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Full translation of the suicide note left on Chinese social media by Su Xiangmao, founder of the WePhone app, on September 7: “I am the founder of the WePhone app, and today I have to go. The app ...

What’s on Weibo often receives emails from readers asking how to get verified on Sina Weibo. While we’re keeping up with the trending stories, our friends at KAWO know all about the tech & marketing ...

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 the Russia-Ukraine war enters its fourth year, Chinese social media is once again flooded with discussions about the geopolitical shifts triggered by Trump’s policies. From the Oval Office clash to ...

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What’s on Weibo has compiled a list of 10 scams in China that are recently trending on social media or in China’s newspapers, victimising hundreds of people every day.

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 ...

The issue of transgender identity is becoming an increasingly popular topic on Chinese social media, as celebrities such as Jin Xing or Han Bingbing openly talk about their sex change, and many other ...

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 ...

The Central Communist Youth League of China (共青团中央) recently announced its official presence on Chinese video-sharing site Bilibili. China Environment10 years ago Shanghai Plastic Surgery Nightmare: ...

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 ...