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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

Photos of grieving families in Iran have attracted millions of views on Chinese social media. Photo: Reuters

US-China relations

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.

22 Mar 2026 - 8:00PMvideocam

China-Japan relations

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

22 Mar 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

FIBA

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

28 Feb 2026 - 11:00PM

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.

24 Feb 2026 - 12:54PMvideocam

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.

5 Nov 2025 - 5:30PM

China economy

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.

16 Oct 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

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.

10 Oct 2025 - 2:21PM

Samuel Asamoah is recovering from surgery and is in a stable condition according to his club. Photo: Getty Images

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.

8 Oct 2025 - 7:00PM

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

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.

3 Oct 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

In its latest online censorship campaign, China’s internet regulator has punished influencers and internet platforms for “presenting negative emotions that damage the online ecosystem”. Photo: Shutterstock

ByteDance

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.

24 Sep 2025 - 3:35PM

An advertisement of ByteDance’s news platform Toutiao in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Censorship in China

Kuaishou, Weibo warned as China cracks down on trending topics

The cyber regulator’s actions follow similar actions targeting lifestyle social media platform RedNote.

22 Sep 2025 - 6:00PM

China's military weapons

Want to relive the Chinese military parade? Try this cuddly missile plushie

‘Sleep with the DF-5C pillow, as it provides the highest sense of security … It covers the entire globe,’ goes the blurb for an ICBM toy.

12 Sep 2025 - 4:00PMvideocam

Artificial intelligence

China’s social media sites rush to abide by AI-generated content labelling law

The law requires explicit and implicit labels for AI-generated text, images, audio, video and other virtual content.

2 Sep 2025 - 2:18AM

The new regulation on labelling AI-generated content reflects Beijing’s increased scrutiny of the technology’s use on social media. Photo: Shutterstock

Women and gender

China’s Weibo shuts down social media accounts for ‘inciting gender antagonism’

The bans target accounts that raised awareness about sexual harassment and women’s issues, as well as one that was critical of feminism.

19 Aug 2025 - 9:14PMvideocam

Chinese social media platform Weibo has vowed to crack down on “provocative behaviour that stirs up gender division” and urged users to flag such posts. Photo: Shutterstock

Apple

Apple eyes Douyin Pay for China App Store while speculation swirls on new iPhone

The potential addition of Douyin Pay to Apple’s China App Store reflects the continued growth of mobile payment services in the country.

13 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

ITTF

Chinese table tennis fans slam Harimoto over medical timeout against Wang Chuqin

Japanese player accused of needlessly calling for medical help in WTT final against China’s world champion.

12 Aug 2025 - 5:14PM

Huawei

Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei shares EV sector insights with Changan Automobile chairman

The meeting reflects how Chinese industry leaders look to Ren for possible direction, as Trump’s tariffs disrupt global trade.

11 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM

Huawei Technologies founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei, left and Changan Automobile chairman Zhu Huarong. Photo: SCMP

DJI

Chinese drone giant DJI launches its first entry in the 360-degree camera market

This marks DJI’s major push into the broader photography market, where it competes against vendors like Insta360.

1 Aug 2025 - 7:30PM

Asian cinema: Chinese films

Chinese netizens riled over delay of 731, film on Japan’s human experiments

Weibo users are unhappy that the film about Unit 731’s wartime human experiments on Chinese citizens has been pushed back.

31 Jul 2025 - 5:36PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Peter Lai? Renowned Hong Kong lyricist is trending on Weibo

Known for his lyrics for songs including Leslie Cheung’s ‘Monica’ and Sam Hui’s ‘Drifter’s Song’, Lai is currently a hot topic on Weibo.

26 Jul 2025 - 8:15AMvideocam

Peter Lai is seen in a still from the YouTube talk show Jiu Xi Mi Ji, which he is currently hosting. The show goes out every Thursday and is organised by Hong Kong entertainment company WSM Music HK. Photo: YouTube/WSM Music HK

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Eric Tsang, Kenny Bee cut ties with rapper after group photo

Pair say photo taken ‘out of courtesy’ after backlash for ties with singer-songwriter known for critical stance on mainland authorities.

22 Jul 2025 - 1:07AM

Hong Kong celebrities Eric Tsang (second left) and Kenny Bee (right) issued clarifications after Malaysian hip-hop singer Namewee posted a picture of the group. Photo: Handout

Extreme fitness

Chinese Olympic champion skier Gu back into training, enjoys ‘first spa day ever’

US-born athlete posts video on Weibo showcasing her gym routine as she takes time to recover from injury, builds up to next Winter Games.

19 Jul 2025 - 2:05PMvideocam

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tech and telecoms giants unite to combat online fraud

Seven social media platforms and six telecommunications firms commit to stricter checks and enhanced user safety under new charter.

9 Jul 2025 - 10:21PM

Crime

Chinese model lured to Myanmar with scam job rescued after sister raises alarm

25-year-old missing since June 9 was rescued on Friday, prompting new warning from Chinese embassy in Thailand about high-paying job offers.

5 Jul 2025 - 3:15AMvideocam

A Chinese male model named Zhong, from Guangdong province, has been rescued after being lured into Myanmar for an overseas work opportunity last month, according to the Chinese embassy in Thailand. Photo: Sina

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese fans bash ‘sore loser’ Zheng over Wimbledon exit, question her attitude

Fifth seed’s first-round defeat by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova sparks discussion on social media.

3 Jul 2025 - 8:26AM

Zheng Qinwen shows her disappointment following her first-round defeat to Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Xinhua

Trending in China

Chinese sprinter gets leading gaokao marks, earning shot at top universities

Liu Xiajun, 19, takes entrance exam for the second time after her score last summer fell short of admission to the country’s best school.

28 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM