Paralysed Chinese woman scammed, Taiwanese influencer's death: 5 trending stories
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A paralysed woman in China who fell in love and married a 'doctor' she met during rehabilitation has been left distraught after he disappeared with a loan of more than three million yuan (US$420,000).
An influencer in Taiwan who was known for eating cosmetics has died suddenly, possibly from poisoning or heart attack. Photo: SCMP composite/IG@guava_beauty
A young beauty products influencer in Taiwan known for niche videos in which she 'consumed' cosmetics has died suddenly.
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