"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.
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...
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 |...
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.
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.
