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Controversial love course in China, US$4 million divorce: 5 trending stories
From an imprisoned husband’s divorce demands to a Chinese man finding love with a Belarusian woman, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.
12 Dec 2024 - 12:30PM
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China abductee declines flats and car from birth family to avoid altering ‘mindset’
12 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
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Chinese man arrested for posing as delivery rider with baby to gain online sympathy
11 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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China KOL with 46 million fans detained for poking woman in miniskirt with stick
After his release from prison for fraud, Meng became a successful blogger, but his videos often feature harassment of women.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:05AM
A Chinese KOL with 46 million followers was detained for poking a woman in a miniskirt with a stick during a live-stream. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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Trending in China
‘Almighty’ China PhD student inspires many as first blind person to pass college exam
Dorm mate, Che Meng, expresses her amazement at Huang Ying’s extraordinary abilities in everyday life.
10 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Trending in China
China seafood vendor praised for putting out blaze, losing pricey marine products
Courageous act garners outpouring of admiration, with some affectionately referring to him as ‘Fish Dealer Brother’.
10 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
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China half-marathon offers unique prizes including cow, wild fish, chickens
In past year, China held 622 marathons and half marathons, averaging nearly two daily, highlighting rising commitment to health.
10 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
The Chinese public is increasingly adopting healthier lifestyles, with a rising interest in marathons and the recent distinctive cow prize boosting registration. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Pixaby
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Trending in China
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’.
9 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Trending in China
Chinese man finds love with tall Belarusian woman after many failed blind dates
Tian says he always believed he could find true love, and that’s when Namei appeared.
9 Dec 2024 - 8:02AM
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Trending in China
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.
7 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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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.
7 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
People expressed sympathy and rallied behind Wu Liufang after learning about her personal struggles. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Weibo
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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.
7 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM
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Trending in China
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.
7 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
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Trending in China
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’.
6 Dec 2024 - 10:40AM
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Trending in China
Police officer reunites nearly 500 Chinese families, inspiring special unit
Officer Shang studied genetic principles and algorithms to create ageing images from old photographs.
5 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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
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Trending in China
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.
5 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
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Chinese tourists spark outrage, Angelababy’s ex-husband: 5 trending stories
From a police officer in China beating a boy to Angelababy’s ex removing an online post, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:55PM
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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.
4 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM
A Chinese man who was trapped in a well in Thailand for three days without food or water has been found safe, although he was in a weakened state. Photo: SCMP composite/Facebook
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Trending in China
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.
6 Dec 2024 - 10:37AM
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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.
2 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Trending in China
‘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.
1 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
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