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Saving love: Heroic Chinese man hailed ‘marriage material’ after saving fiancée from flood
A man has been hailed as “marriage material” by China‘s online community after choosing to save his fiancée’s life during a life-threatening situation. This follows extensive reports by the BBC and Reuters of severe weather warnings across central and south-western China, necessitating the evacuation of thousands to escape floodwaters. The severe weather caused a building collapse, but amidst the chaos,…
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Revenge-driven woman assaults cab driver in Shanghai after infidelity discovery
A love-scorned woman in Shanghai attempted to enact revenge on her unfaithful boyfriend by propositioning a taxi driver for a one-night stand inside his cab. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media. This proposition was denied, resulting in an uncontrollable fit of anger that led to her assaulting the driver and vandalising his vehicle. This incident occurred after…
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Woman’s secret surveillance footage reveals husband’s midnight phone snooping
A snooping husband caught on CCTV checking his wife’s phone while she slept sparked a heated online debate with most sympathising with the woman. On Monday, July 3, Jang, a woman living in Anhui province in China, shared her experience on social media. She expressed her shock and surprise when she reviewed footage from a CCTV camera installed in their…
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Chinese man demands 25,000 bank withdrawals of 1 yuan each in privacy row
A customer at a bank in the Zhejiang province of China surprised everyone when he demanded to withdraw his large sum of 25,000 yuan (122,000 baht) 1 yuan at a time, stating the action was a response to the bank’s infringement on his personal life. The Chinese man arrived at the bank on Monday, July 3, intending to withdraw the bulk…
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Shanghai doctor refuses to consult queue-jumping patient, sparking online debate
In a shocking incident that unfolded in a Shanghai hospital, a patient was reprimanded by a doctor for failing to register and attempting to jump the queue for consultation. The incident sparked a heated debate online after it was recorded and shared widely. The offending party was reportedly asked politely for their registration number by the doctor. The patient responded nonchalantly,…
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Hospitalised Chinese boy gives up bed to resting parents, causing social media outrage
A gripping story has emerged on social media in China, as a picture of a young ill boy in the hospital went viral. Photographs strikingly capture the child sitting alone on a chair after giving up his bed to his parents who are seen lying huddled together. The act, apparently done in exchange for permission to use his mobile phone,…
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Man discovers wife’s affair on leisurely stroll
In a turn of unexpected events, a man out on a leisurely stroll in China’s Jiangsu province discovered his wife’s affair when he caught her hand in hand with another man. The husband’s shock was intensified when he found out the man was introduced to his wife by his mother in law, reported online portal Sohu. The husband initially thought…
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Viral twist: Chinese wife uncovers husband’s affair with best friend on business trip (video)
The actions of a Chinese woman have gone viral after she detected her husband’s affair in a bizarre set of circumstances. The cheating husband told her that he needed to go away on business for 12 days. The man’s wife, Hou, helped prepare for the trip to Shanghai by packing his clothes and bid him farewell as he left home.…
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Chinese security forces thwart tomb-raiding gang and recover Song Dynasty coins
Public security forces disclosed their successful crackdown on a tomb-raiding gang in Ningxia Hui, northwest China. The police reclaimed hundreds of kilograms of ancient coins dating back to the Song Dynasty (1503-1822). Police in Helan County got wind of an operation to exchange vintage coins in Tongxin County last May. The investigation revealed that these archaic coins were exhumed from…
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Father mistakenly reports son to police for motorbike theft in a surprise twist of events
In a bizarre incident of theft occurring in China‘s Kaoyan City, Jiangsu province, a middle-aged man reported the loss of his motorbike only to discover his son was the culprit. The unidentified man’s unexpected discovery spread via online Chinese social media platforms two days ago. The victim notified the local police about his missing motorbike, suspecting it had been stolen.…
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Turbulent twist: Elderly woman threatens to vomit on, assault young flyer over pre-booked seat (video)
An unusual incident occurred aboard an aeroplane recently, as an elderly woman passenger threatened to vomit on a young woman in an attempt to force her from her pre-booked window seat. The elderly passenger claimed to suffer from a grave disease, but when her coercion attempt failed, she and her husband resorted to threats of physical violence. The peculiar episode…
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Daughter’s divorce celebration with cake and fireworks in China
In an unusual event that sparked widespread interest, a family in China held a divorce celebration for their daughter with fireworks and a cake cutting, signalling a departure from traditional norms surrounding marriage breakdowns. The changing attitudes of the modern era have lessened the stigma attached to divorce, making it now less of a daunting prospect than in the past.…
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Woman’s public plea to remarry ex-husband backfires as truth unfolds
A woman‘s attempt to persuade her ex-husband to remarry her has gained attention online, sparking criticism and ridicule from netizens. The incident occurred on June 12 in Shandong, China. However, the ex-husband revealed a different side to the story, saying it was not him but her who had initiated the divorce. The woman held a large sign in front of…
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Groom walks out as bride demands extra 970,000 baht dowry during wedding
A bride and her friend prompted a wedding fiasco in China by demanding extra dowry money on the wedding day, leading the groom to leave in anger. The incident took place in the Chinese province of Sichuan and sparked a lively debate on social media. The wedding in May turned into an unpleasant drama when the bride listened to her…
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Factory supervisor’s brief intimate encounter sparks online uproar
Shocking security footage has emerged online showing a factory supervisor having a brief sexual encounter with a female employee at an undisclosed factory in Guangdong Province, China. The clip sparked criticism and sparked a multitude of reactions from netizens. According to the leaked footage taken from closed circuit cameras located in the factory premises, the supervisor is seen pacing back…
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Chinese woman reunited with ‘dead’ son after 15 years following arrest
A Chinese woman received a startling call from the police about her son, who had allegedly died 15 years ago. The police were holding a man arrested for drunk driving, claiming to be her son and providing accurate family details. In August 2019, a woman living in Henan Province, China, received a phone call from Jiangsu police informing her that…
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College director caught semi-naked with subordinate
A scandal involving a married female subordinate and an inappropriate relationship with the college director of Guangtun Communication and Technical Vocational College, Zhai Zhou, has surfaced. After being caught by the husband and mother-in-law in their car together semi-naked, a video of the pair seeking mercy was widely circulated online. Reports indicate that on June 14, the woman’s mother-in-law, Sae…
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Woman bitten by centipede while sleeping warns of dangers
A young woman in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, China, was bitten by a centipede while sleeping and experienced intense pain and swelling in her mouth. She quickly sought emergency medical treatment and warned others of the potential dangers of similar incidents. The incident occurred in the middle of Tuesday night, when the university student suddenly felt a sharp pain in her mouth.…
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Memory mishap: Dementia-stricken wife cuts husband’s life savings to shreds
An elderly Chinese woman, who suffers from dementia resulting in memory loss, took a pair of scissors to her refuse collector husband’s life savings of 100,000 yuan (485,000 baht). The irony of her husband’s savings being reduced to refuse was not lost on him. A video of a Chinese woman from Heyuan City of Guangdong province in China has been…
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Stirring noodle drama: Chinese bride’s parents reject wedding gift, calling it a ‘souper’ insult
The parents of a Chinese bride refused to allow their daughter to marry her future husband after the groom gave them four boxes of instant noodles as a wedding gift. The parents said the groom’s present was insulting. Each region has its Chinese wedding traditions, but regardless of location, all parents want their daughters to have a dignified and respectable…
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Student pours food on another student over cat smell debate in heated altercation
A male student engaged in a heated conversation about the smell of cats found himself slapped with a tray of food and involved in an altercation with a female student who allegedly took offence at his discussion. The incident occurred in the cafeteria of Tienjin University, China, where the extent of the argument led to police intervention and further controversy…
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Caught in bed: Cheating wife shields lover, demands husband admit mistakes
A married woman was caught red-handed with her lover, boldly protecting him even as her husband attacked them both physically. The cheating wife had tried to end her marriage unsuccessfully, and argued for her husband to own up to his mistakes, further infuriating him. Reporters said that in a viral case in China, a husband, alongside his friends, caught his…
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Child’s innocent blunder sparks debate on teaching kids proper crush-etiquette
A young boy’s innocent expression of affection towards his father’s female colleague has prompted online discussions about the importance of teaching children appropriate behaviour. The event happened in China as the boy, around 3-4 years old, encountered the attractive co-worker during a visit to his father’s office and, filled with joy, hugged and attempted to kiss her. The pretty woman,…
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Woman trades 2 houses for ancient inkwell dish worth millions in baht
A young woman surprised Chinese television viewers when she brought an unremarkable ‘brick’ or ‘inkwell dish‘ for appraisal, which turned out to be a valuable artifact. The show’s experts stunned the audience with their evaluation of the item, which was worth far more than anyone expected. Over the past few years in China, there has been a surge of interest…
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Head in the window scare: Child narrowly escapes injury in Guangzhou car incident
A child narrowly escaped serious injury after her head became trapped in a car window while her mother was closing it in Guangzhou, China. Bystanders quickly rushed to help, pushing the window down, and freeing the girl without significant harm. This distressing event reportedly occurred on Wednesday, June 7 in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, and lasted only 30 seconds, but…
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China and Thailand plan joint military cooperation to maintain regional stability
China expressed its readiness to enhance military cooperation with Thailand in a bid to maintain stability in the region. The two nations have planned a series of joint military exercises for the upcoming year. During a meeting in Beijing, China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu assured Narongpan Jitkaewtae, the Royal Thai Army’s commander-in-chief, of China’s commitment to work closely with Thailand.…
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Man leaves after woman brings 23 relatives on first date, takes legal action
A Chinese man was left shocked and out of pocket after his blind date brought 23 relatives to the restaurant. The woman, Ms Zhang, later sued her date, Mr Liu, to recover the hefty bill for the meal. Mr Liu from Jilin Province, China, met Ms Zhang through a chaperone and arranged to have their first date at a restaurant…
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Love grenade: Cadet’s affair with girlfriend’s mother detonates 10 million baht lawsuit
A cadet has been sued for 2 million yuan (9,781 million baht) after having an affair with his girlfriend’s mother, resulting in the collapse of the family’s marriage. The affair was discovered via explicit messages and images shared between the pair on Instagram. The Mirror Media reports that a military cadet in Taiwan had an illicit relationship with his girlfriend’s…
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Illegal alligator pet escapes and falls from China condominium
An alligator fell from the 20th floor of a condominium in Shenzhen, China, shocking residents and gaining worldwide attention. The owner had secretly kept the reptile as a pet for more than ten years, and investigators are now looking into the incident, having transported the injured alligator to a wildlife park. A shocking incident occurred in a residential building in…
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Furious wife clings to car and exposes husband’s mistress (video)
A Chinese wife shopping with her children got a shocking surprise when she caught her husband in a car with his mistress, leading to a dramatic scene in which she was dragged along the road for 20 meters. The incident has since gone viral online. The event occurred in Xuejiagou, Hebei province, China and started when the wife spotted her husband’s…
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