Weibo, Wechat, Douyin, or Xiaohongshu? Understanding China’s top 10 social media platforms.
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...
As American 'TikTok Refugees' flock to China's Xiaohongshu (Rednote), their encounter with 'Li Hua' strikes a chord in divided times.
From 'Chinese Twitter' to digital dinosaur, the story of Weibo reflects the shifting dynamics of China’s online media landscape.
From quirky potatoes to low-key vibes, we uncover 10 buzzwords that shaped China's cultural and social landscape in 2024.
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.
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...
'Wanghong' was a mark of online fame; now, it’s increasingly tied to controversy and scandal.
After a Chinese blogger exposed the alarming presence of hidden cameras in hotels, public outrage and mistrust soared about privacy violations and the lack of accountability...
After the tragic death of young motorcyclist 'Shigao ProMax,' netizens criticize influencers for reckless riding in pursuit of followers and likes.
How Wuhan is shaking off its past with a new wave of innovation, the hot topics to know, and the Weibo catchphrase of the week: 'the...
China's standout moments, trending topics, and social media buzz from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris.
The match between Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng in Paris highlighted how the fan culture surrounding Chinese table tennis can clash with the Olympic spirit.
The 2024 Paris Olympics captivated Chinese social media, not just for the gold medal victories but also for the many moments that unfolded on the sidelines.
A Chinese company illegally acquired thousands of corpses to produce bone graft materials sold to hospitals—a major scandal now being tightly controlled on social media.
A timeline of the censorship & reporting of the Jilin Beishan Park stabbing incident on Chinese social media.
The last 'T' standing, Gaokao week, and why Chinese publishers are boycotting JD's 618 festival.
As 'Taiwan' is all over Chinese social media, the discourse is controlled and heavily influenced by Chinese official media accounts.
By examining the influence of the "tragically ugly" schoolbook case, Bai demonstrates that WoW reporting had considerable impact on overall international media coverage.
How a senior activity park in Chengdu was 'Disneyfied' and became a viral hotspot.
