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The girlfriend of the ex-husband of actress and model Angelababy has quit social media over online gossip. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Sohu

Lover of Angelababy’s ex quits China social media over ‘huge’ child support claims

Mainland social media gossip claims Huang Xiaoming is being stung for whopping US$37 million in maintenance.

China mum seeks compensation after ‘wild’ son falls in shop, ignites debate

China Rolls-Royce owner declines payment from truck driver, upset by fame claims

Profile | Taiwan singer Vivian Hsu inspires many with cancer journey, stays fit, values privacy

As premature baby, she earned nickname “cobra” from neighbours due to her perceived unattractiveness.

Taiwanese singer and actress Vivian Hsu has revealed her recovery from thyroid cancer, aiming to inspire and uplift others facing similar challenges. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@vivianhsu.ironv

Recap | ‘Witch flies’ above China on broomstick, Taliban tourism boom and more latest videos

From social media sensations to latest news stories and the downright quirky, check out some of the latest videos from the South China Morning Post.

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Explainer | China official’s beauty filter controversy reveals online curbs on bureaucrats

‘Good looking’ woman civil servant forced into apology as row rages over ‘superficiality’ and ‘credibility’ in positions of public service.

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China haircare brand faces backlash as flirty ‘fake besties’ post ‘betrays’ women

Promotional post implies that ‘fake best friends’ may attempt to seduce their friend’s boyfriend, latch onto any man they meet.

A haircare brand in China faced backlash for an online post portraying “fake besties” as flirtatious, envious women who would seduce their friends’ boyfriends. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu

China teacher panned for quiz ranking family status from ‘indecent’ to ‘good’

Social standing questionnaire for secondary school students posed by intern educator sparks mainland social media storm.

Man in China flaunts US$25 million ‘gift’ from grandma, arrested for faking wealth

In response to scepticism about his wealth, young man shares screenshot of bank account, which only fuels more doubt.

Chinese woman dies after 6 cosmetic surgeries in a day

Nose job, double eyelid surgery, thigh liposuction then face and breast work leads to death followed by protracted legal battle.

A woman in China has died after she had six cosmetic surgery procedures over 24 hours. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

Man pays China lover to burn old marital bed in ritual then she vanishes

Court rules fraud after gullible man forks out US$14,000 on ‘tradition’ to destroy bed which new love slept in with now dead ex.

A man in China has been scammed by his lover who persuaded him to “pay her ex-husband” US$14,000 to burn her old “marriage bed’” then vanished. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Scholars debunk myth of Roman settlement in China with DNA tests, tourists undeterred

Roman culture intrigues China, inspiring TV dramas, novels about a legion’s journey to the East.

‘Money justifies everything’: row as China actor pays fine so child can pick fruit

Top actor ignites social media parenting storm for ‘indulging’ child after park security guard invokes persimmon picking penalty.

China city offers ‘torturous exile routes’ to boost tourism, sparking debate

Tourists on this ancient ‘exile route’ can bungee jump to mimic desperation felt by prisoners who sometimes leaped from cliffs.

A city in northeastern China is optimistic that its immersive “ancient prisoner exile” experience will boost tourist numbers and increase revenue. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Douyin

Profile | 3 China women whose journeys showcase strength, resilience in overcoming challenges

Chinese public being treated to front-row seat to rising awareness surrounding women’s rights in recent years.

Three Chinese women – Zhang Weili, left, Yang Li, top right, and Su Min – whose journeys highlight their strength and determination to overcome challenges in diverse arenas. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo

Disgust as China mother posts photo of toddler son urinating over family meal

Graphic image shows arc of urine sprinkling from little boy over a table loaded with eggs, vegetables, steamed buns which family then eats.

Shock as China boy grabs girl in lift, drags her away, is arrested then freed

Boy, 14, who chokes girl, seven, giving her nightmares, is defended by people who say he was ‘bewitched’ at time of crime.

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China husband suffers 90% burns in kitchen gas blast, saves wife, dies later

Heroic husband dies from multiple organ failure as son struggles to tell mother of his father’s tragic demise.

An heroic husband in China who bravely went back into the flames of a blazing kitchen to save his wife despite suffering 90 percent burns has tragically died from his injuries. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China abductee reunites with family after 34 years, splits again over money row

Reunited biological family rake in cash by telling kidnap story in live-streaming session then fall out over how much money it earned.

China influencer adopts pig feed diet to save money, sparks health concerns

Her stunt quickly garners attention on mainland social media, amassing 6.3 million views on Weibo.

Profile | ‘First-love face’: Chinese singer Ju Jingyi captivates fans with fairy aura

Japanese media called her ‘a female idol seen once in 4,000 years’ during a beauty event a decade ago.

Ju Jingyi celebrated not only for her beauty but also for her captivating performances as a singer, dancer, and actress. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

Chinese basketball clubs hit back at ‘obsessive fans’ after player abused online

Former Liaoning Flying Leopards guard Guo Ailun joined Guangzhou Loong Lions after 14 years, and both clubs have been in the firing line.

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Guo Ailun (left) watched from the sidelines on his return to Liaoning Flying Leopards. Photo: Weibo

Chinese man has 1 wife, 4 lovers, all living in same complex, unaware of each other

After police call, his legal wife and a lover learn they share the same husband while walking with their children.

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Profile | Who is Wang Haoze? Little-known facts about China’s only woman space flight engineer

Trailblazing daughter of farmworker becomes rocket scientist enjoys ‘conquering unknown’ which brings ‘immense happiness’.

4 China KOLs ruin reputations selling fake mooncakes, illegal stocks and assaulting

Many support banning these KOLs, believing they cannot act however they please for traffic.

The Post examines four of China’s leading KOLs whose downfalls likely stem from over-confidence and arrogance. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Baidu/Weibo

China rags-to-riches tales spotlight first woman billionaire, peasant billionaire

From paper tycoon to sanitary pad magnate, the Post takes a look at four people in China who came from nothing to riches.

The Post turns the spotlight on four people in China who worked their way out of poverty onto global rich lists. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/QQ.com

Profile | China woman, worth US$850 million, joins Forbes rich list, tying with Madonna

In a daring move that would redefine her future, Wang left graduate school in 2015 to co-found company to revolutionise air purification.

Profile | Wealthy rising China star Esther Yu known for bold fashion sense forges own path

Despite family background steeped in corporate success, daughter of mining magnate chooses acting as way forward.

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9 September, 2024
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