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When Li Jiaqi implored his audience to work harder, netizens responded with anger and memes
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From horoscopes to four-letter codes, China’s netizens are trading stars for MBTI personality test charts
Love on the Brain
“Lian’ai nao,” a Chinese slang term for irrational love, reflects modern netizens’ feelings on independence and gender roles in relationships
How (Not) to Handle a PR Crisis in Chinese
A language guide to how Chinese celebrities and companies handle public relations crises...and often make them worse
How Chinese Netizens Answer the Toughest Questions on Social Media
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