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China surgeon who lost 25kg in 42 days wins multiple awards in fitness contest
Fitness conscious medic adopts strict 24-hour routine of sleep, proper diet and exercise to become champion, show example to overweight patients.
16 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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Vietnamese eatery owner resembles Hong Kong singer Faye Wong, goes viral online
13 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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China’s ‘coolest grandpa’ Wang Deshun, voice actor in Ne Zha 2, defies age
13 Feb 2025 - 3:01PM
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China blockbuster Ne Zha 2 director Jiao Zi tells of 3 years living off parents
Now acclaimed film director themes much of his high-earning animated work on parental love in gratitude for their loyalty to him.
12 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
The Chinese film director who made the Ne Zha 2 animation blockbuster has revealed how he spent three years living off his parent’s meagre earnings. Photo: SCMP composite/YouTube/IMDb
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‘Angelic’ China ‘electric daughter’ enchants 21 million fans online
Followers adore her purity, calling her a seasoned artist who exudes a sense of serene relaxation.
11 Feb 2025 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man resembling singer Eason Chan approached for photos by eager ‘fans’
40-year-old barber shop worker who looks like iconic Hong Kong singing star, and is a devotee of the icon, is grabbed by his clothes in street.
9 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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Mourning Barbie Hsu, proposal in China gone wrong: 5 trending stories
From netizens mourning Barbie Hsu to a proposal that nearly went awry, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
6 Feb 2025 - 12:30PM
Chinese netizens are using DeepSeek to emulate Taiwanese actress Barbara Hsu’s style in farewell letters to pay tribute to her memory. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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Chinese netizens use DeepSeek to copy Barbie Hsu’s style in mourning letters
Artificial intelligence chatbot employed to send online messages of condolence which get over 3 million views on social media.
5 Feb 2025 - 6:58PM
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US man, after visiting 110 countries, calls China home, shares untold stories
His frequent work travels across US left him amazed by widespread lack of understanding about China, motivating him to bridge that gap.
4 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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First China suona PhD claims ancient musical instrument helps achieve 8-pack abs
Hard-working musician who wows international audiences plays with best in the business, says parents ‘dragged’ her to practise in park aged 4.
4 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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China’s ‘road-tripping auntie’ vows to keep going after divorce comes through
Accidental feminist icon Su Min, who hit the road after leaving her abusive husband, says ‘it wasn’t until 60 that I truly began to understand life’.
30 Jan 2025 - 11:00AM
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Su Min, 60, says she’s “rebuilding” herself and “stepping into a life of freedom and joy”. Photo: Weibo/微博＠50歲阿姨自駕遊
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China star’s car giveaway backfires as winners find only have 5-year usage rights
Wealthy actor, singer Huang Zitao insists he did nothing wrong over free electric car offer, millions unfollow him amid ‘no integrity’ accusations.
25 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
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US man shares photos with China actress on RedNote, sparks romance speculation
Denials flow after rumours of romantic affair flood mainland social media following posting of pictures showing actress during study trip abroad.
23 Jan 2025 - 6:06PM
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Top China KOL rebuked for linking massive deposits to daughter’s job at bank
Education influencer with 26 million followers sparks controversy, says he will deposit wealth in bank daughter works at to secure her career path.
19 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
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China fans thrilled that knife attack hero’s wife is expecting again after losing newborn
Have-a-go hero who was stabbed three times by crazed knifeman awaits birth of new baby after being struck by double family tragedy.
18 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
A have-a-go hero in China who was stabbed three times by a knife attacker and whose baby daughter died soon after birth from a heart condition has delighted mainland social media with the news that his wife is pregnant again. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
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‘This is me’: China RedNote users ape Eddie Peng to welcome TikTok refugees
As people flood from soon-to-be-banned social media platform to Shanghai-based app, China users engage with ‘stolen’ identity of actor.
17 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM
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Online ban for drunk China star who swore, gave middle finger during live-stream
Former boy band star Lu Han finds himself unable to accept followers online, accepts responsibility for ‘setting a bad example’.
15 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
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China actress claims verbal, physical abuse by agency over failure to land roles
Actress Zhao Lusi breaks silence over denied reports of abuse, reveals to millions of followers that she had suffered from depression for years.
10 Jan 2025 - 9:50PM
Chinse actress Rosy Zhao has broken her silence on claims that she was verbally and physically abused by her talent agency. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
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Zhao Wei’s divorce, ‘sterile’ Chinese woman’s pregnancy: 5 trending stories
From actress Zhao Wei’s recent divorce to an ex-gymnast being hit with new social media ban, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.
9 Jan 2025 - 12:30PM
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‘Living in paradise’: Iraqi shares love for China after fleeing war-torn homeland
Man takes refuge from war in country, forges careers in acting, modelling before learning Mandarin, attracting huge audience with food reviews.
9 Jan 2025 - 10:41AM
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China knife attack heroine shuns live-stream offers, fears tarnishing her actions
Woman who stopped knifeman in street inflicting serious injury using just an umbrella says she would do the same thing again if required.
3 Jan 2025 - 3:03PM
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Chinese ex-gymnast hit with new social media ban over sexy dance routines
Former sporting hero’s provocative live streaming sessions lead to fresh social media gag, dividing opinion on mainland social media.
3 Jan 2025 - 12:35AM
Ex-China top gymnast Wu Liufang’s social media account is suspended again over her sexy live streaming sessions. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
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Speculation over China actress Zhao Wei’s divorce from debt-ridden husband
Online fans puzzled at timing of move by blacklisted actress dubbed ‘national Goddess’ to distance herself from ex-husband.
2 Jan 2025 - 2:00PM
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Tiny Chinese doctor carried to house calls on wife’s back, treats 2,000-plus people
Childhood illness stunts growth of 90cm tall medic, diminutive doctor marries woman admired for her beauty who is 70cm taller than him.
1 Jan 2025 - 6:37PM
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China doctor disciplined for Olympian medical leak after getting autographs
Invasion of privacy involving medical details of double gold table tennis Olympic champion Wang Chuqin sparks online backlash.
1 Jan 2025 - 9:00AM
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