Influencer Arrested after Live-streaming Faked Suicide Attempt

Social media influencer arrested after broadcasting fake suicide attempt.

by Lars James Hamer, 08 December 2021

What’s Changed at Beijing’s ‘Wanghong Tree?’

The ‘Dongzhimen wanghong tree’ (东直门网红树) has recently become a hit on the Chinese internet.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 06 December 2021

Homeless Shanghai Man Achieves Internet Stardom

Shen Wei, a scavenger in Shanghai donning a scruffy beard and long hair, has become an internet celebrity for his eloquent speech and educated past.

by Tristin Zhang, 02 April 2019

Internet Celeb Arrested for Selling Fake Products Online in Shenzhen

At one point, she was reportedly able to rake in millions within just minutes.

by Jonathan Zhong, 17 October 2018

PHOTOS: Internet Star's Patriotic Chinese Dress Sparks Outrage

Celeb Xu Dabao's patriotic fashion attempt backfires as netizens and state media slam her national flag dress worn at the Cannes Film Festival.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 23 May 2017

73-Year-Old Chinese Fashion Icon: Fame Is 'Nerve-Wracking'

We spoke with Huang Yanzhen on how web fame changed her life in 2016.

by Tongfei Zhang, 19 December 2016

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