09.05
·Reported
·Importance II
·Sources 1
·Shenzhen, Guangdong
On September 5, 2026, Fudan University distinguished professor Zhang Weiwei spoke at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, criticizing the US court's ruling that it is legal for AI companies to infringe as a thuggish practice devoid of cultural depth, and arguing that Shenzhen should lead in setting standards.
2026.09
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 1
·China
The Global Times recently interviewed Zhang Weiwei, who publicly praised China as the world's truly rational country and said it is fortunate that China has its system; the remarks spread widely online and drew a large amount of mockery and criticism from netizens.
2025.05.16
·Reported
·Importance III
·Sources 2
·Shanghai
In early August 2026, Fudan University scholar Zhang Weiwei claimed in a public lecture that Taiwan would have no next election, using this to hint at a timetable for a forced reunification. The remarks spread on social media platforms on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and sparked widespread controversy and resentment.