How Chinese social media is making sense of the first geopolitical shockwaves of 2026.
Andrew Methven's favorite Chinese phrases of the year, a special feature by RealTime Mandarin.
From top trends to platform scandals, these were the biggest online topics of the year.
Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, and how Western media sometimes guess Beijing's stance by reading between the wrong lines.
Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
From 'Chinese Twitter' to digital dinosaur, the story of Weibo reflects the shifting dynamics of China’s online media landscape.
From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer culture...
Behind the scandal at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital: the doctor, the trainee, and the letter that took over the Chinese...
“This man is doing God’s work. In just six hours, he eliminated all Western media propaganda about China,” Chinese influencer...
It's been a tough year for Chinese celebrity Fan Bingbing.
It's supposed to promote equality on the job market, but will it change things?
People's Daily writes the attacker suffered from "mood swings" after a fight with his girlfriend.
The 'big V' blogger tried to clear her name after the incident went viral.
Staged street photography is the latest “15 minutes of fame” trend on Chinese social media.
Chinese celebrity Yico Zeng triggered major controversy on Weibo over the past week for failing to comply with security regulations at Beijing airport.
An incident that occurred in Zhoukou city in China’s Henan province on the night of June 11 has gone viral on Chinese social media today. Security...
"Chinese pig" - much ado about nothing or an insulting remark?
"We still need independent, courageous thinkers like George Orwell. We still need 1984.”
A recent noteworthy Weibo post says intellectual discussions are dying on Chinese social media.
After the sudden cancellation of the much-anticipated 'Novoland' premiere, Chinese fantasy costume dramas are facing grim prospects.
Today marks the start of an unexpected 'romance' between Huawei and China Post, as the two just announced their strategic cooperation.
The T-word is the taboo subject, but not for the State Office.
Everybody wants KAWS - Chinese shoppers were even spotted fighting in front of a UNIQLO store today.
Fear of pain is a major reason for nonmedical cesarian deliveries on maternal request.
