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Netizens have criticised the love course proposal as a “desperate, ill-conceived remedy” that ignores low unemployment and other youth challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu
China birth rate

China love course proposal for universities to encourage marriage draws backlash

Proposal has drawn widespread criticism from netizens, who describe it as ‘desperate, ill-conceived remedy’.

Women and gender

China KOL mimics famous athlete in sexy video, igniting objectification debate

Belarus

Chinese man finds love with tall Belarusian woman after many failed blind dates

Women and gender

Former Chinese national athlete pushes back criticism over revealing swimsuit

Liu Xiang asks if there is something wrong with her lifestyle as ‘many people are calling me a soft-porn live-streamer’.

Liu Xiang, a retired Chinese swimmer, has gained support on mainland social media for defending her choice to wear a revealing swimsuit. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/QQ.com
Viral stories

Japan man uses wig, props to create dating photos with imaginary girlfriend

Man notes that a natural photo features a shy smile, much like a bashful boyfriend being photographed by his girlfriend.

China society

Top 10 China buzzwords reflect cultural shifts – ‘city not city’, ‘smell of work’

They mark beginning of intelligent era, where youth are central to social discourse, the elderly play vital role in societal development.

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China's economic recovery

Chinese economists’ social media on ice after critical comments fire up debate

Two Chinese economists have seen account restrictions after transcripts of speeches questioning official data garnered attention online.

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Fu Peng, chief economist at brokerage firm Northeast Securities, has gone uncharacteristically quiet after critical comments on China’s economy gained widespread attention. Photo: Handout
Icons and Influencers

Profile | Ex-China gymnast Wu Liufang gains 3.5 million fans after sexy dance ban lifted

She suffered neck injury in May 2012 during Olympic trials, ending her gymnastics career.

Olympics

Backlash against ‘sexy’ China athletes a reflection of traditional values: experts

Academics say critics seem to hold the view that Chinese women should be ‘pure’ and a way of projecting the nation’s soft power through sport.

Profile

Who’s trending on Instagram? A Chongqing tour guide

A tour guide-influencer shows there’s more to the Chinese city than hotpot, posting surrealist, dystopian yet hilarious reels on Instagram.

Chongqing tour guide-influencer Hugh’s Instagram @hughchongqing has ticked up to 127k followers, clocking upwards of 10 million views on Reels. Photo: @hughchongqing/Instagram

Chinese woman wins US$1,400 for not feeling anxious without mobile for 8 hours

Winner is sales manager at finance firm who tutors her child, rarely browses her phone.

A Chinese woman, who won US$1,400 for going without her phone for eight hours, stated that she frequently used her spare time to tutor her child without phone distractions. Photo: Shutterstock
Icons and Influencers

Chinese ‘fairy sister’ student in Taiwan delegation celebrated for ‘pure beauty’

The term ‘fairy’ is used to describe women with pure, innocent beauty, emphasising grace, charm, and youthful appearance.

Thailand

China wife pushed off Thai cliff by husband says he demands US$4 million for divorce

Imprisoned husband demands substantial amount as compensation for ‘emotional and youth loss’.

Police officer reunites nearly 500 Chinese families, inspiring special unit

Officer Shang studied genetic principles and algorithms to create ageing images from old photographs.

Officer Shang Chaoyang started as a volunteer in his spare time, and after 16 years of dedication, he has helped reunite 483 families. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/The Paper

Shock as photos of China ride-hailing car with taped-up damaged boot go viral

Passenger recounts experience riding in car, saying they chose to get off early, switch to subway for safety reasons.

Photos of a damaged ride-hailing car in China with a taped-up boot went viral, raising safety concerns and prompting official intervention for repairs. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Asian cinema: Chinese films

China actress Fan Bingbing rents Hong Kong flat for US$84,000, setting media abuzz

Fan says she will split her time between Hong Kong and various locations, including Hollywood.

Icons and Influencers

Profile | Chinese actress Zeng Li celebrated as most beautiful student at university

Zeng’s beauty sparked rumours that director Zhang Yimou considered her for film role, but chose Zhang Ziyi instead due to her school absence.

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China funeral parlour accused of disrespect for using stew pots as urns

Man says he was shocked to find urn he kept at home resembled pots used for nutritious soup in hospital.

A man criticised a Chinese funeral parlour for being disrespectful by offering him a stew pot as an urn for cremated remains. Photo: SCMP composite/Taobao/Wikipedia
Viral stories

Man trapped in Thai well for 3 days as villagers think shouting sounds from haunting

Residents report strange cries from remote forest at night, growing louder and more intense.

Icons and Influencers

Angelababy’s ex-husband may have split with lover 2 months after going public

Huang Xiaoming is one of highest-paid actors in China, enjoys massive fan base, with supporters affectionately referring to him as ‘Lord’.

Viral stories

Chinese tourists leave Japan guest house in disarray, sparking price hike proposal

Online post garners 3.6 million views on X, stirring fury among observers in both Japan and China.

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Photos shared by the blogger depict a dishevelled scene, with empty food packages and various debris strewn across the three-bedroom homestay. Photo: SCMP composite/X.com
Crime in China

Man sentenced to death in China for pushing wife into sea for insurance money

Husband takes out four life insurance policies for wife two months after marriage, naming himself as sole beneficiary.

A man in China was sentenced to death for pushing his wife into the sea to claim an insurance payout of up to 12 million yuan (US$1.6 million). Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Icons and Influencers

Profile | China actress Huang Yi, dubbed ‘lousy men collector’, aids burn-injured kids

Her second marriage nightmare ends with husband’s 16-year jail sentence for bootlegging.

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Profile | Chinese MMA champion Shi Ming gains viral fame for contrasting persona as TCM doctor

Fans affectionately call her ‘the most formidable martial arts TCM doctor’, highlighting her unique skills in both fields.

Scams and swindles

‘Wealthy’ China KOL banned for selling supplements as ‘miraculous’ cancer cure

Influencer implies her products could treat various diseases, uses tactics like the abbreviation ‘CA’ for cancer to evade regulatory scrutiny.

A Chinese KOL, known for her affluent persona, has been banned from social media for selling health supplements as a cancer cure. Photo: Xiaohongshu

‘Bored’ Chinese man creates fake arrest notice offering US$4,000 reward, detained

Man falsely claims he extorted 30 million yuan (US$4 million) from company, possessed a submachine gun with 500 bullets.

A man in China has been temporarily detained by police for creating a fake arrest warrant for himself online due to boredom. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/X.com

Public outrage as China dorm head denies student’s request to see dying relative

Student pleaded for an hour and a half, kneeling before dorm manager’s room, but middle-aged woman just sat on bed, unresponsive.

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China birth rate

Chinese woman criticised for seeking second child via IVF while son has leukaemia

She wants her son to have a sibling so he will not be alone if she were to die.

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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