A well-known finance commentator in China with late-stage breast cancer has talked frankly about her decision not to have children and offered advice to others about having a family. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Phoenix New Media
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Childless professional with cancer warns people to think hard about having kids

29 Jun 2023 - 12:32PM

A famous financial columnist in China who is recovering from cancer has urged people who don’t have children to be prepared for the consequences later in life, and during times of illness.

A well-known finance commentator in China with late-stage breast cancer has talked frankly about her decision not to have children and offered advice to others about having a family. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin/Phoenix New Media

Childless professional with cancer warns people to think hard about having kids

A famous financial columnist in China who is recovering from cancer has urged people who don’t have children to be prepared for the consequences later in life, and during times of illness.

29 Jun 2023 - 12:32PM

Messi mania: millions in China marvel at pitch antics of fan who hugged an icon

An unlikely Chinese football star has been born after a teenage Lionel Messi fan fought his way past security guards to rush onto the pitch and hug his idol during a friendly match in Beijing.

19 Jun 2023 - 8:00PM

‘Ageless grannies’: Chinese woman, 60, wows online thanks to thirst for exercise

Mainland social media has been wowed by a 60-year-old woman from China who has developed a to-die-for physique built by disciplined training.

18 Jun 2023 - 5:16PM
Millions of people in China have embraced a young Chinese football fan who breached security to run onto the pitch and hug Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi, despite some misgivings about his behaviour. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu

Messi mania: millions in China marvel at pitch antics of fan who hugged an icon

An unlikely Chinese football star has been born after a teenage Lionel Messi fan fought his way past security guards to rush onto the pitch and hug his idol during a friendly match in Beijing.

19 Jun 2023 - 8:00PM
Trending in China

‘Ageless grannies’: Chinese woman, 60, wows online thanks to thirst for exercise

Mainland social media has been wowed by a 60-year-old woman from China who has developed a to-die-for physique built by disciplined training.

Mainland social media has been wowed by a 60-year-old woman from China who has developed a to-die-for physique built by disciplined training.

18 Jun 2023 - 5:16PM
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Death of 156kg influencer at boot camp raises extreme fitness concerns

An influencer in China who was given free boot camp sessions for promoting the company who ran it online has died 24 hours after taking part in intensive workouts.

An influencer in China who was given free boot camp sessions for promoting the company who ran it online has died 24 hours after taking part in intensive workouts.

17 Jun 2023 - 2:00PM

‘Can’t buy a pair of socks with US$98’: Chinese actress triggers wealth debate

A wave of online anger has hit a Chinese actress who shamelessly flaunted her attitude to wealth during a live-streamed sales event.

15 Jun 2023 - 9:24AM
‘Can’t buy a pair of socks with US$98’: Chinese actress triggers wealth debate

Chinese influencer’s ‘truly amazing’ Leslie Cheung transformation applauded

A mainland Chinese influencer has catapulted to fame with his remarkable impersonations of Hong Kong film and pop superstar Leslie Cheung with unique make-up and similar vocal style.

12 Jun 2023 - 10:45AM
Chinese influencer’s ‘truly amazing’ Leslie Cheung transformation applauded

Death of 156kg influencer at boot camp raises extreme fitness concerns

An influencer in China who was given free boot camp sessions for promoting the company who ran it online has died 24 hours after taking part in intensive workouts.

17 Jun 2023 - 2:00PM

‘Can’t buy a pair of socks with US$98’: Chinese actress triggers wealth debate

A wave of online anger has hit a Chinese actress who shamelessly flaunted her attitude to wealth during a live-streamed sales event.

15 Jun 2023 - 9:24AM

Chinese influencer’s ‘truly amazing’ Leslie Cheung transformation applauded

A mainland Chinese influencer has catapulted to fame with his remarkable impersonations of Hong Kong film and pop superstar Leslie Cheung with unique make-up and similar vocal style.

12 Jun 2023 - 10:45AM

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM
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Comedian Nigel Ng’s “Uncle Roger” recently landed in hot water over a video he did with a fellow vlogger who often criticises the Chinese government. Photo: YouTube

My Hong Kong | ‘Let’s eat and talk business’: the role food plays in Chinese culture

To the Chinese, food opens all doors – but it can also close some doors if not used in the right way. Just ask comedian Uncle Roger, who found himself in hot water over a video he made with anti-Beijing food vlogger Mike Chen.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM

My Hong Kong | Why Asians love Uncle Roger – we’ve all got one in the family

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

A comedic persona created by Malaysian stand-up comedian Nigel Ng, Uncle Roger will remind most Asians of at least one grumpy family member who’s never afraid to speak their mind.

4 May 2021 - 4:25PM
Why Asians love Uncle Roger – we’ve all got one in the family

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