Chinese internet culture
Chinese internet culture
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Viral Videos with a Message: Social Critique Through Humor on Chinese Platforms
Explore how Chinese internet creators use humor and satire in viral videos to deliver powerful social commentary on platforms like Douyin and Bilibili.
2025-10-01
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The Semiotics of the ‘Buddhist Style’ Meme in Mainland China
Explore the rise of the 'Buddhist Style' meme in China — a sarcastic, low-effort lifestyle trend reflecting youth burnout and digital resistance.
2025-10-01
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Understanding the ‘Waste Material’ (Feizhai) Identity in Online Communities
Explore the meaning and cultural impact of 'feizhai' — the 'waste material' identity embraced by Chinese youth in online communities as a form of self-expression and resistance.
2025-10-01
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The Rise of 'Emo' in Chinese Cyberspace: A New Wave of Emotional Expression
Explore how 'emo' has transformed into a powerful symbol of emotional expression among Chinese youth in digital spaces.
2025-09-30
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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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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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How Chinese Internet Slang Reflects a Generation’s Anxiety and Irony
Explore how Chinese internet slang like 'involution' and 'lying flat' reveals the anxiety, irony, and quiet rebellion of a generation under pressure.
2025-09-27
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Meme Warfare: How Chinese Netizens Use Humor to Navigate Censorship
Discover how Chinese netizens use memes and humor to bypass censorship and express dissent in creative, viral ways.
2025-09-27
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and Hashtags: The Social Sentiments Behind China’s Viral Videos
Explore how memes and hashtags drive viral videos in China, reflecting deeper social sentiments and cultural identity through relatable, shareable content.
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
