The story revolves around Shi Yongxin (释永信), the head monk at China’s famous Shaolin Temple (少林寺) in Dengfeng, Henan. Shi is ...

From residential compounds in Liangzhu to Renhe Street (良渚街道–仁和街道), some residents complained that their water smelled like ...

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

China Memes & Viral Hidden Cameras and Taboo Topics: The Many Layers of the “Nanjing Sister Hong” Scandal Behind the hashtag about Nanjing’s cross-dressing ‘Sister Hong’: from legal implications to ...

An international online academic conference exploring cutting-edge challenges and innovations in criminal justice, with global perspectives from China, the UK, and beyond. Featuring sessions on gender ...

A policy-focused talk exploring U.S.–China strategic and economic relations, featuring Congressman John Moolenaar and experts from the Heritage Foundation. Topics include national security, trade, and ...

Updates on Trending Topics on Sina Weibo This is Weiblog: the What’s on Weibo blog section providing updates on what is currently trending on Weibo, China’s biggest social media platform. Check out ...

Angela Heng-hsuan Su Angela is a Shanghai-based freelance writer focusing on a wide range of sociopolitical topics in China, including social media pop culture, and gender issues. Born and raised in ...

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