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.
An express courier from Zhuzhou, Hunan, has suffered permanent injuries after being severely beaten by the woman he was delivering a package to. According to multiple...
A dinner with his wife and a short stop to buy cigarettes has turned into jail time for one man from Jiangxi. The peculiar news story...
Chinese state-run newspaper People's Daily has launched a campaign against sexual violence towards children on its social media channels, telling parents to teach their children sexual...
Translation of "Beijing Has 20 Million People Who Pretend to Live There" ("北京，有2000万人假装在生活") by Zhang Wumao.
An essay titled "Beijing Has 20 Million People Pretending to Live There" by Chinese blogger Zhang Wumao has gone viral on Chinese social media. The essay...
Discussions on the so-called 'halalification' of China have flared up after delivery app Meituan introduced separate boxes for its halal food deliveries this week.
Over the past four years, Winnie the Pooh has gone from an innocent bear to a political meme on Chinese social media. As the bear has...
The bodies of two Chinese sisters, aged 22 and 25, were discovered in Japan this week. Autopsy reports have established that the women died of strangulation....
After having sex in public in a Chengdu street, a 25-year-old Spanish man and a young Chinese woman have been arrested by local police. The man...
Weibo netizens have exposed how Baidu Maps, when looking for a city hospital in Shenzhen, instead provides the address of a private hospital run by the...
For the first time in 73 years, moving images have been made public that show Korean women imprisoned by the Japanese army in China, where they...
Since Chinese online regulators listed homosexuality as an "abnormal sexual behavior," discussions about gay rights and emancipation have been dominating Weibo. Now, for the first time...
He majored in International Business, but ended up as a stay-at-home dad with a talent for design. Qian Xiaofeng, who has created over a hundred outfits...
On June 30, two important moments happened for gay emancipation - one is called "a step forward", the other "a step backward."
Recently Chinese authorities have sharpened the regulations for online audio-visual content on sites such as Sina Weibo. In a statement issued by Chinese state media on...
