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A traffic police brigade in Jinan city let a young boy with a rare disease be a traffic cop for a day. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/QQ.com
Disease

China traffic police brigade grants rare cancer boy his dream to be cop for a day

Despite intense treatment, child shows remarkable resilience throughout challenging journey.

Japan

‘Malicious’ Japan TV clip claiming Chinese eat crows ruffles feathers in China

Scams and swindles

Chinese woman stages fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’

China firm under fire for ‘prison-style’ workplace – no phones, eat lunch at desk

Dental products company spies on staff using surveillance cameras, makes employees order delivery food, take limited toilet breaks.

A company in China has come under fire for its “prison-style” workplace rules. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Crime in China

China doctor fired for placenta theft from new mums, sells them as TCM ingredients

Trade in organ banned in China but punishment regime for crime not in place, online observers liken those who eat afterbirth to cannibals.

Video | Chinese half-marathoner misses out on win after celebrating too early

The woman was leading the race and broke her personal record.

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K-pop, Mandopop, other Asian pop

‘99.99%’ lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou cannot sing, enjoys icon’s music

Introverted doppelganger shares videos of farming life online, cannot afford price of ticket to singer’s upcoming concerts.

A lookalike of Taiwan singer Jay Chou who cannot sing says he enjoys the Mandopop king’s music. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/IG/jaychou
China birth rate

Shock as teen surrogate gives birth to twins for Chinese man, receives US$124,000

Embryo implanted in teenager when she was 16, man who paid her pretended she was his wife to secure crucial official documents.

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‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby room for online meeting ridiculed online

‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.

Fame and celebrity

Letters | Actor Daniel Wu’s English lessons offer more than meets the eye

Readers discuss the usefulness of the actor’s foray into English education, and Hong Kong employers’ focus on university rankings.

Daniel Wu attends the red carpet premiere of “Rocketman” at Cannes in 2019. Photo: Weibo
RedNote

US-China families meet in Shanghai after virtual RedNote ‘TikTok refugee’ exchange

Virtual relationship on social media turns real-life as Mississippi family flies in to cement bond with online Chinese pals.

A family from the United States has visited a couple in China after a joyful exchange on RedNote as so-called TikTok refugees. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote

Young Chinese woman faces high rent, pays US$7 a month to sleep in office toilet

Woman spends night in 6-square-metre space with sink and two squat conveniences, cleans living quarters regularly as others use during day.

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Icons and Influencers

Heart attack kills China ‘century baby’ born at midnight on January 1, 2000 at 25

Heartbroken mother says her ‘world has fallen apart’ as she calls for formal investigation into ‘serious medical accident’ without elaborating.

Chinese superstitions

Taiwan nurse suffers burns, miscarriage after firecracker ritual between legs

Pregnant qualified nurse accepts bizarre instructions from staff at temple, court orders significant compensation for her physical, emotional damage.

A woman in Taiwan suffered severe burns and a miscarriage after taking part in a bizarre pre-birth ritual using firecrackers. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
China birth rate

China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break

Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.

A young boy in China stayed calm while assisting with a home birth with the help of paramedics on the phone after his mother’s waters broke. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
Viral stories

Shock as Malaysia teacher tells pupil struggling with dialect to ‘go back to China’

Teacher tells complaining relative of abused student that she would call police to track him down because he had ‘invaded her privacy’.

Children in China

China ‘Ne Zha’ boy secretly takes boat to fish, amazes by surviving 24 hours adrift

Notoriously naughty youngster placed on special police watch list because of his behaviour, was ‘unconcerned’ about his high-seas exploits.

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Children in China

China schoolboy slapped 9 times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name

Violent teacher suspended from position amid police investigation as parents reject US$700 compensation from school.

A primary schoolboy in China was slapped in the face nine times for “disrespecting” a teacher, sparking a fierce deabte on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
China society

‘Shameful’: China woman buys flat for old professor she cares for, sparks dispute

Woman says residence represents not merely bricks and mortar, but four decades of cherished memories.

Chinese cuisine

Chinese eatery sells spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, favoured by women diners

Following the introduction of this dish, sales skyrocketed, averaging over 100 servings per day and 30 per cent rise in customer visits.

Icons and Influencers

Profile | China big eater star Li Hangze admits to 35 million fans she is a man in disguise

Li says female persona is intended to fulfil roles of both mother and father for teenage son after divorce.

Langweixian, above, presents herself as a woman and communicates in a feminine manner but her baritone voice has led many to speculate about her true gender for years. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Scams and swindles

China woman swaps locks on 80 flats, sells them for US$3.3 million to con friends

While husband lives frugally to pay off debt, wife lavishly gifts live-streamer lover with extravagant items and properties.

A Chinese woman changes the locks on 80 flats, sells them, and defrauds friends, and relatives out of US$3.3 million. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Crime in China

China Porsche owner skips out on US$70 petrol bill, leaves station worker to pay

Driver of US$75,000 luxury car gets station worker to fill up tank then speeds off without paying, police track him down using surveillance footage.

Disability

Chinese boy’s daily ritual of caring for sister with partly amputated leg lauded

Their mum suggests that the boy may have overheard family discussions about his sister’s leg challenges, feels obliged to help her.

World Athletics Championships

Wu Yanni wants Asian 100m hurdles record, but admits Olympics a step too far

Chinese athlete says she can’t compete with Western counterparts, targets top eight finish at LA Games in 2028.

Wu Yanni celebrates after breaking the national record in women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. Photo: Xinhua
Health in China

Woman in China drinks ‘waste water’ for 5 years, pipe blunder causes liver damage

Victim of water purifier installation mistake seeks proper compensation after she suffers from irregular periods following pipes mistake.

A woman in China has been drinking “wastewater” for five years after a plumbing error, causing her to suffer from liver damage. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaomi
Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Hangzhou becomes sea of red as China fans brace for decisive World Cup qualifier

China must beat Australia on Tuesday to have any chance of securing automatic qualification to 2026 tournament.

K-pop idols

Chinese youth pay US$28 to live K-pop dream with public events, photo shoots

‘Obsessed’ fans of Korean entertainment genre snapped by photographers, are done up by make-up artists in immersive experience.

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