The case was part of a major operation by Guangzhou’s anti-smuggling authorities following a year-long investigation and the ...

It is confusing even for Chinese netizens and journalists: why does Donald Trump have multiple names in Chinese? And which is the right one to use? What’s on Weibo explains. In the Chinese translation ...

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Here’s the latest roundup of curated top trends and noteworthy discussions on Chinese social media this week. 💄Nanjing Mall Fake Gucci Lipstick Controversy It’s just ...

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 ...

The Chinese historical drama A Love Never Lost (人生若如初见) has been getting a lot of attention on Chinese social media since it made its surprise premiere... Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, ...

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. This week, Chinese netizens discussed ...

Japan wants to get rid of the Buddhist manji-symbol (卍) on city maps, as foreigners associate it with the Nazi swastika. In China, where the symbol is known as the ‘wan’ character, some netizens seem ...

What began as K-pop fan outrage targeting a snarky commenter quickly escalated into a Baidu-linked scandal and a broader conversation about data privacy on Chinese social media. For an ordinary person ...

One celebrity couple breakup, two children born through surrogacy: this sad and messy topic has exploded on Chinese social media. A celebrity surrogacy scandal is dominating discussions on Chinese ...

Happy New Year! A new year is, undoubtedly, filled with new resolutions. I have a few on my list, and maybe we have some in common—like reading more books (my new e-reader is arriving from Shenzhen ...