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.
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...
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...
From national pride to social distrust, these are the most noteworthy trends and topics dominating Chinese social media recently.
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.
What's trending on Weibo? About the main media message of the Asian Games, the most controversial embrace, how the Huawei product launch generated a new popular...
In today's Chinese social media environment, both foreign brands and local influencers must tread carefully, as even minor missteps can trigger significant consequences.
From Subway Judge to Diving Grandpas, these were the main topics that mattered on Chinese social media recently.