This week, the Catch-22 of sitting versus squat toilets sparked heated discussion on Weibo after a Beijing News article exposed the messy reality of sitting toilets...
Is turning to Western suppliers an effective way for workers to pressure domestic companies into complying with labor laws?
The woman behind the famous resignation note, 'I want to see the world,' ended up traveling in China before going back home.
From sanitary pads to shrimp: these were 315 Gala’s biggest scandals. It’s business as usual.
What's been trending on Weibo and beyond? I doomscrolled Chinese social media so you don’t have to.
From noteworthy proposals at the Two Sessions to Chinese online reactions to Trump's policy shifts on Ukraine and surprising Hu Xijin news.
From shifting sentiments on Zelensky to a renewed focus on Taiwan, recent geopolitical developments have sparked noteworthy takes from Chinese online commentators.
"We should tell Li Jingjing to come home. Risking your life on the battlefield for Russia is not worth it!"
PART OF THIS TEXT COMES FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER Over the past few weeks, the Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has been trending...
The impact of Ne Zha 2 goes beyond box office figures—yet, in the end, it’s the numbers that matter most.
Explaining why the celebration of the success of "Ne Zha 2" goes beyond box office numbers and cinema screens.
Everyone’s talking about Ne Zha 2—from in-depth online analyses to the booming market surrounding the film.
Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
FROM THE WEIBO WATCH PREMIUM NEWSLETTER The death of Barbie Hsu (徐熙媛) has sent shockwaves across Chinese social media. Her unexpected passing, along with the circumstances...
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...
Featured image created by Xiaohongshu user “小罗Design”, title:《🥟饺子里的温暖 —— 回家过年》/ “The Warmth of a Dumpling – Going home for the Chinese New Year” PREMIUM NEWSLETTER |...
How did the trendy and cute "China Chic" cartoon image come to symbolize questionable takeout food in China?
With Weibo now 15 years old, we asked Sinologist Wichmann about its evolving role in shaping public opinion, its key moments, and whether it can remain...
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.
