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 ...

I t was a pleasant autumn day in Tokyo on October 28, when Trump first met Japan’s newly-elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (高市早苗). Takaichi welcomed Trump at the State Guest House as her first ...

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 ...

Female comedians are taking center stage in a new era of Chinese stand-up, challenging stereotypes and turning jokes into real-life impact. Nearly 40% of the lineup on China’s latest hit stand-up ...

In April 2025, China’s food delivery sector witnessed a somewhat dramatic development, which attracted major attention online, when Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com publicly challenged food delivery ...

As the tariff turmoil between the US and China continues, President Trump has earned himself a new nickname on Chinese social media. Over the years, Chinese netizens have come up with many different ...

China’s Xiaohongshu (Rednote) has seen an unprecedented influx of foreign “TikTok refugees” over the past week, giving rise to endless jokes. But behind this unexpected online migration lie some ...

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 to be a victim of human trafficking. Once a promising ...

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 from local authorities.

The assassination attempt on former US President Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign event has become a major topic on Chinese social media, where Trump’s swift reaction and defiant gesture after the ...

When China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesperson Wang Wenbin concluded a regular press conference on May 24, he suddenly said “farewell” (“我们再见”) and stepped down to shake hands with ...

“Liang Liang and Li Jun are just the tip of the iceberg; there are thousands of couples facing similar challenges.” Two years after they first started sharing their story on Chinese social media, ...