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Alice Yan
Reporter, China
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Alice Yan is a Shanghai-based social news reporter. She writes about human interest stories and specialises in stories on family relationships, education, gender equality, child development, traditional culture and social media.
Areas of Expertise:
China's social newsLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship.
Private educational institute ‘coerces’ parents to fork out huge sums for non-existent study sessions or face their children being expelled.
Teachers praised for understanding ‘juvenile psychology’ by presenting children with personalised quilt covers, bedsheets, pillows at awards.
Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours.
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Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend.
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.
Fan has entrusted wife with responsibility of managing all family matters, asserting that others should not interfere in their affairs.
Fearless 13-year-old tells anxious mother of drowning boy, 4, that she is ‘rather light’, ignoring danger to crawl onto thin ice.
Elderly grandmother who endured war and poverty early in life says today’s China is ‘hundreds’ of times happier; enjoys TV dramas, news.
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.
24-year-old realises dream of riding bike to China by crossing more than 30 countries; describes standing on Great Wall as ‘awesome’.
Story sparks extensive discussions about women’s financial independence, which is essential for enabling them to take control of their lives.
As an elite Central Guard Bureau bodyguard, she protects Chinese leaders and their foreign counterparts during China official visits.
Youngster bites marriage gift to pieces, says he cannot remember whom he gave bits to; father beats child when he denies knowing the value of gold.
Enterprising pupil finds novel way to help ease debt-ridden family’s financial pain; tells classmates he will not accept cash donations.
Liu’s son and Yuanyuan, high school sweethearts, have been married for 15 years and share two children.
Parents were initially perplexed by daughter’s unusual appearance, even questioned whether hospital had given them the wrong baby at birth.
Customer service representative from Baby Tree clarifies that these notifications are generated automatically by an AI tool.
Stone of Rebirth, on sacred Mount Kailash in Western Tibet, gains popularity over past year, with many leaving photos of deceased loved ones.
Sporting great shows initial bemusement at popular mainland game; quickly picks it up thanks to sublime footballing skills.
Home relocation business owner born into wealthy family switches to language training, says he is happier not chasing money.
‘Inappropriate’ expression on tag not intended to ‘insult’ women, say firm as some online observers call upon ‘sisters’ to boycott company.
‘Pot-bellied’ gym employee who eats more calories than he can burn off faces ridicule online, praises those mocking him as ‘talented’.
‘Masculine’ shot putter who has faced taunts about her looks during star-studded career says she is a ‘little girl’ in her heart.
Internet users are captivated by Zhang’s inspiring journey from poverty; he became an orphan at age 10 and had minimal formal education.
An Italian chef tells media that one reason for owner’s irritation might be because it is common for customers to order one pizza per person.
Noodle outlet advertises sarcastic ‘options’ for people who want to dine alone as country faces rising number of single households.
Dutiful man who lived simple life to provide for extravagant wife who never worked since they married tells her ‘you stabbed me in the back’.
Desperate 22-year-old college student who lost teeth in public toilet assault by stranger turns to live-streaming to raise cash.
