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An ancient sundial marks time by the sun, while traditional Chinese nominal age or xu sui, marks a person’s life by the Lunar New Year rather than exact birthdates. Photo: Sohu
Zhang Yun

Why traditional Chinese practice of nominal age makes people up to 2 years older

Under xu sui, babies are born at age one, a relic of ancient China lacking a numerical zero until Indian monks introduced it 1,000 years ago.

China boss gifts top workers new BMWs to protect them from harsh weather commutes

Tongji University

Like father, like son: Chinese duo build mini national engineering marvels in home lab

Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spots to flip to neighbours for profit

Residents argue that parking is a vital community asset that should not be monopolised by anyone seeking financial gain from resale.

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After a resident spent nearly 14 million yuan (US$2 million) to buy 196 parking spots in her Hunan complex, a heated neighbourhood dispute quickly turned into a major legal battle. Photo: Shutterstock
Chen Jia

Public outcry as China nurse’s fatal on-duty brain bleed ruled not work-related

Under Chinese law, an employee’s on-duty illness is only deemed work-related if they die at the workplace or within 48 hours of emergency treatment.

Hollywood

Chinese actress Li Bingbing credits success to sister-manager and confidante

Li notes the considerable sacrifices her younger sister made for her career, asserting that she could die for her.

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China's ageing population

Chinese ‘Coffee Grandma’ saves son’s cafe, inspires female independence

To perfect her latte art, Zhao mixes dish soap with hot water to mimic milk foam and uses soy sauce as a stand-in for coffee.

Known as the “Coffee Grandma,” this 86-year-old Qingdao resident has taken the internet by storm while inspiring women to embrace self-reliance and independence. Photo: Douyin
Poverty in China

Chinese man, 71, discovers hidden US$63,000 fortune after scavenging for 21 years

Handing Ru the bank card, a social worker advised him to keep it safe, spend wisely, and beware of telecom scams.

Chinese history

How murder and secrecy helped create China’s only monogamous emperor

While Emperor Hongzhi certainly loved his wife, his traumatic childhood likely played a decisive role in his unique monogamy.

Li Na

Young Chinese hire ‘life stand-ins’ to cook and care for elderly amid booming trend

Outsourcing life’s mundane tasks buys us freedom, but risks relinquishing the experience of living, says online observer.

Happy family gatherings, like the one shown in the photo above, are increasingly being fulfilled by “life stand-ins” as young Chinese professionals look to hire substitutes when they can no longer spare the time. Photo: Shutterstock
China's ageing population

Chinese woman, 60, gives birth to second child in 2 years, sparking debate

Brushing off public disapproval, Zhang says she feels young and healthy, and is confident in her choice to give birth at an older age.

A young boy meets his newborn sister for the first time following their 60-year-old mother’s extraordinary delivery. Photo: Douyin
Parenting: newborns to toddlers

Viral video of 9-month-old Chinese baby climbing mountain sparks safety debate

Parents say they prioritise their son’s interests and emotional growth, while keeping him safe.

Video gaming

Chinese woman, 60, streams after playing to understand son’s addiction

Zhong and her son’s roles have reversed; she dedicates significant time to gaming, and he prevents her from playing too late into the night.

China birth rate

‘Surrounded by love’: China director, 75, criticised over plans for fifth child

Critics question the age of Zhang’s wife, Du, and accuse the couple of using childbirth as a publicity stunt.

Chinese director Zhang Jizhong, 75, faces backlash over plans for a fifth child with 44-year-old wife. Photo: Weibo
Science

Online claims revive mercury mystery around tomb of first Chinese emperor

A Weibo hashtag about ancient cinnabar sites has reignited debate over the ‘rivers and seas’ in Qin Shi Huang’s mausoleum.

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The Archaeological Site Park of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, in Xian, Shaanxi province, encompasses Qin Shi Huang’s still-unopened tomb, along with burial pits containing the terracotta warriors. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese hair embroidery uses human hair instead of silk thread to craft ultra-fine art

Some artists split the hair into finer strands or blend it with silk and gold threads for expressionistic effects.

Social media

Chinese women spend top dollar on male model shoots for brief taste of love

These commercial models and online influencers command fees based on their appearance, height, follower count, and acting ability.

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Malaysia

Chinese-Malaysian woman proud to find grandad honoured in China for WWII sacrifice

Kuang’s family only learned of his wartime service a decade ago when historical volunteers visited their home.

While visiting Kunming, a Malaysian-Chinese woman discovered historical photos honouring her grandfather’s wartime service in China as a mechanic and driver during World War II. Photo: Douyin
Zou Lan

China fires kindergarten principal, warns officials over ‘mops in pots’ scandal

Whistle-blower expresses relief upon seeing the announcement, saying, ‘The children there can eat clean food now’.

Olympics

China mourns death of music legend Liu Huan, voice of 2008 Beijing Olympic theme song

Widely recognised as China’s contemporary vocal king and a pioneer of Chinese popular music, Liu’s artistic impact was profound.

Disease

China wife saves husband with kidney donation, beating sub 10% compatibility rate

Abandoned by her parents post-divorce and raised by her grandmother, Liang says she found the love and family she desired with Chung.

Against the odds, a 25-year-old Chinese woman successfully donated a kidney to her husband with advanced renal failure, defying a less than 10 per cent compatibility rate for non-blood relatives. Photo: myzaker
Fudan University

China professor sparks debate by calling a third of youth ‘unsuitable for marriage’

While some agree marriage is not a mandatory milestone, others argue his view oversimplifies a complex issue.

A Fudan University professor’s bold claim that at least one-third of young people are “unsuitable for marriage” has triggered an explosive online debate. Photo: Shutterstock

Elderly China resident sparks fury after cutting worker’s safety rope to hang laundry

Incident triggers fierce condemnation on mainland social media, with related posts amassing 61 million views; some brand act ‘attempted murder’.

Chinese cuisine

The other crop that built China: how millet became foundation for Chinese civilisation

While domestication of rice was crucial in southern China, it was millet that ruled the North, laying groundwork for birth of the country.

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.

Discovered by a famous Chinese supermodel for her striking looks, a 20-year-old waste station worker, above, turned down full-time modelling contracts. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Sichuan University

Chinese doctor with PhD leaves medical career to deliver food, pursue music part-time

Liu knows a PhD means status and money, but she realises it is just not for her.

Just one year after earning her medical PhD, a 31-year-old Chinese woman quit her job to deliver food and sing part-time, choosing a non-traditional lifestyle. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/gmw.cn
China birth rate

Chinese couple have 13 kids to avoid village bullying and elderly loneliness

Father expresses deep joy in his large family, saying hearing his kids call him ‘dad’ makes him happy.

Fashion

Young Chinese women sew own underwear, clothes, amid discontent with fast fashion

For many, learning to sew exposed long-standing flaws in fast fashion – poor fits, inferior fabrics, and monotonous designs.

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