A 60-year-old man from Nanjing became the biggest trending topic on Weibo recently after news circulated that he had ...

Note: In this What’s on Weibo chapter on the story behind China’s designer toys, also read Inside the Labubu Craze and the ...

A conversation with actress Lisa Lu reflecting on her six-decade career in film, television, and theater. The event explores themes of cultural identity, performance, and representation, and includes ...

On 9 October 2025, the Clingendael Institute will host an online conference examining the evolving nature of EU–China relations. As part of the ReConnect China consortium, this event will bring ...

This online session explores the history and presence of Jewish communities in China, including Kaifeng, Harbin, and Shanghai, with insights into their cultural legacy and contemporary life.

Artists Qiu Anxiong and Howie Tsui join curator Rebecca Wang for a virtual conversation exploring traditional and fantastical motifs in contemporary art. Part of The Roaming Peach Blossom Spring ...

This event is Japan-focused, but given the huge influence of Japanese anime on Chinese popular culture and cinema, might also interest more China-focused people. A Japan-based panel exploring the ...

Wakuku is the most talked-about newcomer in China’s trend toy market. Besides its mischievous grin, what’s perhaps most noteworthy is how closely Wakuku follows the marketing success of Labubu. As the ...

Barbara Demick explores the legacy of China's one-child policy through a deeply personal tale of twin sisters divided by state control and reunited against the odds.

Author Paul French dives into the forgotten China chapter of Wallis Simpson’s life, revealing how her 1920s journey across Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong helped shape the woman who would change ...

All events listed here are manually curated for readers of What’s on Weibo, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights. Many of these events are ...