Taiwan elections discussions remained relatively muted on Weibo, with limited hashtags and controlled narratives. Read more about what's trending, from Harbin to Xinjiang, in this 22nd...
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.
The rising influence of Chinese TV dramas on tourism highlights the synergy between entertainment & social media in China, serving as a powerful tool for travel...
Yu Hua's rise as an online celebrity highlights that Chinese youth value relatability and likability over literary prestige.
Which words and phrases made it to Weibo's top trending lists in 2023? We've compiled a top 25 of the most popular and noteworthy buzzwords.
On social media, Chinese official channels are not celebrating a Merry Christmas but instead focus on a Military Christmas.
Even though the rumors surrounding the Red Cross might be false, the public concerns surrounding charity efforts are real.
Why was HeyTea's Buddha brew discontinued? How to explain the major drama surrounding e-commerce influencer Dong Yuhui? Which other topics went viral on Weibo? We discuss...
You'd allegedly have a better chance of getting hit by a meteorite than winning the jackpot this way.
Dozens of local public officials in Tibet donated blood to rescue a Shanghainese woman. Netizens believe it's a matter of privilege.
Much lies behind the image of Chinese kids doing their homework in hospitals. We discuss that powerful image, the latest film about Zhang Guimei, the Three...
"Liang Liang and Li Jun are just the tip of the iceberg; there are thousands of couples facing similar challenges."
"Besides Mycoplasma infections, cases include influenza, Covid-19, Norovirus, and Adenovirus. Heading straight to the hospital could mean entering a cesspool of viruses."
From national pride to social distrust, these are the most noteworthy trends and topics dominating Chinese social media recently.
Is content payment a new beginning for the popular short video app Douyin (China's TikTok) or would it be the end?
The recognition of the decades-old Chinese Hongqi brand by a U.S. president was a promotion-worthy moment for Chinese official channels, resonating with netizens.
From being dubbed the 'Sleepy King' to being hailed as 'Revive the Country' Biden, the US President is perceived in various ways on Chinese social media.
Within a short time frame, three Chinese young doctors received cancer diagnoses after working in the same laboratory at the Zhongshan Second Affiliated Hospital.
The impactful, the humorous, the surprising, the iconic – these are stories to remember as we reflect on a decade of What's on Weibo.
Chinese online reactions to the war in the Middle East are intertwined with echoes of China’s own national suffering and its modern history.