A 2-minute overview of trending topics on Chinese social media, including XChat, Orbán’s defeat, and that tripe-strawberry ...

We’re at a very complicated time in our online lives. An explainer of “Chinamaxxing,” the “kill line,” and the platform politics behind them. A look back at the three major phases of China’s social ...

China’s AI actors are on the rise, and not everyone is buying it. The country’s microdrama industry offers a glimpse of ...

Chinese netizens “raising lobsters,” farmer pensions emerging as a key Two Sessions talking point, and humanoid robots running through Beijing — what you need to know... Chapter Dive2 months ago ...

A heightened focus on China's role in solving the refugee crises on World Refugee Day has triggered waves of criticism on Chinese social media.

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While the public initially supported 'Grandma Xu' and criticized the Benz driver from Baoding, the narrative took an unexpected turn.

This is why Bu Xiaohua’s 13-year disappearance became such a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media. The story of the Chinese MA graduate, Ms. Bu, who disappeared in 2011 brings back ...

Two Sessions, a Celebrity Meltdown, and the Rise of China’s “Forget It” Mindset Chinese New Year2 months ago Inside Chunwan 2026: China’s Spring Festival Gala China Trend Watch5 months ago Japan ...

Censorship of Chinese 6B4T & Feminist Groups Prompts Wave of Support for “Douban Sisters” Even those who don't agree with ‘6b4t’ views condemn Douban's recent crackdown on 6b4t and feminist groups.

PART OF THIS TEXT COMES FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER Over the past few weeks, the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has been trending... Chapter Dive1 year ago From Weibo to RedNote: The ...

Shiny Big Eyelids, Pouty Red Lips? You Might Have Been to the Wrong Terracotta Army Thought you visited the Terracotta Army, one of the great wonders of the world? You might have been tricked. More ...