From food safety concerns and policy updates to cultural celebrations and lifestyle trends, this week’s top stories offer a snapshot of what’s buzzing on China’s digital landscape. Explore the highlights across Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Baidu, and Zhihu to stay in the loop with the hottest topics.
Yuan Ji Yun Dumplings Under Investigation Beijing’s Yuan Ji Yun Dumplings faced food safety allegations after reports of foreign objects in their dishes. The brand issued an apology, and the involved outlet was temporarily shut down. Read more
Graduate Exam English Reflections Candidates of the 2025 graduate exams shared their mixed feelings about the English section, making it a trending topic. Read more
Graduate Exam Political Analysis Educational experts provided guidance on political exam questions while sending best wishes to students for their exams. Read more
Douyin
Biden’s Statement on Zionism At a Hanukkah event, President Biden identified himself as a Zionist, sparking global debates and heated discussions on the platform. Read more
“Two More Minutes” Funny Covers Douyin users humorously recreated Malaysian singer Shila Amzah’s “The Longest Movie” with creative performances. Read more
Arranged Marriage Before Dating A humorous video about a young woman forced into a blind date by her mother despite never having been in a relationship went viral. Read more
Xiaohongshu
Yiwu: The World’s Marketplace Users highlighted Yiwu’s charm as a global trade hub, sharing experiences of its cultural and culinary gems. Read more
Macau’s 25th Anniversary In celebration of Macau’s return to China, users reminisced about its transformation over 25 years into a global tourism hub and cultural marvel. Read more
Winter Escapes to Hainan Hainan’s beaches and sunsets became a hot topic as users shared scenic travel stories and tips for the winter season. Read more
Baidu
Photos Becoming Security Risks Baidu spotlighted how seemingly innocent photos can reveal sensitive information like geotags and confidential details, urging caution. Read more
Li Tie’s Life in Prison Following his conviction, former soccer coach Li Tie’s potential prison activities, including soccer, were addressed in a video by Anhui prison authorities. Read more
Hainan’s Modernization Vision President Xi Jinping emphasized Hainan’s role in tourism, trade, and cultural integration, highlighting its growing international significance. Read more
Zhihu
Shanghai Metro Incident A crane malfunction damaged Line 11 of the Shanghai Metro, leading to service disruptions and emergency repairs. Read more
Push to Eliminate Public Area Costs in Real Estate Policies encouraging property pricing by usable floor area, rather than public space, are expected to impact homebuyer satisfaction positively in 2025. Read more
Luxury Sports Car Drifting in School A man faces legal repercussions after damaging a school’s property by drifting his sports car on a campus field. Read more
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