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A Chinese PhD dropout turned whistleblower has exposed data fabrication by renowned scholars. Photo: Shutterstock

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Chinese PhD dropout turned whistle-blower exposes data faking by renowned scholars

Son of migrant worker from poor rural background uses AI to check academic research papers; pushes for reform to stamp out dishonesty.

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China honour guards’ strict training – precise marching, standing still for 3 hours

1 Jun 2026 - 2:49PM

Japan Buddhist monk bar has ‘heaven and hell’ drinks, offers beating service

1 Jun 2026 - 9:12AM

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China woman nearly dies as fishing line lashes round her neck while cycling at night

Electric bicycle rider feared her throat would be cut by cord as she crossed busy bridge; incident sparks calls for greater safety measures.

31 May 2026 - 4:00PM

A Chinese woman riding a bicycle over a busy bridge feared her throat would be cut when she was caught by a fishing line. Photo: Getty Images

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‘Sleep with eyes open’: China woman’s bungled eyelid surgery causes complications

Botched cosmetic work at unlicensed clinic leaves victim with unstoppable tearing; leads to costly court battle and bitter online spat.

31 May 2026 - 11:34AM

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US man believes if everyday people can grow forests, world leaders can find peace

Generous donation enabled Yin to plant some of her earliest trees, sowing the seeds of a lasting friendship across continents.

30 May 2026 - 4:00PM

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Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

60,000-year-old dental procedure blurs line between humans and Neanderthals.

30 May 2026 - 9:00AM

A life-size reproduction of a Neanderthal family and their dwelling, set 50,000 years ago, is now on exhibit at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, Illinois. These are the first authoritative lifelike representations of early humans. Photo: Getty Images

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China official mocked over gold earrings while crying about local flood disaster

‘Golden’ accessories of party secretary in village hit by torrential rain arouse both sarcastic criticism and support; she reveals they are fake.

29 May 2026 - 6:56PM

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China police dig through sand with hands to search for Taiwan tourist’s lost phone

Crime fighters get on their knees to manually search shifting sands; eventually find ‘despairing’ visitor’s mobile at peak of a dune.

29 May 2026 - 2:00PM

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China doubts Musk’s Starship future; ex-TSMC chip prodigy returns: 7 highlights

From Taiwan actress facing backlash to Hong Kong principal resigning over school trip row, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

29 May 2026 - 12:34PM

The Starship and Super Heavy Booster create sound waves on lift-off for the 12th test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Texas on Friday, May 22. Photo: Reuters

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‘Save her first’: China expectant mum gives surgery slot to bleeding pregnant woman

Woman with no identification arrives in ambulance at busy hospital soaked in blood, doctors perform emergency surgery, she lives but loses baby.

29 May 2026 - 10:10AM

An expectant mother in China gave up her operating room slot to another pregnant woman suffering from a life-threatening haemorrhage, saving the woman’s life. Photo: Sohu

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How tofu evolved from a chance find to one of China’s most prized culinary symbols

Ancient alchemists who stumbled across soybean curd while searching for an elixir of life created a foodstuff which has global appeal today.

28 May 2026 - 6:01PM

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‘Smells like hell’: China woman disappears owing rent, abandons dog in filthy flat

Shocked property agent enters unit, discovers ‘beautifully dressed’ tenant lived in an environment akin to a canine kennel.

28 May 2026 - 2:00PM

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China barbecue chain refunds diners US$162,000 for ‘not properly grilled’ food

Lamb skewer eatery says cooking glitch caused by new grilling equipment; offers money back deal despite getting no complaints from diners.

28 May 2026 - 9:00AM

A Chinese barbecue chain has issued refunds totalling over US$162,000 yuan to 48,000 tables after acknowledging that their skewers had not been properly cooked. Photo: Sohu

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Controversial China ‘dead or alive’ app becomes valuable personal safety tool

Application inspired by developer’s fear of walking home alone late at night becomes potential lifesaver for elderly people.

29 May 2026 - 1:29PMvideocam

An app for the elderly in China called “dead or alive” has stirred controversy. Photo: Shutterstock

China Personalities

China film about woman whose killing of husband framed around domestic violence banned

Actress who plays herself in film portrays victim of violence but actual court verdict in case made no mention of husband abusing her.

27 May 2026 - 2:00PM

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Chinese man who suffered urination pain for 3 years finds 1.3kg stone in bladder

56-year-old farmer tries unsuccessfully to self-medicate, stops travelling for fear of consequences, cannot sleep.

27 May 2026 - 11:55AM

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People & Culture

Indonesian wife, 24, surprised husband, 62, was groom at event she attended at 9

After a young Indonesian woman married a much older man who had wed twice before, she realised they had met at one of his other nuptials when she was a child.

23 May 2024 - 9:24PM

A 19-year-old Indonesian woman finds out after marrying a man aged 57, that she attended a previous wedding of his when she was just nine years old. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com

China Personalities

Profile | Mystery Chinese woman steals show at 2024 Cannes Film Festival, but who is she?

A mystery woman from China, who stole the show on the red carpet at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, has been revealed to be a rich online influencer and wife of a famous mainland musician.

11 Jun 2024 - 12:36PM

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Singaporean influencer becomes grandmother at 34, jokes that she ‘inspired’ son

A popular online influencer in Singapore who has become a grandmother at the age of 34 has pledged to support and guide her 17-year-old son.

13 Dec 2024 - 10:08PM

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Man has child by surrogate without telling family as he wants to be grandfather

A 50-something woman in China was shocked to find a baby in her home when she got in from work one day, and that the child belonged to her husband who had hired a surrogacy agency without telling her.

29 Mar 2024 - 6:43PM

A man had secretly hired a surrogacy agency to get a baby girl after his only daughter told him she did not want to have children. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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At 5am, it’s still dark at the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, as fishermen and workers go about offloading the morning’s catch. Photo: Alexander Mak

Discover Aberdeen’s fish market secrets with Hong Kong’s top chefs

PostMag gains rare entry into Aberdeen’s Wholesale Fish Market with the men who supply many of Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred kitchens and the chefs who helm them – just days before the annual fishing moratorium.

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The swimming pool at Andaz One Bangkok, Thailand. Photo: courtesy Andaz One Bangkok

Asia’s new hotels: from Kyoto to Bangkok, luxury awaits

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Tai On Coffee and Tea Shop, in Hong Kong's Yau Ma Tei district, has harnessed the power of social media to attract young diners. Photo: Alexander Mak

Hong Kong-style cha chaan teng cafes thrive globally as Gen-Z embraces nostalgic dining

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World-champion pizzaiolo Vincenzo Capuano brings his signature Nuvola dough to Wan Chai, featuring cloud-like crusts sliced with golden scissors. Photo: courtesy Vincenzo Capuano

Hong Kong’s hottest new openings, from Manteigaria to Avalon

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The pre-Chinese New Year rush at the Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal in Hung Hom, in 1978. Photo: SCMP Archives

In pictures: crossing the Hong Kong-mainland China border through the decades

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An attendee poses for photos with Godzilla during Comic-Con International in San Diego, California, on July 26, 2025. Photo: AFP

Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con unites global fandoms with star-studded line-up

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Stalking, illegal tracking, assault: is China’s fan culture off the rails?

When obsession tips over into stalking a number of studies have found that the stalked celebrity often represented an idealised version of the stalker. Photo: CGTN

His son’s rare disease turned this Chinese father into a home-grown drug-maker

Despite having only a high-school education, a father in Kunming taught himself how to produce drugs for his son who suffers from Menkes disease. Photo: Weibo

Zip line ‘retires’ after 20 years in China

Thrilling commuter zip line ‘retires’ in southwest China after 20 years

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