From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of 'C-pop,' the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on Chinese consumer culture and ...

Note: In this What’s on Weibo chapter on the story behind China’s designer toys, also read Inside the Labubu Craze and the ...

From China’s first soap opera Yearnings to the rise of AI-fueled nostalgia.

What's on Weibo provides social, cultural and historical insights into the trending topics on China’s biggest social media platforms, such as Sina Weibo. What’s on Weibo also covers the status quo of ...

Angela Heng-hsuan Su Angela is a Shanghai-based freelance writer focusing on a wide range of sociopolitical topics in China, including social media pop culture, and gender issues. Born and raised in ...

Some Chinese social media users claim Tiger Balm (or ‘Essential Balm’) is a “cure-all” product (包治百病) – why this century-old product is still popular today: the how-to-use tips from Weibo users. W hat ...

A TikTok video showing a mother of eight living in a small hut with an iron chain around her neck has sent shockwaves across Chinese social media. According to local authorities, the woman is ...

📘 Author Talk: Barbara Demick – Separation and Reunion in China (📍🇬🇧 Edinburgh) 📅 Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM BST 📍 Location: Venue NW, Edinburgh International ...

Award-winning historian Paul French uncovers the untold story of Wallis Simpson’s transformative year in 1920s China. Drawing on new research, Her Lotus Year traces how her time in Shanghai and beyond ...

Explaining Weibo’sBackgrounder Farewell to a Self-Taught Master: Remembering China’s Colorful, Bold, and Iconic Artist Huang Yongyu Renowned Chinese artist and the creator of the ‘Blue Rabbit’ zodiac ...