Sina Weibo

Shocker: Chinese teen about to kill herself encouraged by onlookers, sparks online rage

Chinese social media users criticised the onlookers for their apathy and lack of empathy with the troubled teenager.

Jun 26, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

Great Firewall of China cracks: Full Facebook, Twitter access for foreigners at planned Hainan tourist hub

The announcement has sparked outrage on Chinese social media, reports said.

Jun 26, 2018, 09:52 AM IST

Chinese realise it's President Xi Jinping's birthday when PM Narendra Modi wished him on Weibo

Xi Jinping is General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and Chairman of the Central Military Commission. 

Jun 15, 2017, 17:23 PM IST

China's online chatter muted ahead of Apple iPhone 7 launch

Judging by the volume of online chatter, there`s a lot less buzz in China ahead of this week`s expected launch of the new Apple Inc iPhone, and people on the street say they`re more likely to "wait and see" what the latest device offers than rush out to buy.

Sep 07, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

Beijing bans mention of new insect named after Chinese President Xi Jinping

Much to the dismay to the loyal discovery, Chinese censors on Tuesday stepped in to crush underfoot talk of the newfound beetle species named after President Xi Jinping, a AFP report said. 

Jul 12, 2016, 17:45 PM IST

Ghastly death of a pregnant woman near guardrail shocks China

In a bizarre incident, a pregnant woman in China has died after her neck got struck in a roadside guardrail, triggering discussions on social media over the safety of such facilities.

Mar 30, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

Chinese activists, scribes jumping firewall to use Twitter

From one perspective, the discourse in the politically engaged portions of Chinese Twitter suggests that Twitter serves an alternative public sphere.

Nov 05, 2015, 14:54 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi greets Chinese people on China's National Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Chinese people on their National Day, saying that together India and China can make the world a better place.

Oct 01, 2015, 10:25 AM IST