Actress Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, fake whales in aquariums: 5 trending stories

By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-11-21 06:16:47 | Updated at 2024-11-21 10:27:02 4 hours ago
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1. Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, wants media to use Chinese name

British actress Rosamund Pike professes a deep affection for Chinese language and culture, and previously shared a rather rude idiom in Mandarin during a chat show.

2. Sick China dog taken in after 2-year vigil at owner’s grave, becomes ‘Loyal Baby’

A sick dog in China kept her owner company beside her grave for two years after she died, then met a Good Samaritan who cured her disease and took care of her.

3. China aquariums opt for robotic whales to cut costs, leaving visitors feeling deceived

 SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo

China’s aquariums utilise robotic whales to reduce the costs associated with keeping live animals. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Weibo
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