How a Weibo journal got caught up in pandemic politics: the Wuhan Diary controversy explained.
No light reading in dark times for this "invincible Wuhan man."
As news of The Bookworm’s closing makes its rounds on social media, Beijingers have responded in shock, mourning the loss of an iconic and meaningful meeting...
"We still need independent, courageous thinkers like George Orwell. We still need 1984.”
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December 27, 2018A selection of the best modern literary fiction works that provide deeper insights into China.
This year marks 60 years of Chinese TV drama. These are the best Chinese TV dramas of all time.
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April 19, 2018The best books to understand modern China - from society and history to gender and (online) language.
In a new book on China's Leftover Women, author Roseann Lakes highlights the strength and merit of China's unmarried women.
27 years after her suicide, bohemian writer San Mao still strikes a chord with Chinese netizens.
Translation of "Beijing Has 20 Million People Who Pretend to Live There" ("北京，有2000万人假装在生活") by Zhang Wumao.
An essay titled "Beijing Has 20 Million People Pretending to Live There" by Chinese blogger Zhang Wumao has gone viral on Chinese social media. The essay...
Beijing migrant worker Fan Yusu became an overnight sensation when her autobiographical essay "I Am Fan Yusu" went viral on Chinese social media in late April...
In late April of 2017, Fan Yusu became an overnight literary sensation in China when her essay "I Am Fan Yusu" was published on online platform...
A moving essay by a Beijing migrant worker has gone viral over Chinese social media this week. Although the article named "I am Fan Yusu" is...
The topic of children's books in China recently made international headlines following a crackdown on foreign storybooks in the PRC. What's on Weibo explores the status...
A new Chinese elementary school textbook that teaches children about intercourse, homosexuality, menstruation and gender equality, has caused a stir on social medi in China. Although...
Gobi became the most famous dog of the summer of 2016 when marathon runner Dion Leonard moved heaven and earth to find the stray dog who...
What are the most popular books amongst Chinese readers? In light of World Book Day, What's on Weibo gives an overview of the most popular books...
Following the recent establishment of the Czech-China strategic partnership during Xi’s visit to Europe, CCTV has presented a new cartoon production of the famous Czech Little...
One children's book has got Weibo talking. "I'm a bit afraid to look at children's books nowadays," one netizen says, posting pictures of this book.
