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Rural girl to tycoon: China woman, 55, marries lover, 25, with US$7.3 million dowry
‘Controversial’ businesswoman who built a beauty aesthetics empire has faced tax evasion allegations, romantic intrigue.
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China grandma falls for AI-generated ‘bossy president’, writes ‘him’ love letters
27 Mar 2026 - 2:20PM
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Chinese woman uses teeth to carve sculptures, including Great Wall of China model
27 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Ex-poor village boy, famous China education guru Zhang Xuefeng dies at 41 after run
Cardiac arrest kills educator with punishing work schedule who held controversial views on liberal arts study; was praised for pragmatism.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Zhang Xuefeng, one of China’s most prominent educational figures, has died at the age of 41 after a run. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/ntit.edu.cn
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Boy, 7, is youngest professional rally car driver in China, starts racing at age 1
‘Obsessed’ youngster who started racing on a simulator as a toddler graduates to fuel-powered vehicles, aims to become world champion.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:46AM
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Ex-China lecturer sets up luxury lingerie brand, makes US$770 million fortune
Zhang Rongming, who built underwear empire, admits: ‘I never paid attention to what type of lingerie my wife wore’.
22 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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US man offered ‘national gift’ to stay in China after donating Japan invasion photos
Pawn shop owner who received death threats, had to wear a bulletproof vest after gifting wartime images says his mission in life is ‘peace’.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
United States citizen Evan Kail has settled in China after gaining popularity for his historical photographs of Japanese soldiers invading China during WWII. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/RedNote
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‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman goes from playing body double to stardom
Folk dancing exponent who fell into film industry by chance not fazed by being called a lookalike; says failure to perform is biggest worry.
17 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Debate as Taiwan singer shows popular ‘vacuum belly’ method to lose weight
Onstage protruding ribs routine provokes roars of appreciation from audience; doctors warn it could damage people’s health.
17 Mar 2026 - 2:00PM
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China warship’s sole female top officer tells women to prioritise professional skills
Poised, confident senior officer adopts role of ‘evil instructor’ on board; is also known for her ‘caring’ attitude towards crew members.
16 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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Iraqi reporter raised in China, famous for viral dance, to marry Xinjiang woman
Journalist who grew up knowing only war and conflict in the Middle East yearns for peace in the region; his catchphrase is ‘I envy Chinese’.
15 Mar 2026 - 6:09PM
An Iraqi journalist who went viral in China for performing the Subject 3 dance has become engaged to a woman from Xinjiang. He moved to China at the age of 11. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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Iran boxing coach leaves China job, returns home to be with family despite risks
Skilled and responsible fight trainer says if he is going to die, it will be with his relatives in Tehran; gym boss pays for flight into war zone.
14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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Timothée Chalamet charms fans, embraces Chinese culture, sells tofu, plays table tennis
Oscar-nominated Hollywood star charms fans on promotional trip by sampling spicy hotpot, enjoying Chinese tea.
12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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From owning US$580 to US$580 million, China school dropout builds business empire
Liu Huiping rents his home instead of buying as he believes his wealth should not be inherited by his descendants.
12 Mar 2026 - 2:11PM
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Swede owns vehicle test centre in China’s Inner Mongolia; likely only foreigner there
Enterprising 44-year-old sees business boom after local authorities build huge artificial lake so he can ‘ice test’ vehicles when it freezes over.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
A Swedish man has lived in the cold city of Yakeshi, Inner Mongolia, for two decades, running a leading ice surface vehicle testing facility. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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China Qing era spawned female authors, poets, despite restrictions on women in arts
Like much of the world, China experienced a notable rise in women authorship during the 19th century, with three poets making a particularly profound impact.
9 Mar 2026 - 1:21PM
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Wife of renowned China director Zhang Yimou remains largely unknown to public
Independent mother of three, who rarely appears on red carpet with husband, does ballet, appears on stage with her dancing daughter.
8 Mar 2026 - 9:22AM
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China actress, 75, sparks debate playing teen, kissing much younger actor in TV drama
Gender equality activist questions if same criticism would arise if a male actor 30 years older than his female co-star took on similar role.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
Chinese actress Liu Xiaoqing, 75, recently sparked controversy by portraying a young woman in a mini-drama and engaging in a passionate kiss with a male actor 30 years her junior. Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube/Sina
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China entrepreneur, abandoned as child, owns fashion brand with US$36 million sales
Driven woman who came from parents who rarely remembered her name, dumped her on a mountainside, tells young women ‘there is hope’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
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China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time
‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money.
21 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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Taiwan singer visits over 100 mainland China cities to help farmers sell produce
Entertainer renowned for romantic songs takes love to a new level with his charitable work; earns plaudits for his ‘noble’ personality.
17 Feb 2026 - 4:09PM
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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
A 30-year-old woman from China, earning over 1 million yuan a month and leading a company in the performance marketing sector, has made headlines by announcing her retirement. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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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
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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
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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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