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Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes
Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.
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
17 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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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
Nearly five decades after its release, the “one yuan girl” who featured on the then version of the banknote has been rediscovered. Photo: Sohu
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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
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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
A wealthy woman in China spent US$1 million on cosmetic surgery to look like famous actress Fan Bingbing. Photo: Weibo/Sohu
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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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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
Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua has attracted attention for her humorous responses on social media to questions about the menopause. Photo: Weibo/RedNote
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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
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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
A 14-year-old boy from China has turned his bedroom into a museum of ancient artefacts and history books, surprising many with his mature demeanour. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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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
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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
The marriage of a self-made milk tea brand founder to the daughter of a wealthy entrepreneur captured public fascination. Photo: RedNote/Sohu/Baidu
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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
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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
Unconfirmed rumours that former Chinese-Canadian rapper Kris Wu, who was jailed for sex crimes, has died in prison have swept mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@kriswuWeibo
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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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US$75 million split: China court rules ex-wife of pharma tycoon gets half of firm
With guidance from ex-wife’s grandad, couple ventured into share trading in early 1990s, achieving significant success.
12 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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