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Desperate father 'smokes' sick daughter over burning herbs to save her life

Farmer unable to afford bone marrow transplant treats sick daughter with herb smoke.

by Cecilia Wang, 26 November 2014

Queen receives birthday card... from North Korean dictatorship

Message 'wished the Queen good health and happiness' and 'well-being and prosperity' to the British people.

by Administrator, 19 June 2014

Thai university steps up security due to Chinese tourists behaving badly

The huge success of 2012 comedy Lost in Thailand has led to a Thai university stepping up security after badlly behaved Chinese tourists flocked to see the film's location.

by Joe McGee, 17 April 2014

Forgotten Singles Day Package Grows Mushrooms

Mushrooms started sprouting on a Single's Day package when a customer forget to grab it from the package office in Yunnan.

by Isabel Chan, 12 December 2017

WATCH: Chinese square dancing inspires latest single from Blur comeback album

Dancies grannies feature in latest single from Hong Kong-inspired comeback album.

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 10 April 2015

Behind the Great Firewall: 5 Shows to Watch During the Holiday

Stuck at home for the New Year holiday? Shut off that VPN and delve into the world of China’s video streaming services.

by Andrew Chin, 22 February 2015

'Mickey Mouse' wins RMB497m lottery in Shandong, donates RMB20m to charity

Jinan shoe seller wins 'biggest jackpot in the history of China Sports Lottery'

by Sushmita Dhekne, 12 August 2014

Hebei man aims for world record with 405 kg shoes

A 51 year old man from Tangshan, Hebei province is planning to apply for a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. His unparalleled skill? He can walk in really heavy shoes.

by James Griffiths, 08 November 2013