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Trending in China

Trending in China
The latest news, trends and events people are talking about on China's internet, social media and elsewhere.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
A former flight attendant who quit her job to become a pig farmer in her hometown has earned US$28,000 in just two months. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

China flight attendant quits job, becomes pig farmer, earns US$28,000 in 2 months

Fortune favours ex-airline employee whose earnings shoot up as she forsakes the skies to get down and dirty and run pig farm.

China education

China teacher uses AI to make pupil portraits, inspires children to chase dreams

Rival Taiwan teachers in legal spat over emotional distress caused by wreaths

Children in China

Kids in China who played husband and wife at kindergarten tie knot 20 years on

Loving duo’s paths did not cross until many years after their ‘puppy love’, both were still single, decided to tie the knot for real.

A couple in China who played husband and wife at kindergarten have tied the knot for real 20 years later. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Scams and swindles

China live-streamer calls woman ‘mum’, uses emotion to scam her out of US$76,000

Online racketeer pretends to be like elderly woman’s loving son, convinces her to hand over large sums, is eventually snared by police.

Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Cooking-oil truck in China catches alight, causing ‘firefall’ from overpass

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

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China travel

Bus sojourn sees China student spend just US$110 on fares from Beijing to Hong Kong

University student with fascination for public transport travels from north to south of country, inspires people online to indulge their sense of freedom.

A university student has made a unique journey by bus from Beijing to Hong Kong, inspiring many people on social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin
Wu Yanni

Chinese hurdler Wu slammed on social media for ‘Photoshopped’ images on Weibo

The controversial athlete Wu uploaded 10 black-and-white images of herself, with a related hashtag viewed more than 40 million times.

Viral stories

Playful China cat sends quit letter, loses owner job, Thai dog brings home bomb

Frisky feline makes keystroke that wipes out owner’s year-end bonus as bomb squad called in over potentially explosive dog in Thailand.

Icons and Influencers

Top China KOL rebuked for linking massive deposits to daughter’s job at bank

Education influencer with 26 million followers sparks controversy, says he will deposit wealth in bank daughter works at to secure her career path.

A top Chinese education influencer has come under fire for saying he will smooth his daughter’s career path by depositing his millions in the bank where she gets a job. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Sohu
Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year gifts see wigs, red undies, livestock, sugar cane given by firms

Good luck and fortune are synonymous with New Year in China, the Post takes a look at some of most curious gifts given to company staff.

The Post takes a look at some of the most bizarre Lunar New Year gifts companies in China give to their staff. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Crime in China

China fans thrilled that knife attack hero’s wife is expecting again after losing newborn

Have-a-go hero who was stabbed three times by crazed knifeman awaits birth of new baby after being struck by double family tragedy.

RedNote

Taiwan celebrity son rejects ‘refugee’ label for RedNote converts, urges respect

Arts graduate from US university says migrating social media users should not see China app as simple ‘haven’ or ‘avenue for protest’.

Tourism

Crime-themed attractions like Hong Kong ICAC cafe grow popular with tourists

Visitors from near and far flock to anti-corruption cafe in Hong Kong and Japan prison museum to get a taste of crime and punishment.

Crime-themed attractions like the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption’s cafe are growing in popularity among tourists. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo
ITTF

Chinese table tennis fans outraged as Chen Meng, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long dropped

National team selectors omit the trio for ITTF-ATTU Asian Cup in Shenzhen, after their withdrawal from world rankings.

Chen Meng has been left out of the latest China team. Photo: EPA-EFE
RedNote

‘This is me’: China RedNote users ape Eddie Peng to welcome TikTok refugees

As people flood from soon-to-be-banned social media platform to Shanghai-based app, China users engage with ‘stolen’ identity of actor.

China society

China worker wins US$820,000 in lottery, forced to share with company colleagues

Lottery jackpot win by employee who refuses to share winnings with colleagues sees spat that ends up with police intervention.

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‘Escapism’: China firm offers office, lunch for US$4 so jobless can hide status

As country faces continuing joblessness, people are choosing to hide the embarrassment of unemployment from their loved ones.

A company in China is offering fake office space and lunch at a price so people can pretend to be at work to hide their unemployment from their families. Photo: Shutterstock

China pupils flock to after-school snack shop to watch TV for free

Youngsters snap up cheap-priced meals, carry out market research for shop owners, offer labour for free to help with renovations.

China retail giant prohibits domestic violence by staff, sparks privacy concerns

Online opinion split over new rules which map out how employees should respond to divorce requests and behave towards their children.

China society

Longevity secrets from 124-year-old, actress claims abuse: 5 trending stories

From actress Zhao Lusi’s claim of agency abuse to a 124-year-old woman sharing her longevity secrets, here are five stories from recent SCMP reporting.

Chinse actress Rosy Zhao has broken her silence on claims that she was verbally and physically abused by her talent agency. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
TikTok ban

‘If you like Chinese, we kiss kiss’: China netizens welcome ‘TikTok refugees’

Expected US TikTok ban sparks influx of US users to Chinese social media platform, ushers in humorous cross-cultural linguistic exchanges.

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Migrating foreign users to the Chinese social media platform RedNote ahead of an expected US ban on TikTok have been warmly welcomed by their counterparts in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Icons and Influencers

Online ban for drunk China star who swore, gave middle finger during live-stream

Former boy band star Lu Han finds himself unable to accept followers online, accepts responsibility for ‘setting a bad example’.

China cabby held for dragging fare out of car, dumping her on highway after row

Bitter quarrel between taxi driver and 19-year-old woman passenger over route to airport spills over into violence on carriageway.

China domestic violence survivor donates live-stream profits to help others

One online session raises more than US$1.4 million, victim attracts praise, but also criticism from some who accuse her of being a ‘drama queen’.

A woman who endured two years of severe domestic violence is donating the profits she makes from live streaming sessions to help similar victims get justice. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Accidents and disasters in China

Massive icicles fall on tourists at popular waterfall in China, injuring 1

Visitors had been warned to stay away from the potential danger.

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Health in China

China woman, 124, shares longevity secrets, loves rice with lard, regular walks

Supercentenarian with unshakeable lust for life says sticking to routines, three meals a day, optimism are secrets of her long life.

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia scientist praises Chinese humanoid robot, stoking interest

Shenzhen-based Engine AI hopes to capitalise on new-found interest in its human-shaped robots by lowering prices amid intense industry competition.

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