Passing the Torch from ‘Ne Zha’ to ‘Nobody’: China’s Box Office Poster Relay Tradition Something In the Water: How Yuhang’s ...

From foreign anti-smoking bloggers to the “Modern Lin Zexu,” China is seeing a rise in online anti-smoking activism.

This is What's on Weibo's top 3 of what's trending (Aug 12–13): public outrage over a fatal stabbing in Nanchang, the ...

O n July 16, locals in Yuhang (余杭), a district of Hangzhou, noticed something fishy about their running water. It had turned brown and smelled unpleasant. From residential compounds in Liangzhu to ...

Dear Reader Waiting for Karma in the Maskpark Scandal From Telegram to Shaolin Temple, the two scandals that rocked Chinese social media this week.

These days have been filled with tension and anger in the city of Jiangyou (江油市), Sichuan, after a rare, large-scale protest broke out following public outrage over a severe bullying incident and how ...

This week, news about a well-known Chinese monk going off the Buddhist path has triggered many discussions on Chinese social media. The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at ...

After six students drowned in a mine tank, social media users question safety precautions and media framing.

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An in-person evening at the Chinese Historical Society of America highlights the enduring cultural significance of mahjong 🀄. Author Nicole Wong discusses her new book Mahjong: House Rules from ...

🌏 Malaysia, China, and the Region in a Pivotal Year 🗓️ Wednesday, 30 July 2025 📍 Lowy Institute, Sydney 🇦🇺 & Online ⏰ 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM AEST 🎥 In-person & Livestreamed Event As Malaysia chairs ...