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Actress Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, fake whales in aquariums: 5 trending stories

From influencer Li Ziqi’s surprise return to Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embracing Mandarin, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting

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Hollywood star Rosamund Pike has professed her deep affection for Chinese language and culture. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia/bridge.chinese.cn
We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, wants media to use Chinese name

British actress Rosamund Pike professes a deep affection for Chinese language and culture, and previously shared a rather rude idiom in Mandarin during a chat show.

2. Sick China dog taken in after 2-year vigil at owner’s grave, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’

A sick dog in China kept her owner company beside her grave for two years after she died, then met a Good Samaritan who cured her disease and took care of her.

3. China aquariums opt for robotic whales to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived

China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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