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Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners
People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history.
19 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Quirky China: worm removed from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China martial arts prodigy, 5, practises to point of tears for May tournament
19 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone
‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
An 81-year-old Chinese mother, born without limbs, has gained widespread attention online for raising her three children alone, earning her the title of “the strongest Chinese mother” among netizens. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
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China eatery hit for ‘beating wife’ sales slogan hinting at domestic violence approval
Other offensive sayings surface, like ‘a wife cannot be beaten to death and peppers cannot burn in the sun’, ignite online anger.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:16PM
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China family buries luxury car as offering, prompts official reprimand, public apology
Death of ‘avid collector’ of expensive vehicles sparks bizarre funeral ceremony which raises environmental fears.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:23PM
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‘Fire Roses’: China only female cremation team attacks stereotypes, alters mortality views
Women face mental and physical rigours of dealing with death on a daily basis, say it gives them a better understanding of life.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s only all-female cremation team, the “Fire Roses”, works tirelessly in Beijing’s extreme heat, cremating bodies and meticulously cleaning bones. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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China woman sweeps wrong tomb, boy does homework at police station, courier ‘feeds’ village
In a country where the unexpected seamlessly integrates into daily life, these three quirky excursions add a delightful twist to routines.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:01PM
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Mastering the shadows: explore lives, extraordinary skills of ancient Chinese thieves
To maintain social order, ancient Chinese dynasties imposed severe punishments for theft – amputation, exile, even death penalty.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China single mum works in construction, lifts cement bags for 16 years to support child
40-year-old divorcee with two kids builds leg muscles ‘like rock’ through physical labour; boss says she outworks men on the job.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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From auction block to loving home: Chinese netizens bid farewell to celebrity dog
Deng Deng’s passing follows five joyful years in his new home, where he is fondly remembered on social media.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM
A 13-year-old celebrity Shiba Inu recently died. He had lived through many hardships after being abandoned and auctioned off due to his owner’s debts before a loving family rescued him in 2021. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Why China jobseekers use dating apps for work, recruitment sites for matchmaking
Many believe a recruitment-based dating app mitigates dishonesty, serves as an effective tool for risk management.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ice cream brand hit over ‘soft porn vibes’ after comparing product to ballet shoes
Dessert company receives ‘foot fetish’ criticism amid accusations that it used Chinese word for ‘sexual pleasure’ in controversial ad.
15 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese creating ‘wealthy’ and ‘luxurious’ online personas warned of legal risks
‘Real-life’ pictures of yachts, helicopters, luxury cars, horse riding excursions used to boost business profile, chance of romantic encounters.
15 Apr 2026 - 2:58PM
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China AI robot restaurant scans diners’ faces, tongues, recommends healthy dishes
Robotic ‘workers’ ease workload of eatery’s human staff by 60 per cent, cut the cost of dishes for customers.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
An AI robot restaurant in Hangzhou analyses diners’ faces and tongues to recommend health-focused dishes. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
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Love and compassion in China: Moroccan student saves drowning woman, long-ago pen pals reunite
Overseas man hailed as Good Samaritan after heroic rescue, internet sleuths help fashion a reunion between long-lost writing buddies.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Japan-based China nurse slammed for posting work clips; privacy, ethics fears raised
‘Irresponsible’ member of medical staff posts videos showing patients’ medicine bags, hospital beds; forces bosses to apologise.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Chinese man with stomach pain finds thermometer swallowed as child still inside him
Surgeons perform emergency operation to remove offending object; extracted device remains intact but temperature measurements had faded.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:15AM
A 32-year-old Chinese man sought medical attention for stomach pain and was astonished to learn that a thermometer he had swallowed when he was 12 years old had remained inside him for 20 years. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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China restaurant owner rejects fame after being swamped by customers
Owner with phobia for popularity and millions of online fans warns diners their life ‘will become hard’ if they promote his restaurant.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman sad about salary has 5-hour job nap, shows boss ‘you get what you pay for’
Woman faces wrath of her employer after she wakes up from long workday snooze, then steals a chocolate bar from his desk.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:50PM
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Celestial craftsmanship: secrets of meteorite axe from China Sanxingdui unveiled
Artefact was made of a particular blend of metal that would have been extremely difficult for the ancient people to create on Earth.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:38AM
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Chinese firm hit for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue work
Avatar replacement worker on trial with consent of person it replaces; critics of firm say move is a ‘step towards the destruction of humanity’.
12 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
A Chinese company has stirred debate after using a former employee’s data to create an artificial intelligence humanoid to continue working post-resignation. Photo: Shutterstock
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China family creates AI clone to comfort elderly mum after only son dies in crash
Tech team which ‘deceives people’s emotions’ make virtual copy of dead son who ‘talks’ to his mother via video, says he works in another city.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Unearthing peace: ancient China gravesite reveals significance of broken weapons
The bronze daggers and knives were intentionally damaged during burial as offerings to ensure deceased’s peaceful passage into afterlife.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China café sets ‘entry rules’, ban littering, discarding black stockings, turtle theft
‘Deeply aggrieved’ coffee shop owner lays down law with notice outlawing ‘pungent feet’, ‘fake socialites’ and rowdy children.
11 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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