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‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves UK granny, 74, on solo cross country trip
Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die.
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China live-streams expose harsh training regimes designed for ‘rebellious youth’
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The Devil Wears Prada 2 slammed for offending China with nerdy ‘Chin Chou’ role
22 Apr 2026 - 7:21PM
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Viral trend in China climbing lamp posts cross-legged leaves players stranded
Police warn of injury risks as pole scaling craze turns to farce requiring delivery riders, families and passersby to save people taking part.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:01PM
An online challenge in which people climb lamp posts cross-legged has gone viral in China, with participants often looking foolish by becoming stuck. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
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China worker envied after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash grants
Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China influencer recounts harrowing Cambodia cyber scam plight; live-stream cut short
After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility.
21 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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Plight of parentless China boy cared for by grandpa attracts 46 million views, prompts government aid
‘Sensible’ 9-year-old handles all the household chores, often cries in his sleep while dreaming about his dead father.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
A nine-year-old boy in China relies on his 73-year-old grandfather after his father died and his mother remarried. His teacher was so moved by his story that she offered to care for him if his grandfather dies. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids
Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China influencer builds house for girl who ‘raises sisters alone’ amid family drama
Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth.
20 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China woman returns home to raise 60,000 snakes, earns US$146,000 a year
‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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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
Tibets “Bathing Festival” lasts seven days, during which people of all ages bathe in natural waters, socialise and seek romantic partners through music. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Zhihu
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Quirky China: worm removed from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black
Car driver who left window open gets nasty insect shock, woman gaming host in ‘male gaze’ controversy, surgeons pull parasite out of woman’s head.
19 Apr 2026 - 2:00PM
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China martial arts prodigy, 5, practises to point of tears for May tournament
‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad.
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
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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
A Chinese noodle restaurant sparked public outrage after displaying a slogan that condoned domestic violence, shocking many that such an outdated phrase is still used publicly today. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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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
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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
Quirky China: a woman discovered she had been sweeping the wrong tomb for two years, a boy completed his homework in an hour at the police station, and a food delivery rider serves an entire community. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin/ifeng
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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
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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
Chinese jobseekers are using dating apps to find work while recruitment platforms have transformed into matchmaking sites for greater reliability. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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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
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