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Kris Wu and sexual assault accuser allegedly conned by scammer posing as victim, lawyer
A con artist reportedly found an opportunity to defraud Chinese Canadian singer Kris Wu while details of his sex scandal made the headlines in China, Beijing police revealed on Thursday.
Poser cashes in: The 23-year-old scammer, identified only by his surname, Liu, confessed to targeting Wu after he learned online that the artist was accused of having sex with an intoxicated teenager, reported the Associated Press.
Man who biked thousands of miles looking for kidnapped son and inspired Andy Lau movie reunite after 24 years
A man who lost his 2-year-old son and inspired the 2015 movie “Lost and Love” was finally reunited with his child after 24 years.
Emotional reunion: On Sunday, officials informed Guo Gangtang, of Shandong province, that they found his son, Xinzhen, now 26, after a DNA test confirmed a match, according to AsiaOne.
Chinese Professor Rants About Daughter’s ‘Lower IQ’ Than His and His Wife’s
A professor at China’s Peking University (PKU) has sparked discussions on tiger-parenting after complaining about his daughter’s poor grades in a now-viral video.
Worst in class: Ding Yanqing, an associate professor at the university’s Graduate School of Education, said that his daughter is at the bottom of her class at Peking University Primary School.
Chinese Woman Goes Viral After Hitting Boss With Mop for Alleged Harassment
A woman has gone viral on Chinese social media after hitting her boss with a mop over inappropriate text messages.
What happened: The woman, a government worker from northeastern China who has been identified only as Zhou, was caught on video fighting back after her boss had allegedly harassed her, the New York Times reported.
Japan Wants China to Stop Anal Swabbing Citizens for COVID-19 After ‘Great Psychological Pain’
Japan wants to put an end to the COVID-19 anal swab tests its citizens are reportedly being subjected to when they enter China.
According to Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato, those who underwent the procedure complained of experiencing “psychological distress,” BBC reported.
Man Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife for Housework in Landmark Divorce Case in China
A Chinese court ordered a man to pay 50,000 yuan ($7,700) to his ex-wife for years of unpaid housework after losing a landmark divorce case, sparking debate on Chinese social media.
Court filing: The man, identified as Chen, filed for a divorce with his wife of five years, Wang, last year, according to BBC. Although she was reluctant at first, Wang later agreed and requested compensation.
Chinese Grandpa Swinging on a Bar Accidentally Sends Little Girl Flying, Sparks Debate Over Who’s at Fault
A very active grandfather ignited an online debate after a video surfaced of him accidentally hitting an unsuspecting girl while exercising.
The accident happened at Ditan Park in Beijing. In the viral clip, the grandfather, who is believed to be quite the local celebrity, can be seen doing his famous exercise routine where he impressively spins around while having his shoes attached on a horizontal bar, according to Shanghaiist.