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What’s on Weibo receives daily questions from readers asking about Chinese society and culture, Chinese language, and China’s digital (media) environment. These questions greatly vary and go from how to register on Weibo, to what apps are most helpful to study Chinese, what VPNs to use in China, or which must-read books we recommend.
We have now set up this tools & tips resource page to address all of these issues and more. Check regularly for new updates and please let us know if you have any questions, suggestions, or personal recommendations.
50 of the Best New Books on China for Winter 2020/2021
The best China books to read this year.
Top 25 (Fiction) Books Providing Insights into Modern China
Bookworms pay attention! The best modern fiction to read on China.
Top 30 Books to Understand Modern China
The great books on China we recommend most on history, society, and online culture.
Top 10 Apps for Studying Chinese
The best apps for beginners, intermediate & advanced learners to learn and practice Mandarin.
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Weibo Watch: A New Chapter
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Our Picks: Top 10 Chinese Buzzwords and Phrases of 2024 Explained
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Weibo Watch: Christmas in China Is Everywhere and Nowhere
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12-Year-Old Girl from Shandong Gets Infected with HPV: Viral Case Exposes Failures in Protecting Minors
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The Price of Writing Smut: Inside China’s Crackdown on Erotic Fiction
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The Hashtagification of Chinese Propaganda
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Controversial Wanghong Livestreamers Are Becoming a Weibo Staple in China
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Weibo Watch: “Comrade Trump Returns to the Palace”
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The ‘Cycling to Kaifeng’ Trend: How It Started, How It’s Going
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Hu Xijin’s Comeback to Weibo
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The Viral Bao’an: How a Xiaoxitian Security Guard Became Famous Over a Pay Raise
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Our Picks: Top 10 Chinese Buzzwords and Phrases of 2024 Explained
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Why Chinese Hit Movie “Her Story” is ‘Good Stuff’: Stirring Controversy and Celebrating Female Perspectives
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Chiung Yao’s Suicide Farewell Letter: An English Translation
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