Supporters of China's 'lying flat' movement says it is a form of collective emotional catharsis, but state media suggest it goes against the Chinese Dream.
The stories of Liu Xuezhou and the Xuzhou mother both developed in real-time while netizens pushed them to the front page, making them too big for...
A peek into China’s electronic dance music scene, from Jean Michel Jarre to the country’s post-covid club scene.
21st century Chinese moviegoers have never been more dedicated than they are to The Battle at Lake Changjin.
What happens after Chinese celebrities become tainted by scandal? A list of 25 'tainted celebrities' in China.
The story of Lao Gan Ma founder Tao Huabi.
Political, patriotic art mocking Western leaders is welcomed by social media users and propagated by Chinese officials.
Consumer sentiments on Western brands and made-in-China fashion are changing.
Nèijuǎn (involution) has become a commonly used term on Chinese social media, but what is it?
"Twittering China's stories well" - about the surge of Chinese official accounts on Twitter.
How a Weibo journal got caught up in pandemic politics: the Wuhan Diary controversy explained.
'Cunbo' aka 'rural livestreaming' is all the rage. A win-win situation for farmers, viewers, and Alibaba.
With the rapid digitalization of China's healthcare, Chinese patients now have more ways than one to receive medical assistance.
He's been called a 'Twitter king', but how did the unexpected online fame of this 'Hebei Pangzai' start?
Eating dog meat is a personal choice, many commenters argue.
The story of Mulan is ingrained in Chinese culture, but Disney has made her an international classic.
Fear of pain is a major reason for nonmedical cesarian deliveries on maternal request.
Money can't buy you love, but in these 'kua kua' groups, they can buy you praise.
The Chinese animation industry is a much-discussed topic in the media and on Weibo. Will China's 'donghua' make a comeback?
A selection of the best modern literary fiction works that provide deeper insights into China.
