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Taiwanese model and actress Jean Wang, who once starring alongside icons like Brigitte Lin and Joey Wong and endured an abusive marriage, has emerged as a symbol of resilience after her divorce. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Facebook
Netflix

Profile | Ex-Taiwan model, actress Jean Wang ends abusive marriage, excels in culinary arts

Entertainment star impresses with patisserie skills; maintains film career, becomes role model for women who face domestic violence.

Mainland China

Video | Why are women-only communities growing in China?

Mental health

China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

Social media

Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral crowd gets 130 million views

Granddaughter of introverted grandma who had few friends offers gifts, travelling expenses to thoughtful strangers who came to ceremony.

After a woman in China appealed for attendees, more than 30 people attended her grandmother’s funeral in the snowy north of the country. Photo: Shutterstock
Viral stories

Video | Viral video of bare hands in drinks gets milk tea shop closed

The employee filmed the act herself for social media, claiming it was ‘Indian-style milk tea’ for entertainment.

National Basketball League (China)

China basketball hall of fame honours pioneer wife of infectious disease expert

Household name blazed a sporting trail then branched out into health, sports science; fans say she should be hailed for her own achievements.

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Viral stories

Japan zoo makes workers mimic pandas after 4 bears return to China, launches fan club

‘Bizarre’ caged activity compared to ‘avant-garde theatre’ as animal park tries to cement passion for pandas amid Sino-Japanese tension.

Staff at a zoo in Japan are mimicking pandas after four of the animals were returned to China in June. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/YouTube
Women and gender

‘Hold on tight’: China woman wins 22 pig-catching contests, biggest hog weighs 73kg

31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed.

China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate

Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media.

Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award

Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic.

Cantopop singer G.E.M. is celebrating the recent nomination of her debut sci-fi novel for the prestigious Galaxy Award in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
Children in China

China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience

Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale.

A police officer in Zhejiang province settled a dispute between seven young children as if it were as serious as any other case they dealt with before, receiving praise online. Photo: Shutterstock
Made in China 2025

Meow or never: China’s pudgy pets spark race for weight-loss drugs

Fosun and Huadong biotech labs eye feline obesity drugs as owners weigh cuteness against health risks.

Chinese superstitions

Explainer | Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern

Decorations normally seen as a sign of ‘light and hope’, but turn taboo for newlywed women during annual festival.

Disability

China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy

Self-taught ‘angel with broken wings’ content creator rises from rural beginnings; builds own business despite disability.

A Chinese girl with cerebral palsy who became a beauty influencer to help her family pay off a US$57,000 debt has faced accusations of faking her condition. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Disease

China husband gets 50 tonnes of produce from mystery donor to raise cash for sick wife

Hard-working man needs US$285,000, sells donated root vegetables at street stall after kind donor sends them in batches by the truckload.

A woman in China with leukaemia who needed US$285,000 for her treatment, gets 50 tonnes of sweet potatoes after her husband tearfully pleaded for help online. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Chinese tourists

China ski resort’s US$700 birthday service, instructors carry women down slope

Backers of ‘tacky’ on-piste activity say it offers guests ‘emotional value’; detractors say ‘close physical contact’ blurs boundaries.

Disease

China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support

Young child’s struggle to walk after malformed joint diagnosis is charted on social media by her mother; video clips get more than a million likes.

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Tourism

Tourist couple leave babies with China guard; locals play with twins, change nappies

Pakistani couple head off to explore mountain park alone, return a while later with ice creams; cute baby coughs up milk over feeding passer-by.

A foreign couple in China left their twin babies with a security guard at a tourist site to enjoy some time alone. Locals and tourists engaged with the infants, impressing many with their kindness. Photo: Douyin
China food safety

China woman films dog eating from plate at eatery; shop vows to sue after closure

Owner of ‘awesome’ canine praises animal for emptying dish of mutton rolls; online observers accuse pet-loving diners of a lack of ‘discipline’.

Children in China

Explainer | Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs

Strange ancient custom which remains to present day sees children given names like wok, spoon handle, broom and chopping board.

Women and gender

Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy

36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse.

A former policewoman in China has become a stand-up comedian after quitting her job to care for her parents. Photo: Weibo
Social media

Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers with funny pose gets 10 million views

Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’.

A group of dancers on an automated walkway in China went viral when an uncle joined in with funny poses. Photo: RedNote/Douyin
Japan

‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife

Woman whose father perished when his plane was shot down and whose mother died after giving birth to her makes heartfelt plea for peace.

Pets

‘Best travel buddy’: China kitten famous for riding with truck driver owner, holding handrail

Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits.

China ‘frog prince’ glassblower has big protruding cheeks after 30 years of work

Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing.

A glassblower in China has become known as the “frog prince” after 30 years of work left his cheeks unusually protruded. Photo: Douyin

China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubles sales

Creative businessman even uses underwear as tags to solve returns problem; plans new version more expensive than clothes themselves.

An online clothing shop owner in China boosted sales by using practical items like mouse pads and towels as clothing tags, doubling his revenue in just two weeks while fostering brand loyalty. Photo: Douyin
Chinese superstitions

Explainer | China Bao’an ethnic group’s ritual ‘whips’ bride’s dad for not disciplining daughter

Ritual ‘punishment’ carried out as woman’s father kneels in courtyard of groom’s family; 3-day wedding also involves soot smearing custom.

Pets

Chinese man hand-feeds pet snake, suffers serious bite, leads to thumb amputation

Poison from viper infects reptile-loving man severely limiting his blood clotting ability; experts warn that keeping exotic pets can kill.

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