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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 basketball player has been suspended amid accusations that he smuggled his girlfriend into his dormitory in a suitcase. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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.

China society

China woman says row led sister to distribute ‘solicitation cards’ with her photo

Asia travel

Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

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China birth rate

China professor slammed for claim that women can live to 100 if they have 10 kids

Amid national ageing crisis, academic takes heat on social media for claim that career-minded women are destined for a shorter life.

An academic in China has come under fire for claiming women who have 10 children can live to be 100 years old. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Accidents and disasters in China

Video | Huge cement-dust cloud blankets streets in China after silo rupture

Pedestrians and streets were blanketed in dust.

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China actress claims verbal, physical abuse by agency over failure to land roles

Actress Zhao Lusi breaks silence over denied reports of abuse, reveals to millions of followers that she had suffered from depression for years.

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Viral stories

‘Living in paradise’: Iraqi shares love for China after fleeing war-torn homeland

Man takes refuge from war in country, forges careers in acting, modelling before learning Mandarin, attracting huge audience with food reviews.

A man who fled war-torn Iraq in the 1990s to forge a new life in China has attracted a massive online following with food reviews from across the nation. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Parenting: newborns to toddlers

China mum dreads getting out of bed, pays delivery rider for school run

Fears over abduction, road safety emerge amid growing trend in China of parents hiring couriers to take their children to school.

China's population

China’s cabinet is calling in humanoid robots to care for granny

To address its rapidly ageing population, China is among the first nations to set policy plans for humanoid robots that will provide companionship, monitor health and may even resemble loved ones.

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China education

Bizarre China university courses include Harry Potter, manga character Detective Conan

Academics across nation introduce quirky, fun, engaging classes that see students learn difficult subject matter in unusual ways.

Academics across China have introduced bizarre and quirky university courses which aim to engage and educate students in equal measure. Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/Shutterstock/YouTube
China jobs

China firm makes staff eat fire, claims it helps face fears, boosts confidence

Bizarre ‘team-building’ event urges employees to extinguish flaming cotton buds by putting them in mouths, stunt sparks possible legal action.

A company in China has been criticised for making staff eat fire as part of a team-building exercise. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Parenting: teens

Wife catches Chinese dad using AI to tutor son, sparks online amusement

Errant father plays on his mobile phone in son’s bedroom after offloading parental responsibility for homework help to artificial intelligence.

China birth rate

‘Sterile’ Chinese woman discovers pregnancy by chance, gives birth 4 hours later

Doctors told overweight 36-year-old she could not have children then discovered she was 34-weeks pregnant during hypertension treatment.

Viral stories

‘Giant toilet’ affordable Japan flat goes viral, attracts interest from China

Tiny Tokyo living space likened to a prison cell emerges as online hit amid burgeoning number of foreign tourists visiting Japan.

A tiny and afforable flat in Tokyo, which has been likened to a prison cell, has gone viral on mainland social media. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/QQ.com

Chinese couple fake ‘domestic violence’ videos for live-stream sales, are detained

Latest fake online content case comes after year-long crackdown targeting online rumours which has seen authorities make more than 1,500 arrests.

A couple in China who faked “domestic violence” videos to boost their online traffic have been detained by the authorities. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
China jobs

As Gen Z take on greater role in China’s workforce, bosses feel rattled

‘Frankly, extra work is required to meet the emotional needs of young colleagues’.

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Drunk China cheat dies in freak fall from lover’s car, wife seeks US$82,000

Court orders much lower amount be paid to wife, children of love cheat because his lover did not bear ‘serious responsibility’ for death.

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Viral stories

Caution as online ‘Superman challenge’ sees kids injured copying risky game

Japan education authorities seeking ways to stop children in country from accessing videos of dangerous ‘superhero’ challenge online.

Education chiefs in Japan have issued a warning to children not to take part in a “Superman challenge” game which has gone viral online. Photo: SCMP composite/IMDb/YouTube

China mum slammed for applying make-up during labour to look good for newborn

Despite pain of contractions, mum-to-be filmed herself applying foundation, lip gloss and false eyelashes, provoking storm of online criticism.

Gender

China worker with dual reproductive systems has kids with man, woman, shocks public

Nation amazed by condition which saw person spend first half of life as a woman, the second as man and now is called both ‘mum’ and ‘dad’.

China vice-principal’s affair with ex-pupil exposed amid US$96,000 loan row

Public outcry forces education authorities reassign school chief over five-year ‘sexual’ affair with ex-pupil who is at least 10 years her junior.

A school vice-principal in China has sparked public outrage after her extramarital affair with a former pupil 10 years her junior was exposed online. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
Gender

China son dons high heels in live streams to raise cash for mum’s cancer treatment

Fun-loving live streamer becomes beating heart of traditional rural township, wins huge online following by embracing his feminine side.

A live streamer from rural China has become the beating heart of his home village, and atrracted a massive online following, by wearing high heels to make fun videos which challenge traditional stereotypes. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin
Icons and Influencers

China knife attack heroine shuns live-stream offers, fears tarnishing her actions

Woman who stopped knifeman in street inflicting serious injury using just an umbrella says she would do the same thing again if required.

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China society

China volunteer directs traffic for years after family perishes in road accidents

74-year-old man lost his wife, two sets of twins, sister in road accidents, processes grief for 36 years by keeping streets safe.

China

Chinese ex-gymnast hit with new social media ban over sexy dance routines

Former sporting hero’s provocative live streaming sessions lead to fresh social media gag, dividing opinion on mainland social media.

Ex-China top gymnast Wu Liufang’s social media account is suspended again over her sexy live streaming sessions. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo/Douyin
China’s crackdowns

Speculation over China actress Zhao Wei’s divorce from debt-ridden husband

Online fans puzzled at timing of move by blacklisted actress dubbed ‘national Goddess’ to distance herself from ex-husband.

Speculation is mounting over why famous Chinese actress Zhao Wei has moved to distance herself from her debt-ridden husband. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com/Weibo
Icons and Influencers

Tiny Chinese doctor carried to house calls on wife’s back, treats 2,000-plus people

Childhood illness stunts growth of 90cm tall medic, diminutive doctor marries woman admired for her beauty who is 70cm taller than him.

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China renter turns flat into chicken farm, causes foul odour, damage to property

Shocked landlord returns to flat after two-year hiatus to find chickens roaming and flying around, says property needs complete redecoration.

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