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Repurposing China’s Abandoned Nucleic Acid Booths: 10 Innovative Transformations
During the pandemic, nucleic acid testing booths in Chinese cities were primarily focused on maintaining physical distance. Now, empty booths are being repurposed to bring people together, serving as...
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From Comedy to Controversy: Behind the Li Haoshi Incident
The Li Haoshi scandal sheds light on a complex interplay of factors, including the working conditions within the Chinese comedy industry, the expectations placed on performers in China’s entertainment...
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“The Frog in the Well”: China’s Condemnation of the G7 Summit
There has been a lot of talk about frogs in Chinese online discussions following the G7 summit. Over the past week, the G7 summit, that was held in Hiroshima from 19 to 21 May, was criticized in...
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‘Carpet Pacific’: A Timeline of the Cathay Pacific Scandal Through Weibo...
Last week, Xiamen Airlines was the focus of attention on Chinese social media after one of their pilots was caught secretly filming a female staff members in the ladies room. This week, the focus has...
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Meanwhile in Panda News: After More Than Two Decades, Yaya Returns to Beijing
Yaya, the panda, made her way back to Beijing after a residence of more than two decades at the Memphis Zoo and completing her quarantine period in Shanghai. Now, netizens are advocating for the return...
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Fandom Meets Matrimony: Sea of Brides at Roy Wang’s Concert as Female Fans...
A recent concert by Chinese celebrity Roy Wang (Wang Yuan 王源) has become a hot topic on Chinese social media as female fans attending the show collectively decided to wear wedding dresses to express...
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From Reckless Driving to Cyber Bullying: Wuhan Mother Jumps to Death after...
A tragic incident that unfolded in Wuhan has garnered significant attention on Chinese social media this week. It involves a mother who took her own life a week after her son was tragically crushed to...
View ArticleQR Code in Zhejiang Primary School Textbooks Contain Link to Porn Site
Another school textbook controversy has triggered discussions on Chinese social media (#浙江多所小学美术本印有涉黄二维码#). This time, it is about a QR code displayed inside a primary school art textbook. Although the...
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“Calling a Rat a Duck”: Jiangxi Students Discover Rat Head in Meal, School...
A topic about a student finding a rodent head inside his school canteen meal received a staggering 310 million views on Weibo this Wednesday (#高校鼠头事件涉事窗口几乎没人去吃饭#). The incident occurred some days ago...
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TikTok Is Watching: PetroChina Executive Hu Jiyong Fired after Extramarital...
A short video captured by a street photographer on China’s TikTok (Douyin) went completely viral this week, showcasing a Chinese official who held a high-ranking position at PetroChina enjoying a...
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The Trending Controversy Behind an Extraordinary Mount Everest Rescue
The extraordinary nighttime rescue of a female Chinese mountain climber at the treacherous altitude of 8000 meters on Mount Everest was already a notable news story in its own right. However, when it...
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Farewell to a Self-Taught Master: Remembering China’s Colorful, Bold, and...
The famous Chinese painter, satirical poet, and cartoonist Huang Yongyu has passed away. Born in 1924, Huang endured war and hardship, yet never lost his zest for life. When his creativity was hindered...
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“Unrestrained” and “Fearless”: Chinese Messi Fan’s Pitch Invasion Ignites...
On June 15th, a young Chinese fan of the immensely popular Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi made his way into the friendly Argentina vs. Australia match held at Beijing’s Workers’...
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Chinese Tourist Alleges Sexual Assault by Butler at Maldivian Ritz-Carlton
A Chinese woman’s account of being sexually assaulted by a butler at the Ritz Carlton hotel in the Maldives has gone viral on Chinese social media this week. It concerns a 26-year-old Chinese citizen...
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What To Know About the Yinchuan Deadly Gas Explosion
News of a devastating gas explosion at a BBQ restaurant in Ningxia’s Yinchuan, resulting in the loss of 31 lives, has made international headlines. The explosion occurred on Wednesday evening around...
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Russian Perspectives, Ridiculing Putin Supporters: Chinese Online Media...
The recent developments involving Putin and the Wagner group have gained significant attention in China’s media landscape, with a Russia-focused perspective dominating the online discussions. While...
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Jiangsu Woman Takes Smiling Selfie with Injured Victim in Background
A notable trending topic emerged on Douyin and in the “society” category on Weibo over the weekend, regarding a Chinese woman who took a tourist photo in a rather inappropriate setting. The incident...
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When White People Discovered China’s ‘White People Food’ Trend
Earlier this month, the term ‘white people food’ (白人饭 báirénfàn) gained significant attention in English-language media after it became a trend on the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu. “White...
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Weibo Watch: Different Realities
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #8 This week’s newsletter: ︎ 1. Editor’s Note – Alternate realities ︎ 2. What’s Trending – A closer look at the top stories ︎ 3. What to Know – Highlighting hot topics ︎ 4....
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In the Eye of the Storm, Chinese Singer Cai Xukun Responds to Scandal
“Hello everybody, I’m Cai Xukun. Over the past few days, a lot of topics have emerged on the internet about me. I’m sorry for taking up your time and attention as a result.” In the morning of Monday,...
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