digital culture
digital culture
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Inside China’s Emoji Revolution: How Emojis Became Cultural Code on WeChat and Weibo
Explore how emojis evolved into a complex cultural code in China, shaping social interactions on WeChat and Weibo through humor, censorship evasion, and digital identity.
2025-10-10
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Translating Tone: Why Context Matters in Explaining Chinese Buzzwords
Why understanding tone and context is crucial when translating Chinese internet slang like 'neijuan' and 'she si'—a deep dive into meaning, emotion, and cultural nuance.
2025-10-10
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Chinese Youth Culture: Fan Culture and the Power of Online Fandoms
Explore how Chinese youth are reshaping entertainment and society through powerful online fandoms, data-driven campaigns, and the booming idol economy.
2025-10-10
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Why 'Tangping' Still Resonates in Today’s Chinese Digital Discourse
Explore why 'tangping' or 'lying flat' remains a powerful cultural force in China's digital landscape, reflecting youth resistance to burnout and redefining success.
2025-10-10
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The Performance of Happiness: Social Media and Identity in Urban China
Explore how social media shapes identity and the performance of happiness among urban youth in China, backed by data and cultural insights.
2025-10-10
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When a Noodle Recipe Becomes a Viral Sensation: Tracking Micro-Trends
Discover how a simple noodle recipe exploded into a global sensation—and what it reveals about modern food culture and digital virality.
2025-10-09
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Why 'Sao Hong' Videos Dominate Kuaishou Feeds—and What They Reveal About Rural China
Explore how Sao Hong videos dominate Kuaishou and what they reveal about identity, empowerment, and digital inequality in rural China.
2025-10-09
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How Social Media Is Shaping the Identity of China's Gen Z
Explore how social media platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu are redefining self-expression and identity for China's Generation Z.
2025-10-09
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The Art of Irony: Satire and Censorship in China’s Digital Sphere
Explore how Chinese netizens use irony and satire to navigate censorship, blending humor and defiance in the digital age.
2025-10-08
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Netizen Satire 101: Cracking the Code of 'Official Style' Parodies
Discover how Chinese netizens use 'Official Style' parodies to satirize bureaucracy and censorship through viral, humorous mimicry of government language.
2025-10-08
