TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet
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TikTok, RedNote and the Crushed Promise of the Chinese Internet

China’s internet companies and their hard-working, resourceful professionals make world-class products, in spite of censorship and malign neglect by Beijing.
Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?
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Is Xenophobia on Chinese Social Media Teaching Real-World Hate?

Violent attacks on foreigners have prompted a debate about extreme nationalism online in a country that heavily censors information the government bans.
China’s Pinduoduo Has Reshaped Discount Shopping
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China’s Pinduoduo Has Reshaped Discount Shopping

Pinduoduo appeals to people seeking deals and “downgraded spending,” as consumer purchasing in China has slowed recently amid economic rockiness.