Chinese state media outlet CCTV claimed Japan is facing shortages due to the Middle East conflict, but the report was met with widespread mockery from Chinese netizens who questioned its credibility and suggested Japan is not facing such issues.
Influencer Chen Yi criticized Huang Shan-liao's publisher for threatening legal action against netizens, calling it a "terrible decision" for public figures and comparing it to "being afraid of the heat in the kitchen."
A Chinese netizen reported that WeChat payment failed when trying to split a 192 yuan meal bill among three people, showing "system busy" for a 64 yuan share. The incident sparked discussion online, coinciding with the 37th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square incident and heightened social monitoring in China.
A Chinese netizen on Threads revealed their father was a participant in the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, a historical event heavily censored in China. The post sparked widespread discussion among Chinese netizens, many sharing similar family connections to the event.
China expelled New York Times Beijing correspondent Vivian Wang after the newspaper interviewed Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian fumbled when asked about it, later accusing the NYT of violating the One China principle. Chinese netizens mocked the decision, questioning the existence of the NYT and criticizing censorship.
Netizens expressed anger over Taiwan's team using the 'Chinese Taipei' designation and Japan's team using 'Japanese' instead of 'Japan' at an international equestrian event hosted in Taiwan. Critics questioned the self-imposed "Olympics model" and perceived national humiliation.
A viral online post questioning how to dress stylishly in Taiwan's hot and humid summer has resonated with millions, sparking a debate on fashion, practicality, and body odor management in tropical climates.
An AI-generated video depicting a photographer training on a treadmill with heavy equipment has gone viral, sparking discussions about AI's impact on creative professions and highlighting the demanding physical nature of real-world photography.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed condolences for the coal mine explosion in Shanxi Province, China, which killed 82 people. Despite previous tensions, her message in Japanese, English, and simplified Chinese was met with gratitude from Chinese netizens.
Victor Wembanyama's 41-point, 24-rebound performance in Game One of the Western Conference Finals sparked discussions about his past training at China's Shaolin Temple, with fans noting the philosophical impact of kung fu on his focus and balance.
The OTT release of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' on Netflix has ignited social media discussions, with viewers highlighting significant differences from the theatrical cut. The uncensored version features more graphic violence and altered scenes, leading to criticism of Indian censorship.
K-pop superstar G-Dragon’s decision to gift his long-serving staff members flats worth a combined total of hundreds of millions of won (around several hundred thousand USD) has sparked a frenzy among netizens, with some asking, “Are you still hiring?” Dubbed the “King of K-pop,” the 38-year-old singer Kwon Ji-yong, better known as G-Dragon in the entertainment industry, is one of the most popular stars in South Korea and across Asia. He is the leader of BigBang, one of the world’s bestselling...
K-pop superstar G-Dragon’s decision to gift his long-serving staff members flats worth a combined total of hundreds of millions of won (around several hundred thousand USD) has sparked a frenzy among netizens, with some asking, “Are you still hiring?” Dubbed the “King of K-pop,” the 38-year-old singer Kwon Ji-yong, better known as G-Dragon in the entertainment industry, is one of the most popular stars in South Korea and across Asia. He is the leader of BigBang, one of the world’s bestselling...
Privacy-conscious internet users are being “demoted” from second to third-class netizens, said Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp.
Privacy-conscious internet users are being “demoted” from second to third-class netizens, said Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp.
A 74-year-old British grandmother who set off on a solo trip to China received an unexpected outpouring of support from Chinese netizens who took turns to guide her on her journey. The heartwarming story began with Xiao Yue, a senior university student from Hezhou in Guangxi Province, southern China, who first met the British grandmother while volunteering in Phuket. The woman, Gill, 74, has travelled to 72 countries on her own and has also volunteered in many countries before. Recently, Xiao...
A female employee of Mala Wangzi, a spicy snack company in Changsha, Hunan province, won seven days of paid 'rain leave' in a company raffle, sparking widespread envy online. The company's annual sales exceeded 1.5 billion yuan (US$220 million) in 2024. Founded in 2009 by Zhang Yudong, the company's head of online marketing Zhang Zilong documented the lucky draw on social media, where it went viral.
A 20-year-old Chinese live-stream host known as Umi was lured to Cambodia and forced into a cyber scam operation. She broadcast live to recount her ordeal before her account was banned. The Fujian native with 24,000 followers was found in distress in Cambodia in January and returned to China. Three months ago, a netizen spotted her near a hotel with a leg injury, looking gaunt and exhausted. Her farmer father had sent over 80,000 yuan ($12,000) after believing she was working in Zhejiang.
