How the “yin-yang tone” of Chinese netizens turns praise into criticism and sincerity into satire
Chinese netizens are ripping a new generation of young celebrities to shreds for their less-than-stellar performances in various interviews
In a year that saw Covid frustrations and viral trends, here are the words and phrases netizens invented to talk about it all
The Chinese internet has exploded with people sharing their positive Covid-19 tests, and joking about what to do next
What if the renowned 20th-century writer was alive to splurge on Singles’ Day?
Challenging everything from overtime work to abusive bosses, can China’s “post-00s” really rewrite workplace norms?
When police detained Li Yifeng, his fans took to social media to vent
How netizens are repurposing a “spell” from middle-aged aunties to ward off daily evils
Faced with extreme temperatures all over China and the world, netizens have invented new ways to complain about the heat
Why is the internet full of the character 口 (mouth)?
As Covid prevention policies roll on, so too do online slang and memes
Group-buying chiefs, vegetable storing guides, the Covid calendar, and “hard currency” cola—learn the internet slang inspired by the Shanghai lockdown
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