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 ...

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi became a popular topic on China social media, thanks to a stream of meme-worthy moments. It was a pleasant ...

The match between Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng in Paris highlighted how the fan culture surrounding Chinese table tennis can clash with the Olympic spirit.

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 meeting between US President Donald Trump and new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi became a popular topic on China social media, thanks to a stream... From a tragic “wild child” case in ...

A Very Short Guide to China’s Most Popular Designer Toys ...

Whenever reports surfaced about the harsh conditions on Wong Kar-wai’s sets, mainstream media and fans often brushed off his tyrannical habits as the quirks of a genius. This time, it feels different.

The Next Labubu: What the Rise of Wakuku Tells Us About China’s Collectible Toy Wave ...

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 ...

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 ...