After a two-year absence that left fans jonesing for her fairy-tale portrayal of rural life, China’s global social media star is once again the talk of the Chinese internet. Can she reclaim her crown as the world’s leading Chinese influencer?
China's Lipstick King is out of touch. And there's a new meme about it.
After “U.S. high schoolers” and “shopping in Los Angeles,” pretending to be on an autumnal American farm is the latest “Americore” aesthetic to take over Chinese social media.
Famous for his relatable content and over-the-top acting, Zhang Qingyang has become the first creator to reach 100 million followers on Douyin, China’s version of TikTok.
After a young influencer’s death was broadcast on social media, people questioned the effectiveness of Douyin's suicide prevention efforts.
What if the perfect vacation spot for selfies is actually just Photoshop?
Small-time internet “influencers” disrupted rescue work in the aftermath of the Zhengzhou floods. Douyin eventually took action.
On Chinese social media, the gruesome killing of Lhamo has inspired outrage. Despite domestic violence being a serious issue that has significant negative implications for Chinese women, the country still lacks adequate, timely protections for victims of intimate partner violence.