TikTok’s ongoing struggle to maintain its operations in the U.S. hit a critical moment in federal court as the social media giant defended its right to operate without government interference. The U.S. government is pushing for a forced sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or a potential ban, citing national security concerns....
A new cultural trend is sweeping through Chinese social media, capturing the hearts and imaginations of netizens across the country. Dubbed “small-town literature,” this phenomenon is rooted in nostalgic photography that evokes the essence of life in China’s smaller cities and counties. The trend, which taps into feelings of loneliness and longing, has sparked widespread...
WeChat, the super app operated by Tencent Holdings, continues to strike a delicate balance between its dual roles as a major revenue generator and as part of WeChat’s Dual Role: Public Service and Revenue Generation in China, analysts say. With more than 1.3 billion monthly active users (MAUs), WeChat—known as Weixin on the mainland—has become...
Jessica Du Yanjia, a 36-year-old former sportswoman and entrepreneur, has become a beacon of hope and resilience after a life-altering accident. Known for her daring pursuits in free-diving and skydiving, Du was a popular figure in China’s social media landscape, celebrated for her global adventures and her own swimsuit brand. However, her life took an...
In a bid to enhance platform integrity, Douyin, China’s counterpart to TikTok, has launched a major crackdown targeting accounts that misuse exaggerated or fabricated identities to mislead users and generate profit. The initiative, announced on Monday, aims to address the growing issue of “we-media” accounts that falsely claim to be high-ranking company executives, renowned experts,...