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Man in China fired for office nap after working late, sues firm, awarded US$48,000
‘The company’s response was overly harsh, if minor mistakes can lead to dismissal, it makes termination too easy,’ one commenter warns.
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China cabby stunned when passenger confessed ‘I just killed a person’
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China mum jailed for deserting son with brain injuries inflicted during family row
21 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
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China KOL Li Ziqi’s comeback, Rosamund Pike speaks Mandarin: 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.
21 Nov 2024 - 2:15PM
Hollywood star Rosamund Pike has professed her deep affection for Chinese language and culture. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Wikipedia/bridge.chinese.cn
Big Tech
China’s second-richest man demands apology from ByteDance founder
Zhong Shanshan, founder of bottled-drinks giant Nongfu Spring, blames ByteDance’s social media apps for perpetuating online assaults.
21 Nov 2024 - 5:41PM
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Man in China suffers decades of depression after false boss blame, has Parkinson’s
Doctor says years of insomnia and depression had played significant role in onset of Parkinson’s disease in Wang.
21 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
Trending in China
China woman builds fire escape door to nearby block, ordered to restore structure
Investigation reveals her alterations compromised building’s structural integrity and load-bearing capacity.
21 Nov 2024 - 9:16AM
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‘Vicious’ man in China deserts terminal-cancer wife 2 months after nuptials
Wife was forced to borrow money to pay for mounting hospital bills and, tragically, passed away after 200 days in hospital.
20 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
A man in China abandoned his newlywed wife after her late-stage cancer diagnosis, cutting off all contact and care. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
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Chinese tourist has heart attack, saved by German studying TCM since childhood
He explains his preference for TCM over CPR, citing concerns for patient’s delicate condition.
20 Nov 2024 - 3:15PM
Trending in China
China woman pays US$8,300 for hotel room by confusing yuan and Korean won symbols
If rate had been in Korean won, it would have cost only US$37 for one night.
20 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM
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China wife spots cheating husband while out with mum, who dies during row
During divorce proceedings, husband insists on equally dividing two houses inherited from her mother.
19 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
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US firm offers service for clients to ‘scold’ bosses without fear of backlash
Company is actively hiring ‘scolders’ but only parents who often use strong language with their kids can apply.
19 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM
A US company offers “scolding” services for employees to anonymously reprimand their bosses, aiming to improve workplace conditions. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/ocdaofficial
Trending in China
China firm offers cash incentives to help staff find love, boost overall happiness
‘Love should not be measured by money,’ says one commenter.
18 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
Chinese boy caught stealing drink, mum assaults salesgirl, bites guard in scuffle
Furious mother rails at intervening shop worker, waves fruit knife at stunned passers-by, placed under police investigation.
18 Nov 2024 - 5:10PM
Trending in China
Sick China dog taken in after 2-year vigil at owner’s grave, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’
Dog rescuer entices grieving canine with sausages, helps cure animal’s skin disease, takes it on regular visits to grave of dead previous owner.
19 Nov 2024 - 11:01AM
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China medic kills insomniac lover by injecting anaesthetics 20 times in 6 hours
Court shows leniency to doctor after he confesses to police, compenstaes victim’s family sparking online condemnation.
17 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
A doctor in China has been jailed after he killed his girlfriend by injecting her with anesthetics 20 times in six hours. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Trending in China
China mum has 9 kids, aims for 1 of each zodiac sign, not ‘wasting’ hubby’s genes
Woman hopes each of her nine children will also have nine children, following her family model.
17 Nov 2024 - 2:00PM
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‘For love’: China student in weekly round trips for Australia class so he can see partner
Master’s degree student goes extra mile between continents because he misses his girlfriend and China hometown food.
17 Nov 2024 - 10:20AM
Environment
China aquariums opt for robotic whales to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived
Although whale sharks can live for 80 to 130 years in the wild, they typically do not survive beyond 5 years in aquariums.
16 Nov 2024 - 5:46PM
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Man in China cycles 4,400km over 100 days to reconcile with estranged wife
Wife encourages him to abandon trip, not risk his life, but he wants to demonstrate his commitment.
15 Nov 2024 - 7:42PM
A man in China cycled nearly 4,400km over 100 days to reconcile with his estranged wife, sparking criticism from netizens. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China Personalities
Chinese KOL Li Ziqi in surprise craftwork video comeback, gets 140 million views
Hugely popular online influencer emerges from self-imposed internet exile to wow her massive army of followers.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:06AM
Trending in China
Man with cancer in China hides wealth, uses US$97,000 in donations to buy flat
Sick university graduate pleads poverty but wealthy family has property portfolio, crowdfunding platform bans him as result.
15 Nov 2024 - 11:04AM
Trending in China
Rolls-Royce crash row, shock over lift assault: 5 trending stories
From a woman’s death after multiple cosmetic surgeries to disgust over a urinating toddler, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.
14 Nov 2024 - 2:15PM
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