Nanny was distracted by her phone, the open window was easily accessible; both factors played a role in the fatal fall of the Hangzhou child. A tragic incident that happened in Hangzhou, Zhejiang ...

How the Nepal–Tibet floods are being discussed on Chinese social media. From solidarity and sadness over Gyirong to ...

Eye on Digital China is a reader-supported publication by Manya Koetse (@manyapan) and powered by What’s on Weibo. It offers independent analysis of China’s online culture, media, and social trends.

"Reality is more gruesome than fiction," some commenters wrote on Weibo, where the Abby Choi murder case has drawn wide attention. China Media4 years ago Online Anger over Zhejiang Man Being Detained ...

Why Two Viral Trends Took Off in the US and China We’re at a very complicated time in our online lives. An explainer of ...

How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a ...

The author suggests that comparing Singapore a small county in contrast to the giant nation that is China not only reflects negatively on Singapore but also on the Chinese individuals who use this ...

The fan culture surrounding Wang Wenbin comes at a time when China's 'diplomat dream team' already has a steady fanbase on social media. A Weibo hashtag about the eagle stickers, that feature some ...

How the two-person animated film Niu Lai turned its “ugly” visuals, dreamcore nostalgia, and remarkable cinema journey into a nationwide participatory meme. How Adidas won and Nike lost, Japan's lost ...

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 ...

A man in Chengdu reported that his wife developed depression after being seen naked by two window cleaners at their high-end apartment in the city (成都交子荟国际公寓). The incident occurred in April, when the ...

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. From a tragic “wild child” ...