The woman behind the famous resignation note, 'I want to see the world,' ended up traveling in China before going back home.
From sanitary pads to shrimp: these were 315 Gala’s biggest scandals. It’s business as usual.
What's been trending on Weibo and beyond? I doomscrolled Chinese social media so you don’t have to.
From noteworthy proposals at the Two Sessions to Chinese online reactions to Trump's policy shifts on Ukraine and surprising Hu Xijin news.
From shifting sentiments on Zelensky to a renewed focus on Taiwan, recent geopolitical developments have sparked noteworthy takes from Chinese online commentators.
"We should tell Li Jingjing to come home. Risking your life on the battlefield for Russia is not worth it!"
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...
The impact of Ne Zha 2 goes beyond box office figures—yet, in the end, it’s the numbers that matter most.
Explaining why the celebration of the success of "Ne Zha 2" goes beyond box office numbers and cinema screens.
Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER The death of Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛) has sent shockwaves across Chinese social media. Her unexpected passing, along with the circumstances...
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #46 Dear Reader, Just a shorter newsletter this time (which I’ll explain), but I couldn’t overlook the death of Barbie Hsu...
FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER Is Chinese game sensation ‘Black Myth Wukong’ making a jump from gaming screens to the CMG Spring Festival Gala? There’s...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #43 Overview: ▶ Dear Reader – “Dear Li Hua”: Explaining the TikTok Xiaohongshu Honeymoon ▶ What’s on Weibo Chapters – 15 Years...
From 'Chinese Twitter' to digital dinosaur, the story of Weibo reflects the shifting dynamics of China’s online media landscape.
About balloons, drone dragons, changes coming to What's on Weibo, and much more.
From quirky potatoes to low-key vibes, we uncover 10 buzzwords that shaped China's cultural and social landscape in 2024.
Christmas is an interesting time in China: here are some must-knows about this merry and military time of the year.
A doctor in Tai'an faced resistance when she tried to report a 12-year-old girl's HPV case. She then turned to social media instead.
