Gen Z
Gen Z
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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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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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Behind the Laughter: Analyzing the Hidden Meanings in China’s Most Popular Memes
Explore the hidden meanings behind China's most popular memes—from 'Grass Mud Horse' to 'lying flat' culture—and discover how humor becomes resistance in a censored digital world.
2025-09-29
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The Rise of 'Involution' (Neijuan): Decoding a Viral Buzzword in Chinese Work Culture
Explore the rise of 'neijuan' (involution) in China—a cultural phenomenon reflecting extreme over-competition, burnout, and the search for meaning in modern work life.
2025-09-28
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Fan Culture Gone Wild: Idol Worship and Its Social Impact in Modern China
Explore how fan culture and extreme idol worship are shaping youth behavior and society in modern China — from viral scandals to government crackdowns.
2025-09-28
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From 'Involution' to 'Lying Flat': Understanding China's Internet Slang in 2024
Explore the meaning behind China's viral internet slang 'involution' and 'lying flat' in 2024, and how these terms reflect youth culture, work-life balance, and social resistance.
2025-09-28
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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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Hotpot Conversations: Real-Time Commentary on China’s Fast-Moving Internet Phenomena
Dive into the fast-paced world of China's internet with Hotpot Conversations—your real-time guide to viral trends, cultural shifts, and digital drama shaping the nation's online landscape.
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
