digital culture
digital culture
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‘Tan90’ and Beyond: Mapping Emotional Trends in China’s Digital Youth Culture
Explore how 'tan90' reflects deeper emotional currents in China's digital youth culture—from internet slang to mental wellness awareness.
2025-10-01
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The Irony of ‘Positive Energy’: When State Messaging Meets Internet Satire
Explore how Chinese internet users turn the official slogan 'positive energy' into a tool of satire and subtle resistance, blending humor with social commentary in the digital age.
2025-10-01
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From ‘Geili’ to ‘Xiaoxi’: Tracing 15 Years of Chinese Internet Linguistic Innovation
Explore how Chinese internet slang evolved from 'geili' to 'tang ping' over 15 years, reflecting youth culture, social change, and digital creativity in modern China.
2025-09-30
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‘I’m Just a Little Fresh Meat’: The Self-Deprecating Humor of Chinese Netizens
Explore how Chinese netizens use self-deprecating phrases like 'I'm just a little fresh meat' to cope with social pressure and build online community through humor.
2025-09-30
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Digital Face-Saving: How Social Media Fuels Performance Culture in China
Explore how social media in China fuels a high-pressure performance culture, where maintaining 'face' online impacts self-worth and real-life opportunities.
2025-09-30
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Explaining Chinese Buzzwords Like 'Fan Quan' and 'Zao Hua': A Guide to Online Identity Wars
Curious about Chinese buzzwords like 'fan quan' and 'zao hua'? Discover how online fandoms are redefining celebrity culture and digital identity in China.
2025-09-27
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The Life Cycle of a Chinese Viral Trend: From Weibo to Mainstream Media
Discover how a viral trend in China evolves from a Weibo post to nationwide fame, powered by influencers, algorithms, and state media.
2025-09-27
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Scrolling Through Society: What TikTok-Style Platforms Reveal About Modern China
Explore how TikTok-style platforms like Douyin reveal the true pulse of modern Chinese society — from rural entrepreneurs to urban burnout, and everything in between.
2025-09-27
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The Semiotics of a Nodding Dog: Unpacking the Psychology Behind China’s Favorite Memes
Explore the hidden meaning behind China's beloved nodding dog meme — a quirky symbol of agreement, irony, and cultural resilience in the digital age.
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
