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  • Chinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting

    Chinese antiques show reveals husband’s 300,000 baht Tang Dynasty painting

    China’s vibrant 5,000 year old culture is teeming with historical artefacts, ranging from blue porcelain and famous paintings to the invention of scripts. However, as time has passed, many of these items have been lost, making preservation increasingly difficult. The rarity of these artefacts has given rise to a bustling trade in Chinese antiques, with some willing to pay astronomical…

  • New escalator on Tianyu Mountain sparks online debate

    New escalator on Tianyu Mountain sparks online debate

    A 350 metre escalator, constructed to ease the climb to the peak of Tianyu Mountain in Zhunan, Zhejiang province, East China, has sparked online controversy. Some internet users have lauded the convenience it provides for the elderly and children, whilst others argue it dilutes the joy of hill climbing and deteriorates the natural beauty of the area. The 350-metre escalator,…

  • Stage harassment of female Beijing Opera performer sparks outburst from husband

    Stage harassment of female Beijing Opera performer sparks outburst from husband

    A shocking scene unfolded at the Beijing Opera stage in Ningxiang, Hunan Province, as a group of male spectators harassed a female performer, prompting her husband to intervene. The stage harassment, which occurred on October 17, began shortly after the performance when the spectators presented awards and shared their reviews. The situation escalated when two to three men brazenly approached…

  • Chinese village’s extravagant wedding welcome party baffles groom

    Chinese village’s extravagant wedding welcome party baffles groom

    The groom and his family were left temporarily bewildered when they arrived at the bride’s village gate to be met by an unusually extravagant wedding welcoming party. The sight was so stunning that the groom hesitated to step out of the car, momentarily suspecting they were at the wrong destination. The extravagant wedding event unfolded in a village in Weifang,…

  • Chinese fisherman’s 72kg marine treasure sells for 15 million baht

    Chinese fisherman’s 72kg marine treasure sells for 15 million baht

    A Chinese fisherman named Ha, living in a small fishing village in Fujian, China, experienced a dramatic turn in fortunes. Once a social pariah due to his impoverished state, Ha became an overnight millionaire after catching a giant 72kg marine treasure fish, which was auctioned off for 15 million baht. Ha, who lived alone after his wife left him for…

  • DNA tests reveal Chinese woman’s daughter’s boyfriend as her long-lost son

    DNA tests reveal Chinese woman’s daughter’s boyfriend as her long-lost son

    A startling revelation unfolded in the life of 45 year old Chen, a resident of Nanjing, Jiangsu province, China when her daughter’s boyfriend bore an uncanny resemblance to her late husband. The situation took a twist as DNA tests confirmed the boyfriend as her long-lost son. Chen met her husband when they were children, and they grew up together before…

  • Chinese woman divorces despite DNA test proving son’s legitimacy after family suspicions

    Chinese woman divorces despite DNA test proving son’s legitimacy after family suspicions

    A Chinese woman, known as Ho, found herself in a tense family situation after her four year old son, Tiewpao, made an innocent comment over lunch. Tiewpao innocently mentioned that his mother often brought home a male visitor during the day. This sparked suspicion and hostility within the family, leading to Ho’s husband taking Tiewpao for a DNA test. The…

  • Changsha woman falls into coma following allergic reaction to salon hair dye

    Changsha woman falls into coma following allergic reaction to salon hair dye

    A 60 year old woman from Huinan, Changsha City, suffered a severe allergic reaction after having her hair dyed at a beauty salon. Four hours after leaving the salon, she started to experience breathing difficulties and was rushed to the hospital. In the emergency room, she was put on a ventilator and she fell into a coma which lasted for…

  • Unusual cohabitation: Ex marks the spot as Chinese woman shares house with husband’s former wife

    Unusual cohabitation: Ex marks the spot as Chinese woman shares house with husband’s former wife

    A woman in China has shared an unusual tale of marital cohabitation. After marrying a divorced man, she discovered that her husband’s ex-wife continues to live in the same house, a situation they have managed to navigate peacefully. The unusual family arrangement, however, raises eyebrows and sparks widespread discussion. The woman, from Suzhou in Jiangsu province, China, discovered her husband’s…

  • Safety concerns for tourists spur diplomatic talks: Thailand-China relations under spotlight

    Safety concerns for tourists spur diplomatic talks: Thailand-China relations under spotlight

    Amid concerns for the safety of foreign residents and tourists in Bangkok following a recent shooting incident at Siam Paragon mall, ensuring a positive international relationship between Thailand and China has become a key focus of discussions between Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and China President Xi Jinping. PM Srettha also offered his sympathy regarding the tragedy which saw one…

  • Ceramic plate on TV show revealed as valuable Ming Dynasty relic

    Ceramic plate on TV show revealed as valuable Ming Dynasty relic

    The fascination for antique collections has gained traction in modern society, leading to the growth of the antique business market. Numerous people have amassed wealth through trading these relics and ceramic plates. However, expertise is crucial to avoid deception in this field. This has led to the popularity of the show Appraisal of Treasures aired by China Central Television (CCTV).…

  • Chinese toddler critical after brutal rottweiler attack: A call for responsible pet ownership

    Chinese toddler critical after brutal rottweiler attack: A call for responsible pet ownership

    A two year old Chinese toddler in Chengdu, China, suffered severe injuries following an unprovoked attack by a rottweiler. Despite her mother’s best efforts to shield her from the dog, the young girl sustained a ruptured kidney, multiple fractured ribs and lacerations all over her body. The incident, which occurred yesterday, lasted a mere 40 seconds but resulted in the…

  • Child safety: Brave 4 year old Chinese boy rescues baby sister from suffocation

    Child safety: Brave 4 year old Chinese boy rescues baby sister from suffocation

    In an astonishing act of bravery, a four year old Chinese boy was responsible for saving his five month old sister from potential suffocation. The incident, captured clearly on CCTV, unfolded in their home in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China on October 14. The young boy ran to the aid of his sister who was lying alone, rapidly removing a suffocating…

  • Heartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    Heartbreaking divorce: Man discovers wife’s shocking secret after six years

    A shocking divorce tale has emerged from Siyang in Hubei province, China, where a man discovered his wife’s shocking secret: their child was fathered by another man. The man, known as Wang, was a poor rural worker who quit school after primary education to work on the farm. A lack of romantic prospects concerned his mother. Eventually, he was introduced…

  • Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    Portion control: Chinese boy adopts mini bowl eating after being teased about being fat

    A seven year old boy from China started eating from a small bowl, instead of the usual dish, as a result of being teased about being fat by his schoolmates. The boy’s mother expressed feelings of amusement and sympathy upon observing her son’s unusual method of portion control. The mother recounted that when her son returned from school one day,…

  • Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    Irresponsible tenants’ vanishing act leaves landlord with blood-soaked bed

    A landlord was left in utter shock when some irresponsible tenants, who had rented her property for five days, disappeared without any prior notice in Liaocheng, located in the Shandong Province of China. The unfortunate aftermath of their irresponsible tenancy included a foul stench in the home and the bed soaked in blood. The landlord shared the incident online, revealing…

  • Hygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    Hygiene concerns over ice cream scoops spark online debate

    The self-service ice cream scoop at buffet restaurants has recently become a subject of heated online discussion. A Chinese netizen declared in the Facebook group ●【爆怨公社】● that the water in which the ice cream scoop is kept at many hot pot restaurants is never replaced, leaving a residue of ice cream floating on top. This sparked a debate on whether…

  • Intruder demands cash gift at Chinese wedding, groom’s leg held hostage

    Intruder demands cash gift at Chinese wedding, groom’s leg held hostage

    A peculiar woman made an unusual demand at a Chinese wedding in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China. She grabbed the groom’s leg, knelt and refused to let go until she was given a red envelope (a traditional monetary gift). The groom found himself in an embarrassing situation when an unknown middle-aged woman invaded his wedding reception. She clung to his…

  • Mirror feud in China sparks online debate: Feng Shui or spiteful retaliation?

    Mirror feud in China sparks online debate: Feng Shui or spiteful retaliation?

    A peculiar sight of 22 mirrors gracing the balcony of a residential house in Guangdong province, China, has caught the attention of netizens. The unconventional decor was a retaliatory act by a man against his neighbour, who had also hung three mirrors on his own balcony. The incident sparked a fierce mirror feud in July. The man, visiting a friend’s…

  • Heart-wrenching wedding shock: Guest sees ex-husband marrying best friend

    Heart-wrenching wedding shock: Guest sees ex-husband marrying best friend

    A heart-wrenching wedding shock unfolded at a wedding in Hubei, China, when a guest recognised her former husband on the stage next to the bride, her best friend. The woman, who had severed all contact with her ex-spouse post-divorce, was unable to contain her emotions and broke down in tears. The woman shared her distressing story while attending her best…

  • Chinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar

    Chinese kindergarten principal’s illicit affair with student’s dad ignites online uproar

    A relationship beyond the usual teacher-parent interaction between a kindergarten principal and a student’s father in Guangxi, China sparked controversy on social media. The principal’s husband revealed the scandal, accusing his wife of having an “intimate relationship” with the student’s father, providing photographic evidence of them sharing a hotel room multiple times, at least three to four times per month,…

  • Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    Nurse bride halts wedding to save convulsing child, hailed as ‘most beautiful bride’ online

    A nurse bride in China halted her wedding ceremony immediately to save a child’s life, earning her the title of “the most beautiful bride” from netizens. The incident took place when a child attending the wedding began to convulse due to a high fever. The bride, Chang, a paediatric nurse from Luliang City, Shanxi province, didn’t think twice before suspending the…

  • Woman exposes sister-in-law’s affair during brother’s jail time

    Woman exposes sister-in-law’s affair during brother’s jail time

    A Taiwanese woman recently uncovered her sister-in-law’s infidelity towards her incarcerated brother. The woman discovered the affair after her brother was imprisoned in April this year, and she shared the distressing details on her Facebook group. The woman explained that her sister-in-law started a relationship with another man soon after her brother was jailed. She became aware of this when…

  • Wedding venue vandalism: Thai event company suffers 500,000 baht loss

    Wedding venue vandalism: Thai event company suffers 500,000 baht loss

    An outdoor wedding venue in Jiangsu province, China, was stripped bare overnight, leaving the event organisers aghast and with an estimated 51,000 baht in losses. The preparation of the venue by the event company had taken seven hours, starting at 8pm and ending at 3am the following day. By the time staff returned at 7am, the place was unrecognisable, with…

  • Chinese groom defends plus-sized bride against wedding day ridicule

    Chinese groom defends plus-sized bride against wedding day ridicule

    A recent wedding in Jiangsu province, China, became a hot topic due to the stark contrast in the bride and groom’s appearances. The bride, who weighed over 200 kilogrammes, was publicly ridiculed for her size, causing her to cry during her wedding ceremony. On the other hand, the groom, a standard-sized man, was left to console his new wife amidst…

  • Chinese woman’s regret after discovering husband’s debt due to her inflated dowry request

    Chinese woman’s regret after discovering husband’s debt due to her inflated dowry request

    A Chinese woman’s tearful confession on a foreign website ignited a social media storm. After eight years of marriage, she discovered that her husband’s significant monthly dowry debt repayments were due to her actions. The woman’s confession video was posted while she was driving. She shared that she had been married to her husband for eight years. She had observed…

  • Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn

    Uterus upheaval: Chinese woman’s constipation conundrum takes unexpected turn

    A 35 year old woman from Hubei province, China, who had been suffering from constipation for a decade, was shocked to find her condition linked to her uterus rather than her digestive system. Hospitalised due to heavy rectal bleeding, a detailed examination revealed an abnormal growth in her uterus, rather than a blockage in her digestive tract, as the cause…

  • Unexpected gift soothes parking row as stranger parks in their spot

    Unexpected gift soothes parking row as stranger parks in their spot

    A recent tale of an enigmatic car park intruder has surfaced, initially provoking frustration in the parking space’s rightful owner. However, a surprising twist awaited them as they unfolded a note left behind. This unusual incident came to light when a user on Xiaohongshu, often referred to as the Chinese Instagram equivalent, reported the intrusion after discovering their parking spot…

  • Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)

    Tragic wedding convoy crash in China, seven fatalities (video)

    A catastrophic car accident occurred recently that involved a wedding convoy and a large garbage truck, resulting in seven fatalities, including the pregnant bride. The shocking event unfolded near a petrol station in Huanan in the Heilongjiang province, China, and sparked an ongoing police investigation. The accident, which occurred on October 3, involved a seven-seater off-road vehicle suddenly veering into…

  • Unmasking drama: Upset spectator disrupts Ultraman in Chinese theatre

    Unmasking drama: Upset spectator disrupts Ultraman in Chinese theatre

    An unexpected disturbance unfolded during an Ultraman performance at the Zhangxing Theatre in the city of Huozhou, Jiangxi province, China, on September 28. A visibly upset man interrupted the show, expressing his discontent and confusion over a Japanese character being featured on a Chinese stage. The incident, captured on video, depicts the disgruntled individual not only shouting but also physically…