The following is an English translation of a Dutch opinion piece I wrote in response to a recent essay in FD (Het Financieele Dagblad, the Dutch Financial Daily). It reflects on how China is discussed ...

Some scenes from this anti-Japanese war drama have angered Chinese netizens over ‘historical nihilism.’ A black soldier comes to China from afar during WWII and falls in love with a Chinese villager ...

This is the What's on Weibo podcast #5. The death of Li Wenliand caused a social media storm in February 2020. It's been a year -... It seems that the Tuber App, which promised access to blocked sites ...

A special deep dive into the 2026 Xi-Trump summit through Chinese social media, highlighting the top 15 viral moments, internet memes, main themes, and netizen commentary. We’re at a very complicated ...

The top scoring TV dramas in China of this moment, winter 2018/2019. Beijing band Namo, that brings a fresh sound by mixing rock with Chinese traditional music influences, is celebrating its ten-year ...

The top celebrities with the most followers on social media – who are they, why are they famous, and what do they do? They are the crème de la crème of China’s giant pop entertainment scene. These are ...

With screenings for Down syndrome becoming more advanced, there are less and less babies being born with Down in China every year. Unborn babies with Down syndrome are allowed to be aborted to up to ...

You might know the chili sauce Lao Gan Ma, a household name in China. But perhaps you’re less familiar with the story behind the sauce and its founder, which has inspired millions of people and has ...

Chinese celebrity Cai Xukun has been a trending topic after since allegations surfaced about a young girlfriend and an alleged forced abortion. “Hello everybody, I’m Cai Xukun. Over the past few days, ...

Six Years after Chinese Pop Star Zhang Muyi (24) Declared Love for 12-Year-Old Miki Akama, They’re Now Tying the Knot Zhang Muyi became her music coach when Miki Akama was only 8 years old. A decade ...

China’s canceled celebrities won’t be able to turn to live streaming once they’re on this black list. On November 23rd, the China Association of Performing Arts issued a so-called “warning list” of 88 ...

There’s talk of a ‘de-instant-noodling’ of China’s high-speed trains, but many netizens think smoking on the platform is the stinkier problem. For many Chinese train travelers, especially those going ...