Why Japan Has So Many Surnames, China’s Back-to-School Shifts & Taiwan...
China’s new school year brings shifting names and rising costs, and the trending history behind Japan’s surname diversity. The post Why Japan Has So Many Surnames, China’s Back-to-School Shifts &...
View ArticleBlame Games & Bad Signs: Nepal–Tibet Floods, Huawei’s Toilet Trouble,...
How the Nepal–Tibet floods are being discussed on Chinese social media. From solidarity and sadness over Gyirong to censorship and anger at Taiwanese, Indian, and Western media. The post Blame Games...
View Article“Going to Town to Handle Business”: How Adidas Went from Hated in China to a...
Why has Adidas regained cultural relevance in China while Nike is struggling despite its global strength? The post “Going to Town to Handle Business”: How Adidas Went from Hated in China to a...
View ArticleThe “Are You Dead Yet?” Phenomenon: How a Dark Satire Became China’s #1 Paid App
A virtual Viagra for a pressured generation? The real story behind China’s latest viral app. The post The “Are You Dead Yet?” Phenomenon: How a Dark Satire Became China’s #1 Paid App appeared first on...
View ArticleChina’s “AFP Filter” Meme: How Netizens Turned a Western Media Lens into...
Chinese netizens embraced a supposed “demonizing” Western gaze in AFP photos and made it their own. The post China’s “AFP Filter” Meme: How Netizens Turned a Western Media Lens into Online Patriotism...
View ArticleIShowSpeed in China: Streaming China’s Stories Well
“This man is doing God’s work. In just six hours, he eliminated all Western media propaganda about China,” Chinese influencer Li Sanjin (李三金) said in one of his videos this […] The post IShowSpeed in...
View ArticleYearnings, Dreamcore, and the Rise of AI Nostalgia in China
From China’s first soap opera Yearnings to the rise of AI-fueled nostalgia. The post Yearnings, Dreamcore, and the Rise of AI Nostalgia in China appeared first on What's on Weibo.
View ArticleChina Reacts: 3 Trending Hashtags Shaping the Tariff War Narrative
From historic speeches to trending slogans, this is China’s official media response to the US tariff escalation. The post China Reacts: 3 Trending Hashtags Shaping the Tariff War Narrative appeared...
View ArticleFrom Trade Crisis to Patriotic Push: Chinese Online Reactions to Trump’s Tariffs
"This moment is the time to reflect on our unity. If we can choose domestic alternatives, we should." The post From Trade Crisis to Patriotic Push: Chinese Online Reactions to Trump’s Tariffs appeared...
View ArticleRevisiting China’s Most Viral Resignation Letter: “The World Is So Big, I...
The woman behind the famous resignation note, 'I want to see the world,' ended up traveling in China before going back home. The post Revisiting China’s Most Viral Resignation Letter: “The World Is So...
View Article12-Year-Old Girl from Shandong Gets Infected with HPV: Viral Case Exposes...
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. The post 12-Year-Old Girl from Shandong Gets Infected with HPV:...
View ArticleHu Xijin’s Comeback to Weibo
After 90 days of silence, Hu Xijin is back on Weibo—but not everyone’s thrilled. The post Hu Xijin’s Comeback to Weibo appeared first on What's on Weibo.
View ArticleControversial Wanghong Livestreamers Are Becoming a Weibo Staple in China
'Wanghong' was a mark of online fame; now, it’s increasingly tied to controversy and scandal. The post Controversial Wanghong Livestreamers Are Becoming a Weibo Staple in China appeared first on What's...
View ArticleStolen Bodies, Censored Headlines: Shanxi Aorui’s Human Bone Scandal
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. The post Stolen Bodies,...
View ArticleA Triumph for “Comrade Trump”: Chinese Social Media Reactions to Trump Rally...
Chinese commenters discuss how the bullet aimed at Trump has turned into a moment of triumph. The post A Triumph for “Comrade Trump”: Chinese Social Media Reactions to Trump Rally Shooting appeared...
View ArticleThe Beishan Park Stabbings: How the Story Unfolded and Was Censored on Weibo
A timeline of the censorship & reporting of the Jilin Beishan Park stabbing incident on Chinese social media. The post The Beishan Park Stabbings: How the Story Unfolded and Was Censored on Weibo...
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China’s Intensified Social Media Propaganda: “Taiwan Must Return to Motherland”
PREMIUM CONTENT Following the inauguration of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te on Monday, Taiwan has been a trending topic on Chinese social media all week. Chinese state media have launched an...
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About the “AI Chatbot Based on Xi Jinping” Story
This week, various English-language newspapers reported that China is launching its very own Xi Jinping AI chatbot. China’s top internet regulator is reportedly planning to unveil a new chatbot trained...
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The Tragic Story of “Fat Cat”: How a Chinese Gamer’s Suicide Went Viral
The tragic story behind the recent suicide of a 21-year-old Chinese gamer nicknamed ‘Fat Cat’ has become a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media, touching upon broader societal issues from...
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More than Malatang: Tianshui’s Recipe for Success
Since the early post-pandemic days, Chinese cities have stepped up their game to attract more tourists. The dynamics of Chinese social media make it possible for smaller, lesser-known destinations to...
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