China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yating YangJanuary 24, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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Jiang Yueqin, a 101-year-old grandmother from Wenzhou, Zhejiang province in China, has gained attention for her unconventional lifestyle. Unlike many her age, Jiang stays up until 2 AM watching television and wakes around 10 AM. Her daughter reports that this "reverse daily routine" developed in the past two years and that her mother sleeps soundly despite the late nights. Jiang also enjoys snacking and drinking green tea. The mother of seven previously dedicated her life to raising her children, forgoing other job opportunities. Her story has inspired many, particularly because she maintains good health, including retaining all her natural teeth.

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State-owned enterprise 40% Wenzhou 60% Yao Songping 70% Zhejiang province 70% China 80% Jiang Yueqin 90%

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longevity 90% 101-year-old 80% reverse lifestyle 80% late nights 70% healthy life 60% china 50% green tea 40% snacks 40%

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China

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