A 60-year-old man from Nanjing became the biggest trending topic on Weibo recently after news circulated that he had ...

A conversation with actress Lisa Lu reflecting on her six-decade career in film, television, and theater. The event explores themes of cultural identity, performance, and representation, and includes ...

On 9 October 2025, the Clingendael Institute will host an online conference examining the evolving nature of EU–China relations. As part of the ReConnect China consortium, this event will bring ...

Artists Qiu Anxiong and Howie Tsui join curator Rebecca Wang for a virtual conversation exploring traditional and fantastical motifs in contemporary art. Part of The Roaming Peach Blossom Spring ...

An international online academic conference exploring cutting-edge challenges and innovations in criminal justice, with ...

This event is Japan-focused, but given the huge influence of Japanese anime on Chinese popular culture and cinema, might also interest more China-focused people. A Japan-based panel exploring the ...

China ACG Culture The Next Labubu: What the Rise of Wakuku Tells Us About China’s Collectible Toy Wave From ugly-cute rebellion to a new kind of ‘C-pop,’ the breakout success of Wakuku sheds light on ...

I n our last article, we’ve determined how Wakuku’s rise is not just about copying & following in Labubu’s footsteps and more about how China is setting the pace for global pop culture IPs. I now want ...

Barbara Demick explores the legacy of China's one-child policy through a deeply personal tale of twin sisters divided by state control and reunited against the odds.

Author Paul French dives into the forgotten China chapter of Wallis Simpson’s life, revealing how her 1920s journey across Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong helped shape the woman who would change ...

🗓️ About These Events All events listed here are manually curated for readers of What’s on Weibo, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights.

🗓️ About These Events All events listed here are manually curated for readers of What’s on Weibo, with a focus on Chinese (digital) culture, language, society, history, and broader China insights.