SubscribeLog in
Connect with us

Weivlog

4 Years of What’s on Weibo: Discussing Social Credit and Latest Trends on the “China Experience Show”

From gender issues to social credit – What’s on Weibo talks to China.org on various trends going around social media.

Manya Koetse

Published

on

This week What’s on Weibo is celebrating its fourth anniversary. In the latest episode of the China Experience Show, editor-in-chief Manya Koetse talks to Bryan Michael Galvan at China.org.cn about the most important trends we’ve seen on social media recently.

From the social credit system to the MeToo movement in China, human flesh search engine and the spinster stereotypes, there are many topics we’ve covered on What’s on Weibo over the past four…

Manya Koetse is a sinologist, writer, and public speaker specializing in China’s social trends, digital culture, and online media ecosystems. She founded What’s on Weibo in 2013 and now runs the Eye on Digital China newsletter. Learn more at manyakoetse.com or follow her on X, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Weivlog

Spending the Day in China’s Wartime Capital

Manya Koetse

Published

on

From the Eye on Digital China TikTok/Instagram feed:

“I came to Chongqing for a reason most tourists (probably) don’t. Come spend this day with me in China’s wartime capital.”

See the short here.

Continue Reading

China Celebs

A Pair of Socks for US$100? A Livestream Session Exposing Wealth Inequality in Chinese Society

A casual remark made by Chinese actress Zhang Yuqi regarding the price of socks has ignited discussions surrounding the stark disparity between the perspectives of celebrities and the financial realities experienced by ordinary individuals.

Zilan Qian

Published

on

Amidst rising joblessness, surging prices, and economic challenges in China, it is not easy to get by for many people. So when Chinese actress Zhang Yuqi (张雨绮) recently suggested that 699 yuan (about US$100) would not be enough money to buy a pair of socks, her comment sparked discussions about celebrities flaunting their wealth and income inequality.

The incident took place during a live broadcast where Zhang Yuqi was participating in product sales alongside…

Continue Reading

Subscribe

Eye on Digital China is a reader-supported publication by
Manya Koetse (@manyapan) and powered by What’s on Weibo.
It offers independent analysis of China’s online culture, media, and social trends.

To receive the newsletter and support this work, consider
becoming a paid subscriber.

Manya Koetse's Profile Picture

Get in touch

Have a tip, story lead, or book recommendation? Interested in contributing? For ideas, suggestions, or just a quick hello, reach out here.

Popular Reads