On Chinese social media, Washington’s red-carpet reception wasn't just diplomacy but read as recognition of China's restored status on the global stage.
Welcome to China Trend Watch (Week 32–33 | 2026), where I bring you the latest trends, memes, and debates driving conversation across Chinese social media. I’m...
How a niche online debate was amplified into a global “racism” story, and why the real discussion runs deeper
A virtual Viagra for a pressured generation? The real story behind China’s latest viral app.
From top trends to platform scandals, these were the biggest online topics of the year.
How and why fetal sex testing became a national security story
From viral street food vendors to China’s donkey crisis and new eldercare services, here’s this week’s Weibo highlights in What’s on Weibo’s China Trend Watch.
The social media storylines behind China’s Victory Day parade.
