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
Tough Times for China’s Boys’ Love Lovers
How the blacklisting of one popular online forum left droves of Chinese fans of queer fan fiction without a ”home”
Viral Week: Titanic replica rusts and other trending news
Actor boycotted for visiting Japanese shrines, abusive summer camp closed down, actress dies from collision with camels, and real-life murder becomes screenplay—it's Viral Week
Viral Week: Kris Wu's arrest and other trending news
Chinese Canadian idol detained for rape, new Covid-19 surge in China, livestreamers steal rescue boat, and sports brand promises flood donation—it's Viral Week
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The Moral Burden of Being a Chinese Celebrity
Why do Chinese fans expect social responsibility and absolute morality from stars?
Why are Chinese Fans Calling Male Celebs "Wife"?
As male stars play more complex characters, female fans are giving them traditionally feminine labels
Building Utopia Via Reality TV
New TV show '50km Taohuawu' tasks celebrities with constructing an ideal community—spoiler alert, they fail
Viral Week: A violent attack in Nanjing and other trending news
Eight injured in Nanjing car and knife attack, elephants rampage through Yunnan, period shaming ad slammed—it's Viral Week
K-Pop with Weight
Produce Pandas, a new boy band with facial hair and broad waistlines, challenge conventions and win LGBT hearts
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