There’s talk of a ‘de-instant-noodling’ of China’s high-speed trains, but many netizens think smoking on the platform is the stinkier problem.
From foreign anti-smoking bloggers to the “Modern Lin Zexu,” China is seeing a rise in online anti-smoking activism.
"You think we’re scared of you? It’s not like we haven’t been to jail before."
"To put it bluntly, temples have been places of deception, corruption, opportunism, and exploitation since ancient times."
After six students drowned in a mine tank, social media users question safety precautions and media framing.
"Tap water safety is a barometer of a city’s level of civilization."
Behind the hashtag about Nanjing's cross-dressing ‘Sister Hong’: from legal implications to viral spectacle.
From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer culture and the forces driving China’s trend...
Online sleuths connect emerald earrings to post-earthquake business ties—sparking official investigations.
"Dont believe the media," Zhao Shuo said: "And also don't believe me."
Behind the scandal at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital: the doctor, the trainee, and the letter that took over the Chinese internet.
🔥 Quick Take: Trending in China – Week 18 This is a brief update from our curated roundup of what’s trending in China this week. A...
From squatting to standing on seats: the messy reality of sitting toilets in Beijing malls.
What's been trending on Weibo and beyond? I doomscrolled Chinese social media so you don’t have to.
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.
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...
How did the trendy and cute "China Chic" cartoon image come to symbolize questionable takeout food in China?
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 memories of the Xuzhou mother of eight, who was later revealed...
