Dr. Tinny Ho Tin-yee, a Hong Kong dermatologist, received a six-month suspended punishment from the Medical Council for professional misconduct, failing to prevent improper promotional content on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote for Skincentral Dermatology Clinic.
Chinese law enforcement faces a new challenge from a grey market where leaked information about disciplinary investigations is monetized online. A tactic involves posting an official's resume as a coded signal, as seen in the case of former Hubei official Zhou Xianwang, whose career history was published online days before his investigation was announced.
Donald Trump claims China accessed 220 million American voter files since 2018, fueling his ongoing allegations of 2020 election fraud despite lack of evidence.
An influencer's act of kindness in Henan, China, ended in tragedy when an 81-year-old farmer died in a car crash shortly after the influencer bought his produce. The farmer, surnamed Jing, sold 75kg of vegetables to the influencer, surnamed Zhang, for a discounted price.
A Shanghai restaurant is charging 520 yuan ($75) for a stir-fried tomato and scrambled egg dish, using a large emu egg and premium tomatoes. The exorbitant price has sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media.
Chinese tech companies like Meituan and Baidu are reportedly implementing 'optimization' measures, which employees fear are increasingly driven by AI replacing human roles. This follows widespread rumors of significant layoffs.
Cabo Verde secured their first-ever World Cup goal and a 2-2 draw against Uruguay, with Hélio Varela capitalizing on a goalkeeper error. The match, held in Miami, sparked a viral Weibo thread in China, drawing over 150 million views and 47,000 discussions, highlighting the team's surprising performance against two former World Cup champions.
China's Ministry of State Security claims overseas groups are funding influencers to promote "lying flat" to hinder national development. However, social media users attribute their fatigue to domestic issues, not foreign influence.
Canada's World Cup opening ceremony in Toronto was marred by a technical glitch when a giant inflatable trophy deflated and part of its covering peeled away. The incident, broadcast live, quickly went viral on social media, prompting humorous and critical comments from users, including one from a Chinese dairy giant's staff account.
Taiwanese officials and commentators have criticized Lai Ching-te's assertion that Chinese social media platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu pose a "security crisis" for young people. Critics argue this reflects a "Cold War mentality" and a lack of confidence in their own governance, while noting that bans on such apps have often led to increased popularity.
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed concern that Chinese social media platforms like TikTok and Xiaohongshu could erode the island's democratic identity. Beijing retorted that such apps are beneficial for Taiwanese youth and will only grow in popularity.
A viral Chinese social media job posting for shepherds on an Inner Mongolia ranch revealed deep labour market issues, attracting over 700 applicants, including disillusioned city workers and graduates, despite the challenging conditions.
Prominent Chinese scientists, including professors and deans, are facing accusations of publishing fraudulent papers in prestigious Nature journals. These allegations, spreading rapidly on social media, challenge the credibility of elite scientific publications and their role in academic advancement in China.
A stray puppy named Bandeng became an internet sensation after pacing a female student to victory in a 3,000-meter race at Inner Mongolia University of Finance and Economics in China. The puppy's actions were captured on video and went viral on social media.
Air Force One's landing in Beijing was met with widespread interest, drawing crowds of photographers and residents, and flooding Chinese social media with videos and photos, alongside speculations about a potential 'doomsday plane' sighting in Japan.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wore a grey Nike tracksuit on Air Force One en route to Beijing, echoing the attire of detained Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, prompting Chinese social media to label it a 'meaningless gimmick' and speculate about implications for sanctions.
Chinese youth are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) for fortune-telling, discovering that AI models are cheaper, faster, and equally effective compared to traditional human soothsayers. On a popular Chinese social media platform, the hashtag #deepseeksuanming, or DeepSeek fortune-telling, has amassed over 55 million views. DeepSeek is a family of Chinese AI models launched in 2023. Many users report that AI fortune-telling has seamlessly integrated into their daily routines....
Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s grand entry to Beijing on May 14, his cavalcade is already on the move in the Chinese capital. Two black SUVs with tinted windows and US government plates were spotted on a Beijing highway, according to images that circulated on Wednesday, signalling the start of an intense security build-up for the year’s most significant diplomatic event – the China-US summit. Chinese social media is full of the images showing heavily-armoured US Secret Service Suburban...
Two US Air Force C-17 cargo planes with tail numbers 088204 and 055140 arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on Friday and Saturday, sparking speculation that preparations for President Trump's anticipated visit to China in two weeks are underway. Two more C-17s were reported en route. The heavy-lifters are typically used to transport presidential motorcade vehicles including the armored limousine 'The Beast'.
Thousands of visitors have converged on Hong Kong's East Dam to witness its rare volcanic rock columns during the five-day Labour Day golden week holiday. By 2pm, visitor traffic had reached 'very busy' levels, with the government expecting about 980,000 mainland visitors during the period—a 7 per cent year-on-year increase. The site, part of a UNESCO global geopark, has become increasingly popular on mainland Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, with tourists trading traditional shopping sprees for ecotourism.
Chinese social media reacted with amusement and disbelief as Britain’s King Charles gave US President Donald Trump a World War II-era British submarine bell as a gift, highlighting differing cultural interpretations of the unusual gesture. “Gifting a bell isn’t a big deal in Western culture – but it’s quite amusing, as far as we’re concerned!” a user on Chinese social media wrote. On Tuesday, during his state visit to the United States, King Charles presented Trump with the original brass bell...
A Chinese social media account @Yebali (Night Paris) with over 11 million followers targeting juveniles was permanently banned for forcing young female live-streamers to stay in a tank with a crocodile and hold their breath underwater. The account operated for five years before closing under pressure. The performances involved six to 10 young girl hosts apparently below age 18, breaching Chinese law forbidding minors from hosting live-streams.
