Mbappé’s favorite Mao meme sparked major backlash in China. More on what the controversy reveals about political red lines, ...

From the decline of Europe to historical karma: these 5 narratives reveal how Chinese social media discusses the recent ...

This is the free preview of this deep dive; you can read the full premium newsletter online here. Over the past week, the widespread protests and unrest in France have been trending on Chinese social ...

From Onyx to Xiaomi, these are the top selling e-readers in China right now. Ereaders have become booming business over recent years. Some people prefer an e-reader because it is easier on their eyes ...

As 'Taiwan' is all over Chinese social media, the discourse is controlled and heavily influenced by Chinese official media accounts. Key takeaways about the 'Xi Jinping chatbot', jokingly referred to ...

How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a nationwide participatory meme. How Adidas won and Nike lost, Japan's lost ...

An online “Armpit Hair Contest” has fuelled discussions on China’s female aesthetics. As many women posted selfies showing off their hairy armpits, not all netizens agreed on their beauty. For ...

China’s traditional living rooms are disappearing, what is the value of 20 yuan ($2.99) nowadays and why are people discussing it, and a resurfacing of an old debate: can socks and underwear be washed ...

Some Chinese nursing homes are evolving into sought-after havens where China’s younger people can “lie flat” without worrying about meals and household chores, while enjoying a high-quality lifestyle.

What are Weibo’s “Super Topics” (超级话题) and what makes them different from normal hashtags? Over the past year, Weibo’s so-called “Super Topics” (超级话题) have become more popular on the social media ...

Chinese cinemagoers noticed that a nude Florence Pugh, who plays Jean Tatlock, is covered by a ‘little black dress’ in China’s version of Oppenheimer. Chinese cinemagoers noticed that a nude Florence ...

Changing wedding customs are the mirror of a rapidly changing China. Over the past 50 years, China has seen drastic changes in the process of getting married and how weddings are celebrated. What’s on ...