How (Not) to Handle a PR Crisis in Chinese
A language guide to how Chinese celebrities and companies handle public relations crises...and often make them worse
A Few More Entertainment Scandals for the Year’s End
This year has truly been a celebrity gossip bonanza, with a few more A-listers ending their career at the same time as 2021
Viral Week: Gas Explosion Kills Four and Other Trending News
Famous musician detained for soliciting prostitute, four dead in Shenyang gas explosion, “love psychology” lecture oversubscribed, Beijing Covid-19 outbreak—it’s Viral Week
The Case that Captured the Heart of China’s #MeToo Movement
Why are supporters demonstrating outside the courthouse on this high-profile sexual harassment lawsuit?
Viral Week: Murderer Hides Corpse in Suitcase and Other Trending News
New Covid outbreak leads to lockdowns in Fujian, taxi driver discovers dismembered corpse in suitcase, giant statue relocated at exorbitant cost—it's Viral Week
Viral Week: Father and son reunited after 24 years and other trending news
Father searches 24 years for trafficked son, man steals manhole covers to pay live streamer, a Kris Wu scandal—it's Viral Week
SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
The Moral Burden of Being a Chinese Celebrity
Why do Chinese fans expect social responsibility and absolute morality from stars?
China's Live Animal "Mystery Boxes" and Other News
The recent discovery of live animal "mystery boxes" has caused loud uproars
Building Utopia Via Reality TV
New TV show '50km Taohuawu' tasks celebrities with constructing an ideal community—spoiler alert, they fail
Top Celebrity Scandals of 2019
Fake degrees, political mistakes, and battles with brands—it has been another juicy year for gossip
Scan to follow us on WeChat
Or add: Theworldofchinese
