News & Insights Across Asia
Chinese New Year on February 10 marks the Year of the Dragon. Explore how traditions evolve in the digital age, the dragon’s symbolism, and the festival’s significance in Chinese culture.
After a 40-minute technical delay, Donald Trump’s interview with Elon Musk began on X. Musk opened by discussing Trump’s attempted assassination, drawing over a million listeners.
The United Kingdom is facing violent unrest following a tragic stabbing incident that sparked anti-immigration riots fueled by misinformation. Attacks on minority communities have raised concerns over growing ethnic tensions.
Meta Platforms has unveiled AI Studio, a new feature that enables users to create and share personalized AI chatbots, enhancing engagement across its social media platforms.
China has condemned an alleged U.S. disinformation campaign that targeted its COVID-19 vaccines, urging the U.S. to stop spreading falsehoods and to act responsibly on the global stage.
Pan Min, an artisan from Shexian County in Anhui Province, is reviving the 600-year-old tradition of making fish-shaped lanterns by using social media to reach a wider audience.
Donald Trump joins TikTok, gaining over 3 million followers in a day, marking a strategic shift and highlighting evolving U.S.-China tech dynamics.
Australia’s eSafety Commission urges X to globally remove videos of a Sydney stabbing, challenging the platform’s compliance with national online safety laws.
New U.S. legislation could see TikTok vanish from app stores, affecting millions of users and raising concerns about digital freedom and free speech rights.
On April 20, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill targeting TikTok, sparking debate over the motivations behind such legislative action and its impact on global digital dynamics.
Elon Musk opposes a proposed U.S. ban on TikTok, citing freedom of speech concerns. The House-approved bill would force TikTok to divest from ByteDance or leave the U.S. market.
Meta Platforms will begin labeling AI-generated content on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads starting in May to combat the risks of deepfakes and misinformation, marking a significant shift in its content policy.
TikTok is transforming global travel planning, becoming a key tool for travelers seeking inspiration and practical advice, as highlighted by a recent study focusing on its impact in Spain and beyond.
TikTok faces a renewed ban threat in the U.S. as a bipartisan bill advances, reflecting the platform’s entanglement in political dynamics ahead of the presidential election.
Amid efforts to ban TikTok over security concerns, U.S. politicians use the platform to reach young voters, highlighting contradictions in their approach.
Harbin’s Central Street is buzzing with tourists like never before, as the northern ice city experiences an unprecedented tourism boom fueled by social media excitement.
An analysis of 467,000 tweets reveals how digital narratives shape perceptions in the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting the battle for online dominance, evolving narratives, and emerging geopolitical alignments.
After TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s testimony before U.S. lawmakers, questions remain about whether TikTok truly poses a threat to U.S. user data privacy and security.
Discover the inspiring story of Han Shimei, a villager without a high school diploma who became a celebrated poetess on social media, empowering women to pursue their dreams.
British vlogger Barrie continues to advocate for China on social media despite the suspension of his 12-year-old Twitter account.
