Bazaar” in Urumqi—what does it say about shifting perceptions of Western brands in China? Also: a cheating sports influencer ...

China’s AI actors are on the rise, and not everyone is buying it. The country’s microdrama industry offers a glimpse of what’s to come for the broader film and TV sector. Is this the real life? Is ...

On Chinese social media, Washington’s red-carpet reception wasn't just diplomacy but read as recognition of China's restored ...

This is not the first time a ‘Good Samaritan’ gets into trouble in China. There are many stories of people who are disadvantaged for helping others in need. When an Anhui student was blamed for ...

A shocking and extremely cruel video in which a Chinese wanghong (online influencer) tortures a stolen cat has sparked outrage on Chinese social media. The person involved is the Anhui-based food ...

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 ...

On Weibo, many people held different views on the incident regarding two women being tied up after violating Guangzhou anti-epidemic rules. An incident involving two young women in Guangzhou went ...

It’s been a week full of noteworthy trends. What hasn’t been trending are any baseless rumors you might have encountered speculating about Xi Jinping’s health after he returned from New Delhi.

What’s on Weibo Chapters are in-depth explorations of key topics shaping discussions on Chinese social media, influencing ...