[UPDATED] Textbook graffiti went viral on Sina Weibo

Alia | March 23rd, 2012 - 3:47 am
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Top topic on Sina Weibo today “Du Fu is busy” features series of graffiti based on the same textbook image of Du Fu, who was a prominent Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty. More interesting stuff, however, comes from netizens’ responses.

Sex cult smashed, Chinese netizen reactions

Alia | March 21st, 2012 - 9:42 pm
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A sex cult called “KHAOS International Jingxin Abbey” was smashed by local police in Guangzhou. The sex cult was said to promote Tantra and openly encourage group sex and swinging.

Pictures from lost phone of a Chinese gangster: Cash stacks, Porsches and LV

Alia | March 21st, 2012 - 9:25 pm
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Lesson of the day? Take good care of your cell phone if you are a gangster or shoot photos without revealing your face.

Weibo rumors written in ciphers and argots: Words you need to know to decipher the political mystery in China

Alia | March 20th, 2012 - 7:58 pm
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Almost overnight, everybody on Sina Weibo becomes part of a real-life “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” show. Read and find out what does “Teletubbies vs. Master Kong” have to do with China’s political drama.

Long lines in front of gas stations the night before gas price rise in China

Alia | March 20th, 2012 - 4:18 am
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The night before new gas price rises take effect on March 20, long lines before gas stations were spotted all over China.

Shanghai International Adult Products Expo kicks off

Alia | March 19th, 2012 - 4:25 am
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The 9th Shanghai International Adult Products Expo kicked off on March 18…with pole dancers and adult movie stars from Japan.

Earthquake donation from 4 years ago still in warehouse, Netizens raise eyebrows

Alia | March 19th, 2012 - 3:58 am
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4 years after 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, donations at the time are still in their original packages and stored in warehouses.

Chongqing media flipped after Bo’s fall: Red Chongqing gone

Alia | March 17th, 2012 - 4:05 pm
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How Chongqing media reacted after Bo’s fall? “He’s no longer relevant. We are loyal to the central government. Everything is back to where they were.”

Middle aged woman pole dances on Shanghai subway in hope to find a husband

Alia | March 17th, 2012 - 2:52 pm
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Immediately after finishingdancing, she pulled out a banner in Chinese and English that read “Looking for Mr. Right. No age limit. Needs to be mature, reliable, considerate and loving. I love man with a good heart.”

Latest internet meme in China: “pussy high miniskirt”

Alia | March 16th, 2012 - 7:43 am
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A new internet meme emerged in China after a model showed off love from her NPC sugar daddy and her way too short miniskirts.