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Permanent Number: Chinese Mother Tattoos Phone Number on Son’s Arm, Strikes through Old One

For this boy, his mother’s phone number is a permanent one.

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A mother who was afraid that her mentally disabled son would run away has tattooed her contact information on his arm. Upon changing her number, the new phone number was added to his arm, while the old one was crossed out.

This story triggered the attention of netizens on Weibo today, when Chinese media reported that Wenzhou police found the boy walking besides a Zhejiang highway on July 22nd.

Since the boy was unable to…

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Miranda Barnes is a Chinese blogger and part-time translator with a strong interest in Chinese media and culture. Born in Shenyang, she used to work and live in Beijing and is now based in London. On www.abearandapig.com she shares news of her travels around Europe and Asia with her husband.

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Six Chinese Students Dead After Falling Into Flotation Tank During Mine Visit

After six students drowned in a mine tank, social media users question safety precautions and media framing.
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1 year ago

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July 25, 2025

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The tragic death of six Chinese students during a visit to the Wunugetushan Copper-Molybdenum Mine (乌努格吐山铜钼矿) in Inner Mongolia has been trending on Chinese social media this week.

The students, who study mineral…

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The Liaoyang Restaurant Fire That Killed 22 People

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April 29, 2025

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🔥 Quick Take: Trending in China – Week 18
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An enormous fire that happened at a restaurant in Liaoning’s Liaoyang on the afternoon of April 29 (see video) has gone top trending on Chinese social media, mainly…

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