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.
Despite initial low expectation, this Chinese 'Lord of the Rings' has now garnered a devoted online community of fans who are helping to boost its success.
There is more behind the BMW MINI ice cream incident than ice cream alone.
Stricter control of AI services is widely supported, but some think China inevitably will fall behind in the generative AI race.
After the congressional hearing of the TikTok CEO, some called Shou Zi Chew "Mr. Perfect in the eye of the storm."
Although their functions are still limited, AI news anchors such as Ren Xiaorong are a sign of the future.
A Weibo hashtag about the eagle stickers, that feature some phrases previously used by China's Foreign Ministry, has now been taken offline.
