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We explain the traditional Chinese divination practice of “ask rice” or mun mai, which involves a woman medium believed to be possessed by spirits using 1,080 grains of round rice for rituals. Photo: RedNote
Chinese superstitions

Explainer | Why Chinese ‘ask rice’ divination ritual involves using 1,080 round grains

Mystifying ancient tradition uses combination of the spirit world and mathematical formulas to predict future.

China society

Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes

Icons and Influencers

China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate

China delivery rider saves US$160,000 in 5 years, pays off debt, is dubbed ‘Order King’

25-year-old works 13-hour shifts 7 days a week and runs everywhere; extent of his deliveries has seen him cover distance of 324,000 km.

A 25-year-old food delivery rider in China who has saved US$160,000 over five years says he is proud of his hard work and ability to pay off debts. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
China society

Opinion | How young Chinese learned to stop worrying and love themselves

Amid disillusionment and a stagnant economy, China’s young people are taking the initiative to embrace self-compassion and treat themselves well.

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Viral stories

China tourist in Japan sends 300 masks during Covid to host after overnight stay

Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media.

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Disease

China ALS woman holds farewell party, says disease cannot beat ‘optimism, love, hope’

ALS is described as ‘freezing disease’ because it creates sensation of being trapped or ‘frozen’ within an immobile body as illness advances.

A Chinese woman in her 40s, who has battled ALS for eight years, held a farewell party at a funeral home to say goodbye to her family and friends. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
China consumption

Not lovin’ it: Chinese fume at McDonald’s prices, costlier ‘poor man’s meal’

Fast-food giant increases menu items by 0.5 to 1 yuan, testing pricing power in a deflationary market where per-capita dining spending has been plunging.

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CCTV

China CCTV removes short film that ‘romanticises’ food delivery work after backlash

‘Fairy tale’ video which says often dangerous job with long hours brings workers ‘closer to their dreams’ is branded ‘disgusting’ by critics.

China's ageing population

Bikini-clad Taiwan ‘bodybuilding grandma’, 72, flaunts toned muscles at competition

Lin’s anti-ageing regimen is simple; she commits first hour of each morning to weight training, focuses on whole foods.

A 72-year-old Taiwan woman, known as the “Bodybuilding Grandma,” recently went viral after confidently showing her toned muscles in a bikini at a bodybuilding competition. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@suicilin/commonhealth.com.tw
China's ageing population

China painter, 87, welcomes son with wife, 37, amid US$280 million theft rumour

Fan has entrusted wife with responsibility of managing all family matters, asserting that others should not interfere in their affairs.

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Renowned Chinese painter Fan Zeng, 87, recently announced the birth of his only son with his wife who is 50 years younger. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Sohu
China technology

Video | Humanoid robots take centre stage at Shanghai summit

Competitions mainly focused on robotic applications in industrial assembly, home services, flower arranging, healthcare and elderly care, as well as restaurant services.

Social media

China ‘one yuan girl’ featured in old renminbi banknote found after nearly 50 years

Simple village girl from the country’s Dong ethnic minority is now a humble mother of two; her family have never tried to cash in on fame.

Accidents and disasters in China

China teen girl risks life to save boy from icy lake, tells dad watering cart soaked her

Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.

A 13-year-old girl In China saved a four-year-old boy who had fallen into an icy hole on a lake then left the scene quietly after the rescue. Photo: Douyin
Social media

China centenarian food vlogger enjoys diverse cuisines, shares longevity secrets

Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.

A 100-year-old grandmother in China has gained fame as an “eating vblogger”, captivating internet users with her passion for all kinds of cuisine. Photo: Douyin
Pets

China cat survives after trapped in running washing machine, suffers just red nose

Curious feline spends several minutes inside spinning machine before owner notices; online critics accuse her of ‘negligence’.

Fan Bingbing

China woman spends US$1 million on cosmetic work to resemble actress Fan Bingbing

31-year-old from wealthy family undergoes 37 procedures to look like star; marries man who also has surgery to look like boyfriend of actress.

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Warren Buffett

China ‘billion-dollar investor’ claims to have ‘love brain’, posts marriage ad

‘Rather fat’, ‘patriotic and nationalistic’ money markets player insists his intentions are noble; insists he is ‘seriously’ looking for a wife.

A Chinese man in his 30s who describes himself as a “billion-dollar investor” has posted a marriage advertisement online in the hope of finding a partner who shares his passion for love. Photo: Shutterstock/Sohu
France

Frenchman cycles 18,000km from hometown to China to support Lyme disease patients

24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.

Japan

Japan husband has 520 affairs, wife turns loveless marriage into comic, goes viral in China

Wife who looks after son with extremely rare illness alone turns man’s infidelity with escort girls, porn actresses into manga art.

Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions

China engineer fired for taking hour-long loo breaks, longest lasting 4 hours

‘Haemorrhoid-suffering’ employee loses appeal after drawn-out legal tussle; court rules time spent in toilet ‘greatly exceeded’ his physical needs.

A Chinese engineer has been fired for taking too many bathroom breaks, one of which lasted four hours. Photo: Shutterstock
China consumption

‘A violation’? China’s airlines in the hot seat over hidden extra fees

Seat selection fees are becoming more common in China as airlines grapple with squeezed profit margins, but consumers are pushing back.

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Passengers board an Air China flight at an airport in Beijing. China’s major airlines are facing criticism for charging extra seat selection fees. Photo: Getty Images
Chinese superstitions

Explainer | Why China Gelao ethnic group required women to have 1 to 2 upper teeth removed before wedding

Painful ritual from centuries past involved brutal dental procedure using a hammer; missing gnashers could be replaced by those of a dog.

China eatery owner wears mecha suit to deliver food, dubbed ‘Iron Man’ by netizens

Science fiction enthusiast who dreams of being a performer creates mechanical exoskeleton using scavenged metal from scrapyards.

China husband makes wife kneel, beg him to buy down jacket, sparking public outrage

Story sparks extensive discussions about women’s financial independence, which is essential for enabling them to take control of their lives.

A man from Hubei, China, sparked outrage after he made his wife kneel and beg him to buy her a down jacket priced at just 299 yuan. Photo: Douyin
South Korea

Korean husband sues wife for ‘malicious abandonment’ after refusal to donate liver

Ruling highlights husband’s coercive behaviour and verbal abuse, making him primarily accountable for relationship’s deterioration.

A Korean man, facing a dire need for a liver transplant, was heartbroken to discover that his wife, the most suitable donor, refused to donate. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Entrepreneurs

Profile | From China factory worker to US$1.4 billion entrepreneur, Guan Yuxiang defies age

Following setback of first factory venture, Guan embraces failures as crucial stepping stones on her path to success.

Animals

Chinese woman with social anxiety feeds 120 stray cats with banquet leftovers

Woman has participated in wedding banquets about every 10 days in past 3 years, sometimes bringing home 30kg of untouched leftover food.

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