From nationalist influencers to the Handan murder case, Chinese social media was ablaze with more explosive topics this week than the Yanjiao blast alone.
About the biggest controversy surrounding the 2024 Spring Festival Gala, 'Chunshan Studies', Jia Ling's peak in popularity, and other must-know Weibo topics.
Experts anticipate a small peak in "dragon babies" (龙宝宝) births this year. But many young people don't care much for lunar birth timing.
Nongfu and nationalists: how the praise for one Chinese domestic water bottle brand sparked online animosity toward another.
The "next China" phrase has become part of Party jargon without being clearly defined, leaving it open to various interpretations.
Chinese fans are mourning the death of Japanese manga artist and character creator Akira Toriyama. On Friday, his production company confirmed that the 68-year-old artist passed away due to acute subdural hematoma. On Weibo, a hashtag related to his passing...
These are some of the proposals that triggered online discussion during China's annual Two Sessions.
Olympic champion Fu Yuanhui, known for her 'mystical powers,' turned to social media when she faced a tourist scam.
Looking back at the Messi controversy: How a friendly match transformed into a political arena following Messi's absence.
Some Chinese nursing homes are evolving into sought-after havens where China's younger people can "lie flat" without worrying about meals and household chores, while enjoying a...
A Changsha restaurant employee who intervened when a mother beat her child ended up paying the price for it.
Who's the bad Apple? There's much ado about Apple on Chinese social media this week, but things turn out differently than expected.
Qian Xuesen is a renowned Chinese scientist whose life shares remarkable parallels with Oppenheimer's.
The marriage was denied after a local official found the woman did not learn sign language and could not write.
From beauty guru to betrayal: why one livestream moment is shaking China's internet.
From Subway Judge to Diving Grandpas, these were the main topics that mattered on Chinese social media recently.
The proposed ban on clothing deemed harmful is stirring debate, with some arguing for the significance of protecting national pride and others emphasizing the value of...
The recent buzz surrounding the Luckin x Maotai collaboration shows that blending coffee + alcohol might just become the next major trend in Chinese coffee culture.
Commenters on Weibo suggest the two construction workers deserve an "ancient punishment" for ruining such ancient heritage.
"Is our world turning into an apocalyptic survival game?" Fears over Fukushima waste water and other global threats are fueling public anxiety in China.
Chinese cinemagoers noticed that a nude Florence Pugh, who plays Jean Tatlock, is covered by a 'little black dress' in China's version of Oppenheimer.
Amidst the panic surrounding Fukushima, this Shanghai-based Japanese-style restaurant ventured into a new business approach.
It's been an explosive week on Chinese social media. Since Tuesday, when Japan formally announced its decision to start releasing waste water from Fukushima, related topics...
Furious responses from Chinese media and netizens after Japan starts releasing Fukushima water into the Pacific: “The entire world will remember what the Japanese government did...
