4 h. ago Chinese woman stages 20 fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’

Woman notes past industry issues, including instances where actresses faced coercion for sexual favours or payment threats.

Events

19 h. ago Brazil's Lula to meet Chinese and Russian leaders in Beijing

Brazil's Lula to meet Chinese and Russian leaders in Beijing  Morning Star | The People’s Daily

Politics

38 h. ago Chinese People Continue Buying More Bitcoin, Despite Strict Bans

Chinese People Continue Buying More Bitcoin, Despite Strict Bans  Forbes

Politics

67 h. ago ‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby nursing room for online meeting ridiculed online

‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.

Politics

3 d. ago Young Chinese woman faces high rent, pays US$7 a month to sleep in office toilet

Woman spends night in 6-square-metre space with sink and two squat conveniences, cleans living quarters regularly as others use during day.

Society

5 d. ago Chinese schoolboy slapped 9 times for disrespect after addressing teacher by name

Violent teacher suspended from position amid police investigation as parents reject offer of US$700 in compensation from school.

Culture

5 d. ago Chinese eatery sells spicy bamboo sticks for US$1.4, favoured by women diners

Following the introduction of this dish, sales skyrocketed, averaging over 100 servings per day and 30 per-cent rise in customer visits.

Politics

6 d. ago Chinese woman’s ‘immense’ pain, ‘muscle grandma’, robots for rent: 5 trending stories

From a student chasing down a phone thief in Italy to robots for rent in China, after here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

8 d. ago Chinese woman dies in hospital plunge after tooth extraction blunder causes ‘immense’ pain

Doctors remove wrong tooth then stuff rogue denture back in place using wire, leading ‘healthy’ woman’s face to swell up.

Events

1 week ago ‘Never mess with a Chinese woman’: student chases Italy phone thief, attracts 2 million likes

With help of police and passers-by, China student trio snare subway phone thief, sending powerful ant-crime message to would-be lawbreakers.

Politics

1 week ago Chinese dad offers US$1.4 million reward to find abducted son, reunites after 24 years

At reunion, father gifts son US$415,000 Mercedes-Benz, education fund, but son declines, wanting to create own success.

Economics

1 week ago Chinese seniors embrace quirky workouts – crocodile crawl, tree

Obsession with longevity drives many to pursue unconventional health routines to boost vitality.

Politics

1 week ago Quirky Chinese customs in treating guests – enough means more, less tea, more wine

When visiting Chinese friend’s home, best to refrain from complimenting their kids as parents prefer to downplay children’s abilities.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese pet cloning industry charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese pet cloning charges up to US$52,000, raises ethical and health concerns

As people’s attachment to their pets grows in China more people are forking out large amounts of cash to replicate their dead ‘fur babies’.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese woman seeks US$6,800 for chores, divorce court awards 5 times that, sparks delight

Ex-husband expresses surprise at award as some people online suggest men deserve compensation for being ‘bodyguards’, ‘chauffeurs’.

Events

2 w. ago Chinese boy urges mother to pamper herself, saying her happiness matters as much as his

‘Your husband and your child are not the sole sources of light in your life. You must cherish yourself,’ boy tells mum.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese actor expresses concern over AI scams impersonating him, seeks tougher laws

One victim plans to travel 2,000km to meet fake Jin while another almost leaves her husband.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese influencer dies, ‘love nest’ scam, DeepSeek founder’s hometown: 5 trending stories

From a ‘love nest’ scam to DeepSeek founder’s hometown becoming a tourist hotspot, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Events

2 w. ago Beijing grills Walmart over offload tariffs on Chinese firms

Beijing grills Walmart over offload tariffs on Chinese firms  Peoples Gazette

Economics