Trending Now: China's Social Media Highlights #10 November -16 November#

Weibo | Safety Warnings, Air Travel Incidents, and Seasonal Health

Safety Advisory: Weibo Debates Risks of Travel to Japan

Weibo discussions highlight claims of rising crimes against Chinese nationals and embassy advisories urging heightened caution—illustrating how security narratives reshape destination sentiment and trip intent. Read more →

Source: CNN

“35+ Weeks Pregnant” Passenger Off-Loading Sparks Policy Talk

A dispute over whether a late-term pregnancy permits air travel delayed a Chengdu–Shijiazhuang flight, surfacing airline medical-fitness rules and duty-of-care expectations in travel operations. Read more →

Bullion Surges: Retail Gold Jumps Past ¥1,300/g

A sharp rise in COMEX gold coincided with Chinese jewellers hiking prices, reinforcing safe-haven flows and jewellery’s price-sensitivity in gifting seasons. Read more →

China Enters Flu Season: South > North, Peak Seen in Dec–Jan

Officials flagged a rising influenza wave and inbound risks from overseas outbreaks, prompting health-advice content and workplace absence planning. Read more →

Douyin | E-commerce Fatigue, Royal Diplomacy, and Travel Safety

Why Does Double 11 Feel “Cold” This Year?

Creators cite a ~60% YoY decline in search interest, month-long promo fatigue, and high refund rates—evidence of deal inflation and consumer rationalisation. Read more →

Thailand’s King Pays Rare State Visit to China

The royal visit and meetings in Beijing spotlight deepening China–Thailand ties and renewed interest in two-way tourism and investment narratives. Read more →

Source: AP News

Bali Tragedy: Fatal Minibus Crash Involving Chinese Tourists

A deadly accident triggered rapid safety content and insurer/agency guidance—reminding brands to prioritise risk communications and emergency protocols. Read more →

Xiaohongshu | Heritage Citywalks and Northern-Lights Fever

Beijing’s White Stupa (Baita) Becomes Citywalk “Ceiling”

The gleaming stupa and first-ever showcase of 30 Yuan-dynasty artefacts turned Baita Temple into a top heritage-aesthetics route for urban walkers. Read more →

Source: sansanmu

The Most Romantic Rain Is Ginkgo Rain at Tanzhe Temple”

Peak ginkgo season + Tang-era “Emperor Tree” lore fuel monastic-aesthetic photowalks and slow-living micro-trips on XHS. Read more →

Aurora Without Scandinavia: Altay’s Red-Green Light Pillars

Altay (Hemu/Kanas/Baihaba) lights up with winter aurora hunts, pushing domestic adventure itineraries for Nov–Feb. Read more →

Baidu | State Visits, Airport Build-Out, and Public Sentiment

Spain’s King Felipe VI Meets President Xi in Beijing

The state visit—18 years since the last and marking 20 years of the comprehensive strategic partnership—re-centres China–Spain trade, culture, and tourism. Read more →

Source: China Daily

Yangtze River Delta Races to 28 Civil Airports by Year-End

New airports in Bozhou and Lishui (with Jiaxing South Lake and Bengbu Tenghu due) underline intra-regional connectivity, frequency growth, and hub-and-spoke spillovers. Read more →

Chinese Student’s Death in Russia Sparks Information-Vacuum Debate

The tragedy (amid rumours and deletions) intensified focus on consular communication, campus wellbeing, and media literacy. Read more →

Zhihu | Capacity Cuts, Cross-Border Enforcement, and Travel Advice

US Flight Cuts to Ease Airspace Risk

Transport authorities ordered temporary 4%→10% reductions at 40 major airports, feeding debates on system resilience and passenger rights. Read more →

Source: abc News

Major Cross-Border Crime Suspect Extradited to China

One of the “Top 10” wanted in a Myanmar-linked gambling/fraud ring was extradited from Thailand—spotlighting regional law-enforcement cooperation. Read more→

“What to Watch Out for When Travelling in Xinjiang?”

A highly upvoted answer advises against self-driving for long distances, noting road conditions and spread-out attractions—useful for itinerary design and safety planning. Read more→