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...
Featured image created by Xiaohongshu user “小罗Design”, title:《🥟饺子里的温暖 —— 回家过年》/ “The Warmth of a Dumpling – Going home for the Chinese New Year” PREMIUM NEWSLETTER |...
How did the trendy and cute "China Chic" cartoon image come to symbolize questionable takeout food in China?
With Weibo now 15 years old, we asked Sinologist Wichmann about its evolving role in shaping public opinion, its key moments, and whether it can remain...
FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER Is Chinese game sensation ‘Black Myth Wukong’ making a jump from gaming screens to the CMG Spring Festival Gala? There’s...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #43 Overview: ▶ Dear Reader – “Dear Li Hua”: Explaining the TikTok Xiaohongshu Honeymoon ▶ What’s on Weibo Chapters – 15 Years...
About balloons, drone dragons, changes coming to What's on Weibo, and much more.
From quirky potatoes to low-key vibes, we uncover 10 buzzwords that shaped China's cultural and social landscape in 2024.
Christmas is an interesting time in China: here are some must-knows about this merry and military time of the year.
A doctor in Tai'an faced resistance when she tried to report a 12-year-old girl's HPV case. She then turned to social media instead.
This is why Bu Xiaohua’s 13-year disappearance became such a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media.
The story of the Chinese MA graduate, Ms. Bu, who disappeared in 2011 brings back memories of the Xuzhou mother of eight, who was later revealed...
From 'Her Story' to an online campaign highlighting the shortcomings of sanitary pads, China's online feminism is taking shape in new ways.
China's end-of-year movie hit, Her Story, is sparking debates and highlighting the rising influence of Chinese female directors.
Chinese netizens mourned the passing of Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao (琼瑶) this week. Chiung Yao, one of China’s most beloved romance novelists, passed away at the...
