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‘Naughty’ China boy calls police after dispute with dad over New Year lucky money
Youngster uses father’s mobile phone to call law enforcers who side with dad but urge him to improve the way he educates son.
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China girl makes dummy out of clothes, tries to trick mum she is seated, studying
14 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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White horse in China that died after saving drowning man to get statue in its honour
14 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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China’s ‘blood donor king’ seeks public help through crowdfunding after stroke
Yang, driven by his dream of being a doctor, believes donating blood also saves lives.
14 Feb 2025 - 10:43AM
China’s ‘blood donation king,’ celebrated for his 313 donations, is seeking public assistance following a stroke. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Douyin
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Vietnamese eatery owner resembles Hong Kong singer Faye Wong, goes viral online
Restaurant is popular with local low-income workers, serving 30 free bowls of pho, called ‘suspended noodles’, daily to those in need.
13 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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Singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger, Ne Zha 2 director profile: 5 trending stories
From singer Eason Chan’s doppelganger to Ne Zha 2 director’s humble beginning, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
13 Feb 2025 - 12:30PM
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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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Outrage in China as highway workers eat dog that escapes from boarding centre
Surveillance footage shows two highway patrol officers taking dog to office kitchen, where it was cooked, shared among eight workers.
12 Feb 2025 - 2:11PM
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China youth embrace annual Disneyland passes for study breaks, relaxation rides
An education expert suggests that theme parks can inspire joy and motivation in young learners.
11 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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Chinese woman injured after mistaking firecracker for candy
Photo shows firecrackers wrapped in plastic and aluminium foil which also resemble pill packaging.
11 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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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
A four-year-old girl in rural China is affectionately called the “electric daughter” by internet users for her adorable and carefree spirit. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
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China railway station heart attack man wakes up and says ‘I need to rush to work’
First responders on station platform shocked by man’s refusal to accept hospital treatment after suffering cardiac arrest, possible head injuries.
10 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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China hero on white horse dubbed ‘Prince Charming’ after rescuing man from river
Horsebacked rescuer who held his mount’s reins in one hand while pulling struggling man from water with the other was equine training at the time.
9 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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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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Chinese boy behind car-destroying firecracker sewer blast faces US$39,000 claim
Youngster’s tearful grandmother apologises, blames herself in online video as vehicle owners count cost of explosion that sent cars flying into air.
13 Feb 2025 - 7:43AM
The parents of a boy in China are facing a hefty bill after their son sparked an explosion which damaged several luxury cars when he tossed a lit firecracker into a sewer. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
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China woman ties fake knot with ‘rich’ man, cons relatives out of US$1.6 million
Hitchhiker persuades random driver who picked her up to ‘marry’ her, lies about rented properties, says new ‘husband’ is real estate entrepreneur.
8 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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Chinese eatery praised for sharing US$74,000 Lunar New Year profit with staff
Generous hotpot chain boss also offers ‘filial piety’ allowance which staff must hand over to parents, says move is not a ‘publicity stunt’.
7 Feb 2025 - 6:16PM
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Western TikTok users mimic serpents, spit on people to celebrate Year of Snake
Elaborate ‘gleeking’ practice which involves flicking one’s tongue sweeps the internet as Westerners imitate venomous spitting of serpent.
7 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
Western people have turned to imitating spitting reptiles in huge numbers to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/YouTube
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Chinese youth fry flour with firecrackers for videos, sparking warnings
Young people have been posting these videos for months with captions like ‘being cool is a style’.
7 Feb 2025 - 9:14AM
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China high-speed train unveils kid-friendly carriage packed with toys and tales
Revamped carriage caters to parents travelling with young children, making Lunar New Year reunions a breeze.
6 Feb 2025 - 6:00PM
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Quirky China: Chick cooked by mistake, viral mum-in-law, drive test drone cheat
Bungling woman kills baby chicken by accident, youthful mother-in-law wows internet and driving test man cheats using drone.
6 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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China girl sells US$140,000 of mum’s jewellery for US$8 to buy lip studs, earrings
Police called in after teenager pilfers jade bracelets, necklaces, gemstones, sells to market stall; items returned after investigation.
6 Feb 2025 - 11:05AM
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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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China artist, whose fans include Bill Gates, apologises for copying Belgian peer
Chinese artist, who displayed plagiarised work in art galleries in Amsterdam and London, had tried to sue Belgian counterpart for defamation.
5 Feb 2025 - 2:00PM
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