Why Two Viral Trends Took Off in the US and China We’re at a very complicated time in our online lives. An explainer of ...

How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a ...

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 ...

After the tragic death of young motorcyclist 'Shigao ProMax,' netizens criticize influencers for reckless riding in pursuit of followers and likes. Whatever possessed the female driver of a Land Rover ...

How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a nationwide participatory meme. How Adidas won and Nike lost, Japan's lost ...

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A special deep dive into the 2026 Xi-Trump summit through Chinese social media, highlighting the top 15 viral moments, internet memes, main themes, and netizen commentary. From a tragic “wild child” ...

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. During the Paris Olympics, not a day went by ...

The biggest Weibo stars gathered at the main Sina Weibo event of the year: the annual Weibo Night. Which movies were the most popular, which influencers had their big breakthrough, and what went ...

After a notice of a positive test result inside a building in Shanghai’s Yangpu District, people fled outside to avoid getting locked in. Videos showing some chaotic scenes with dozens of people ...

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 ...

These days have been filled with tension and anger in the city of Jiangyou (江油市), Sichuan, after a rare, large-scale protest broke out following public outrage over a severe bullying incident and how ...