Chinese stripe-necked turtles prefer lowland waters such as ponds, canals, and slow-moving rivers.

[4] The Chinese stripe-necked turtle is found in China (Hainan, Guangdong & Fujian), Taiwan and northern & central Vietnam.

In Hong Kong, mainland China and Taiwan and in some other countries, it is a popular pet turtle.

Ocadia philippeni was also shown to be of hybrid origin, a male M. sinensis with a female Cuora trifasciata.

After mating, the female turtle may lay 5-20 eggs that hatch about 60 days when needed.