A new state-backed epic about the Qing conquest of Taiwan is stirring debate. Plus: the Shanxi mine disaster, a controversial prison film, hukou reform, and China’s...
A special deep dive into the 2026 Xi-Trump summit through Chinese social media, highlighting the top 15 viral moments, internet memes, main themes, and netizen commentary.
China’s AI actors are on the rise, and not everyone is buying it. The country’s microdrama industry offers a glimpse of what’s to come for the...
Hasan Piker's controversial China tour, a Chinese school uniform resurfaces in Africa, a new winter hotspot, why Chinese elites 'run' to Tokyo, and more.
"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."
"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.
Behind the scandal at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital: the doctor, the trainee, and the letter that took over the Chinese internet.
Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, and how Western media sometimes guess Beijing's stance by reading between the wrong lines.
From historic speeches to trending slogans, this is China’s official media response to the US tariff escalation.
"This moment is the time to reflect on our unity. If we can choose domestic alternatives, we should."
From squatting to standing on seats: the messy reality of sitting toilets in Beijing malls.
From shifting sentiments on Zelensky to a renewed focus on Taiwan, recent geopolitical developments have sparked noteworthy takes from Chinese online commentators.
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
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...
The story of 'Fat Cat' has become a hot topic in China, sparking widespread sympathy and discussions online.
Chinese tea brand LELECHA faced backlash for using the iconic literary figure Lu Xun to promote their "Smoky Oolong" milk tea, sparking controversy over the exploitation...
Zibo had its BBQ moment. Now, it's Tianshui's turn to shine with its special take on malatang. Tourism marketing in China will never be the same...
Nongfu and nationalists: how the praise for one Chinese domestic water bottle brand sparked online animosity toward another.
