58 h. ago Grooming alert as survey finds 63% of Hong Kong pupils face online sexual advances

Police warn that teenagers who start using social media at a young age run a higher risk of being approached.

Events

62 h. ago China probes death of fishing boat captain reportedly killed by crew member

Chinese coastguard confirms death aboard Shandong-based vessel after social media user says her father was murdered and thrown into sea.

Events

2 d. ago Trump portrait to be taken down after president claimed it was ‘purposefully distorted’

Trump took to social media to call on governor to take down painting at Colorado state Capitol.

Politics

3 d. ago Tearful Wu Yanni’s 60m hurdles failure at World Champs sparks furious social media debate

Despite setting a new national record time of 8.01 seconds, the 27-year-old missed out on qualification by 0.01 seconds.

Events

6 d. ago NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to perform in ComplexCon Hong Kong despite court injunction

Group says via social media they will proceed with March 23 performance ‘out of respect for our fans and all stakeholders involved’.

Events

6 d. ago ‘Ramadan slap’ in Malaysia goes viral as social media responds with satire

Social media users are poking fun at the absurdity of the viral video of an elderly Malay man confronting a non-Muslim for not fasting.

Politics

6 d. ago China fines ultranationalist blogger Sima Nan US$1.2 million for tax evasion

After decades of posting and accumulating over 50 million followers, outspoken blogger has been silent on social media since November.

Economics

8 d. ago Disinformation over Duterte’s ICC arrest hits new low as ‘Putin’, ‘Michelle Yeoh’ weigh in

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

Events

9 d. ago Millions praise China kindergarten guard for waltzing with girl upset by late arriving mum

Joyful nursery school security guard wows social media with moves, reveals that in previous life he was a professional dancer.

Politics

1 week ago Ne Zha 2 inspires John Lee to ‘overcome obstacles, forge path’ for Hong Kong

Hong Kong leader reveals on social media he and his wife have watched record-breaking animated film.

Politics

1 week ago What does China Islamic Association’s rebrand reveal about Beijing’s integration drive?

Semi-official group drops logo and Islamic symbols from website and social media account, a move that may risk alienating ordinary Muslims.

Politics

1 week ago Outrage as ‘evil’ man in China tortures cat to death, only gets fine, detention

‘Mentally ill’ man stamps on helpless feline, breaks animal’s legs and gouges its eyes out, sparks wave of anger on social media.

Events

1 week ago Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China

Chinese officials look to limit social media and screen time in China  Voice of America

Politics

2 w. ago Why Trump spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt has become an unlikely online star in China

Chinese social media users see White House press secretary as role model for her assertive tone and ability to juggle motherhood and career.

Politics

2 w. ago NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China

NBA Stars Like Jalen Brunson Enlist Social Media Surrogates to Expand Reach in China  The New York Times

Politics

2 w. ago To Get Big in China, N.B.A. Stars Enlist Social Media Surrogates

To Get Big in China, N.B.A. Stars Enlist Social Media Surrogates  The New York Times

Politics

2 w. ago Ha Chun Chau, Hong Kong renowned actor and ‘Father of Mark Six’, dies at 93

‘My most beloved dad has gone,’ actress Sandra Ng says in a social media post.

Events

2 w. ago Was sudden death of top Chinese materials scientist due to ‘insane’ workload?

Social media post said to be by Liu Yongfeng’s wife calls for health protections for scientists after Zhejiang University professor died last week at 47.

Events

2 w. ago Cultural Exchange Between the U.S. and China Before the Social Media Era

Cultural Exchange Between the U.S. and China Before the Social Media Era  TIME

Politics

2 w. ago China dad who creates robot toys for son praised by nation’s top diplomat Mao Ning

Father-son team develop array of impressive mechanised figures from cheap, second-hand materials, attract widespread interest on social media.

Politics