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What the West Still Refuses to Say About Israel
Diplomatic caution has become a form of denial. The world knows what is driving this crisis, yet still refuses to say it plainly....
US Stumbles, Russia and China Step Up in the Middle East
The US stumbled in the Middle East. Now, China and Russia are stepping in. Discover what Zhihu users are saying....
US Hormuz Blockade: What It Means for China and Oil
This is not just an Iran story. It is an energy and China story too....
Hormuz Falls Silent Again: How Bad Is the Global Shock?
Shipping has stalled again in Hormuz. The global ripple effects could be huge....
21 Hours, No Deal: Inside the US-Iran Breakdown
21 hours of talks, no deal, and Hormuz is back at the center of the crisis....
Lebanon Is Now the Test of US-Iran Diplomacy
Iran says the US agreed. Washington has not confirmed. So, what is really going on?...
The War Isn’t Over. It’s Just Changing Shape
The headlines say pause. The region says prepare for round two....
Iran Deletes Islamabad Post. Is Diplomacy Collapsing?
One deleted post. One huge signal. What is Iran really saying?...
China Bridge Collapse Report Reveals Shocking Failures
Fake paperwork, bad bolts, fatal consequences. Inside the collapse report....
Iran Says It Won. China’s Internet Isn’t Buying It
Iran says it won. Trump says peace is coming. The facts are much murkier....
Why RMB Payments Just Had a Breakout Moment
CIPS just surged to a new high. Here’s why global money is suddenly paying attention to China....
Did America Win the Rescue but Lose the Narrative?
Washington says success. Tehran says failure. The truth may be both....
China Issues Urgent Warning for Millions of iPhone Users
Why China Just Issued an Emergency Alert for Apple Users...
Did Israel Frame Iran in the Riyadh Embassy Attack?
Iran says it was not behind the Riyadh embassy strike. So who was?...
The Path of Escalation Has No Natural End
This crisis is becoming more than a regional war. It is testing whether the world can restrain powers addicted to escalation....
Another F-35 Down?
Tail markings, debris, and one big question: what really went down?...
Are US Ground Troops Heading To Iran? Zhihu Says Yes
Is the US emptying the Pacific to fight Iran? Chinese OSINT trackers just spotted highly unusual naval movements....
US vs Iran: How Chinese Netizens Decode the Troop Buildup
The Next Gulf War? Chinese Netizens Decode the US Military Buildup in the Middle East...
The Great WeChat Silence & The Plastic "Prayer" Problem
Why 40% of young Chinese have stopped posting, plus a bizarre ritual in Foshan....
No House, No Hukou: Why China’s Youth Refuse to Leave
With housing prices in Tier 1 cities out of reach and the infamous "age 35 layoff" curse looming, why do millions of young Chinese continue to flock to Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen? They know they will likely never buy a home or gain residency. They know they might eventually be forced to leave. Yet, the consensus from a massive online debate this week is clear. The hometown is not a sanctuary. It is a trap.
Bill Gates in China: Escaping the Epstein Shadow?
While Gates may have hoped for a warm reception, Chinese social media users on platforms like Zhihu have been less than forgiving. The prevailing sentiment is not one of awe but of suspicion. Netizens have pointed out the convenience of his timing. With legal and social pressure mounting in the United States, China represents a friendly environment where his status as an "old friend" grants him a certain level of immunity from aggressive questioning.
