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Trending in China
Chinese ‘diamond bachelor’ cons 3 women, spends ill-gotten funds on real lover
Man claims victims were eager to date him and willing to send him money.
25 Nov 2024 - 6:34PM
Trending in China
Chinese woman, 27, dies after laser treatments for spot and birthmark removal
25 Nov 2024 - 2:05PM
Trending in China
Murderer in China holds banquet outside victim’s home after 20 years in jail
24 Nov 2024 - 2:09PM
China Personalities
Trending in China
China influencer Li Ziqi angers fans with ‘hypocritical’ advice not to become KOLs
Li’s recent comeback video refurbishing grandma’s wardrobe with lacquer art gains 12 million followers on Douyin in a week.
25 Nov 2024 - 11:12AM
China’s top YouTuber, Li Ziqi, angers fans by giving advice against youth becoming KOLs. Photo: YouTube
Global Economy
China exports
As China’s vertical dramas charm US, soft-influence exports offer risks, rewards
Facing oversaturation in China, short-form video companies are finding lucrative new markets abroad, even amid geopolitical tensions.
23 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM
Trending in China
Trending in China
China retail giant sparks controversy over bride price, lavish wedding ban
Non-compliance will result in forfeiture of company benefits including loss of 150 leave days, US$4,000 in grievance compensation.
23 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
Trending in China
China court cancels marriage as wife conceals mental illness, uterus-removal surgery
When a marriage is annulled by a mainland court, the marital status reverts to ‘single’ as though the marriage never occurred.
22 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
Trending in China
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.
23 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM
A long-serving employee in China was fired for napping after working late, sued the company, and received US$48,000 in compensation. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
Trending in China
Trending in China
China cabby stunned when passenger confessed ‘I just killed a person’
Man urges cab driver to speed up, saying he had killed someone, wanted to say goodbye to his family.
22 Nov 2024 - 10:26AM
Trending in China
Trending in China
China mum jailed for deserting son with brain injuries inflicted during family row
‘Even a tiger does not harm its cubs; she is worse than a tiger,’ one online observer condemns her actions.
21 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM
Trending in China
SCMP Highlights
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
Big Tech
ByteDance
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
China’s second-richest man Zhong Shanshan. Photo: sohu.com
Trending in China
Trending in China
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
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
Trending in China
Trending in China
‘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
Trending in China
Trending in China
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
A German student gained attention on Chinese social media for using traditional Chinese medicine techniques to help a woman having a heart attack while mountain climbing. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Trending in China
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
Trending in China
Trending in China
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
Trending in China
Viral stories
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
Trending in China
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
A company in southern China offers cash incentives to encourage single employees to date, aiming to boost happiness. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Trending in China
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
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
Trending in China
Trending in China
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
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