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Questions Surrounding Tragic Suicide of WePhone Founder Su Xiangmao
The tragic suicide of WePhone app founder Su Xiangmao has been dominating debates on Chinese social media over the past few days. It is the first time in China that a popular app closes down because...
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One of China’s Longest-Running and Most Popular Talkshows Suddenly Cancelled
The popular Chinese talk show “Behind the Headlines” (锵锵三人行), that was broadcasted by Phoenix TV since 1998, has been suddenly terminated. The name of the show itself has become a ‘sensitive’ and...
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Shocking Video Shows Shanghai Policeman Pushing Woman with Baby to the Ground
A disturbing video that shows how a woman and a small child are thrown to the ground by a local Shanghai policeman became a trending topic on Friday, sparking wide debates on police use of force in...
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Chinese Man Sentenced to Prison for Selling VPN Software
A Chinese man running a small-scale website on which he sold VPN software has been sentenced to 9 months in prison. Weibo netizens take the man’s prosecution as another sign that authorities are...
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Dutch China Correspondent Accused of “Fake News” by Former Assistant
The news assistant of a prominent Dutch China correspondent has lashed out against his former employer on Chinese social media, saying he fabricated news stories about China during the time he worked...
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Secret Tests Expose That Beijing’s Five-Star Luxury Hotels Do Not Change Bed...
Secret tests run by a review organization have exposed how Beijing’s top-notch hotels do not change their bed sheets or clean their toilet seats. The report has caused great commotion on Chinese social...
View ArticleDutch Newspaper Responds to Controversy over China Correspondent (Updated)
Oscar Garschagen has responded to the allegations that were made against him by his former assistant, which were republished by Chinese state media yesterday. “Pure nonsense,” Garschagen says in a...
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Kidnappers? Crazy Fans? No, It’s Chinese Parents on Their Kids’ First Day at...
The first day of school is often a major milestone – perhaps more so for parents than for their children. These Chinese parents could not resist the urge to spy on their kids during that first...
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WeChat for the Workplace: The Rising Popularity of Enterprise App Ding Ding
While some call it a wonder tool, others say it’s a nightmare for employees. Ding Ding, Alibaba’s mobile and desktop app for companies, is gaining popularity across China. With its GPS-based features...
View ArticleSuicide Note of WePhone Founder Su Xiangmao (Translation)
Full translation of the suicide note left on Chinese social media by Su Xiangmao, founder of the WePhone app, on September 7: See full story here “I am the founder of the WePhone app, and today I...
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Questions Surrounding Tragic Suicide of WePhone Founder Su Xiangmao
The tragic suicide of WePhone app founder Su Xiangmao has been dominating debates on Chinese social media over the past few days. It is the first time in China that a popular app closes down because...
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One of China’s Longest-Running and Most Popular Talkshows Suddenly Cancelled
The popular Chinese talk show “Behind the Headlines” (锵锵三人行), that was broadcasted by Phoenix TV since 1998, has been suddenly terminated. The name of the show itself has become a ‘sensitive’ and...
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Story of Shanghai Bund “Attack by Muslim Man” Triggers Online Furor in China
A personal story by a Weibo netizen about an altercation with a Muslim man on the Bund in Shanghai has stirred wide debate on Chinese social media. The case has evoked both anti-Islamic sentiments and...
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Celebrities in Chinese TV Dramas Can No Longer Receive Excessive Salaries
A document issued by the Chinese film, TV & radio industry association states that celebrities in Chinese TV dramas should no longer receive ‘excessive’ salaries. Top-earning stars’ high fees are...
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No More Online Anti-Islam Terms Allowed on Weibo – but Discussions Continue...
Chinese authorities have recently blocked various Islam-related words invented by Chinese netizens. The ban comes after consecutive online controversies on the topic of Chinese Muslims and Islam in...
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Rich Kid Buys Girl 8-Foot Tall Costco Teddy Bear, Gets Rejected
Even a costly 8-ft tall Costco teddy bear could not help this fu’erdai rich kid win the love of the girl he likes. She rejected the boy, but took the tall bear – which has become a hot item among...
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Holiday Chaos: China’s Scenic Areas Overcrowded and Dangerous
Millions of Chinese use the National Holiday period to go out and visit some of China’s most scenic spots. But some areas are so crowded and unorganized that the situation is perilous. On Weibo, people...
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Netizens Mourn Death of 25-Year-Old Cosplayer Liu Youling
Chinese talented photographer and popular cosplayer Liu Youling, better known as Jovie, has drowned in a pool in Saipan during an underwater shoot. On Weibo, fans mourn her death. The 25-year-old Liu...
View ArticleCCTV News Features Story About What’s on Weibo
Since 2003, China Central Television (CCTV) has been broadcasting its weekly news show ‘World Weekly’ (世界周刊) on 22.15 every Sunday night. The programme is presented by journalist Shui Junyi (水均益). On...
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Online Outrage After University Professor Brutally Beats up Female Street...
A violent attack on a female sanitation worker has triggered public outrage in China, especially since one of the aggressors is a professor at the Shaanxi University of Science and Technology. On...
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