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We have selected five Trending in China stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The Song dynasty was a great time for China. But a terrible one for many women While the Song dynasty saw huge advancements in culture, commerce and technology, it also gave rise to the horrific practice of foot binding. 2. Where do witch hats come from? China’s Tarim mummies may hold the answer The witch hat can be seen everywhere, from Halloween costumes to Hollywood films. But what many may not know is that a particular group of “witches” in northwestern China have, for decades, haunted historians and anthropologists with questions relating to the origins of the headgear and early human migration. 3. Best things to eat in Shunde, China’s ‘cradle of Cantonese cuisine’ Shunde, a district of the city of Foshan in China’s Guangdong province, is one of those places where you can eat good food, but you can eat great food if you know an insider. 4. Want to live longer? How new drugs, AI and better habits can extend lifespan Million-dollar longevity clinics, IV drips, personalised genome sequencing – the quest for a longer, healthier life often feels like a science fiction movie with an exclusive ticket price. 5. Singaporean executive lost 19kg in 7 months after health wake-up. How? When Terri Cheong failed the premedical check for a blood donation drive in January due to high blood pressure and high cholesterol, the Singapore-based finance executive decided to take charge of her health – and her life.
