Cultural Code
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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
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Meme Warfare: How Chinese Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Social Pressure
Explore how Chinese netizens use humor and memes to cope with societal pressures like 'lying flat' and 'involution'—turning sarcasm into a form of quiet rebellion in the digital age.
2025-09-26
