social media trends
social media trends
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and Livestreams: The Emotional Economy of Kuaishou Communities
Explore how Kuaishou's livestreams foster genuine connections through the emotional economy, reshaping digital communities with authenticity and real human interaction.
2025-10-04
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From Zero to Hero: How Ordinary People Go Viral on Chinese Short-Video Platforms
Discover how everyday people go viral on Chinese short-video platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou—with real strategies, trends, and tips for building an audience from scratch.
2025-10-04
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How ‘Nengpan’ Became the Ultimate Label for Social Judgment Online
Discover how 'Nengpan' evolved from casual slang to a powerful tool of social evaluation in online communities.
2025-10-02
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The WeChat Generation: How Super Apps Define Social Interaction in China
Discover how WeChat dominates daily life in China, transforming communication, commerce, and culture in the era of super apps.
2025-10-02
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How Meme Culture on Weibo Reflects Youth Anxiety in Urban China
Explore how meme culture on Weibo reflects the growing anxiety among young people in urban China, using humor to cope with pressure, burnout, and societal expectations.
2025-09-30
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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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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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Douyin vs. Kuaishou: Decoding the Short Video Trends Shaping Chinese Youth Culture
Explore how Douyin and Kuaishou shape Chinese youth culture through short video trends, from urban glamour to rural authenticity.
2025-09-27
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Douyin vs. Kuaishou: A Cultural Divide Reflected in Short Video Trends
Explore the cultural divide between Douyin and Kuaishou, two leading short video platforms in China shaping digital behavior and online identity.
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
