This is a topic that has sparked outrage and continued discussion in China over the past weeks. On September 19, a major fireworks event was held at an altitude of around 5,500 m or 18,000 feet in ...

A look back at the three major phases of China’s social media — and why What’s on Weibo is evolving into Eye on Digital China ...

The author suggests that comparing Singapore a small county in contrast to the giant nation that is China not only reflects negatively on Singapore but also on the Chinese individuals who use this ...

From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer culture... Behind the scandal at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital: the doctor, the ...

Using hashtags such as “Trump’s Political Ally Shot While Speaking” (# 特朗普政治盟友演讲时遭枪击 #), Chinese media outlets, online commentators, and regular netizens have been discussing Kirk’s death, with a ...

Teasing games at a recent celebrity wedding triggered online conversations about the Chinese tradition of ‘naohun’: ‘making turbulence at a wedding’. Is this ancient wedding custom, that includes the ...

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A New York Times bad review of ‘Wandering Earth II’ has triggered online discussions: “China’s gonna save the world, the US can’t stand it.” But the undisputed Spring Festival box office champion of ...

The story of ‘Fat Cat’ has become a hot topic in China, sparking widespread sympathy and discussions online. The tragic story behind the recent suicide of a 21-year-old Chinese gamer nicknamed ‘Fat ...

A look back at the three major phases of China’s social media — and why What’s on Weibo is evolving into Eye on Digital China. The meeting between US President Donald Trump and new Japanese Prime ...

Updates on Trending Topics on Sina Weibo This is Weiblog: the What’s on Weibo blog section providing updates on what is currently trending on Weibo, China’s biggest social media platform. Check out ...

The best books to understand modern China – from society and history to gender and (online) language. A list of the best English-language books on Chinese history, online environment, modern Chinese ...