From heartfelt reflections to shocking crime stories, this week’s trending topics reveal the diverse conversations happening across China’s digital landscape. On Weibo, heated discussions around Ma Tianyu's response to allegations and Li Mingde's live-stream backlash grabbed attention. Over on Douyin, users documented their aspirations for 2025 and shared inspirational stories. Xiaohongshu buzzed with New Year celebrations and everyday moments of gratitude, while Baidu emphasized national progress and community-driven urban planning. Meanwhile, Zhihu delved deep into chilling crime cases and sensitive parenting issues. Dive into the most talked-about stories across Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Baidu, and Zhihu!
Ma Tianyu Responds to Allegations Actor Ma Tianyu broke his silence about accusations of being unprofessional, clarifying the details of his involvement in a recent project and denying claims of misconduct. His heartfelt statement resonated with fans, emphasizing his respect for every job and colleague. Read more here
Li Mingde Sparks Debate Actor Li Mingde’s controversial comments and live streams criticizing the production of Three Persons triggered widespread backlash. His remarks have sparked broader conversations about professional conduct in the entertainment industry. Read more here
Li Mingde’s Live-Stream Retort Adding to the drama, Li Mingde defended himself via live streams, elaborating on his grievances against the Three Persons production team and expressing dissatisfaction with how the situation was handled. Read more here
Douyin
Life’s Bright Moments Documentary Educator Liu Xiaoyan shared her personal and professional journey, inspiring young viewers in a heartfelt episode of the documentary series Life’s Bright Moments. Read more here
2024 in Seasons Under the theme Walking Through Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter of 2024, users celebrated their life highlights and President Xi Jinping's end-of-year speech. Read more here
The First Douyin of 2025 As the new year began, creators shared their first Douyin posts of 2025, featuring personal milestones, breathtaking adventures, and dance performances. Read more here
Xiaohongshu
2025 New Year’s Address Users reflected on President Xi Jinping's 2025 New Year’s speech, which highlighted China’s achievements in 2024, including economic recovery and technological advancements, while setting ambitious goals for 2025. Read more here
Happiness in the New Year Xiaohongshu users shared snapshots of their New Year routines, from reconnecting with family to capturing cosy, joy-filled moments of daily life. Read more here
Under this theme, icy Spring and Hard Work Posts celebrated people’s dedication to building better lives while navigating challenges, embodying resilience and optimism for the year ahead. Read more here
Baidu
President Xi Jinping’s 2025 Vision In his New Year’s speech, President Xi Jinping reflected on China's 2024 successes, including GDP growth and social progress, while calling for continued unity and ambition in 2025. Read more here
People’s City Concept in Action Shanghai’s urban planning highlights include eco-friendly projects and the implementation of “People’s City” principles, as promoted by President Xi. Read more here
Heartfelt 2024 Stories A recap of President Xi’s 2024 provincial visits reveals his compassion and dedication to improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Read more here
Zhihu
13-Year-Old Victim’s Tragic Murder Case A horrifying case in Handan involving the murder of a 13-year-old student by peers has sparked national outrage and discussions about juvenile crime laws. Read more here
Parenting Gone Wrong A mother’s video of her punishing her child went viral, sparking debates on proper parenting, emotional regulation, and children’s rights. Read more here
HanDan Case Three classmates killed and buried a 13-year-old. The court sentenced Zhang Moumou to life imprisonment, Li Moumou to 12 years, and ordered corrective education for Ma Moumou. The case highlights juvenile justice and criminal responsibility debates. Read more here
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