This week, China’s social media is buzzing with hot topics across Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Baidu, and Zhihu! From celebrity breakups and record-breaking box office numbers to major policy changes and tech advancements, here’s a recap of the top trending stories.
Chen Xiao & Michelle Chen Confirm Divorce After months of speculation, actors Chen Xiao and Michelle Chen have officially split, marking the end of their fairytale romance from The Condor Heroes. Read more
Michelle Chen Reveals Marriage Struggles A clip from Semi-Familiar Lovers 2 resurfaced, where Michelle Chen hinted at struggles in her marriage, sharing how she only dared to ask her husband out on his birthday. Read more
Stunt Double Injured on Bleach Set A viral video showed a stunt actor getting injured during filming, causing concerns. The production team confirmed the injuries were minor, and the actor has fully recovered. Read more
Douyin
China’s Basketball Team Crushes Japan 100:58 China dominated Japan in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, securing a direct spot in the main tournament. Read more
Divorce News of Chen Xiao & Michelle Chen As the couple announced their divorce, Douyin users revisited their once-sweet moments, sparking discussions about love and marriage. Read more
Delta Force Nerfs Overpowered Mechanics The latest Delta Force update addresses key balance issues, bringing long-awaited changes to the game’s mechanics. Read more
Xiaohongshu
Nezha 2 Smashes Box Office Records Now ranked #1 among global animated films and #8 in global box office history, Nezha 2 has crossed a staggering ¥12.6 billion! Read more
Nezha 2’s Stone Goddess Dubbed by TVB Star Hong Kong’s TVB brought nostalgia to fans by enlisting actress Tavia Yeung to voice Nezha 2’s Stone Goddess in Cantonese. Read more
Fermented Tofu: The Unexpected Food Trend Chinese netizens are rediscovering fermented tofu (腐乳) as a culinary gem, sharing creative recipes and pairing tips. Read more
Baidu
Ex-Hubei Party Secretary Under Investigation Jiang Chaoliang, a high-ranking official, is being investigated for misconduct, marking another major political shake-up. Read more
China’s Spring Farming Season Begins With a focus on rural revitalization, China's agricultural sector is ramping up production efforts nationwide. Read more
China Advances Tech Innovation with AI & Industry Growth Xi Jinping highlights China’s commitment to scientific advancements, from AI breakthroughs to high-tech material development. Read more
Zhihu
China Hosts First Private Enterprise Forum in 6 Years Tech giants like Jack Ma and Ren Zhengfei join discussions on economic policies and business strategies. Read more
JD.com to Offer Full Social Benefits to Delivery Riders JD.com is revolutionizing the gig economy by becoming the first platform to provide full insurance and social security for its couriers. Read more
DeepSeek Unveils Cutting-Edge NSA AI Model The Native Sparse Attention (NSA) model promises faster AI performance while reducing computational costs. Read more
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