FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER Is Chinese game sensation ‘Black Myth Wukong’ making a jump from gaming screens to the CMG Spring Festival Gala? There’s...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #43 Overview: ▶ Dear Reader – “Dear Li Hua”: Explaining the TikTok Xiaohongshu Honeymoon ▶ What’s on Weibo Chapters – 15 Years...
From 'Chinese Twitter' to digital dinosaur, the story of Weibo reflects the shifting dynamics of China’s online media landscape.
We’re introducing What’s on Weibo Chapters—monthly themes that will allow us to dig deeper into the stories behind the hashtags. Each month, we will dive into...
About balloons, drone dragons, changes coming to What's on Weibo, and much more.
From quirky potatoes to low-key vibes, we uncover 10 buzzwords that shaped China's cultural and social landscape in 2024.
Christmas is an interesting time in China: here are some must-knows about this merry and military time of the year.
A doctor in Tai'an faced resistance when she tried to report a 12-year-old girl's HPV case. She then turned to social media instead.
This is why Bu Xiaohua’s 13-year disappearance became such a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media.
The story of the Chinese MA graduate, Ms. Bu, who disappeared in 2011 brings back memories of the Xuzhou mother of eight, who was later revealed...
From 'Her Story' to an online campaign highlighting the shortcomings of sanitary pads, China's online feminism is taking shape in new ways.
China's end-of-year movie hit, Her Story, is sparking debates and highlighting the rising influence of Chinese female directors.
Chinese netizens mourned the passing of Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao (琼瑶) this week. Chiung Yao, one of China’s most beloved romance novelists, passed away at the...
After realizing domestic sanitary pads were literally falling short, Chinese netizens are demanding greater awareness and improvements in long-overlooked issues of quality, affordability, and societal attitudes...
The Kaifeng cycling craze revealed more than just the adventurous spirit of Chinese students.
After 90 days of silence, Hu Xijin is back on Weibo—but not everyone’s thrilled.
From stocks to memes, Chinese netizens turn Trump’s win into a blend of playful speculation and some serious debate.
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...
