From celebrity news to political developments and economic milestones, this week’s social media buzz in China spans a wide array of topics. Weibo is filled with celebrity proposals and tourism concerns, while Douyin celebrates economic achievements and game narratives. Xiaohongshu focuses on cultural traditions and festive preparations, Baidu reports on national population trends and political turmoil, and Zhihu dives into discussions on AI fraud and global business challenges.
Yang Zi's Livestream Marriage Proposal to Huang Shengyi shows an 11.19-carat diamond ring and claims he had given her 90% of his wealth. However, Huang Shengyi has not yet responded. Read more
Thailand Addresses Safety Concerns for Chinese Tourists Involving a Chinese actor at the Thai-Myanmar border, safety concerns have been raised. Thai tourism authorities are working to reassure visitors, though scepticism remains. Read more
Hefei Earthquake Felt for 2 Seconds A 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Hefei, Anhui Province, with minimal impact and no casualties. Residents reported feeling a brief tremor lasting two seconds. Read more
Douyin
India Achieves Space Docking Milestone became the fourth country to successfully achieve satellite docking, joining the US, Russia, and China in this advanced technological feat. Read more
Shanghai's GDP Surpasses 5 Trillion Yuan becoming the first Chinese city to achieve a GDP of over 5 trillion yuan, marking it as a global financial and trade hub. Read more
Martial Arts Game 'Yan Yun 16 Sounds' Gains Popularity by featuring historical authenticity and economic systems, offering an immersive experience of ancient China's social structure. Read more
Xiaohongshu
Spring Festival Traditions Across China from various regions, including Guangdong’s lion dances, Xi’an’s lantern festivals, and Guizhou’s dragon dances. Read more
"Global Village" Showcasing Ethnic Costumes emphasizing the beauty of Chinese culture to the growing TikTok audience. Read more
Spring Festival Gala is Coming users are eagerly discussing the lineup and performances of the much-anticipated annual Spring Festival Gala. Read more
Baidu
Gree Denies Rumors of Dong Mingzhu’s Suspension refuted rumours that its chairwoman Dong Mingzhu was under investigation, calling it fake news. Read more
South Korean President Yoon Arrested became the first sitting South Korean president to be detained on charges of violating constitutional law by issuing an emergency order. Read more
China’s Birth Rate Sees Uptick a slight increase in 2024, with 954,000 births, up by 52,000 from the previous year. Read more
Zhihu
AI Fraud Targets Thai Prime Minister Scammers using AI voice-cloning technology nearly defrauded the Thai Prime Minister, highlighting the rising risks of tech-based scams. Read more
TikTok Faces Shutdown Threat in the US TikTok announced it may shut down operations in the US unless the Biden administration guarantees protection from legal action. Read more
Nongfu Spring Founder Criticizes E-Commerce Giants for exploiting small businesses and calls for fairer competition. Read more
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