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Tears, Outrage, Protest, and Censorship over ‘Fake Major’ at Nanjing School
Updated April 29 2019, 23:00 CST Students who studied Nursing at the “Nanjing Institute of Applied Technology” for the past three years are unable to get a certificate or degree, as it now turns out...
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Shanghai Disney’s Crystal Castle Sold for RMB 1.8 Million
Who’d spend RMB 1.8 million on a small crystal Disney castle? For most Weibo commenters, it’s just a castle in the air. Almost three years after Shanghai Disney first opened its doors, its sparkling...
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“Be as Good as Your Word”: The Chinese Social Credit Song is Here
First published April 30 2019 “Be as Good as Your Word” is a pop song featuring young Chinese celebrities who sing about the importance of being ‘trustworthy.’ The new music video is part of a bigger...
View ArticleChinese Media Warn WeChat Group Admins: “You Can Be Arrested for What Happens...
First published May 1st 2019, 20:15 CST Chinese media are reminding group admins this week that managing a group chat is “not a joke.” Cautionary headlines read: “Who sets up a group is responsible for...
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Zhejiang Movie Theatre Displays Blacklisted Individuals in Avengers Movie...
A local movie theatre in the city of Lishui, Zhejiang province, showed a noteworthy ‘trailer’ before the Avengers: End Game premiere on April 24. Chinese state tabloid Global Times reports that the...
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Discussions on Weibo over 10-Year-Old Girl Attending School Event with Fever...
On May 4th, Chinese reporters captured how a sick 10-year-old girl attended a Hengshui High School Open Day event while hooked to an IV. The video report went viral on Chinese social media, triggering...
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No Animal Harmed in the Making of This Film? Alleged Dog Abuse at Hengdian...
First published May 9 2019 An alleged case of dog abuse went viral on Chinese social media this week, after backstage footage of a violent scene was shared online. Dog actor ‘Xiao Huang’ is now praised...
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The Lawyers Are Here: Chinese State Media Popularize ‘Rule of Law’
First published May 10 2019 The Lawyers are Here (律师来了) is a weekly television program by state broadcaster CCTV that focuses on the legal struggles of ordinary Chinese citizens. The program educates...
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Noteworthy Weibo Moment: Qingdao Government Account Shows Support for LGBT...
First published May 16 2019 Some netizens are moved to tears to see an official government account making a public statement in support of the gay community. Just a day ahead of the 2019 International...
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Surprise Attack: CCTV6 Unexpectedly Airs Anti-American Movies as China-US...
First published May 18 2019, 20:00 CST CCTV 6, the movie channel of China’s main state television broadcaster, has gone trending on Chinese social media today for changing its schedule and playing...
View ArticleWaves of Support for Huawei on Chinese Social Media following US Blacklisting
The US blacklisting of Huawei has left many Huawei owners across the world shocked and wondering if they will need to stop using their phone. In China, however, social media users are seemingly less...
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Social Media Blows up over Chinese Teen Celebrity Roy Wang Smoking in Beijing...
Roy Wang (Wang Yuan 王源), who is considered one of the most influential teens in China, was caught smoking during a ‘520’ banquet in Beijing. May 20 (5.20) is China’s unofficial second Valentine’s Day....
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K-Pop Celebrity Goo Hara in Hospital after Suicide Attempt
K-pop celebrity Goo Hara (구하라), a former member of girl group Kara, has reportedly attempted suicide in her house in Seoul, where she was found in the early morning of May 26. The 28-year-old singer...
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Nanchang Nightmare: Chinese Woman Stabbed to Death by 32-Year-Old Man in...
Chinese netizens have responded with shock and sadness after news came out that a young woman was stabbed to death on Friday afternoon in the city of Nanchang, in what appears to be a random attack. In...
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Top 10 China’s Most Popular Smartphone Brands & Models (May/June 2019)
There is one topic that is always buzzing on Chinese social media: the latest smartphone trends. This is a top 10 of the most popular Chinese smartphone brands and their hottest models of the moment....
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Over a Third of China’s Babies Are Delivered via C-Section – The National...
China’s National Health Commission wants to lower the nation’s high C-section rates. On Chinese social media, many women argue it should be up to the mother to decide how she wants to give birth. In...
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Chinese Shoppers Are Going Absolutely Crazy over UNIQLO x KAWS Collection
First published June 3 2019, 19:35 CST The Chinese sales of the UNIQLO KAWS collection are so crazy that the craze itself has become an online hit. “I don’t even like UNIQLO, I just like to compete,”...
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On 30th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Protests, Weibo Completely Cracks Down...
Nobody can mention the T-word on social media this week, except for the State Council Information Office. It is the time of the year that censorship on Chinese internet intensifies, and this year the...
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The Fisherman’s Advantange? China Post Starts Partnership with Huawei
First published June 5 2019, 17:45 CST Just in! Huawei and China Post announce a close partnership. Is China Post profiting from Huawei’s tough spot amid China-US trade tensions? The strategic...
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No ‘Novoland’: This Really Is a Tough Year for Chinese Costume Dramas
First published June 7 2019, 19:20 CST With 1,4 billion views on its Weibo page, the Chinese fantasy drama Novoland: Eagle Flag was one of the most-anticipated series of the year. This week, the show...
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