27 h. ago Chinese woman cosplaying as Lady Rocky from Ne Zha film attacked after mistaken for Japanese

Man hurls insults at ‘helpless’ woman who passionately portrays character in public square, police launch investigation into incident.

Events

35 h. ago Some desperate sellers say Amazon is penalizing them for raising prices to combat Trump’s China tariffs

Some desperate sellers say Amazon is penalizing them for raising prices to combat Trump’s China tariffs  Fortune

Politics

41 h. ago In move to avert Trump’s tariff, Indonesia to raise US imports by up to US$19 billion

Indonesia pledges to buy more US energy and agricultural products, and unveil other trade concessions amid a looming 32 per cent tariff.

Economics

45 h. ago Trump says he might not want to raise tariffs on China any higher: 'At a certain point, people aren't going to buy'

Trump says he might not want to raise tariffs on China any higher: 'At a certain point, people aren't going to buy'  Business Insider

Politics

52 h. ago Temu and Shein to raise US prices from next week over Trump’s tariffs

The China-founded e-commerce sites said they would be making ‘price adjustments’ from April 25 but did not provide details about increases.

Politics

2 d. ago China teen boy loses arm, nearly blinded in 1 eye after science experiment blast at home

Driven by insatiable curiosity and love for scientific discovery, the boy has always been intrigued by chemistry.

Politics

2 d. ago Chinese woman’s ‘jewellery breast’, snack shop’s ‘placenta processing’: 5 trending stories

From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

3 d. ago Posh China restaurant offers US$540 meals with elephant dung desserts for ‘authentic’ taste

Founders spent 7 years studying rainforests of Yunnan province in southwestern China before introducing concept.

Politics

3 d. ago China actress Ni Ni, star of Zhang Yimou’s film ‘The Flowers of War’, dubbed ‘It girl’ by fans

After her debut, Ni became known as the new ‘Mou girl’, referring to actresses discovered by the legendary director Zhang Yimou.

Events

3 d. ago China top Porsche seller, with 340 cars sold in 2 years, harassed by sex

Mu credits her sales success to her genuine approach, strong client relationships, photography skills and offering emotional value.

Events

4 d. ago Chinese snack shop offers to transform placentas into health benefit pills for women

Outlet which grinds afterbirth together with ginseng to make ‘health promoting’ capsules subjected to official probe.

Science

4 d. ago US man gains Chinese residency after 15 years in country, learns martial arts, Taoism

Foreigner pursues kung fu dream on sacred mountain, promises to take on role of telling world China’s story.

Politics

4 d. ago China driver on autopilot at 130 km/h filmed, passenger gets 70

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with his phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

4 d. ago China driver on autopilot at 130 km/h filmed, passenger gets 70 US cent coupon compensation

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with his phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

4 d. ago China driver on autopilot at 130km/h filmed, passenger gets 70 US cent coupon compensation

Sleepy ride-hailing driver plays with phone at high speeds while using drive-assistance technology as terrified passenger looks out for danger.

Politics

5 d. ago 2 Chinese women slammed by millions after lying on Japan highway for photos in wake of crash

‘Dangerous’ pair on way to Mount Fuji drank whisky, took dog for walk on snarled-up carriageway following tour bus accident.

Events

5 d. ago China slang term ‘rat people’ for those who shun success, attracts 2 billion views

New low-energy lifestyle choice sees young people slouch in bed, live on takeaway food, avoid socialising, embrace being a recluse.

Politics

6 d. ago Fan of China boy group throws herself at band’s moving car, raises safety, privacy concerns

Social media observers urge hyped-up, mostly female, fans who sneak into pop heroes’ hotel rooms, steal used face masks, to calm their behaviour.

Politics

6 d. ago China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’ rises from unwanted baby to head US$410 million ice cream empire

Sold by destitute parents as infant, Niu Gensheng has overcome hardships to reach top of a ‘revolutionary’ Asia-wide business.

Economics

6 d. ago Chinese zoo dresses baby chimp in clothes, braids its hair, slammed for ‘harmful’ actions

Visitors ‘disinfected’ before being allowed to hold, touch baby orangutan, experts warn treatment of captive animal could harm its mental health.

Society