From digital stress to “dangerous Japan,” here are the trends that stood out this week on Chinese social media.
A virtual Viagra for a pressured generation? The real story behind China’s latest viral app.
From Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court fire and China’s new “family member” rule to Japanese concerts halted, the Nantong viral remark, childcare subsidy payouts, 6G trials,...
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.
From China’s first soap opera Yearnings to the rise of AI-fueled nostalgia.
Consumers are profiting from the full-blown delivery war between JD.com and Meituan—but is it just the same game with a different name?
What began as K-pop fan outrage targeting a snarky commenter quickly escalated into a Baidu-linked scandal and a broader conversation about data privacy on Chinese social...
Is turning to Western suppliers an effective way for workers to pressure domestic companies into complying with labor laws?
Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
With Weibo now 15 years old, we asked Sinologist Wichmann about its evolving role in shaping public opinion, its key moments, and whether it can remain...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
The crackdown on Haitang Literature City has led to greater awareness of it, with Chinese netizens now paying closer attention to the repression of erotic content...
'Wanghong' was a mark of online fame; now, it’s increasingly tied to controversy and scandal.
Bookworms love to get a good deal on books, but when the deals are too good, it can actually harm the publishing industry.
It's Gaokao time! For the first time, China's Gaokao essay topic was about the latest AI developments, triggering discussions on social media.
Key takeaways about the 'Xi Jinping chatbot', jokingly referred to as 'Chat Xi PT' by foreign media outlets.
For viewers, they're the ultimate guilty pleasure. For producers, micro dramas mean big profit.
Is content payment a new beginning for the popular short video app Douyin (China's TikTok) or would it be the end?
Delving into the ongoing discussion on 'cābiān' and its influence on women's expression in China's digital realm.
China's famous beauty livestreamer Li Jiaqi is in hot water after his annoyed response about an $11 eyebrow pencil.
