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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 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
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.

Lunar New Year

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

Crime in China

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

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’.

The son of a Taiwan singer has stirred controversy by saying TikTok users who have migrated to RedNote are not “refugees” and need to show respect for Chinese culture. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Xiaohongshu
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.

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.

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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.

Amid a mass migration by overseas internet users to the Chinese social media app RedNote, many mainland people are using a photograph of a famous Taiwan actor in the biographies. Photo: SCMP composite/Reuters/Xiaohongshu
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.

‘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.

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.

A snack shop in China has become firm favourite with hundreds of primary school students who flock there to watch TV for free. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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.

A popular supermarket chain in China has banned staff from engaging in domestic violence, sparking privacy concerns. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu
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.

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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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’.

Chinese pop idol Lu Han has been banned from social media for swearing and giving the middle finger whilst drunk during a live-streaming session. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

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.

A taxi driver in China has been detained after he dragged a woman passenger out of his car and dumped her on an expressway after a argument. Photo: Shutterstock

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’.

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.

A 124-year-old woman in China has shared the secrets of her longevity, gaining praise from many people online. Photo: SCMP composite/cbgc.scol.com.cn
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.

Human trafficking

Shock as Chinese man learns father ‘found’ 16 years ago is fake and foster parent

Confused son who thought he had found his real family considers asking police to investigate possibility that he is a human trafficking victim.

Offbeat

Video | Cleaners in China go through tonnes of trash to retrieve man’s lost cash

The cleaners received some money as a token of appreciation.

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The cleaners received some money as a token of appreciation.

China billionaire showers cash on hometown as thanks for education funds years ago

World’s 427th richest man brings happiness to tiny rural village with presents and cash, gains praise, scepticism on social media.

A billionaire in China gifts cash and gifts to the villagers in his hometown who helped fund his university education decades ago. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Children in China

China hospital hit for anti-abortion slogans accusing mums of producing unruly kids

‘Educational’ signs in hospital slam mothers who terminate their pregnancies of ‘unwholesome deeds’ which damage male family line.

China school in trouble over suicide disclaimer mandate for students

Public pressure over requirement that pupils sign letter absolving school of blame should they kill or harm themselves sees authorities step in.

Chinese man in trouble for 70 US cents seat-saving scheme on subway in rush hour

Underground operator slams seat profiteering as legal experts say there is no law banning his actions, online observers split over his behaviour.

A man in China has caused much amusement online for offering seat-saving service during Shanghai subway rush hours for 70 US cents. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu
Viral stories

German firms hire private detectives to probe if sick staff are really unwell

Chinese netizens express surprise at liberal sick leave rules in Germany as post Covid-19 pandemic period sees surge in absenteeism in country.

People on social media in China have expressed surprise at how liberal sick leave rules are in Germany as firms in the European nation hire private detectives to investigate if absent employees are genuinely ill. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Dating

Funny China ‘monkey men’ who make women laugh become popular dating type

As marriage rate continues to slump, matchmakers report surge in dating as women seek humorous men who help out with chores.

China basketball star banned for sneaking lover into dorm in suitcase to do ‘homework’

Young star faces uncertain future despite claims that he was only helping student sweetheart with English studies overnight.

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