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Khaby Lame, the world’s second-most-followed influencer with 259 million followers, has joined Weibo, launching his first video and generating considerable interest. Known for his signature silent comedy and deadpan reactions, Lame’s move follows other foreign influencers finding success in China, such as Kai Cenat. Lame’s team hints at plans for him to fully integrate into Chinese social media and potentially travel to China, signaling a strategic expansion into the lucrative market. Forbes estimates Lame’s annual income at $20 million.

Japan held its annual “Most Adorable First-Year Junior High and High School Girls” contest, TGC teen 2025 Summer. Over 3,500 high school girls participated, evaluated through applications, interviews, online votes, social media engagement, and livestream viewership. Kokoro won the junior high division, and Nanri took the high school title. The competition offers an alternative path to the entertainment industry, leveraging social media presence, though facing some criticism regarding commercialism and contestant maturity.

Weibo is cracking down on online “malicious attacks” and misinformation targeting entrepreneurs and EV brands. Several users, including @不严肃的克拉拉, @猪倌玩电车不养猪, and @Remi雷米侃电车, have been suspended for violating platform guidelines, such as product disparagement and personal attacks. Weibo aims to promote objective reviews and industry analysis, warning against defamatory tactics, citing similar action against blogger @Blood旌旗 for attacking companies and energy policies.

Guo Ying, known online as “Cat Grandma,” has passed away at 92. Her granddaughter, Meiyao, shared the news, highlighting Guo Ying’s impact on her life and the online community. Meiyao had been documenting her grandmother’s life since 2018, showcasing her English skills, makeup experiments, and family photos. Guo Ying was remembered for her optimism, resilience, and generosity. Meiyao expressed gratitude for the support and will keep her grandmother’s videos online as a tribute.

A video of a U.S. unicorn company’s CEO and CHRO in an intimate moment at a concert, projected onto the venue’s screen, has gone viral. The video, showing the pair embracing, garnered over 35 million views on TikTok. After the incident, the CEO issued an apology on X (formerly Twitter), prompting a reaction from Elon Musk.

Jay Chou ignited social media by launching a Douyin account as “Student Jay,” amassing over 10 million followers in 24 hours with no content posted. His AI-powered first video attracted 18.7 million likes. Concurrently, he altered his Kuaishou bio from “only official platform” to “first Chinese social media account.” Analysts interpret these moves as a strategic shift in allegiances within China’s competitive short-video market, leveraging Chou’s star power for platform user acquisition wars. His Douyin followers now exceed 19.5 million.

Avenir Intelligence, under Huawei’s HarmonyOS, unveiled a redesigned emblem for its Zhijie EV brand, sparking public feedback. A social media post tagging Xiaomi’s CEO Lei Jun was deleted, fueling industry buzz. The metal hexagonal design echoes Tesla but adds Chinese elements. Free retrofits for owners aim to boost loyalty, aligning with Q4 vehicle plans in China’s competitive $150B market. (82 words)

Han Jianqi, Vice President at Cheetah Mobile, announced his departure after seven years. In a heartfelt social media post, he expressed gratitude to colleagues and leadership, including Chairman and CEO Fu Sheng and Vice President Xiao Jie. Han looks forward to exploring new opportunities and building on past collaborations.

Xiaomi faces increased scrutiny after entering the automotive market, amplified by rapid growth and social media’s influence. CEO Lei Jun emphasizes meticulous communication and staying true to core values to navigate the “attention economy.” He stresses the importance of careful public statements and adapting to industry expectations despite being a newcomer.