From noteworthy proposals at the Two Sessions to Chinese online reactions to Trump's policy shifts on Ukraine and surprising Hu Xijin news.
Explaining why the celebration of the success of "Ne Zha 2" goes beyond box office numbers and cinema screens.
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #46 Dear Reader, Just a shorter newsletter this time (which I’ll explain), but I couldn’t overlook the death of Barbie Hsu...
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About balloons, drone dragons, changes coming to What's on Weibo, and much more.
Christmas is an interesting time in China: here are some must-knows about this merry and military time of the year.
From 'Her Story' to an online campaign highlighting the shortcomings of sanitary pads, China's online feminism is taking shape in new ways.
From stocks to memes, Chinese netizens turn Trump’s win into a blend of playful speculation and some serious debate.
From tech-powered messaging to pop culture politics, China's propaganda has undergone a major transformation in the social media age.
'Land Rover Woman' is more than just the Chinese equivalent of the American 'Karen' meme. Understand why this viral story is shaking things up, and read...
The future is here, but it looks different than we expected. This Weibo Watch covers driverless taxis and other noteworthy, popular topics.
This week, Chinese netizens discussed subway seat confrontations, a shocking public stabbing, and Hu Youping's heroism. Also: more trending topics, from hallucinogenic mushrooms to traveling pandas...
A string of violent incidents made people wonder what else is brewing at Manner Coffee besides fresh coffee.
The last 'T' standing, Gaokao week, and why Chinese publishers are boycotting JD's 618 festival.
"Quick, give me a 'like' so I can get my credit score up."
"The battle for the lower bunk beds" ("下铺之争") is a reflection of society and generational difference in China, touching upon expectations regarding the respect younger individuals...
About Qingming, nitpicking, Oppenheimer in Japan, other trends, and how we’re all burning BMWs in our own different ways.
From nationalist influencers to the Handan murder case, Chinese social media was ablaze with more explosive topics this week than the Yanjiao blast alone.
