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SAT · 2026-01-24 · 01:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0124-10137
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NSR-2026-0124-10137News Report·EN·Human Interest

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

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.

Yating YangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-01-24 · 01:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
China grandma, 101, stays up late to watch TV, enjoys snacks, shares longevity secret
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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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Despite her late nights, her sleep quality is excellent. She falls asleep within minutes.

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Jiang Yueqin turned down job opportunities at a state-owned enterprise to be a housewife.

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Jiang Yueqin stays up until 2am every night watching TV and wakes around 10am.

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Jiang Yueqin is a 101-year-old woman from Wenzhou, Zhejiang province in China.

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A 101-year-old Chinese grandmother has dazzled and inspired many by embracing a “reverse lifestyle”, staying up late to watch TV and snacking freely, yet still leading a healthy life, complete with all her natural teeth.Jiang Yueqin hails from Wenzhou, Zhejiang province in southeastern China, and is a proud mother of seven.In her youth, she turned down job opportunities at a state-owned enterprise to become a full-time housewife, dedicating herself to raising her children.Recently, she has gained online fame for her “reverse daily routine,” which involves staying up until 2am every night watching TV and naturally waking around 10am the following morning.After freshening up, the first thing she enjoys is a strong cup of green tea.“My mum is just like a young person; she’s a true night owl! Despite her late nights, her sleep quality is excellent. She falls asleep within minutes of lying down. This routine only developed over the past two years,” shared her daughter, Yao Songping.
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