan woman, known as the “Bodybuilding Grandma,” recently went viral after confidently showing her toned muscles in a bikini at a bodybuilding competition. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@suicilin/commonhealth.com.tw
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China ‘one yuan girl’ featured in old renminbi banknote found after nearly 50 years
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.
19 Dec 2025 - 8:54AM
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China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her
Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.
16 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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China centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets
Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.
15 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
A 100-year-old grandmother in China has gained fame as an “eating vblogger”, captivating internet users with her passion for all kinds of cuisine. Photo: Douyin
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China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing
31-year-old from wealthy family undergoes 37 procedures to look like star; marries man who also has surgery to look like boyfriend of actress.
15 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Frenchman cycles 18,000km from hometown to China to support Lyme disease patients
24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.
14 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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From China factory worker to US$1.4 billion entrepreneur, Guan Yuxiang defies age
Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China ‘most beautiful’ bodyguard in spotlight during French president visit
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:31AM
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During a recent visit to China, the French president and his wife drew attention to a female bodyguard assigned by the Chinese government, who has been dubbed the country’s “most beautiful bodyguard”. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Reuters
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China poet gains attention for ‘happy’ response to menopause, writes poem on topic
Celebrated writer who was born with cerebral palsy cuts a controversial figure with her openness about the sexual desires of women.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather
Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.
6 Dec 2025 - 4:00PM
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French football legend Zidane plays shuttlecock with China aunties, delights fans
Sporting great shows initial bemusement at popular mainland game; quickly picks it up thanks to sublime footballing skills.
3 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
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China Olympic champion plans to shed 25kg upon retirement before pursuing marriage
‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.
30 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
Chinese Olympic champion Gong Lijiao hopes to lose 25kg to improve her appearance and find love as she plans for her retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/ifeng
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China boy, 14, acts like ancient scholar, turns bedroom into museum of artefacts
Teenager with a passion for history collects items stretching across China’s dynasties; says packed bedroom is the ‘container of my spirit’.
30 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
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Chinese biker chases TV crew for 100km to show skills, now owns US$99 million firm
Determined lover of two-wheeled vehicles who was born into rural poverty chases dream by becoming mechanic, stunt rider.
29 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Survivor of child trafficking in China becomes multimillionaire; inspires public
Her adoptive parents were never abusive, but Zeng felt a persistent disconnect; in school, classmates labelled her ‘the picked-up child’.
29 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
A woman trafficked 36 years ago became a multimillionaire through hard work. Her emotional journey, including a reunion with her family, gained attention on Chinese social media. Photo: CCTV
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Self-made Chinese milk tea founder marries wealthy solar energy heiress
Internet users are captivated by Zhang’s inspiring journey from poverty; he became an orphan at age 10 and had minimal formal education.
28 Nov 2025 - 2:12PM
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Overworked staff angry at China education tycoon’s anniversary letter from Antarctica
Founder of company waxes lyrical about the survival qualities of penguins, sparking sarcastic responses from staff, online observers.
23 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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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.
22 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Brawny man, dubbed China’s ‘hottest village cadre’, promotes local produce
28-year-old former professional kayaker attracts millions of mostly women online with his physique; teases with tank tops, fitness shirts.
19 Nov 2025 - 2:00PM
A 28-year-old man in China has been nicknamed “the most handsome village cadre” after videos featuring him flaunting his muscles to promote local agricultural products went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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Prison death rumours about ex-rapper rapist Kris Wu shock China social media
From being killed by prison gang over unmet demands to being ‘silenced’ for ‘knowing too much’, unconfirmed speculation persists.
18 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Fame for China food vendor who resembles Japan animator, offers free meals to needy
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.
17 Nov 2025 - 6:00PM
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Talented China brothers gain 2 million fans with boy band BigBang style, humble charm
Adopted dog joins hardworking, singing and dancing rural fivesome for stage shows that often involve chickens, ducks and geese.
16 Nov 2025 - 4:00PM
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