From Subway Judge to Diving Grandpas, these were the main topics that mattered on Chinese social media recently.
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 have been dominating Chinese social media platforms.
Post-pandemic travel disillusionment to the 'Unkillable One from Shijiazhuang', an overview of noteworthy and trending topics on Weibo and beyond.
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.
China's famous beauty livestreamer Li Jiaqi is in hot water after his annoyed response about an $11 eyebrow pencil.
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 personal expression.
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.
This is the What's on Weibo podcast #5. The death of Li Wenliand caused a social media storm in February 2020. It's been a year - time to look back.
The rise of Ding Zhen: it started with one Douyin clip and triggered a social media storm.
The third episode of the What's on Weibo podcast, discussing the latest trends on Weibo.
An altercation between passengers on a high-speed train to Chengdu has caused a stir on Chinese social media, sparking discussions about some long-standing social issues.
As another textbook controversy goes viral on Chinese socials, some feel that there are no excuses for teaching children the wrong things.
As we wrap up week 18 of 2023, let's take a look at the top trends on Chinese social media. These are the main takeaways you...
As the entire country is watching how the Zibo BBQ hype has been unfolding, every little thing can create an online storm.
The essay suggests that the recent popularity of Zibo BBQ is a symptom of a society that's all about consumerism and empty social spectacle.
Fun, fast, frugal: this Chinese travel trend is all about doing as much as possible at a low price within a limited time.
Weibo Watch Weekly: From the tragic death of a Chinese acrobat to the major controversy surrounding BMW MINI.
China won't "watch the fire from the other side of the river," but it also will not "pour oil on the fire" of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Chinese food vlogger Xu Zhihui (徐志辉) was part of a cat abuse chat group on QQ.
In Hunan, Ma Ying-jeou will now mostly be remembered as 'the boy from Xiangtan.'
29 people lost their lives due to the devastating fire that occurred in Beijing's Changfeng Hospital on Tuesday. These are 5 things to know.
As the video of a fight over a bowl of noodles went viral, thousands of netizens turned into armchair therapists and advised the couple to break...
The acrobat couple, husband and wife, would get paid more for high-risk performances and often did not wear safety belts.
There are even special Zibo BBQ trains now. This is how Zibo barbecue suddenly became the hottest meal of the country.
The negative news coverage surrounding BMW in China starkly contradicts its marketing image.
