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Weibo, which means micro blog in Chinese, is a Chinese Twitter-like online networking tool. Hundreds of millions of netizens across China use Weibo as a platform to exchange information and voice opinions on social issues in a nation under strict news censorship.
- Inclusion of language on school curriculum has ‘cost children their childhoods’, Hua Qianfang says
- Social media users accuse him of lacking vision, saying learning English has aided China’s expansion
Young boys seemingly accused of various crimes, including one wearing Mao suit in decades-old picture, after Zhenxiong police decided their facial features would be unchanged with more recent photos not available.
Young boys seemingly accused of various crimes, including one wearing Mao suit in decades-old picture, after Zhenxiong police decided their facial features would be unchanged with more recent photos not available.
Chinese key opinion leaders more easily generate direct sales from fans because the line between entertainment and commerce is more blurred in China.
Chinese key opinion leaders more easily generate direct sales from fans because the line between entertainment and commerce is more blurred in China.
After learning that a 22-year-old student travelling to Kenya came from a well-to-do family, some posted harshly judgmental comments online.
After learning that a 22-year-old student travelling to Kenya came from a well-to-do family, some posted harshly judgmental comments online.
Company has stopped producing the packaging carrying a ‘consumer quote’ saying its Vitamin A&D Calcium Milk can help enlarge cup size from A to D.
Company has stopped producing the packaging carrying a ‘consumer quote’ saying its Vitamin A&D Calcium Milk can help enlarge cup size from A to D.
Police say woman told toddler to use a rubbish bin when he needed to go to the toilet then got into argument with driver after he called her ‘uncivilised’.
Police say woman told toddler to use a rubbish bin when he needed to go to the toilet then got into argument with driver after he called her ‘uncivilised’.
She cooked up ‘poisonous chicken soup for the soul’ and profited from ‘selling anxiety’. But the controversy – and fake story – she created in her quest for ‘clickbait’ ultimately did her in.
She cooked up ‘poisonous chicken soup for the soul’ and profited from ‘selling anxiety’. But the controversy – and fake story – she created in her quest for ‘clickbait’ ultimately did her in.
‘Which is the most beautiful phone in the world? Everyone says Huawei! The battery is durable and the appearance is good.’
‘Which is the most beautiful phone in the world? Everyone says Huawei! The battery is durable and the appearance is good.’
WeChat clean-up is part of China’s overall drive to create a more healthy online environment by forcing operators to self-police content
WeChat clean-up is part of China’s overall drive to create a more healthy online environment by forcing operators to self-police content
Outrage over fake story about cancer victim forces hugely popular social media celebrity to close accounts amid Chinese government’s ongoing crackdown on online content.
Outrage over fake story about cancer victim forces hugely popular social media celebrity to close accounts amid Chinese government’s ongoing crackdown on online content.
Those who complained about a fashion advert featuring a model with freckles need to remember that companies now go in search of everyday people, not flawless beauty
Those who complained about a fashion advert featuring a model with freckles need to remember that companies now go in search of everyday people, not flawless beauty
Zhai says he wanted to support his acting with cultural knowledge and theory, but his success had caused him to succumb to vanity.
Zhai says he wanted to support his acting with cultural knowledge and theory, but his success had caused him to succumb to vanity.
Man who claims he stepped in as woman was being attacked then spent 14 days being questioned by police wins offers of moral and big money support to fight case.
Man who claims he stepped in as woman was being attacked then spent 14 days being questioned by police wins offers of moral and big money support to fight case.
Spanish fashion house accused of ‘uglifying China’ by showing one of the country’s most successful models without make-up.
Spanish fashion house accused of ‘uglifying China’ by showing one of the country’s most successful models without make-up.
Four-time Olympic gold medallist responds to persistent rumours about her nationality and that of her son, a promising player, saying they are ‘proud as Chinese and proud to be fighting for our country’.
Four-time Olympic gold medallist responds to persistent rumours about her nationality and that of her son, a promising player, saying they are ‘proud as Chinese and proud to be fighting for our country’.
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive
Doctors warn the public not to get overexcited or feed into irrational hype as scientist’s claim goes viral in a country where treating cancer is prohibitively expensive
Communist Party’s official outlets scouring country for new media specialists to reach 800 million web users and squeeze out ‘undesirable influences’.
Communist Party’s official outlets scouring country for new media specialists to reach 800 million web users and squeeze out ‘undesirable influences’.
Vocal vigilante groups are angered by what they see as creeping Islamisation in Chinese society, and fight to ‘take back’ the Year of the Pig from ‘religious extremists’.
Vocal vigilante groups are angered by what they see as creeping Islamisation in Chinese society, and fight to ‘take back’ the Year of the Pig from ‘religious extremists’.
Small business minister Giriraj Singh hit by wave of public criticism after suggesting that world’s largest democracy was being held back because it allowed public protests.
Small business minister Giriraj Singh hit by wave of public criticism after suggesting that world’s largest democracy was being held back because it allowed public protests.
Five-minute clip tells story of the British cartoon character from perspective of old Chinese man living in mountain village whose grandson wants ‘Peppa’ for the festival, and it’s winning hearts in China.
Five-minute clip tells story of the British cartoon character from perspective of old Chinese man living in mountain village whose grandson wants ‘Peppa’ for the festival, and it’s winning hearts in China.
Critics denounced the move on Weibo, while original New York streetwear brand Supreme lashes out against Italian ‘copycat’ after the partnership is announced
Critics denounced the move on Weibo, while original New York streetwear brand Supreme lashes out against Italian ‘copycat’ after the partnership is announced
Chinese social media platform Weibo is abuzz with boyfriend advice. From wearing too much make-up to giving up your dream job, you can go too far when trying to impress your partner.
Chinese social media platform Weibo is abuzz with boyfriend advice. From wearing too much make-up to giving up your dream job, you can go too far when trying to impress your partner.
Microblogging site looks to hive off new, more niche products in different languages including English
Microblogging site looks to hive off new, more niche products in different languages including English
Last week’s Great Show in Shanghai was cancelled after the likes of Zhang Ziyi, Chen Kun and Huang Xiaoming reacted to an online advertising campaign and subsequent alleged comments
Last week’s Great Show in Shanghai was cancelled after the likes of Zhang Ziyi, Chen Kun and Huang Xiaoming reacted to an online advertising campaign and subsequent alleged comments
Designer Stefano Gabbana says his Instagram account was hacked and apologised following screenshots of him apparently calling China ‘a country of s***’ and an advertising campaign that appeared to mock a Chinese woman using chopsticks.
Designer Stefano Gabbana says his Instagram account was hacked and apologised following screenshots of him apparently calling China ‘a country of s***’ and an advertising campaign that appeared to mock a Chinese woman using chopsticks.
The fashion house has whipped up a storm in China after running ads showing a Chinese woman being told how to use chopsticks to eat Italian food
The fashion house has whipped up a storm in China after running ads showing a Chinese woman being told how to use chopsticks to eat Italian food
The Luxury Conversation report, ‘Next-Gen Luxury Travellers’, published in collaboration with ILTM China, reveals the dreams of the nation’s rich families
The Luxury Conversation report, ‘Next-Gen Luxury Travellers’, published in collaboration with ILTM China, reveals the dreams of the nation’s rich families
Cybercensor says sweeping crackdown will help establish a new norm to rein in influencers ‘damaging’ online public opinion.
Cybercensor says sweeping crackdown will help establish a new norm to rein in influencers ‘damaging’ online public opinion.
Gavin Thomas, an American youngster whose expressions have been the stuff of memes since he was two years old, builds a fan base through Weibo.
Gavin Thomas, an American youngster whose expressions have been the stuff of memes since he was two years old, builds a fan base through Weibo.