Wilders’ Win on Weibo: Hu Xijin and Others Discuss the “Dutch Trump”
The Dutch general elections on Tuesday, November 2022, resulted in a victory for the right-wing Freedom Party (PVV). The party, established in 2006, is led by the 60-year-old Dutch politician Geert...
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Chinese Woman with Heartbreak Passes Away after Drinking Bottle of Baijiu
An incident that happened on the night of May 21, 2023, has become a trending topic on Chinese social media today after a local court examined the case. A woman named ‘Xiao Qiu’ (alias), a resident of...
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A Chinese Christmas Message: It’s Not Santa Bringing Peace, but the People’s...
It is not Santa bringing you peace and joy, it is the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Chinese state media and other influential social media accounts have been pushing an alternative Christmas...
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Looking Back on the 2024 CMG Spring Festival Gala: Highs, Lows, and...
The biggest media spectacle of the Chinese New Year is the annual CMG Spring Festival Gala. The entire week, this four-hour extravaganza featuring forty-six performances has dominated social media...
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Party Slogan, Weibo Hashtag: “The Next China Will Still Be China”
After Wang Yi’s remarks during his Two Sessions press conference, the sentence ‘the next China will still be China’ has solidified its place as a new catchphrase in the Communist Party jargon. But what...
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Two Years After MU5735 Crash: New Report Finds “Nothing Abnormal” Surrounding...
A new report by China’s Civil Aviation Administration has found no abnormalities in the circumstances surrounding the MU5735 incident. Two years after the flight nosedived in mid-air, people are still...
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Going All In on Short Streaming: About China’s Online ‘Micro Drama’ Craze
Closely intertwined with the Chinese social media landscape and the fast-paced online entertainment scene, micro dramas have emerged as an immensely popular way to enjoy dramas in bite-sized portions....
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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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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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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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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...
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...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...
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