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Shouqi Ride-Hailing Incident: Hangzhou Female Passenger Jumps from Moving Car
After the Didi murders and the Huolala case, the ‘Shouqi incident’ is now making headlines in China, showing that there is still a lot of distrust in car-hailing services among Chinese female...
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Viral Politics: Next-Stage Investigation into Covid-19 Origins Discussed on...
While President Biden ordered a closer review into the origins of the Covid-19 and more countries are calling for action on a next phase study, Chinese officials demand that the U.S. thoroughly...
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Murder of Chinese Woman by Foreigner in Ningbo Continues to Receive Public...
The murder of a 23-year-old female college student in Ningbo has been a big topic in online discussions on Chinese social media this week. The incident took place on the evening of June 14 in the...
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Adapted to the Desert: This Yurt-Style KFC Opened in Inner Mongolia
A KFC restaurant that has opened up in Ordos Prefecture, Inner-Mongolia, is attracting online attention in China for its yurt-style building. The KFC restaurant is located in Xiangshawan, also known as...
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Hong Kong Police Officer Knifed in Causeway Bay Incident, Suspect Dies After...
On the night of July 1st, a police officer in Hong Kong was attacked and wounded outside the Sogo mall in Causeway Bay by a man who reportedly then stabbed himself. The attack happened around 10 pm and...
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100 Years Communist Party Celebrations: Xi’s Speech on Weibo
This week marked the 100th anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CCP), an important moment for the Party to highlight its historic experiences and “glorious achievements” over the past century....
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This ‘Chinese Lego’ Brand Takes Its Toy Space Mission VERY Seriously
The ‘if you steal secrets, you’ll be decapitated’ warning that comes with this Lego set seems a bit much for ages 6 and up, but it’s based on an actual sign at the Chinese satellite launch center. A...
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Chinese State Media Features German Twitterer “Defamed by Evil Western Forces”
The German influencer Navina Heyden has been labeled “a propagandist for the Chinese government” by European media outlets. She is now featured by Global Times for preparing a lawsuit against German...
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“Zhengzhou, Stand Strong!”– Devastating Henan Floods Send Shockwaves on...
The devastating floodings in China’s Henan province are dominating Chinese social media platforms. On Tuesday, July 20, heavy rainfall caused major disruptions in the central province of Henan. The...
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Devastating Rain and Floods in Henan – A Hashtag Timeline
The torrential rainfall and floodings in China’s Henan Province have completely overwhelmed the region, with dozens of cities and villages seeing massive disruption to everyday life. What’s on Weibo...
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Weibo’s Keyboard Warrior Olympics: Online Attacks against Chinese Athletes
China’s success at the Tokyo Olympics is all the talk on Weibo. But it’s not all praise for Chinese athletes, as perceived flaws in their behavior can soon lead to online attacks by angry trolls. The...
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Social Media in Times of China’s Flood Disaster: Participation, Profits, and...
The social media trends during China’s heavy rainfall and floods in July of 2021 show the multidimensionality of online communication in times of disaster. Facing the devastating downpours, Weibo...
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Humans Fight at Beijing Wildlife Park, “Setting the Wrong Example” for the...
A fight between visitors of the Beijing Wildlife Park has gone viral on Chinese social media. The altercation happened on the afternoon of August 7 at the Wildlife Park in the Daxing District....
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“I Deeply Love My Motherland!”– Chinese Actor Zhang Zhehan Under Fire for...
Zhang Zhehan is caught up in a Chinese social media storm over attending a wedding at a controversial Japanese shrine and taking pictures at Yasukuni, a shrine that is seen as representing Japanese...
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“You Can Have Four Kids Now!”– Draft to China’s Population Planning Law No...
On Thursday, the news that a draft to China’s family planning law no longer includes punishment for those who have more kids went viral on Weibo using the slogan “The family planning law is revised!...
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The Legendary Lao Gan Ma: How Chili Sauce Billionaire Tao Huabi Became a...
You might know the chili sauce Lao Gan Ma, a household name in China. But perhaps you’re less familiar with the story behind the sauce and its founder, which has inspired millions of people and has...
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NIKE vs ERKE: Two Sportswear Brands Trending on Weibo for Totally Different...
Domestic sportswear company Erke has recently become a top-selling brand in China. The American sports brand Nike, on the other hand, has seemingly lost its reputation in the Chinese market. This...
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Why Zhao Wei? Vicky Zhao’s Name Removed from China’s Online Channels
Another earthquake in China’s entertainment circles! This time, the name and works of one of the country’s most notable actresses, Zhao Wei (赵薇, aka Vicky Zhao) is removed from Chinese online channels....
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The 8/26 and 8/27 Blow to Chinese Entertainment Circles: Is the Storm Still...
This month, various Chinese celebrities were investigated, blacklisted, or banned, with an “entertainment circles earthquake” occurring on August 26 and 27, when one of China’s most renowned actresses...
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25 ‘Tainted Celebrities’: What Happens When Chinese Entertainers Get Canceled?
What happens when Chinese celebrities get tainted by scandal? This is a list of 25 notable Chinese celebrities who got caught up in controversy. What did they do, and where are they now? An overview by...
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