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.

🔥 Quick Take: Trending in China This is a brief update from our curated roundup of what’s trending in China this week. A version of this story also appears in […] ...

🔥 A version of this story also appeared in the Weibo Watch newsletter. Subscribe to stay in the loop. Our Weibo phrase of the week is 结婚化债 jiéhūn huàzhài. Lately, the term “结婚化债” jiéhūn huàzhài, ...

Is Biden the preferred candidate for most Chinese, as is often claimed? An overview of discussions on Trump vs Biden on Weibo.

On March 21st at about 14.48 local time, an explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Yancheng city in Jiangsu. At time of writing, the news has become a top trending topic on social media site Weibo, ...

China Brands, Marketing & Consumers The Fisherman’s Advantange? China Post Starts Partnership with Huawei Today marks the start of an unexpected ‘romance’ between Huawei and China Post, as the two ...

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 ...

🗓️ About These Events All events listed here are manually curated for readers of What’s on Weibo, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights.

What’s on Weibo can be followed through various channels. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter below. What’s on Weibo sends out biweekly newsletters ...