Chinese netizens “raising lobsters,” farmer pensions emerging as a key Two Sessions talking point, and humanoid robots ...

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Chinese netizens “raising lobsters,” farmer pensions emerging as a key Two Sessions talking point, and humanoid robots running through Beijing — what you need to know... Chapter Dive2 months ago ...

Netizens are growing tired with the persistent use of positive language and creative use of data to mask unemployment challenges in China. China Insight9 years ago The “Wild West” of Banking in China: ...

From official reactions and armchair generals to women’s rights defenders: China’s online discourse surrounding the war in Iran. This is a deep dive into how the latest developments in Iran are being ...

Inside this week’s trends: Two Sessions talking points, a massive celebrity meltdown, and a pet gym in Shanghai charging $275 a month. “Taiwan never was, is not, and never will become a country,” ...

China's standout moments, trending topics, and social media buzz from the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. The 2024 Paris Olympics captivated Chinese social media, not just for the gold medal victories but ...

Some stories going viral during the holiday season seem to exist in a recurring social cycle of their own. One Shanghai woman was so disappointed by what her boyfriend’s parents served for Chinese New ...

The touching Chinese hit movie "Hi, Mom" has sparked an emotional trend on Weibo. As the Xianzi versus Zhu Jun court case begins, Chinese official media stay silent and social media posts are being ...

I wasn’t in your inbox last weekend, but for good reason. I was preparing an entirely different newsletter for Saturday when news broke of the US–Israeli attack on Iran. I immediately set aside what I ...

There's a sharp rise in HIV among Chinese elderly men, partly caused by a general lack of HIV & safe sex awareness.

After the tragic death of young motorcyclist 'Shigao ProMax,' netizens criticize influencers for reckless riding in pursuit of followers and likes. Whatever possessed the female driver of a Land Rover ...