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Chinese Myths

The document presents a collection of eerie urban myths from China, including the infamous 'Hello Kitty Murder' and haunted locations like the Zhongyin Building and Liwan Plaza. It also touches on social issues such as the controversy surrounding cat consumption in Tianjin and a ghostly encounter on a bus to Beijing. These stories highlight cultural fears and beliefs about the supernatural in Chinese society.

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Chinese Myths

The document presents a collection of eerie urban myths from China, including the infamous 'Hello Kitty Murder' and haunted locations like the Zhongyin Building and Liwan Plaza. It also touches on social issues such as the controversy surrounding cat consumption in Tianjin and a ghostly encounter on a bus to Beijing. These stories highlight cultural fears and beliefs about the supernatural in Chinese society.

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CHINESE URBAN MYTHS

“It happened to a friend of a friend of mine…” – a phrase commonly uttered before one dives into a fictional story,
surrounded by captivated friends sitting around a dying campfire.

Today, I want to share some eerie urban legends from China, perfect for this spooky autumn season. While many
are familiar with Western tales, China's collection of spooky stories is equally captivating.

1. The Hello Kitty Murder


In May 1999, a 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong reported being haunted by the spirit of a woman her boyfriend
helped murder. Police discovered a devastating scene: a Hello Kitty doll stuffed with the choked head of Fan
Man-yee, a nightclub hostess who had been missing for a year after allegedly failing to repay a debt. This case
conspicuously made a real buzz in the public and media and became known as the "Hello Kitty Murder."

2. The Haunted Office Building in Shenzhen


Zhongyin Building in Shenzhen is rumored to be haunted by ghosts from the Cultural Revolution era. These
spirits are blamed for the building's high vacancy rates, downturn, low rent and other severe nuisances.
Developers even hired specialists to exorcise the ghosts, resulting in the building's peculiar design resembling
candles.

3. Guangzhou’s Suicide Shopping Plaza


Liwan Plaza in Guangzhou has gained immense notoriety undergoing several suicides since its construction
over an ancient burial ground. Locals believe that disturbing the site led to hauntings and tragic events, with
some claiming supernatural forces pushed victims over railings. Surprisingly, it wasn’t demolished.

(广 – sprawling, wide; 尸 – corpse, dead body)

4. Sweet cats (?)


Lately, Chinese social media users were buzzing with outrage at news that a "feline house" in Tianjin has been
keeping cats to be sold for human consumption. Many people started posted pictures of their own pets to raise
awareness.

The country has already come under fire for a similar cat meat scandal and its annual dog meat festival. Eating
cat meat is widely regarded as taboo in China, but it is still eaten in some regions.

5. The Last Bus to Beijing’s Fragrant Hills


On a stormy night in 1995, a young man boarded the last bus to Beijing's Fragrant Hills. He encountered three
ghostly figures dressed in Qing Dynasty robes who did not interact with passengers. After an argument with an
elderly woman about her missing wallet, they both realized they had exited at a nonexistent police station.”

These tales not only entertain but also reflect cultural fears and beliefs about the unknown. Thank you!

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