Cultural Code
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The Rise of the 'Lazy Rabbit' Trend: Analyzing Viral Video Patterns on Douyin and Kuaishou
Discover how the 'Lazy Rabbit' trend took over Douyin and Kuaishou, blending humor, relatability, and calm vibes to go viral across China's top short-video platforms.
2025-09-27
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Behind the Laughter: Understanding the Social Anxiety in China's Latest Buzzwords
Explore how China's popular internet slang like 'tang ping' and 'neijuan' reflect deeper social anxiety and mental health struggles among youth.
2025-09-27
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Meme Warfare: How Chinese Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Online Censorship
Discover how Chinese netizens use memes and humor to bypass online censorship in creative, viral ways.
2025-09-27
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From 'Xuexi' to 'Lanshou': Decoding China's Internet Slang in 2024
Crack the code of China's wildest internet slang in 2024—from 'xuexi' to 'lanshou'—and discover what Gen Z really thinks.
2025-09-27
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Hotpot of Humor: How Chinese Netizens Cook Up Creative Online Expressions
Explore how Chinese netizens use creative slang like 'neijuan' and 'tang ping' to express humor and social commentary in vibrant online communities.
2025-09-27
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Scrolling Through Society: Reading China’s Mood via TikTok-style Platforms
Discover how TikTok-style platforms like Douyin reveal the true mood of Chinese society through viral trends, everyday stories, and digital expression.
2025-09-27
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From Fan Culture to National Pride: How Online Trends Reflect Shifting Identities
Explore how online fan communities are reshaping national identity through digital trends, from K-pop stans to cyber-nationalism.
2025-09-27
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Behind the Laughter: Social Commentary in China’s Viral Videos
Explore how humor in Chinese viral videos masks deep social commentary on issues like work pressure, marriage, and inequality.
2025-09-27
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When Memes Go Mainstream: Tracing the Evolution of Chinese Internet Humor
Explore how Chinese internet humor evolved from censored wordplay to mainstream cultural commentary through memes on platforms like Bilibili and Weibo.
2025-09-27
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From 'Lying Flat' to 'Involution': Decoding China's Internet Slang in 2024
A casual, in-depth look at popular Chinese internet slang in 2024 — from 'lying flat' to 'involution' — and what these terms reveal about the mindset of young people in China today.
2025-09-26
