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With China’s infertility rate estimated at 12 to 15 per cent, assisted reproduction is seen as a potential lever. Photo: AFP
China's population

China’s fertility push: IVF grants grow, but high costs still deter couples

Local governments are subsidising a portion of expensive treatments, but experts warn that cash handouts will not fix the economic pressure of raising a family.

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China boy cuts mum’s gold necklace into pieces, gifts it to classmates for friendship

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Chinese girl born with blonde hair, blue eyes due to Russian great-grandfather

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China hiker wears clothing tag to support missing children and expand search

Brand’s owner says that tags featuring information about missing children have been part of their public welfare initiative for four years.

A woman in China faced online bullying for hiking with a clothing tag, which was actually part of a campaign to help locate missing children. Photo: Jimu/RedNote
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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’.

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China mum’s plea for help with child’s phone addiction sparks widespread support

Trash bag containing handwritten note was discovered two days later by university student who sat in the same seat.

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Sick China teenager draws train to university as self-encouragement but dies

Throughout his ordeal, dad says son demonstrated remarkable strength, never shedding a tear, maintaining resilience to the very end.

A teenage boy from Anhui in eastern China died shortly after receiving his university admission letter. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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Chinese girl gains nationwide sympathy as she scavenges for food in the cold

Little street girl with no socks whose mother is dead longs to have some toys, but has no money; says her father ‘does not care about her’.

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China boy, 12, loses digestive system due to surgical error meant to remove tumour

For 2 years, woman has taken son to various mainland cities for treatment, specialists suggested that transplant surgeries might be needed.

China's ageing population

State matchmaking and a PR blitz – is this the way to boost China’s birth rate?

The dramatic approach adopted by one city is attracting nationwide attention, but critics warn more fundamental policy changes are needed.

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China boy swallows gold bean during ‘tongue exercise’, relieves himself in hospital

Mother of ‘naughty’ boy tells him not to relieve himself outside because poop is ‘too expensive’. Five days later, doctors help retrieve gold.

An 11-year-old Chinese boy accidentally swallowed a gold bead worth US$1,400 which had to be retrieved with the help of doctors. Photo: Shutterstock/Baidu
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China toy platform refund policy requires parents slap child for unapproved spending

Seller on multibillion-dollar platform demands ‘apology’ video of mum abusing her daughter; says clip must have ‘audible slapping’ sounds.

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Naked China boy running on all fours raises concerns over child welfare and safety

Online rumours suggest boy’s parents could be profiting by posting videos of him on dark web, but government deny such allegations.

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Tearful China girl says goodbye to broken AI robot after it teaches word ‘memory’

Robot offers girl one last reassurance during farewell that it will be one of countless stars in the universe watching over her.

A touching video emerged of a little girl crying as she bid farewell to her AI robot, which was being decommissioned after a fall. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote
China's population

Research reveals mismatch between China’s fertility incentives, local birth rates

Despite low ranking in study’s fertility-friendliness index, Guangdong province had one of the country’s highest birth rates last year.

A newborn baby is cared for in a Chinese hospital’s neonatal care centre. Photo: SOPA Images
Architecture and design

A playful reimagining of a traditional Chinese siheyuan

Children are at the centre of a redesigned courtyard house in Kunming, where cheerful circles and curves spark joy and curiosity.

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China boy goes viral for calligraphy skills, effortlessly writing with fluidity

Toddler has never taken classes or been encouraged at home; mum says he simply watches, learns and starts writing.

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China mum, 28, dies at home, leaving toddler son to survive for days on junk food

Single mother struggles as both of her parents have intellectual disabilities and rely on welfare support.

A 28-year-old single mother in China was found dead in her flat, leaving her two-year-old son to survive for days on snacks and herbal tea. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu
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China boy suffers claw hands, numbness after day-long dash to finish schoolwork

11-year-old works 14 hours straight as parents pile on pressure, is diagnosed with breathing condition that can be fatal.

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China dad donates liver part to save baby girl, recovers at home to save money

Devoted father undergoes surgery, discharges himself from hospital early, carries out post-op bandage changing by himself.

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Doubts persist over China’s new child subsidy

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Chinese boy earns US$550 a month selling milk tea; mum praises business acumen

Food-loving youngster conducts market research, can make range of items from sushi to sandwiches; seen as future tycoon by many.

An 11-year-old boy in China who earns US$550 a month selling milk tea has been described by his mother as having a keen business sense. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Chinese esports club offers 22-day ‘quit gaming’ course, charges US$1,400

While top players can make huge amounts of money, only 1 in 120,000 will become professionals; most simply become hooked on gaming.

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Chinese man turns old factory into shelter for ‘orphans’; lives on leftover food

Facility built on personal savings and love raises hundreds of deprived youngsters, many of whom grow up to attend university.

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China dad warms IV tube for daughter during treatment to provide comfort, moves many

Dad has devoted much of his time to caring for daughter since her birth, and she is very attached to him.

In a touching hospital moment, a father in China put an IV tube in his mouth to warm his daughter during treatment. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China kids deliver food, help courier riders with orders, spark safety concerns

Authorities clamp down on outsourcing-to-children method used by food delivery riders who get kids to undertake chore of finding customers.

The Chinese authorities have clamped down on a trend in the southern city of Shenzhen which saw children helping couriers to deliver food orders. Photo: SCMP composite/chengdu.cn
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China boy smashes glass ceiling, chandelier worth total of US$56,000 in Labubu rage

Child demands jewellery-adorned Labubu figure then explodes in a costly fit of temper when his request is rejected.

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China boy stays calm by reciting poems while stuck in lift, earns acclaim online

After pressing emergency button to get help, boy tries to uplift spirits by repeating phrases such as ‘Help is on the way’, ‘Stay strong’.

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