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Most embarrassed ‘ghost’ ever in horror escape room in China | South China Morning Post

A clip that has gone viral on Chinese social media shows an amusing moment in a horror escape room in China. While trying to scare visitors, a ‘ghost’ tripped and had an embarrassing fall instead. Instead of being given a fright, players tried to help the ‘ghost’ back on his feet.

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‘I can make music anywhere’: Chinese man whistles his way to online fame | South China Morning Post

A 57-year-old driver from the city of Chengdu in China’s southwestern province of Sichuan has become an online celebrity thanks to his outstanding whistling skills. Chen Qingqi recently told state media that he can whistle more than 400 songs ranging from classical music to pop tunes, and said he wants to share his …

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Hong Kong journalists protest against police’s new definition of ‘media representative’ | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police have amended the definition of ‘media representative’ in their guidelines, according to a letter sent to four journalism associations on September 22, 2020. The decision has sparked an outcry across the media industry, with some members arguing the revisions would threaten the city's press freedom.

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Chinese master carpenter Grandpa Amu creates intricate toys for his grandson | South China Morning Post

“Grandpa Amu”, from eastern China’s Shandong province, is a master carpenter with millions of fans on social media around the world. He uses an ancient woodworking technique to create intricate toys for his young grandson. He shares his videos on Xigua Video, a Chinese video platform, on which he has attracted milli…

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China’s foreign ministry tells journalists’ club to ‘stop meddling in Hong Kong’ over press freedom | South China Morning Post

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin on September 24, 2020, told Hong Kong’s Foreign Correspondents Club to “stop meddling” in the city’s affairs after it opposed a police move to limit access to press briefings to government-recognised media.

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