Cultural Code
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Behind the Laughter: Analyzing the Hidden Meanings in China’s Most Popular Memes
Explore the hidden meanings behind China's most popular memes—from 'Grass Mud Horse' to 'lying flat' culture—and discover how humor becomes resistance in a censored digital world.
2025-09-29
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From Zero to Hero: The Lifecycle of a Viral Video on Chinese Social Media
Discover how a video goes from zero to viral on Chinese platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou—from algorithm secrets to peak trends and staying relevant.
2025-09-29
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‘Xuexi’ with a Wink: How Political Terms Become Viral Internet Jokes in China
Explore how China's youth turn political slogans like 'Xuexi' and 'positive energy' into viral internet jokes — blending satire, survival, and subtle resistance in the digital age.
2025-09-29
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When Emojis Aren’t Enough: The Explosion of Emoji Packs in Chinese Digital Communication
Discover how custom emoji packs are transforming digital conversations in China, going beyond basic emojis to express emotion, humor, and identity in unique ways.
2025-09-29
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Douyin vs. Kuaishou: Decoding the Short-Video Trends Shaping Chinese Youth Culture
Explore how Douyin and Kuaishou are influencing Chinese youth culture through short-video trends, from urban fashion to rural authenticity.
2025-09-29
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The Rise of Meme Culture in China: How Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Censorship
Explore how Chinese netizens use meme culture and online humor to creatively navigate internet censorship and express social commentary.
2025-09-29
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From 'Involution' to 'Lying Flat': Understanding China's Internet Slang as Social Commentary
Explore how Chinese internet slang like 'involution' and 'lying flat' reflects deeper social pressures and youth disillusionment in modern China.
2025-09-29
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The Rise of 'Involution' (Neijuan): Decoding a Viral Buzzword in Chinese Work Culture
Explore the rise of 'neijuan' (involution) in China—a cultural phenomenon reflecting extreme over-competition, burnout, and the search for meaning in modern work life.
2025-09-28
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Fangyan Memes: How Dialects Are Fueling China’s Grassroots Internet Comedy
Discover how regional dialects are powering China's viral internet comedy through authentic, relatable fangyan memes on platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou.
2025-09-28
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‘I’m Just a Little Fresh Meat’: Unpacking Gender and Identity in Online Chinese Slang
Explore the meaning behind 'I'm just a little fresh meat' in Chinese internet culture, and how it reflects shifting ideas about gender, identity, and digital self-expression.
2025-09-28
