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iPhone
Chinese man wins iPhone at firm’s party, finds tiles in box instead, seeks apology
Employee keeps unopened ‘iPhone’ box prize until he gets home to show wife; is dumbfounded to find ceramic slabs, chocolates, lollipops inside.
42 minutes ago
Lunar New Year
Cyber New Year trending with China youth who buy virtual goods, use digital incense
15 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Dating
China dating scene sees rise in ‘hunter-style lovers’ who are attentive and caring
15 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Scams and swindles
Public fury as China mental hospitals recruit fake patients for insurance scam
‘Healthy’ so-called patients lured into psychiatric facilities with promise of long, cheap stay; receive little treatment, face ‘beatings’.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Parenting: teens
Chinese mum makes ‘thunder breakfast’ for son, goes viral with 900 million views
Stung by online critics who accuse her of neglect over morning meal choices, woman gets creative with bizarre line-up of dishes.
14 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Chinese superstitions
Garlic in brides’ dowries: symbol of frugality and household management in China
More than a kitchen staple, garlic is revered as a ‘divine herb’; boasts 3,000-year legacy in medicine, rituals, home protection.
13 Feb 2026 - 6:21PM
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China technology
Chinese woman, 30, earning US$140,000 a month running marketing firm retires
Deng says she has had strong business instinct from young age; opened store selling educational products after university graduation.
13 Feb 2026 - 2:08PM
China technology
Opinion
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‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
The memes are really about how deeply global digital life is embedded in Chinese-built systems – and how comfortable young people are with that.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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Children in China
China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending
On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move.
13 Feb 2026 - 9:01AM
China's population
Glimmer of hope? Why China’s marriage uptick could spark 2026 birth rebound
Double-digit jump in registration rate, boosted by policy and cultural tradition, offers modest upturn, but demographers are wary of weak fertility intentions.
13 Feb 2026 - 10:20AM
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Lunar New Year
China delivery firm offers kneeling service to send New Year greetings for customers
Paid for holiday festival package includes door cleaning, couplet hanging; critics say offer cheapens sanctity of filial piety, is disrespectful.
12 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Quan Hongchan
China buzzes as Quan Hongchan named Sports Person of the Year, makes magazine debut
Nation’s Olympic diving darling marks her move into adulthood by showcasing photographs which cast her in a new light.
12 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Chinese man loses US$130,000 on lottery, sues shop, authorities for ‘illegal process’
Big-spending loser who was told by agent to bet responsibly, was aware of gambling risks, has case thrown out by court.
12 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Icons and Influencers
China official dies after horse riding accident filming publicity clip for local agriculture
Trend-setting woman nicknamed the ‘most valiant culture and tourism director’ inspired others to follow in her footsteps.
11 Feb 2026 - 6:43PM
Women and gender
China exit of top German lingerie brand as women prefer comfort, reject male gaze
Popularity of going braless plus growing desire for practicality sees purveyors of wire-free underwear brands push up sales.
11 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Dating
Emotional economy boom: China ‘love-brained’ youth seek strangers’ ire for guidance
People obsessed with love pay for tongue-lashing from self-styled influencers; some consider growing trend a form of ‘public humiliation’.
11 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
China's ageing population
Why young China viewers are being drawn to dating shows with older contestants
South Korean-influenced reality shows rise in popularity, in part driven by mature women who are brutally honest about the men taking part.
10 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Social media
Stars with names sounding like Chinese character for horse gain popularity in China
Names hold deep significance in Chinese culture, symbolising hope, luck, and prosperity, especially during the Lunar New Year.
10 Feb 2026 - 2:36PM
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Parenting: newborns to toddlers
‘My doll is like my child’: China Gen Z’s craze for cotton kids sparks debate
So-called doll mummies create mainland market worth US$1.4 billion; say toy companions of ‘emotional support’; even ‘smell’ like their owners.
10 Feb 2026 - 11:32AM
China’s private sector
Luckin’s 30,000th store milestone adds buzz to China’s brewing coffee battle
Xiamen-headquartered chain pushes to integrate supply network worldwide and accelerate growth in markets from Asia to the US.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:04PM
Environment
China woman leaves city job to live on uninhabited island, loves off-grid lifestyle
Former property development executive swaps rat race for ‘harsh’ and ‘stormy’ remote island; lives off plentiful supply of eels, crabs.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Dating
New China dating trend sees people refer exes to new prospects, like job referrals
As trust in traditional dating techniques declines, people place ads detailing selling points of ex-partners in ‘second-hand market’.
9 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Lunar New Year
Small China pupil praised for carrying large load of luggage home for New Year
Teenager uses skills learned at ‘military-style’ summer camps to pack quilt, mosquito tent, slippers, training shoes; secures items with ropes.
9 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
Icons and Influencers
Assistant of successful China influencer steals identities, earns US$158,000 in tips
Identity thief steals fashion content creator’s photographs; wears her pyjamas, stockings to stage lucrative live-streaming sessions.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Social media
How group live-streaming thrives in China, reshapes global industry dynamics
With online viewers in command, multi-person entertainment model is taking industry by storm; some stars earn US$390,000 in just one night.
8 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
Women and gender
China women pay for ‘companions’ in role-playing games, spark love debate
Sociologists suggest that many Chinese women view role-playing games as a safe, low-risk opportunity to ‘rehearse romance’.
8 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
China’s private sector
China’s Year of the Horse shoppers let emotional satisfaction take the reins
Brand prestige fades in importance as consumers favour festival-themed toys, playful designs and pet items.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:28PM
Lunar New Year
What to eat, say, or buy at Lunar New Year to bring positive energy, good fortune
From colours and hidden coins to language and gifts, the SCMP runs the rule over taboos that surround the annual festivities approach.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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