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The Tragic Story of “Fat Cat”: How a Chinese Gamer’s Suicide Went Viral
The tragic story behind the recent suicide of a 21-year-old Chinese gamer nicknamed ‘Fat Cat’ has become a major topic of discussion on Chinese social media, touching upon broader societal issues from...
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Singing Competition or Patriotic Fight? Hunan TV’s ‘Singer 2024’ Stirs...
Besides memes and jokes, Hunan TV’s ‘Singer 2024’ has set off a new wave of national pride in China’s music and performers on Chinese social media. In May, while the whole of Europe was gripped by the...
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Weibo Watch: “Bloglator in the Era of Social Media”
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #28 Dear Reader, It’s been a little while since the last Weibo Watch newsletter. Those of you who follow me on X might already know that some personal circumstances have...
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Knife-Wielding Woman Goes on Rampage at Guixi Primary School
A woman in Guixi, a county-level city in Jiangxi’s Yingtan, has been taken into custody after stabbing people at a primary school on Monday, May 20, around noon. The incident resulted in at least two...
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About the “AI Chatbot Based on Xi Jinping” Story
This week, various English-language newspapers reported that China is launching its very own Xi Jinping AI chatbot. China’s top internet regulator is reportedly planning to unveil a new chatbot trained...
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China’s Intensified Social Media Propaganda: “Taiwan Must Return to Motherland”
PREMIUM CONTENT Following the inauguration of Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te on Monday, Taiwan has been a trending topic on Chinese social media all week. Chinese state media have launched an...
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Weibo Watch: Telling China’s Stories Wrong
PREMIUM NEWSLETTER | ISSUE #29 This week’s newsletter: ︎ 1. Editor’s Note – Telling China’s Stories Wrong ︎ 2. What’s New and Noteworthy – A closer look at the featured stories ︎ 3. What’s Trending –...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye to “Uncle Wang”: Wang Wenbin Becomes Chinese Ambassador to...
When China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesperson Wang Wenbin concluded a regular press conference on May 24, he suddenly said “farewell” (“我们再见”) and stepped down to shake hands with...
View ArticleChinese Sun Protection Fashion: Move over Facekini, Here’s the Peek-a-Boo Polo
From facekini to no-face hoodie: China's anti-tan fashion continues to evolve. The post Chinese Sun Protection Fashion: Move over Facekini, Here’s the Peek-a-Boo Polo appeared first on What's on Weibo.
View ArticleChina’s 2024 Gaokao Triggers Online Discussions on AI
It's Gaokao time! For the first time, China's Gaokao essay topic was about the latest AI developments, triggering discussions on social media. The post China’s 2024 Gaokao Triggers Online Discussions...
View ArticleWeibo Watch: The Last ‘T’ Standing
The last 'T' standing, Gaokao week, and why Chinese publishers are boycotting JD's 618 festival. The post Weibo Watch: The Last ‘T’ Standing appeared first on What's on Weibo.
View ArticleThe Beishan Park Stabbings: How the Story Unfolded and Was Censored on Weibo
A timeline of the censorship & reporting of the Jilin Beishan Park stabbing incident on Chinese social media. The post The Beishan Park Stabbings: How the Story Unfolded and Was Censored on Weibo...
View ArticleWeibo Watch: Bad Manners
A string of violent incidents made people wonder what else is brewing at Manner Coffee besides fresh coffee. The post Weibo Watch: Bad Manners appeared first on What's on Weibo.
View Article“Taking Down a Tiger”: Li Shangfu Expelled from the Party
Li Shangfu allegedly "took advantage of his position to seek benefits for others and received large sums of money." The post “Taking Down a Tiger”: Li Shangfu Expelled from the Party appeared first on...
View Article“Scared to Intervene”: Local Celebrity ‘Bag-Clutching Brother’ Stabbed to...
In a shocking incident caught on camera, a well-known Songyuan resident nicknamed "Brother Clutch Bag" was tragically stabbed to death. On Weibo, people react with disbelief. The post “Scared to...
View ArticleThe “City bu City” (City不City) Meme Takes Chinese Internet by Storm
Our Weibo phrase of the week is City bu City a (City不City啊), translated as “City or not?”, a phrase that has recently taken the Chinese internet by storm. The phrase first became popular thanks to...
View ArticleWeibo Watch: Get Up, Stand Up
This week, Chinese netizens discussed subway seat confrontations, a shocking public stabbing, and Hu Youping's heroism. Also: more trending topics, from hallucinogenic mushrooms to traveling pandas and...
View ArticleA Triumph for “Comrade Trump”: Chinese Social Media Reactions to Trump Rally...
Chinese commenters discuss how the bullet aimed at Trump has turned into a moment of triumph. The post A Triumph for “Comrade Trump”: Chinese Social Media Reactions to Trump Rally Shooting appeared...
View ArticleEnjoying the ‘Sea’ in Beijing’s Ditan Park
This "seaview" spot in Beijing's Ditan Park has become a new 'check-in spot' among Chinese Xiaohongshu users and influencers. The post Enjoying the ‘Sea’ in Beijing’s Ditan Park appeared first on...
View Article“Bye Bye Biden”: Biden’s Many Nicknames in Chinese
Throughout the years, Biden has received many nicknames on Chinese social media. The post “Bye Bye Biden”: Biden’s Many Nicknames in Chinese appeared first on What's on Weibo.
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