Experts anticipate a small peak in "dragon babies" (龙宝宝) births this year. But many young people don't care much for lunar birth timing.
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...
After a year away from the spotlight, Chinese actress and director Jia Ling is back, announcing both a new film and slimmer figure.
Part of Harbin's enormous success can be attributed to a snowball effect, but the hype is also the result of a well-coordinated campaign.
The rising influence of Chinese TV dramas on tourism highlights the synergy between entertainment & social media in China, serving as a powerful tool for travel...
Yu Hua's rise as an online celebrity highlights that Chinese youth value relatability and likability over literary prestige.
2023 became the year of trying to get back to normal life, the year of getting to enjoy traveling again, the year of opening up international...
Which words and phrases made it to Weibo's top trending lists in 2023? We've compiled a top 25 of the most popular and noteworthy buzzwords.
On social media, Chinese official channels are not celebrating a Merry Christmas but instead focus on a Military Christmas.
Even though the rumors surrounding the Red Cross might be false, the public concerns surrounding charity efforts are real.
Why was HeyTea's Buddha brew discontinued? How to explain the major drama surrounding e-commerce influencer Dong Yuhui? Which other topics went viral on Weibo? We discuss...
Three friends are held partially responsible for not intervening when the woman consumed 500ml of baijiu.
You'd allegedly have a better chance of getting hit by a meteorite than winning the jackpot this way.
Dozens of local public officials in Tibet donated blood to rescue a Shanghainese woman. Netizens believe it's a matter of privilege.
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...
She has become all the rage in Beijing's student district, but Auntie Goose Legs just wants to run her roasted goose leg stall in peace.
"Liang Liang and Li Jun are just the tip of the iceberg; there are thousands of couples facing similar challenges."
Chinese netizens on Weibo have placed Wilders' victory in a broader geopolitical context.
"Besides Mycoplasma infections, cases include influenza, Covid-19, Norovirus, and Adenovirus. Heading straight to the hospital could mean entering a cesspool of viruses."
From national pride to social distrust, these are the most noteworthy trends and topics dominating Chinese social media recently.
