321 articles
China
Wife’s 10-year sacrifice, dedication pays off as husband wakes from vegetative state
Thanks to his wife’s unwavering dedication, a Chinese man has begun gradually gaining consciousness after being in a vegetative, semi-...
Bryan Ke
Chinese man, 86, marries college sweetheart, 81, decades later
Two octogenarians, who were college sweethearts in their youth, recently tied the knot decades after they parted ways. Key points: ...
Business
Watch: TikTok CEO vows to fight US ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is fighting back against a new law that could force the sale of TikTok or see the app banned in the U.S. Key points:...
Ryan General
Art
How a Chinese painter turns himself ‘invisible’ to help save the planet
A Chinese painter, skilled in seamlessly blending into his surroundings using body paint, is harnessing his social media fame to promote env...
Renowned Chinese calligrapher, 85, announces marriage to younger woman
Renowned Chinese calligrapher and millionaire Fan Zeng announced on Chinese social media his marriage to a younger woman, whom many online a...
Health
New study links regular social media use to desire for cosmetic procedures
A regular use of social media and photo editing apps is connected to an increased interest in cosmetic procedures, according to a new study....
Picky Chinese man fails to find partner after 100 dates in 10 years
A story of a 45-year-old Chinese man who has gone on some 100 dates in 10 years but still has not found a partner due to his high standards ...
Chinese man sets his pants on fire after botched ‘fart lighting’ stunt
A man in northeastern China saw his bottom wind up in flames after an ill-advised attempt to light his own fart. What happened: The prankste...
Animals
Chinese student bites mouse in the head after it bit her hand
A university student in China sparked both hilarity and concerns on social media after ending up in a hospital for biting a mouse’s head in ...
Pandas use scent trees to network ‘like Facebook,’ study reveals
A new study shows that pandas mark trees with their scent to communicate with family and friends, akin to a form of social media. Key findin...
Carl Samson
Social Media
Watch: TikToker slams millennial parents with unruly kids in viral video
Alanna Dinh recounted an incident at her medical receptionist job where a millennial mother seemingly dismissed her child’s disruptive...
Watch: Chinese boss chews on bar of soap to prove how natural his company’s product is
“There are no harmful substances inside,” Xi confidently declared before taking a bite ...
Entertainment
Video: Chinese woman shows off amazing neck and head isolation dance moves
A Chinese woman is making jaws drop for her dance move showcased in a video re-uploaded to Instagram over the weekend. Key details: The vide...
Video: Korean woman, Bhutanese man go viral for speaking fluent Bengali
A Korean woman and a Bhutanese man have gone viral for their conversation in fluent Bengali. Going viral: Instagram user Luna Yogini can be ...
Japan
‘Trans-age’ Japanese man born in 1984 identifies as 28-yr-old
A 39-year-old Japanese man is making headlines for identifying as a “trans-age” individual and claiming to be 28 years old. Embr...
Video: Japanese women give their thoughts on whether paying for sex is cheating
A Japanese YouTuber has gone viral for asking Japanese women about whether they think paying for sex is the same as cheating or not. About t...
Watch: Singaporean man abducted as child reunites with biological parents in China after 28 years
A 32-year-old Singaporean man has been reunited with his biological parents in China 28 years after he was abducted as a child. Heartfelt re...
Food
Coffee chain selling a new drink with mango, chocolate and chili in Singapore
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Singapore’s latest limited-time drink, which combines mango, chocolate and chili, has left countless social media...
Editorial Staff
Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger
A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...
Popular Korean webtoon ‘Get Schooled’ gets called out for ‘racist’ plotline
“Racism or racist content have no place on WEBTOON. It should not have been published, and we apologize to anyone who encountered it o...
Silicon Valley tech guru Andrew Chen marries former Miss Ireland in Utah desert
Former Miss Ireland Emma Waldron and Silicon Valley tech guru Andrew Chen were recently married in Moab, Utah. Picturesque ceremony: The cou...
Video: Chinese man throws over $2K in cash in the air after girlfriend breaks up with him
A heartbroken man from China was filmed throwing money in the air after experiencing a breakup with his now ex-girlfriend. What happened: A ...
Chinese man praised for taking care of disabled mom every day since he was 10 years old
A Chinese man has tugged on netizens’ heartstrings due to his undying love for his mother, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)...
China’s ‘Lipstick King’ tearfully apologizes for bashing frugal viewer
One of China’s most famous livestreamers has apologized for commenting on a netizen’s salary during an online squabble. How it started...
Environmental
Japanese bird scientist’s unconventional research tactic goes viral
The anonymous researcher resorted to wearing a pigeon mask for an entire year in a bid to blend in ...
Fashion
Hermes, Versace and more: Video reveals luxurious items available at Costcos in China
A woman has gone viral for revealing the luxurious items offered to Chinese customers at Costco branches in China. The luxurious items: Ame...
Michelle De Pacina
TikTok officially launches e-commerce TikTok Shop in the US
TikTok has officially launched its e-commerce feature called TikTok Shop in the United States, letting social media users discover and purch...
Man demands ex-coworkers pay him back for boba tea he ‘treated’ them to
A man in China is being criticized online for telling his former employees to pay him back for bubble tea purchases. What happened: On Sept....
Australian travel vlogger slammed for going inside ‘women-only’ train carriage in Japan
An Australian travel vlogger is now in hot water after filming himself going inside a “women-only” train carriage in Japan and calling himse...
‘My Filipino lambs’: Mariah Carey shouts out Filipino fans preparing for Christmas
Mariah Carey recently gave her seal of approval to all her Filipino fans who are already preparing for Christmas. What she wrote: On Saturda...
Chinese police officer goes viral for handcuffing himself to suicidal man to save his life
A video of a police officer using handcuffs to stop a suicidal man from jumping off his residential building in Hubei, China, is going viral...
Video: Influencer celebrates 28th birthday with Costco-themed birthday party
The party offered an impressive selection of Costco staples, from rotisserie chicken to hot dogs, chicken bakes, pepperoni pizza, twisted ch...
Malaysia
Viral video shows cat in Malaysia ‘fixing’ a light bulb
A cat in Malaysia has gone viral for fiddling with a loose light bulb and “fixing” it. Key details: A TikTok video of the cat, which has gar...
Watch: Man braves narrow street drain to save kittens during heavy rain in Malaysia
A Malaysian man is being called a hero for submerging his entire body in dirty rainwater to save a couple of trapped kittens. What happened:...
This Chinese song has been streamed billions of times, yet no one knows its exact meaning
The song’s popularity has ignited online discussions over its meaning and significance ...
Video: Chinese dad hilariously imitates cat after daughter says she wants pet
A father in China has gone viral for imitating a cat to show his daughter what it’s like to be responsible for one. Key details: A 16-second...
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