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The Chinese historical drama A Love Never Lost (人生若如初见) has been getting a lot of attention on Chinese social media since it made its surprise premiere... Russian recruitment ads, China's censorship, ...

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Brutal Beating and Violation of an 8-Year-Old Gansu Girl by Classmates Stirs Discussions on Criminal Responsibility of Minors Two minors and a teacher were involved in a violent incident, injuring an ...

Even those who don't agree with ‘6b4t’ views condemn Douban's recent crackdown on 6b4t and feminist groups.

From Weibo to WeChat, from Douyin to Zhihu, Li Haoshi's joke has sparked widespread conversations, and opinions vary. “Ah, is this what they mean with ‘dynamic zero’?” The online discussions about ...

The 2024 Paris Olympics captivated Chinese social media, not just for the gold medal victories but also for the many moments that unfolded on the sidelines. This week, Chinese netizens discussed ...

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The 2025 scandal surrounding Wong Kar-wai shows that public outrage only produces consequences when it aligns with official interests. In 2025, Wong Kar-wai found himself at the center of one of China ...