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A woman in China with undersized chest muscles wears a “jewellery breast” to boost her self-esteem. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper
Disease

Chinese woman with undersized chest wears ‘jewellery breast’ to boost self-esteem

Woman who stuffed bra to look ‘normal’, suffered from failed surgery, classmates say dad left family as result of condition.

Pets

Spicy hotpot for dogs in China ignites amusing discussions, ‘jealousy’

Myanmar

Chinese reality show slammed for re-enacting ordeal of actor’s Myanmar abduction

China cancer patient hosts park funeral to bid farewell to friends, gains support

‘I do not fear death. Life’s value is not in its duration, but in how fully we embrace each moment,’ says woman.

A cancer patient in China hosted a funeral in the park to say goodbye to friends, drawing support from those who passed by. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Badminton World Federation (BWF)

‘Stop the stalking’: Japanese badminton star asks fans in China to keep distance

Chiharu Shida, dubbed ‘most beautiful badminton player’, says obsessive fans have left her feeling scared ‘every time we compete in China’.

Human trafficking

Shock as China court hears men barging into home, attacking family, snatching infant

Gang allegedly violently assaults grandpa, leaving him covered in blood, causing his eyes to bulge.

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Animals

Ex-China athlete raises buffalo in China rental home, keeps it secret from landlord

‘Adorable’ four-month old black calf called ‘Bull Demon King’ is washed in bathroom, only moos when hungry, rarely disturbs neighbours.

A former combat sports athlete in China who keeps a buffalo in his rented flat says it rarely bothers his neighbours. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

China fitness influencer shut down for ‘provocative’ cosplaying Aquaman live-stream

Figure-hugging superhero costume overexposes ‘sensitive body part’, forces popular social media platform to act over ‘inappropriate clothing’.

Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Chinese driver survives after her Tesla is sent flying, landing on parked cars

She got out of the car on her own after the crash.

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Parenting: teens

China girl stuck in washing machine after crawling in to ‘cool off’ from family row

Emergency rescue team takes 16 minutes to dismantle appliance as girl remains curled up inside before setting her free.

A girl in China had to be rescued by firefighters after she crawled into a washing machine to “cool off” after a family dispute and got stuck. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

Profile | Ex-Chinese lingerie model Ni Hongjie becomes celebrated actress and household name

Widely regarded entertainer uses experiences of unhappy childhood, troubled first marriage to shape on-screen persona.

Former Chinese lingerie model Ni Hongjie has become a celebrated actress and household name. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo

Video | Amputee reaches top of Chinese mountain, climbing steps using his hands

Wang lost both legs in an accident when he was 18.

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Icons and Influencers

China love guru who teaches women how to marry rich faces US$1 million tax fine

Self-styled ‘McKinsey of relationships’ teaches that relationships, marriage are strategic tools for climbing social, financial ladder.

Animals

China court auctions 100 tonnes of live crocodiles for US$550,000, no delivery

Enormous reptile sale sparks much amusement on social media after China’s ‘Crocodile God’ defaults, court liquidates ‘scary’ assets.

A court in China is auctioning off 100 tonnes of live crocodiles at a starting price of US$550,000, sparking much amusement online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Video gaming

Man sues China gaming firm for depression after being ‘virtually slapped’ 4,800 times

‘Traumatised’ online player whose avatar was constantly pelted with in-game eggs, sandals seeks compensation over ‘self-esteem’ issues.

A Chinese man is suing a mainland gaming firm claiming that he suffers from depression after being “virtually slapped” 4,800 times. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Bilibili
Chinese cuisine

Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse sells sausages online, earns US$207 million in 4 years

Food brand of entertainment icon earns nationwide sales champion tag as actor takes active role in production, promotion of ‘high quality’ bangers.

Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Daughter of Hong Kong actress attends 2 kindergartens, eats, naps, uses car toilet

Ambitious mother earns label ‘monster mum’ for putting 4-year-old daughter through rigorous educational regime on daily basis.

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Children in China

Impressive China son pays off parent’s US$2.8 million debt by teaching calligraphy

Creator with lifelong fascination for traditional art form clears cash arrears over 7-year period after opening teaching studio in 2016.

An artist in China has paid off his parent’s massive debts by teaching calligraphy and writing ornate scrolls. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

Chinese influencer smashes temples, does bold stunts to challenge superstitions

Lifestyle challenging influencer with penchant for the paranormal stages scary stunts such as sleeping graveyards to debunk ancient rituals.

Chinese deity statues receive special boarding passes for cross-strait visit

Goddess of Sea models take ‘first class’ trip to Taiwan as authorities lay on top security, special safety belts, fast track services.

Taiwan man steals ex’s dad’s urn to force reunion, issues ‘never see father’ threat

Scamming chicken farm owner with significant debts stakes out military cemetery before breaking lock on man’s final resting place.

A man in Taiwan stole his ex-girlfriend’s father’s urn in an attempt to force a reunion, shocking many people online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/YouTube

Video | Chinese mountain to get escalators for ‘painless climbing experience’

Each escalator is about 50 metres long.

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Chinese mountain to get escalators for ‘painless climbing experience’

Chinese woman finds birth parents after 27 years, just 2 days after online appeal

27-year-old adoptee becomes country’s fastest ever such person to find biological family, breaks down in tears during video link-up.

China airliners

Intervening China flight attendant bitten on arm in passenger body odour clash

Shanghai-bound women in physical on-board fight over stench of body, strong perfume as plane delayed for 2 hours before take-off.

China education

China journalism graduate swaps high-paying job for happiness as canteen worker

Earning 6,000 yuan (US$820) a month, young woman expresses strong aspiration to eventually become canteen manager.

A woman with a master’s degree in journalism from the esteemed Peking University has ignited significant discussions on social media about the career choices of young people today. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China education

China ‘demon teacher’ with 2 million fans hailed as superstar for ‘tough-love’ style

Liu once warned students not to be distracted during online class, or she would ‘turn into a ghost, crawl out of your screen to consume you’.

Liu Xiaoyan is regarded as a highly influential English teacher on social media, particularly known for her tough-love teaching style to prepare students for China’s competitive postgraduate entrance exam. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/RedNote
Disease

Chinese traffic police grant boy with rare cancer 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

A freelance producer had manipulated the clip for maximum entertainment value, network claimed.

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