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Influencer Drives Mercedes into Forbidden City, Sparks Outrage, Memes, and Games

A photo of two women who were allowed to drive their Mercedes into Beijing's Forbidden City has ...

By Allison JiangJanuary 21, 2020

The Internet Celebrities Who Went Viral in China in 2019

From the “Father of Hybrid Rice” to Greta Thunberg, these names were all over the Chinese internet ...

By Zach HolloDecember 10, 2019

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The #BottleCapChallenge Comes to China

The #BottleCapChallenge has proven to be a true cross-cultural phenomenon, with dozens of Chinese celebrities stepping up ...

By Monisha PillaiJuly 8, 2019

Pharma-Chic: Cold Medicine 999 Goes Viral with “Fashion” Campaign

Chinese cold medicine company rolls out kitschy, meme-tastic "fashion line" that resonates with '90s kids

By Emma SunFebruary 26, 2019

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Twitter Bits: Wholesome Memes, Winter Wonderlands, and Grimes and the Gigafactory

A round-up of things you may have missed from the China Twittersphere, including one of the cutest ...

By Julienna LawJanuary 9, 2019

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“Venom” Warns Against Unsafe Driving and Unruly Noise in Chinese PSA Videos

As Tom Hardy-led movie "Venom" prepares for release in China, the film is being used for PSAs ...

By RADII StaffNovember 6, 2018

This 13-year-old’s Rubik’s Cube Juggling is Making Him a Star

What was your notable talent when you were 13?

By RADII StaffApril 5, 2018

“In Beijing, 20 Million People Pretend to Live”: A Controversial Essay Touches Nerves

On July 23, writer Zhang Wumao published an essay on his public WeChat account, Mr. Zhang Says ...

By Megan PanJuly 27, 2017