We’re at a very complicated time in our online lives. An explainer of “Chinamaxxing,” the “kill line,” and the platform politics behind them.
A virtual Viagra for a pressured generation? The real story behind China’s latest viral app.
How Chinese social media is making sense of the first geopolitical shockwaves of 2026.
A look back at the three major phases of China’s social media — and why What’s on Weibo is evolving into Eye on Digital China.
From the Dutch invoking a Cold War–era law to Chinese narratives about Europe, this is what gives the Sino-Dutch “Nexperia incident” its extra weight.
"Dont believe the media," Zhao Shuo said: "And also don't believe me."
Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, and how Western media sometimes guess Beijing's stance by reading between the wrong lines.
From historic speeches to trending slogans, this is China’s official media response to the US tariff escalation.
The impact of Ne Zha 2 goes beyond box office figures—yet, in the end, it’s the numbers that matter most.
Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
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...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
From 'Chinese Twitter' to digital dinosaur, the story of Weibo reflects the shifting dynamics of China’s online media landscape.
This is why Bu Xiaohua’s 13-year disappearance became such a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media.
The crackdown on Haitang Literature City has led to greater awareness of it, with Chinese netizens now paying closer attention to the repression of erotic content...
From tech-powered messaging to pop culture politics, China's propaganda has undergone a major transformation in the social media age.
A timeline of the censorship & reporting of the Jilin Beishan Park stabbing incident on Chinese social media.
Zibo had its BBQ moment. Now, it's Tianshui's turn to shine with its special take on malatang. Tourism marketing in China will never be the same...
Nongfu and nationalists: how the praise for one Chinese domestic water bottle brand sparked online animosity toward another.
Part of Harbin's enormous success can be attributed to a snowball effect, but the hype is also the result of a well-coordinated campaign.
