Despite initial low expectation, this Chinese 'Lord of the Rings' has now garnered a devoted online community of fans who are helping to boost its success.
The mushroom grows in China's Yunnan region and is considered hallucinogenic, causing visions that locals call "xiǎorénrén" (小人人), literally: "little people."
Post-pandemic travel disillusionment to the 'Unkillable One from Shijiazhuang', an overview of noteworthy and trending topics on Weibo and beyond.
An entire online economy has developed around the 'Milky-Spicy Trend,' which is embraced by some parents highlighting its innocence while disregarding potential negative consequences.
Many individuals are skeptical of the notion that those behind the Brick Lane graffiti were involved in creating meaningful street art.
"The Best Anti-Theft Strategy in Europe"? Chinese netizens are sharing tips how not to get robbed during their Europe trip.
From devastating floods to an unexpected hit song, here's a closer look at the top stories on Chinese social media.
Patriotic, problematic, or purely photogenic? The trend of ethnic photoshoots has sprouted across Chinese social media platforms.
What's behind the Dao Lang hit song that has everyone talking these days?
After Typhoon Doksuri, some major warehouses in Zhuozhou have seen their depots transform into a sea of floating books.
In the face of powerlessness in the storm, it is the stories of people bravely taking control that offer a ray of light during darker times.
The 'shared roots' stressed by Wang Yi during the China-Japan-ROK forum are not the kind of roots that matter; it's the shared memories that connect people.
Some suggested that Wang Yi's words were a form of "high diplomacy," where it appeared that he was praising the relations between the three countries but...
"Even without social media, I would still remember this day. It has already been etched into the collective memory of the people."
After hearing about a reported monkeypox case, some netizens think it's time to dust off their disinfectant again.
Chinese celebrity Cai Xukun has been a trending topic after since allegations surfaced about a young girlfriend and an alleged forced abortion.
Encountering very different narratives when scrolling through newsfeeds. From unemployment among graduates to pursuing a journalism major, these are the hot topics you need to know.
Is pursuing a degree in journalism worth it in China? Educational adviser Zhang Xuefeng says no, while professor Zhang Xiaoqiang says yes. Their online debate has...
A month after the 'white people food' trend first became popular, Chinese netizens reflect on how the trend gained international attention.
Netizens are growing tired with the persistent use of positive language and creative use of data to mask unemployment challenges in China.
