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Chinese rubbish station worker scouted for striking looks refuses full-time modelling
Leng believes that while collecting rubbish puts food on the table, modelling is a dream, and the two paths do not conflict.
27 Sep 2026 - 10:14AM
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China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves problems with AI; vocab method draws 20 million views
18 Sep 2026 - 10:33AM
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Chinese man, 106, embraces ‘reverse schedule’, named ‘model couple’ with wife
11 Sep 2026 - 9:14AM
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China ‘living Buddha’ honoured for US$9 million donation; saves every cent for charity
Wang is leaving no inheritance to his children, having informed them that his wealth will continue to be donated even after his passing.
10 Sep 2026 - 6:12PM
A 98-year-old entrepreneur from Zhejiang has spent decades sleeping on a wooden bed and living frugally to save money for helping the vulnerable. Photo: CCTV/Baidu
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‘Time waits for no man’: Chinese man’s 33-year, US$1.5 million world trip inspires many
Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges.
8 Sep 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese grandma who struggles with Mandarin sings in 6 foreign languages
Most of Li’s family members were initially hesitant about her pursuit of singing English songs, considering it unconventional for a woman her age.
8 Sep 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Green miracle’: US teacher’s donation to China farmer turns into lush forest
‘You gave the trees life and watched them grow, just as parents take pride in their children,’ says Sakolsky.
30 Aug 2026 - 10:01AM
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A retired American teacher returned to China after 26 years to witness firsthand how his US$5,000 donation had blossomed into a thriving forest, inspiring him to advocate for global tree-planting initiatives. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua
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Chinese actress Jing Tian hits back at crypto mogul Justin Sun’s claims
While their relationship timeline is unclear, Sun proposed in January and sent a 30- million-yuan (US$4.5 million) ‘bride price’ to her parents.
28 Aug 2026 - 6:11PM
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Viral China maths genius’ workbook sells 26,000 in 4 days, sparking mixed reactions
Wei’s venture into supplementary education prompts criticism that he is profiting from his fame at the expense of his academic reputation.
27 Aug 2026 - 6:03PM
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China PhD student viral for Christopher Nolan interview accused of plagiarism
While silent on allegations, Zhongshu reiterates a sentiment from Nolan interview, ‘We live in an age that demands apology from greatness’.
24 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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Chinese abduction survivor who inspired movie enters direct PhD programme
Wenle and fellow survivors use their social media presence to support families searching for long-lost children.
15 Aug 2026 - 9:00AM
A boy who was abducted in Shenzhen at the age of three was reunited with his family in 2011. He recently graduated from Wuhan University. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/cjrb.cjn.cn
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Ex-factory worker and engineer to make history as one of China’s first space passengers
When asked why she desires to travel to space at the age of 73, Huang simply stated that she just wants ‘to take a look’.
14 Aug 2026 - 6:00PM
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Ex-Chinese pyramid scheme boss charges US$18,000 to ‘discipline’ kids
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’.
12 Aug 2026 - 2:59PM
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Iconic 1991 photo of Chinese girl reflects thirst for knowledge, changing lives
Initiative behind photo has garnered US$3.7 billion in donations, establishing 21,000 rural schools for 7.8 million underprivileged students.
9 Aug 2026 - 4:00PM
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China ‘delivery rider poet’ known for scrap-paper verses wins elite literature prize
Wang rejects claims that the previous two decades prior to his fame were wasted, describing them as ‘a heavy snow’ that enriched his life.
7 Aug 2026 - 2:27PM
Wang Jibing, 56, known as the “delivery rider poet,” writes verses on scrap paper during breaks and has recently won the Lu Xun Literature Prize. Photo: Baidu
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‘Shy’ Chinese Elon Musk lookalike chef draws crowds, prefers work over fame
Several individuals have approached Ma with business opportunities, but he chooses to prioritise his restaurant over live-streaming.
30 Jul 2026 - 2:06PM
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From bankruptcy to viral critic: the journey of Chinese veteran actor Li Chengru
Beijing-born celebrity grew up in poverty and later became a wealthy businessman before losing his millions in the 1990s.
21 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
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China student discovered on video platform shines as heroine in acclaimed film
Recent graduate Li Sitong hopes for more acting roles after starring in emotional telling of a decades-spanning secret involving a stranger.
17 Jul 2026 - 6:27PM
Discovered on a video platform, 20-year-old university student Li Sitong delivers a standout performance as Xie Nanzhi (known as Zia Lamgi in the Teochew dialect) in the critically acclaimed film Dear You. Photo: Weibo
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Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people.
15 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM
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‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning flaws into strengths
24-year-old boasts about his clients in a fun way, for example, describing a woman with diabetes as a ‘sweet girl’.
14 Jul 2026 - 3:38PM
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Singer Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip during China concert
Mandopop star falls after stumbling over harness, shattering cartilage of left ear, but continues performance.
12 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
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China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
Controversial now-deleted viral clips featuring online celebrities as young as 3 in focus as Chinese cyberspace authorities toughen rules.
9 Jul 2026 - 6:00PM
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has condemned the use of child internet celebrities to promote distorted values, as illustrated by the photo above showing a young girl overeating. Photo: Douyin
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Burned-out Chinese workers flock to tourist-site ‘poet actor’ for life wisdom
Wang Haonan goes viral playing Tang dynasty cultural icon, providing poetic solace to those who consult him about their problems.
5 Jul 2026 - 8:59AM
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Top Chinese influencer sells pricey courses after government live-streaming ban
Following 2024 suspension and fine over false advertising, Crazy Older Brother Yang’s newest e-commerce plan puts him back in the spotlight.
4 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM
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‘Pass on the warmth’: blind Chinese teen aces gaokao, chooses medicine to help others
Music becomes his sanctuary and, with guidance from his teachers, he learns to play five instruments.
29 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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