The woman, in her 20s, has so far tried 30 jobs, including firefighter, opera singer, and delivery rider. Photo: SCMP composite/Bilibili
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Give up day job: curious woman in China tries 100 occupations for one day each

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After resigning from her “dull” full-time job, a Chinese woman has captivated 6 million followers on social media with her audacious goal of experiencing 100 different jobs, dedicating just one day to each.

The woman, in her 20s, has so far tried 30 jobs, including firefighter, opera singer, and delivery rider. Photo: SCMP composite/Bilibili

Give up day job: curious woman in China tries 100 occupations for one day each

After resigning from her “dull” full-time job, a Chinese woman has captivated 6 million followers on social media with her audacious goal of experiencing 100 different jobs, dedicating just one day to each.

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‘Mama’: distressed China girl, 5, calls out for mother who works far from home

Home surveillance footage of a lonely child in China repeatedly calling for her absent mother has gone viral with 70 million views online.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:00AM

Butler serves time: jail for China manservant who slept in absent woman’s flat

A man employed as a butler in China has been jailed after it emerged that he had slept in an empty luxury flat 30 times to “skive off work” while the tenant was out of town.

12 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM
At least 70 million mainland people have viewed distressing online video footage of a home-alone five-year-old girl calling out for her absent working mother, highlighting the plight of China’s so-called “left-behind” children. Photo: SCMP composite/Weibo

‘Mama’: distressed China girl, 5, calls out for mother who works far from home

Home surveillance footage of a lonely child in China repeatedly calling for her absent mother has gone viral with 70 million views online.

13 Oct 2023 - 9:00AM
Trending in China

Butler serves time: jail for China manservant who slept in absent woman’s flat

A man employed as a butler in China has been jailed after it emerged that he had slept in an empty luxury flat 30 times to “skive off work” while the tenant was out of town.

A man employed as a butler in China has been jailed after it emerged that he had slept in an empty luxury flat 30 times to “skive off work” while the tenant was out of town.

12 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM
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Reputation fears over cosmetics deal stalk Uzbek athlete loved in China

People on mainland social media say internationally renowned gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina – who is affectionately known as “Mum Qiu” in China – could have her reputation tarnished by the “tasteless” aesthetics of a cosmetics brand with whom she has collaborated.

People on mainland social media say internationally renowned gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina – who is affectionately known as “Mum Qiu” in China – could have her reputation tarnished by the “tasteless” aesthetics of a cosmetics brand with whom she has collaborated.

12 Oct 2023 - 2:00PM

‘Fairy baby’: split reaction to China mother who leaves daughter, 2, home alone

The story of a working mother in China who leaves her two-year-old daughter home alone to fend for herself while she runs a restaurant next door to their home has split opinion on mainland social media.

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Sobbing girl tells big sister’s hubby ‘take good care of her’ during wedding speech

During her sister’s wedding ceremony, a little girl in China stole the spotlight and captured everyone’s hearts with her heartfelt expression of love for her older sister.

11 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM
Sobbing girl tells big sister’s hubby ‘take good care of her’ during wedding speech

Reputation fears over cosmetics deal stalk Uzbek athlete loved in China

People on mainland social media say internationally renowned gymnast, Oksana Chusovitina – who is affectionately known as “Mum Qiu” in China – could have her reputation tarnished by the “tasteless” aesthetics of a cosmetics brand with whom she has collaborated.

12 Oct 2023 - 2:00PM

‘Fairy baby’: split reaction to China mother who leaves daughter, 2, home alone

The story of a working mother in China who leaves her two-year-old daughter home alone to fend for herself while she runs a restaurant next door to their home has split opinion on mainland social media.

6 hours ago

Sobbing girl tells big sister’s hubby ‘take good care of her’ during wedding speech

During her sister’s wedding ceremony, a little girl in China stole the spotlight and captured everyone’s hearts with her heartfelt expression of love for her older sister.

11 Oct 2023 - 6:00PM

‘They owe me’: man, 28, PhD student at 16, still financially dependent on parents

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

7 Oct 2023 - 12:09PM

Boy taken to ICU in critical condition after teacher’s 200 deep-squat punishment

A 14-year-old boy’s teacher forced him to do 200 deep squats, resulting in critical condition and liver damage, sparking widespread online outrage in China.

A 14-year-old boy’s teacher forced him to do 200 deep squats, resulting in critical condition and liver damage, sparking widespread online outrage in China.

2 Oct 2023 - 10:03PM

Girl dons Chinese hanfu at London graduation, lauded for exuding confidence, beauty

A young Chinese woman stood out at her London university graduation by wearing traditional hanfu attire, earning online praise for her “true cultural confidence”.

A young Chinese woman stood out at her London university graduation by wearing traditional hanfu attire, earning online praise for her “true cultural confidence”.

29 Sep 2023 - 6:22PM

Hong Kong’s new ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign should focus on revitalising places like the Temple Street Night Market and Ladies’ Market if it is to attract locals and tourists alike.

7 Oct 2023 - 11:15AM

Hong Kong’s new ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign should focus on revitalising places like the Temple Street Night Market and Ladies’ Market if it is to attract locals and tourists alike.

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Donnie Yen’s stand-out appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4 is an excellent opportunity to raise Hong Kong’s global prominence, and the city’s government must step up to take it.

3 Apr 2023 - 7:35PM

‘They owe me’: man, 28, PhD student at 16, still financially dependent on parents

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

A Chinese prodigy, 28, who achieved university admission at 10, now believes ‘doing nothing’ is the key to lifelong happiness while still depending on his parents financially.

7 Oct 2023 - 12:09PM

Boy taken to ICU in critical condition after teacher’s 200 deep-squat punishment

A 14-year-old boy’s teacher forced him to do 200 deep squats, resulting in critical condition and liver damage, sparking widespread online outrage in China.

A 14-year-old boy’s teacher forced him to do 200 deep squats, resulting in critical condition and liver damage, sparking widespread online outrage in China.

2 Oct 2023 - 10:03PM

Girl dons Chinese hanfu at London graduation, lauded for exuding confidence, beauty

A young Chinese woman stood out at her London university graduation by wearing traditional hanfu attire, earning online praise for her “true cultural confidence”.

A young Chinese woman stood out at her London university graduation by wearing traditional hanfu attire, earning online praise for her “true cultural confidence”.

29 Sep 2023 - 6:22PM

People & Culture Spotlight

People & Culture | OPINION
The Temple Street Night Market in Jordan, Hong Kong, in 2017. The recent “Night Vibes Hong Kong” campaign aims to revitalise nightlife in  the city. Photo: Shutterstock

My Hong Kong | Forget new night markets, ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ should revitalise old ones

Hong Kong’s new ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ campaign should focus on revitalising places like the Temple Street Night Market and Ladies’ Market if it is to attract locals and tourists alike.

7 Oct 2023 - 11:15AM

Opinion | Mao-tai latte shows how to keep Chinese culture modern and relevant

Rather than just Kweichow Moutai’s latest sales gimmick, the Mao-tai-infused coffee could be the start of a cultural renewal that China badly needs. A cultural renewal can help increase China’s appeal to both its own people and the outside world, and this must start from within.

Rather than just Kweichow Moutai’s latest sales gimmick, the Mao-tai-infused coffee could be the start of a cultural renewal that China badly needs. A cultural renewal can help increase China’s appeal to both its own people and the outside world, and this must start from within.

9 Sep 2023 - 8:15AM
Mao-tai latte shows how to keep Chinese culture modern and relevant

Opinion | Digital humans are reinvigorating Chinese cultural heritage

Museums in China have started using digital humans to transform visitors’ encounters with history and culture, letting them interact with historical figures. These digital avatars can help popularise traditional Chinese culture, promote the classics and drive cooperation between STEM and humanities educators.

Museums in China have started using digital humans to transform visitors’ encounters with history and culture, letting them interact with historical figures. These digital avatars can help popularise traditional Chinese culture, promote the classics and drive cooperation between STEM and humanities educators.

27 Aug 2023 - 6:15AM
Digital humans are reinvigorating Chinese cultural heritage

Opinion | China’s LGBT community doesn’t need Western ‘gay pride’

For LGBT people in China, sexuality is part, not all, of who they are as their familial role and national identity take precedence. What they want most is love and acceptance, not pride parades.

For LGBT people in China, sexuality is part, not all, of who they are as their familial role and national identity take precedence. What they want most is love and acceptance, not pride parades.

13 Jun 2023 - 4:30PM
China’s LGBT community doesn’t need Western ‘gay pride’

Opinion | Global climate change policy still failing women after 50 years

Focusing on the effects of climate change on women and ensuring they are involved in climate decision-making can help build a just and sustainable future for all.

Focusing on the effects of climate change on women and ensuring they are involved in climate decision-making can help build a just and sustainable future for all.

4 Jun 2023 - 3:00AM
Global climate change policy still failing women after 50 years
The People’s Liberation Army guard of honour march during the ceremony for newly elected Chinese leaders to pledge allegiance to the country’s constitution, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on March 10. Photo: Xinhua

Opinion | What we can learn from a Chinese comedian’s PLA joke that backfired

Neither the anger of Chinese nationalists at the first sign of an insult, nor the self-righteousness of critics in the West is helpful. Recognising cultural differences and proceeding with patience and tolerance is a first step towards better understanding.

31 May 2023 - 8:15AM
Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen plays the foul-mouthed, blind assassin “Caine” in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo: Lionsgate

My Hong Kong | Donnie Yen as Hong Kong ambassador after John Wick 4 – make it happen

Donnie Yen’s stand-out appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4 is an excellent opportunity to raise Hong Kong’s global prominence, and the city’s government must step up to take it.

3 Apr 2023 - 7:35PM
The Temple Street Night Market in Jordan, Hong Kong, in 2017. The recent “Night Vibes Hong Kong” campaign aims to revitalise nightlife in  the city. Photo: Shutterstock

My Hong Kong | Forget new night markets, ‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ should revitalise old ones

7 Oct 2023 - 11:15AM

Rather than just Kweichow Moutai’s latest sales gimmick, the Mao-tai-infused coffee could be the start of a cultural renewal that China badly needs. A cultural renewal can help increase China’s appeal to both its own people and the outside world, and this must start from within.

9 Sep 2023 - 8:15AM
31 May 2023 - 8:15AM

Donnie Yen’s stand-out appearance in John Wick: Chapter 4 is an excellent opportunity to raise Hong Kong’s global prominence, and the city’s government must step up to take it.

3 Apr 2023 - 7:35PM