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Weibo

Weibo, which means micro blog in Chinese, is a Chinese online networking tool. Hundreds of millions of netizens across China use Weibo as a platform to exchange information and voice opinions on social issues in a nation under strict news censorship.

Chairman / President

Charles Chao

CEO / Managing Director

Gaofei Wang

CFO / Finance Director

Fei Cao

Industry

social media

Website

weibo.com

Headquarters address

8/F, Qiming International Mansion, No. 9 East Middle Ring Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China

Stock Code

NASDAQ:WB

Year founded

2009

The World Cup final had a peak real-time viewership of 41.23 million in China, according to CCTV. Photo: EPA

Fifa

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Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

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Artificial intelligence

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Belt and Road Initiative

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Malaysia

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans

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Norway fans dressed up as star striker Erling Haaland pose for a photographer after their side’s World Cup Group I clash with France. Photo: AP

Malaysia

Malaysia has never had so many Chinese tourists. It wants more

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Fifa World Cup 2026

China online community backs Cabo Verde as they foil second ex-World Cup winner

Heroic effort by debutant African nation as they earn second draw in two matches becomes No 1 hot topic on Weibo for almost five hours.

22 Jun 2026 - 5:30PM

Fifa World Cup 2026

Chinese fans in heated debate over Brazil’s World Cup showing against Morocco

A Weibo thread that went viral on Sunday morning seems to split fans into two camps: those who know their football, and those who do not.

14 Jun 2026 - 2:48PM

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (right) celebrates with teammate Bruno Guimaraes after scoring their equaliser against Morocco on Sunday. Photo: AP

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Macau will be launch pad to Asia as promotion looks East, UFC boss Chang says

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Kevin Chang, UFC's senior vice-president and head of Asia, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of UFC Fight Night at the Galaxy Hotel resort in Macau on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

Fifa World Cup 2026

Notorious Chinese ref shows ‘playful’ side as RedNote signs World Cup TV deal

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World Snooker

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Donald Trump

Why King Charles’ ‘Trump bell’ gift amuses Chinese internet users

The king’s present – which came just days after the third assassination attempt on Trump – is a Chinese homophone for ‘attending the dying’.

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King Charles gives a state dinner speech at the White House on April 28, with the ship’s bell bearing the inscription “Trump 1944” to his right. Photo: AP

Hong Kong protests

Bureau defends Hins Cheung mentor role after mainland China online backlash

Internet users in mainland China slam move to make Cantopop singer mentor in project to rehabilitate young protesters.

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Hins Cheung previously expressed “deep repentance” for his past words and actions. Photo: Getty Images

Financial crime

Hot tips, cold reality: China targets online stock scams luring novice investors

Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams.

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US-China relations

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US-China relations

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China-Japan relations

Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China

White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media.

22 Mar 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

Fiba

Basketball world body apologises to China after calling win over Japan ‘sneaky’

Use of the word on Fiba’s social media posts after World Cup qualifier sparks anger, leading to changes and an official apology.

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Nepal

‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal

China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.

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A screenshot of a WeChat account that posts videos of Nepali girls and hosts live streams. Photo: Handout

2025 National Games

Chinese fans weigh in on Quan’s physique but say diving star ‘still a Ferrari’

Social media awash with comments on Quan Hongchan’s appearance as Olympian targets second gold of 15th National Games.

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Quan Hongchan (left) and Guangdong teammate Wang Weiying swim away after completing a dive in the synchronised 10m platform event. Photo: Xinhua

China economy

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Chinese Football Association (CFA)

Togo international Asamoah in paralysis fear after China football match collision

Samuel Asamoah struck an advertising hoarding with his neck after being pushed while playing for Guangxi Pingguo in a League One game.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s initial 17-series handset sales ‘exceeded expectations’, CEO says

Founder and CEO Lei Jun’s post on Weibo reflects Xiaomi’s confidence in the premium smartphone segment against rivals Apple and Huawei.

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Xiaomi’s new 17 Pro smartphone model. Photo: SCMP

Accidents and disasters in China

800 people rescued in China after being stranded by Everest blizzard

Snow that crushed climbers’ tents and cut off all descent routes from the base camp.

9 Oct 2025 - 1:10AMvideocam

CCTV says 580 trekkers and more than 300 local guides and yak porters “safely reached” a relocation point in Qudang in the Tibet autonomous region. Photo: CCTV

Censorship

China’s ‘Clean Net’ campaign targets ‘negative emotions’ in annual online purge

Internet watchdog’s crackdown broadens battle against pessimism, punishes influencers and platforms ‘selling anxiety’ on web.

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ByteDance

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24 Sep 2025 - 3:35PM

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China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery sales

Figures from CCTV and China Sports Lottery reveal tournament’s reach while sponsors and retailers also benefit from huge interest.

‘Let them fight’: Chinese social media reacts to Trump’s election claims

Fan Zhendong set for commentating debut during World Cup final on Chinese site

Chinese users praise OpenAI’s new GPT-5.6 for efficiency and performance

The release of the new models signals a broader industry shift towards cost-efficient AI systems designed for enterprise use.

Cabo Verde wows at World Cup – with an economic assist from China

From boots to building a stadium, China played a vital role in helping the West African nation qualify for football’s biggest tournament.

How Malaysia’s tourist board plans to entice Chinese travellers

China was Malaysia’s second-largest source market in 2025, with 4.7 million visitor arrivals, up 25 per cent from 3.7 million a year earlier.

Haaland’s hairbands: the latest must-have for star-struck Chinese football fans

Norway star’s popularity in China has soared on the back of goalscoring exploits and play persona on mainland social media.

Malaysia has never had so many Chinese tourists. It wants more

As Thailand loses its allure, Malaysia turns to viral algorithms to entice millions of independent Chinese travellers.

China online community backs Cabo Verde as they foil second ex-World Cup winner

Heroic effort by debutant African nation as they earn second draw in two matches becomes No 1 hot topic on Weibo for almost five hours.

Chinese fans in heated debate over Brazil’s World Cup showing against Morocco

A Weibo thread that went viral on Sunday morning seems to split fans into two camps: those who know their football, and those who do not.

Macau will be launch pad to Asia as promotion looks East, UFC boss Chang says

China’s Song Yadong, Zhang Mingyang headline event at Galaxy Arena this weekend, with the sport having ‘more room to expand in this region’.

Notorious Chinese ref shows ‘playful’ side as RedNote signs World Cup TV deal

Best known for his strict handling of unruly players, Ma Ning’s new social media account has drawn plenty of attention from football fans.

Meet Wu Yize, the snooker world champion marking game’s ‘golden era in China’

The 22-year-old’s win at the sport’s ‘spiritual home’ has propelled him to superstardom, shines spotlight on his parents’ role in his success.

Why King Charles’ ‘Trump bell’ gift amuses Chinese internet users

The king’s present – which came just days after the third assassination attempt on Trump – is a Chinese homophone for ‘attending the dying’.

Bureau defends Hins Cheung mentor role after mainland China online backlash

Internet users in mainland China slam move to make Cantopop singer mentor in project to rehabilitate young protesters.

Hot tips, cold reality: China targets online stock scams luring novice investors

Crackdown targets social media accounts offering bogus stock tips, paid groups and AI-driven tools amid surge in retail scams.

‘You cannot lose if you do not have a goal’: the viral wisdom of ‘Don Tzu’

Ancient strategist Sun Tzu called for preparation and deep knowledge. His modern counterpart takes a different approach.

Chinese social media is awash with criticisms of the US. Can it go too far?

Online responses range from sarcastic variants on Beijing’s official line to ‘armchair generals’ telling Tehran how best to fight America.

Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China

White House photo of Japanese prime minister apparently dancing to a band draws derision on Chinese social media.

Basketball world body apologises to China after calling win over Japan ‘sneaky’

Use of the word on Fiba’s social media posts after World Cup qualifier sparks anger, leading to changes and an official apology.

‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal

China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.

Chinese fans weigh in on Quan’s physique but say diving star ‘still a Ferrari’

Social media awash with comments on Quan Hongchan’s appearance as Olympian targets second gold of 15th National Games.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | How China can position its K visa for success in race for global tech talent

Beijing must assuage local concerns while ensuring transparent selection, institutional support and the equitable integration of foreigners.

Togo international Asamoah in paralysis fear after China football match collision

Samuel Asamoah struck an advertising hoarding with his neck after being pushed while playing for Guangxi Pingguo in a League One game.

Xiaomi’s initial 17-series handset sales ‘exceeded expectations’, CEO says

Founder and CEO Lei Jun’s post on Weibo reflects Xiaomi’s confidence in the premium smartphone segment against rivals Apple and Huawei.

800 people rescued in China after being stranded by Everest blizzard

Snow that crushed climbers’ tents and cut off all descent routes from the base camp.

China’s ‘Clean Net’ campaign targets ‘negative emotions’ in annual online purge

Internet watchdog’s crackdown broadens battle against pessimism, punishes influencers and platforms ‘selling anxiety’ on web.

China warns ByteDance, Alibaba platforms in latest content crackdown

The internet regulator accuses ByteDance’s Jinri Toutiao and Alibaba’s UCWeb of displaying undesirable content.

Opinion | How China can position its K visa for success in race for global tech talent