How information surrounding the CITIC Tower crash was managed, from a five-day media blackout to a sixth-day official narrative.
A response to a Dutch debate on China, and why nuance matters in an age of geopolitical polarization.
From official reactions and armchair generals to women’s rights defenders: China’s online discourse surrounding the war in Iran.
On Chinese social media, Washington’s red-carpet reception wasn't just diplomacy but read as recognition of China's restored status on the global stage.
China’s defeat against Japan at the Asian Games trended on the same day as the commemoration of the Mukden Incident—not as a separate event, but as a painful reminder of the humiliation of war.
How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a nationwide participatory meme.
From top trends to platform scandals, these were the biggest online topics of the year.
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.
Female comedians are taking center stage in a new era of Chinese stand-up, challenging stereotypes and turning jokes into real-life impact.
Quick scrolls, zooming in, and what’s on the feed: catching up on what’s been trending.
China’s new school year brings shifting names and rising costs, and the trending history behind Japan’s surname diversity.
How the Nepal–Tibet floods are being discussed on Chinese social media. From solidarity and sadness over Gyirong to censorship and anger at Taiwanese, Indian, and Western media.
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.
How a niche online debate was amplified into a global “racism” story, and why the real discussion runs deeper
Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, and how Western media sometimes guess Beijing's stance by reading between the wrong lines.
Behind the hashtag about Nanjing's cross-dressing ‘Sister Hong’: from legal implications to viral spectacle.
Labubu is not ‘Chinese’ at all—and at the same time, it is very much a product of present-day China.
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
Want to check out some Chinese dramas? This is a top 15 of most-watched, most-discussed TV dramas in Mainland China around March 2013 according to the...
The 'green tea bitch' (绿茶婊) is a new term launched over the Chinese Internet to describe a certain 'type' of woman. It is one amongst a...
Trending topic: 'Leftover men'. China’s single men are referred to as “shengnan” (剩男）, ‘leftover men’- a new report has given a profile of the general Chinese...
Big hit drama ‘Good Wife’ (贤妻/Xianqi) is a much-discussed topic on Sina Weibo: the traditional housewife is a hot item in modern-day China. Confucius Goes Commercial.
Trending topic: Hong Kong limits the purchase of milk powder. This is a problem for China. Why? And what's the history behind this problem?
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