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China has pledged to focus on “investing in people” in recent policy meetings, which could indicate an increase in spending on public services. Photo: Getty Images
China consumption

‘Invest in people’: how a new slogan signals a pivot in China’s economic policy

Beijing is expected to strengthen investment in welfare, pensions, education and other public services to unleash domestic demand, analysts say.

Mainland China

Why retailers are beating a hasty retreat from mainland China

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China consumption

Reporter’s notebook: home test kit takes headache out of Beijing healthcare

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China woman pays US$130 for weight-loss jabs promising 3.5kg loss per shot, vomits blood

Careful 28-year-old only takes half recommended dose, suffers nausea, appetite loss before slipping into a critical condition.

A Chinese woman paid US$130 for a so-called miraculous weight-loss treatment that promised a loss of 3.5 kg per dose, but she soon experienced severe health complications. Photo: Shutterstock
Trending in China

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.

China society

Editorial | Silver lining in China’s ageing population shouldn’t be overlooked

Increase in life expectancy affirms Beijing’s commitment to boosting healthcare standards and presents economic opportunities.

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China snack brand hit for making staff change surname to ‘rat’, call customers ‘master’

Employees refer to themselves as vermin responsible for shipping, customer service; naming culture seen as painting staff in ‘cute’ light.

A Chinese snack brand has faced a backlash for making employees adopt the surname “Rat” and address customers as “master.” Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
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‘Weight gain subsidy’: China food tasters share videos, reveal new side to job

Unusual workers known professionally as ‘sensory evaluation engineers’ expose dangers of ‘dream job’; need for ‘extremely high’ standards.

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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.

China jobs

China overhauls civil service rules that kept out chronic disease carriers

Campaigners hail end to policy that excluded candidates with common blood, kidney or thyroid conditions from public service roles.

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Candidates for the civil service exam wait outside a testing centre in central China. The “iron rice bowl” jobs are highly prized. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Baby boom or bust: Trip.com co-founder launches HK$500 million birth-rate fund

Trip.com co-founder James Liang says Hong Kong is uniquely placed to help solve China’s looming population crunch.

Trip.com’s James Liang believes that Hong Kong is perfectly placed to help tackle China’s looming demographic crisis. Photo: Xinhua
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130kg Chinese man dies after gastric bypass surgery to impress girlfriend’s parents

Overweight man who struggled to control his eating habits finds love; dies 3 days after stomach surgery to make him less heavy.

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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.

New medical drugs

6 of the best: the billion-dollar biotechs putting China on the map

China’s biotech renaissance is gathering pace as home-grown innovators strike billion-dollar licensing deals with global giants.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Artificial intelligence

Ant Group picks AI-assisted healthcare as growth area in ageing China

The elevation of the business marks one of Ant’s most significant pivots since its cancelled IPO five years ago.

Ant Group’s AI-powered AQ app, which offers doctor recommendations and healthcare guidance, had served 140 million users as of September, the company said. Photo: Handout
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China woman develops snake-like patterns on body from using ‘pure TCM’ ointment

In addition to developing purplish-red snake-like fissures, Tingting suffers swelling in lower limbs, persistent nausea, vomiting.

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Explainer | What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?

Medicated baths use steam or herbal infusions from boiled Chinese herbs to soak the body; believed to assist in illness prevention.

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China gym offers Porsche for losing 50kg in 3 months, charges US$1,400 entry fee

Registration fee is US$1,400, covering meals, shared accommodation, but details on training, diet, weight loss targets remain undisclosed.

A Chinese gym recently launched a weight-loss challenge with a Porsche as a reward for losing at least 50kg in three months, attracting online attention. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader vows to nip chikungunya in the bud as 21 show symptoms

Centre for Health Protection assesses 2,100 residents, urges travellers to stay informed about local health conditions at their destinations.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Blood tests for 7 Hongkongers with chikungunya fever symptoms as 1,300 screened

Health workers screen residents in high-risk area linked to first locally acquired case of mosquito-borne disease.

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Biomedicine: Companies

China biotech forum bills antibody cancer drugs as next-generation treatment

Biotech insiders tout antibody-drug conjugates as the next big thing in cancer treatment, with firms urged to pursue global strategies.

Antibody drug conjugates are targeted medicines that deliver chemotherapy agents to cancer cells. Photo: Shutterstock
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China youth share frugality hacks online, say bread worms are cheap, protein-rich

Online ‘thrifty association’ shares cash-saving tips from freezing beaten eggs to cold showers, sleeping on floor to cut air-con bills.

Young adults in China are sharing frugality hacks online, including the eating of bread worms as a low-cost, protein-rich food. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area hospitals bet resort-like services will pull in global visitors

As Macau diversifies beyond gaming, wellness clinics are emerging as the next big pillar of the Greater Bay Area’s economy.

Hong Kong stock market

China’s Akeso gets share boost as data shows cancer drug’s benefits

Lung-cancer drug ivonescimab is ‘potentially two to three years ahead of competitors’, analyst says.

Greater Bay Area

Unmet healthcare demand in Asia presents Chinese hospitals with opportunities

Fosun Health is targeting medical tourists from South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, CEO Frank Hu Hang says.

Frank Hu Hang, chairman and CEO of Fosun Health, plans to expand healthcare services to others parts of Asia. Photo: Peggy Sito
Biomedicine: Companies

Hansoh and Leads Biolabs clinch US$2.5 billion in global drug licensing deals

Two mainland biotech firms win global attention as Roche and Dianthus sign major licensing pacts, highlighting China’s growing role in next-generation drug development.

China’s Hansoh and Leads Biolabs clinch US$2.5 billion in global drug licensing deals
Biomedicine: Companies

Hong Kong MRI maker Time Medical seeks site to boost output, eyes IPO

Aiming to grow sales to US$300 million in 2027, the company is eyeing a Nasdaq IPO and then a Hong Kong secondary listing.

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Explainer | How ancient Chinese porcelain pillows defy comfort norms, still promote health

Centuries-old hard headrests not only helped energy flow through the body, they also kept difficult-to-make hairstyles intact.

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