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No age limit: 'Cool auntie' struts her stuff on the haute couture catwalk - China In Focus News

No age limit: 'Cool auntie' struts her stuff on the haute couture catwalk

A Shanghai retired doctor, now 71, caught world attention when she modeled at 2024 Paris Fashion Week in March. But newfound fame hasn't gone to her head.

2024-04-14 23:33 0

From pastry grandma to ballroom dancing queen - Shanghai Metro News

From pastry grandma to ballroom dancing queen

Having been retired for three years, 71-year-old Chang Hsiu-wan, founder of famous pastry brand Ganso, dived into the passion of ballroom dancing.

2024-04-14 22:32 0

eSports takes 'grannies' on a fantastical adventure - China In Focus News

eSports takes 'grannies' on a fantastical adventure

Two elderly Chinese women have discovered the excitement of eSports and were invited to compete at the DreamStar Tournament in Shanghai.

2024-04-05 14:05 0

Extraordinary senior citizens who defy societal norms and expectations - Shanghai Metro News

Extraordinary senior citizens who defy societal norms and expectations

To celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, we are profiling some remarkable senior citizens who continue to defy age-related stereotypes and conventions.

2023-10-23 07:00 0

The sweet scent of sachets is keeping a tradition alive - China In Focus News

The sweet scent of sachets is keeping a tradition alive

Meet Chen Xingzhi, a 74-year-old from Shanghai who has transformed her passion for making intricate sachets into a thriving business venture, with some help from family members.

2023-10-15 21:20 0

Who needs sleep when you can rise and run? - China In Focus News

Who needs sleep when you can rise and run?

Zheng Huanan defies conventional logic. Her daily routine involves waking up at 4:30am for a 7-kilometer morning run between Lupu and Nanpu bridges. She's just 81 years young!

2023-08-14 13:25 0

Never too old to try novelties, new hobbies - China In Focus News

Never too old to try novelties, new hobbies

Livestreaming and fashion, among other activities, are revitalizing retired and 60-plus-year-old women.

2023-07-23 20:24 0

If music is the food of love, there is no stopping - China In Focus News

If music is the food of love, there is no stopping

If music be the food of love, play on. And a 71-year-old local is doing just that, having internalized Shakespeare's most famous line and conducting music with people her age.

2023-07-09 07:00 0

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