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Pioneering in China’s Family Tree Business –‘My China Roots’ Founder Huihan Lie
At a time when family tree business is more booming than ever, Dutch entrepreneur Huihan Lie runs the first-ever professional genealogy service business for overseas people of Chinese descent. What’s...
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“I Am Fan Yusu” (我是范雨素) (Full Translation)
In late April of 2017, Fan Yusu became an overnight literary sensation in China when her essay “I am Fan Yusu” was published on online platform Noonstory.com and soon went viral. Here is a full...
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Chinese State Media Publish Sesame Street-Style ‘One Belt, One Road’...
With the big Beijing ‘One Belt, One Road’ Summit nearing, Chinese state media have sent out a “Sesame Street”-style propaganda video on Weibo, in which singing children praise the Belt and Road...
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China’s Belt and Road Propaganda Machine Running at Full Speed: An Overview
The Beijing ‘One Belt, One Road’ (OBOR) summit is about to take place, and the Belt and Road propaganda machine is running at full speed. Chinese state media spotlight children in promotional...
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Rock Hotpot: Why Chinese Celebrities are Opening up Their Own Hot Pot...
It is one of China’s favorite dining styles: hot pot (火锅), also known as Chinese fondue, an ancient dish that never seems to go out of fashion. In this special series, What’s on Weibo explores the...
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Anti-Kissing Campaign by Shandong College Sparks Controversy on Chinese...
A Shandong college has become a topic of discussion on Chinese social media for running an on-campus campaign against hand-holding, hugging and kissing between students. The school has put intimate...
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Jiujiang University Lecture: “Being a Virgin Is the Best Gift for a Husband”
A recent university lecture by Ding Xuan, an expert on China’s traditional culture and women’s issues, stirred controversy on Weibo after her statements on female chastity went viral. In an interview...
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China Responds to Manchester Arena Attack: “Chinese People Stand Firmly with...
As Manchester woke up to a dark morning following the lethal attack at the Ariane Grande concert on May 22, the news is widely discussed on Chinese social media, with some present at the concert during...
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Behind the Rise and Fade of China’s Literary Sensation Fan Yusu
Beijing migrant worker Fan Yusu became an overnight sensation when her autobiographical essay “I Am Fan Yusu” went viral on Chinese social media in late April 2017. The author has since gone into...
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Mother or Girlfriend? Chinese Fitness Fanatic Liu Yelin Responds
After the 49-year-old Chinese fitness fanatic Liu Yelin made headlines in Western media, she became a top trending topic on Weibo. But not all Chinese netizens are charmed by her looks. “I am Liu Yelin...
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Shandong Petrochemical Plant Explosion: 8 Dead, 9 Injured (Updated)
A huge explosion at a Shandong petrochemical plant that occurred in the early morning of June 5 has left one 8 persons dead and at least nine people injured. A large explosion in a petrochemical plant...
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Chinese Media about Western ‘Fake News’: “CNN Stages Anti-Terrorism Muslim...
A Western ‘fake news’ controversy after the London Bridge attacks has become a trending topic on Sina Weibo. The Communist Youth League and many other Chinese media outlets reported about a ‘staged’...
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China’s ‘Dancing Grannies’ Anger Stressed-Out Students Ahead of Gaokao Exams
They gather at dusk and dawn to dance, for their good health and social catch ups. But during the most important exams of the year, the rowdy gatherings of China’s ‘dancing grannies’ lead to angered...
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The Golden Days of Bike Sharing: CoolQi and Haier Introduce China’s Coolest...
In China’s super competitive bike-sharing market, newcomer CoolQi offers a special something for its customers in cooperation with Haier. With a dazzling gold color, cool design, and mobile-charging...
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Real-Life Fairy Tale Landscape: Abandoned Fishing Village Houtouwan
What was once a thriving fishermen’s village has now turned into an eerie and lush green abandoned area. The former fishing village of Houtouwan, south of Shanghai, is becoming a popular place to visit...
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Woman’s “Go Back to China!” Rant Draws Mixed Reactions on Weibo
A video that shows a woman in Toronto telling Chinese shop asssistants to “go back to China” for not speaking English is widely discussed on Chinese social media. Anti-Chinese or anti-Asian racism has...
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Weibo’s Photoshop Hero: What You See Is Not What You Get
With over 1.4 million fans, @Kanahooo is Weibo’s photoshop star. She has gained extreme popularity by teaching people how to retouch photos through China’s many photoshop apps, and by turning regular...
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Another Case of Domestic Violence in Public: Man Abuses Pregnant Wife in...
A video that shows how a man beats a pregnant woman on the rainy streets of Chongqing has sparked outrage on Chinese social media. Over recent years, footage showing domestic abuse in public often...
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Haidilao: Taking Chinese Hotpot to the Next Level
Twenty-three years after opening its first restaurant, China’s Haidilao hot pot chain is hotter than ever. With its special business model and service creativity, people happily wait in line for two...
View ArticleWoman Stabbed to Death at University in Beijing
A woman has died after being stabbed at a school hall at the Central University of Finance and Economics in Beijing. The attacker committed suicide shortly after the incident. China’s CCTV news reports...
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