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A 21-year-old man from China supports his six younger siblings, including a sister with a disabled hand and a brother with Down syndrome, by selling pork. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China birth rate

Chinese man supports 6 siblings as parents want more kids to breed success

With a physically disabled sister and a young brother with Down syndrome, eldest son faces ‘enormous’ financial pressure.

Chinese man in 40s wakes up 40 hours after having no heartbeat post-cardiac arrest

Pandas

China pandas rise from unknown status to palace pets, national symbols, treasures

Chinese cuisine

History of chilli peppers in China: from ornamental plants to ‘poor man’s spice’

Zesty ingredient with a punch was initially thought to boost the sexual desire of women; today indulging is seen as a form of social bonding.

Chilli peppers have been part of Chinese cuisine for more than 400 years, first gaining popularity 300 years ago. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Taobao
Chinese superstitions

China ancient custom sacrificed young women as ‘Cave God’ brides who starved to death

‘Mentally unstable’ but ‘gentle’ young women with ‘intelligence, bright eyes and beauty’ were given up by their ‘anxious’ families.

Pets

China city dwellers adopt chickens as pets, treat them like babies, walk them in prams

Urban people embrace poultry pals that are cheap to keep; some say the birds understand words and dress the chooks in hats and shoes.

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Women and gender

China Gen Z snipers nicknamed ‘Sweetheart’, ‘Gun Queen’ challenge gender stereotypes

Female sharpshooters go the extra mile physically and mentally to become the very best at handling heavy weapons.

Meet two Chinese Gen Z female snipers who are challenging gender stereotypes: “Sniper Sweetheart” and “Gun Queen,” who outperformed male soldiers. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/RedNote
Tourism

Video | Behind the viral rise of China’s ‘cyberpunk city’

Chongqing gained online fame as ‘the most confusing city’ or ‘8D city’ due to its urban areas built on extreme, mountainous terrain, and has become an international tourism attraction.

Rumours China Forbidden City uses massive load of pig blood to ‘dispel evil’ quashed

Series of ghostly folklore tales led to belief that red walls were painted with vital fluid of animal; author reveals the true story.

Icons and Influencers

China actor gains renewed fame after fellow star’s warlord role mocked for flawless make-up

‘Handsome‘ actor faces wave of ‘pretty boy’ jibes after character in costume drama returns from battle looking fresh as a daisy.

Taiwanese-American actor Peter Ho has gained renewed fame in China for playing warlord Xiang Yu in a 2012 drama following another actor’s recent “foundation general” nickname for his flawless make-up in battle scenes. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/YouTube/QQ.com/FX Networks

Chinese history

7,000 years of China stilted houses celebrate human ingenuity, offer insights

Elevated homes have been part of Chinese culture since earliest days, showcasing how intercultural interaction fuelled technology development.

A recent study published in Nature offers an anthropological overview of Chinese stilted houses. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Chinese history

China’s ‘most pampered child’ interred with treasures in lavish coffin 1,400 years ago

Though no portraits exist, reconstructions portray her as a noble young girl with twin circular hair buns, delicate, porcelain-like complexion.

China girl insists on staying by grandparents’ tombs; her nearby vigil touches many

In China, grandparents often develop stronger emotional bonds with their grandchildren than with their own children.

China's ageing population

‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma spends 3 decades managing public service kiosk

Octogenarian spends 11 hours a day manning two landlines in busy tourist area of Shanghai, says the job staves off loneliness.

A Shanghai grandmother, affectionately known as the “telephone booth princess,” has dedicated 33 years of her life to managing a public telephone booth. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua/kankanews

Wealthy young Chinese gain popularity for founding firms with a relaxed work style

Overindulgent and spoiled lifestyles of second-generation rich make way for easy-going method of running businesses.

“Fuerdai,” or wealthy second-generation individuals, are gaining popularity in the job market; many see companies founded by them as offering a more relaxed work environment. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Britain

‘Innate kindness’ of Chinese people moves UK granny, 74, on solo cross country trip

Netizens nationwide rally round to help sprightly grandmother who rarely uses her mobile phone fearing its battery will die.

China education

China live-streams expose harsh training regimes designed for ‘rebellious youth’

Quasi-military schools accused of using ‘physical and sexual’ abuse to punish teenagers, leading to calls for better supervision.

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Hollywood

The Devil Wears Prada 2 slammed for offending China with nerdy ‘Chin Chou’ role

Sequel to hit Hollywood film accused of using ‘racist’ name reminiscent of xenophobic Western tropes of earlier times.

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been criticised for offending China by introducing a character named “Chin Chou”, which some say resembles the derogatory term “Ching Chong.” Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/YouTube/IG@dip_magazine
Social media

Viral trend in China climbing lamp posts cross-legged leaves players stranded

Police warn of injury risks as pole scaling craze turns to farce requiring delivery riders, families and passersby to save people taking part.

Chinese history

Chinese New Year bamboo greeting cards date back over 2,000 years to Han dynasty

Sending festive messages in ancient times took time and often servants would deliver ‘flying letters’ from their masters to remote friends.

China worker envied after winning 7-day ‘rain leave’; boss also offers cash grants

Commuting in wet conditions complaints from staff gives spicy food firm boss days-off idea; other raffle prizes included umbrellas, dehumidifiers.

An employee in China has been envied online after she won paid leave for seven days when it rains in a company raffle. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Cambodia

China influencer recounts harrowing Cambodia cyber scam plight; live-stream cut short

After her return, Umi tested positive for drugs; doctors suspect her leg pain was from nerve compression due to immobility.

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Chinese influencer Umi who was tricked into telecom fraud while in Cambodia, recounted her ordeal in a recent live-stream that was cut short. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote
Children in China

Plight of parentless China boy cared for by grandpa attracts 46 million views, prompts government aid

‘Sensible’ 9-year-old handles all the household chores, often cries in his sleep while dreaming about his dead father.

Philanthropy

China ‘Superdad’ pays for building of ‘marathon Dream Home’ for 300 deprived kids

Charitable PE teacher from poor background uses his long-distance running skills to turn abandoned children into top athletes, students.

Yuan Jiajun

China influencer builds house for girl who ‘raises sisters alone’ amid family drama

Online philanthropist who helps the poor spends US$30,000 building house for ‘destitute’ family, then he discovers the uncomfortable truth.

A philanthropic Chinese influencer splashed out to build a house for a girl who falsely claimed she was raising her younger sisters alone while facing family issues like gambling debts. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China woman returns home to raise 60,000 snakes, earns US$146,000 a year

‘Unafraid’ university graduate tends to reptiles on father’s farm, makes money selling their venom for medical research.

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A young Chinese university graduate returned to her hometown to raise more than 60,000 venomous snakes, surprising many people online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Tibet

Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history.

Social media

Quirky China: worm removed from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black

Car driver who left window open gets nasty insect shock, woman gaming host in ‘male gaze’ controversy, surgeons pull parasite out of woman’s head.

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