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A man in China has touched many hearts online by capturing his mother’s final 14 days on camera, a period during which she had travelled both to visit him and to seek medical treatment. Photo: QQ.com

Chinese son’s video of mum’s final 14 days before leukaemia death moves millions

Son reflects that if a life is measured by its depth rather than its length, his mother’s life was rich and complete.

Mental health

China doctor quits 20-year career to open steamed bun shop for mental health relief

Scams and swindles

Chinese woman, 65, poses as young doctor and mum to con man out of US$25,000

Chinese woman in her 70s wakes up in coffin before dying for good 2 days later

Woman likely experienced ‘apparent death,’ a comatose state where vital signs drop to a nearly undetectable level, says doctor.

The photo above shows a deceased individual inside a refrigerated mortuary compartment. A family in China was left stunned when a female relative in her 70s woke up inside her coffin. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese man arrested for manslaughter after good deed turns fatal

The tragedy sparks heated online debate, with many mourning a misfortune where good intentions ironically ‘paved the road to hell’.

Chinese superstitions

Chinese man sues AI firm after chatbot’s ‘auspicious’ date advice leads to disaster

Many noted the ultimate irony of the man using the same AI chatbot to draft a lawsuit against its developer for allegedly giving him faulty advice.

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Artificial intelligence

People in China earn US$7 to US$15,000 by licensing faces to AI content producers

Some argue that for directors, only celebrities’ faces have recognition value, while everyday faces can simply be generated by AI.

In China, a growing AI market is allowing everyday citizens to generate income by licensing their facial data to digital content creators. Photo: SCMP composite/ncaigc.com
Chinese history

Chinese scientists find first proof of nose-chopping penalty for cattle thieves

Under the rule of the King of Qin (247 BC–221 BC), severed noses accumulated like mountain peaks, and carts overflowed with amputated feet.

China education

China teacher probed over ‘sadfishing’ sacrifice claims – 23 years away from home

Facing a hyper-competitive academic market, young educators must publish, secure grants, teach under tight deadlines to avoid dismissal.

Elon Musk

China’s ‘future Elon Musk’ solves problems with AI; vocab method draws 20 million views

Looking ahead, Yang is driven to become a programmer or AI researcher, determined to leave his own mark on the world.

Hailed as the “future Elon Musk,” a 1.9-metre-tall 13-year-old from Hangzhou with 500,000 followers is building AI tools for everyday challenges. Photo: 163.com
Health in China

Ancient China scholars drank ink for poetic inspiration or poor handwriting penalties

Unlike today’s inks made from industrial pigments, ancient Chinese ink was produced using soot from burning natural plants or animal oils.

The photo above shows a Chinese boy imitating the ancient practice of drinking ink, using a safe, edible version of the liquid. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
MIIT

Pop-up ad allegedly delaying fatal heart attack call sparks China debate

Pop-up ads frustrate everyone; their exit buttons are hard for sighted users to find and nearly impossible for the visually impaired to locate.

Social media

Concert proposal in China stirs controversy as woman blocks, angers spectators

As clip went viral, discussions about incident garnered over 110 million views, challenging the romanticised perception of public engagements.

China travel

China’s Trip.com offers most ambitious travel deal yet: a trip to space

The Chinese travel platform now allows users to book space flight packages with US-based provider Virgin Galactic for nearly US$760,000.

Trip.com’s package includes a 90-minute suborbital flight operated by US-based provider Virgin Galactic. Photo: Handout

New ‘wall-hanging’ trend sees jobless Chinese youth working 1 day, idling for 3

Guo hopes the struggles of ‘wall-hanging youth’ will no longer go unnoticed, and that they will face less prejudice.

A new viral term, "wall-hanging youth," refers to isolated young people, including university graduates, who lack stable jobs and joke about working one day and "lying flat" for three. Photo: Shutterstock
Children in China

Viral ‘baby boss’ in China wins hearts courting customers outside eatery

Expat diner praises boy’s ‘five-star service’ for setting the table, gifting drinks, and encouraging slow eating.

Human trafficking

Viral ‘then and now’ photos of reunited Chinese woman spark trafficking debate

Sun, believed to have come from a relatively affluent Beijing family, was fluent in English and classically trained in ballet, ballroom dancing.

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‘Lazy economy’: US$15 monthly rubbish services in China gain popularity

Trend highlights a growing market of convenient, time-saving services for people lacking the energy for daily chores.

A new convenience service is emerging in China, with providers offering doorstep rubbish disposal for just 3 to 5 yuan per trip, or a monthly rate of around 100 yuan (US$15). Photo: QQ.com
East China Normal University

China woman’s search for kind former foreign tutor sparks flood of shared memories

To Wang, Evans was more than just an educator; he was a mentor and a guiding figure whose lifelong influence reshaped her perspective.

China education

Chinese students ‘eating homework’ to relieve exam stress sparks amusement

For some children, consuming the very assignments that weigh them down offers a playful way to ease crushing academic pressure.

Chinese dining chain drops ‘Stir-Fried Pork King’ title amid award scandal

‘Nowadays, everyone seems to be a master or an expert. These titles no longer carry the same weight,’ says a commenter.

Popular Hunan cuisine chain Chef Fei is battling a reputational crisis after an award scandal forced it to drop its controversial “Stir-Fried Pork King” title. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote/Shutterstock

‘Conscious unbossing’: China youth reject promotions to avoid intense work stress

Employees share scripts online on how to decline promotions, choosing better pay and recognition over career advancement.

To escape corporate stress, a growing number of young Chinese workers are actively rejecting promotions. Photo: Shutterstock
Scams and swindles

China grandma drains life savings on US$450,000 beauty fraud before daughter finds out

Salon charged 10 to 20 times the market rate; a single multi-procedure lip tattooing session cost a staggering US$6,000.

Human trafficking

China Porsche owner covers car with 90 missing-child flyers, helps reunite family

On Chinese e-commerce platforms, some vendors sell missing-child flyers for about 3 yuan (45 US cents) each to help buyers raise awareness.

Health in China

Forget low-calorie food, China youth turn to tasteless, chewy snacks to lose weight

One individual even admits to chewing on dog chew sticks to help alleviate severe exam anxiety.

Young people in China are now trying to lose weight by turning to ultra-chewy snacks that were previously dismissed as tasteless. Photo: SCMP composite/RedNote
Accidents and disasters in China

China influencer exposed over fake US$150,000 flood gift; Red Cross finds only 15 cents

If proven to have exploited a public welfare event for self-promotion or falsified donation documents, influencer could face legal consequences.

A Chinese influencer claimed to have donated 1 million yuan (US$150,000) for the Guangxi floods, but the Red Cross found only a one-yuan gift. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese culture

A symbol of harmony: ancient China tomb discovery reveals oldest dragon-phoenix pairing

The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union.

China birth rate

330-gram premature Chinese baby defies odds, reaches 2.5kg and heads home

His skin is as thin as a cicada’s wing, tiny blood vessels visible beneath surface, soles of his feet are smaller than an adult’s thumb.

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