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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
Chinese twin siblings, both sisters and brothers, held a joint engagement ceremony that captivated online viewers. Photo: Weibo

China twin sisters and brothers hold joint engagement party, captivate millions

Their matchmaker believes it is destiny that brought ‘these two exceptional couples together’.

Health in China

China surgeon who lost 25kg in 42 days wins multiple awards in fitness contest

China's ageing population

China potter crafts special urn for late wife, plans reunion by blending their ashes

Icons and Influencers

China Husky dog becomes internet star by helping homestay guests carry luggage

Owner says cute bag-carrying canine called Hakimi loves ‘job’, treats it like going out to play, has been a massive boost to business.

A husky dog in China has become an internet sensation by helping homestay guests transport luggage. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Crime in China

‘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.

Children in China

China girl makes dummy out of clothes, tries to trick mum she is seated, studying

‘Genius’ girl employs ‘intelligence and creativity’ to skip studies but ‘speechless’ mother smells rat, makes her write essay as punishment.

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Animals

White horse in China that died after saving drowning man to get statue in its honour

Heartbroken owner of heroic horse tells how animal fell sick, went quickly downhill after it played a vital role in pulling stricken man to riverbank.

A white horse in China that died after it helped save a drowning man is to have a statue of it erected in its honour. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Disease

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.

Viral stories

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.

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Profile | China’s ‘coolest grandpa’ Wang Deshun, voice actor in Ne Zha 2, defies age

Octogenarian film star who began working life as tram driver and factory worker insists ‘it is never too late, I do whatever I want to do’.

Wang Deshun, dubbed China’s “coolest grandpa”, is back in the limelight, voicing over a villainous character in the animated blockbuster Ne Zha 2. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
Asian cinema: Chinese films

Profile | 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.

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
Animals

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.

Disney

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.

China food safety

Chinese woman injured after mistaking firecracker for candy

Photo shows firecrackers wrapped in plastic and aluminium foil which also resemble pill packaging.

A Chinese woman sustained injuries after mistakenly biting into a firecracker, believing it to be candy. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

‘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.

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
Health in China

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.

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.

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Hong Kong celebrities and icons

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.

A man in China who resembles Hong Kong singing star Eason Chan is often approached for photos by eager mainland “fans”. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
Crime in China

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.

Chinese cuisine

Chinese dishes stand test of time – dumplings, Peking duck, kung pao chicken

Food from ancient and not-so-ancient times has seen cuisine from across China appear on tables at home and abroad to this day.

Scams and swindles

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.

A woman in China staged a sham wedding with a stranger posing as a rich businessman to scam her relatives out of US$1.6 million. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Lunar New Year

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’.

A restaurant in China has received online praise for sharing the US$74,000 profit it made over the Lunar New Year period with its staff. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Viral stories

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.

Social media

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’.

Children in China

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.

China’s high-speed train introduced a dedicated carriage featuring cartoon books and toys to soothe restless children. Photo: SCMP composite/Xinhua

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.

The Post takes a look at some of the quirky stories to have come out of China in recent days. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Sohu/Shutterstock
SCMP Highlights

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.

Crime in China

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.

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