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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.

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.

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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